Episode Description:

Somewhere between building careers, raising kids, and trying to stay human, a lot of us quietly lost our hobbies. The things we used to do just because we loved them slowly disappeared — replaced by productivity, parenting, and a to-do list that never quits.

This episode was inspired by a conversation with our friend and former guest, Lauren Roscoff, who shared how easy it is to pour all of your creativity into work and family and realize you don’t actually have hobbies anymore. And honestly… same.

We're talking about:

• Why hobbies disappear in motherhood
• How to figure out what actually brings you joy now
• Giving yourself permission to do things that aren’t “productive”
• Finding pockets of time for yourself (even in the nap-window era)
• How hobbies help us build friendships again

Think reading for fun, taking a pottery class, arranging flowers in your kitchen, dance lessons, tennis, journaling, painting — or even a 20-minute walk without your phone. If it brings you joy, it counts.

This is your gentle reminder that moms deserve play too, not just purpose.

💗 Pink Spotlight
Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:

Kristina:
A matching soft cash set from Gap that's equal parts cozy and polished. Think: you look like you're “running errands after Pilates,” even if you're really just answering emails on the couch and heating up leftovers. Elevated lounge forever.

Christina:
Letybo — a newer Botox — from Amanda, the owner of Magnolia Med Spa in Farmington, CT. Christina's been going to her for years, and Amanda always nails that “I slept last night” look without going frozen. It’s subtle, it’s fresh, it’s “yes I’m tired but I don’t need everyone to know I’m tired.” A tiny lift in the right direction… literally.

🌸 Things We Mentioned

• Former guest Lauren Roscopf (@aloprofile) — Today’s episode was inspired by a conversation with Lauren. You may remember her from Episode 18: “Motherhood, Loss & Life Online,” where she opened up about building @aloprofile after leaving her 9–5, navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship, and the loss she experienced between her two children. She shared so honestly about finding your identity again in the chaos of mom life and online life — and that vulnerability sparked today’s chat about rediscovering hobbies and joy in this season.

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Episode Description:

Today we're getting real about comparison... the kind that creeps in while scrolling, the kind that shows up in motherhood, and the quiet moments when your life looks polished online but feels messy in real life.

We’re breaking down:

• Why we curate and what we keep offline
• When comparison can actually inspire you
• Mom comparison, identity shifts, and career comparisons 
• SAHM and "Working" mom comparisons
• Living life vs documenting it
• And how to trust your own timeline again, especially in a season of motherhood and growth

This one is honest, a little vulnerable, and such a needed reminder that no one’s life is perfect, even if it looks like it on camera. The best parts rarely make it to the grid anyway.

💗 Pink Spotlight

Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:

Kristina: Upgrading her sleep sanctuary with a new duvet and sheets from Boll & Branch. (It makes making the bed every morning a little more fun when you love it).

Christina: Getting her hormones checked with Holistic Health Code to support mood, gut health, energy, and overall balance postpartum. Taking charge of health is the new self-care.

🌸 Things We Mentioned

• Victoria Beckham documentary on Netflix
• Dr. Cait from Holistic Health Code’s Episode - listen here for a full discussion on hormone health. 

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Episode Summary

In this episode, Christina and Kristina finally dive into a topic that’s been sitting on their “someday” list for a while: marriage after kids. Specifically, how it feels from the woman’s point of view—when you’re in the thick of raising little ones, running a household, and trying to hold on to yourself and your partnership at the same time.

Christina shares what it’s like being in the toddler trenches with two kids under four, and T reflects on how things have shifted now that her kids are older. They talk openly about the emotional weight of the mental load, how communication changes when you’re both exhausted, and why connection sometimes takes more intention than romance.

This isn’t a conversation full of advice or expert tips—it’s a real, unfiltered look at the ways relationships stretch, shift, and survive in different seasons of motherhood.

💗 Pink Spotlight

Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:

• Kristina: Using ChatGPT as a travel assistant — mapping out her Italy itinerary with her mom, day by day, complete with tips, recs, and organized plans. It’s like having a pocket-sized travel agent.
• Christina: The Colleen Rothschild “Cocktail” — her go-to combo of the Extreme Recovery Cream and Face Oil No. 9 for dry, fall skin that needs a little extra love.

🌸 Things We Mentioned

• Our episode with Courtney Cecil where we chatted about the importance of family goals. You can listen to that full episode here. 

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Episode Description:

If you’ve ever wondered whether your forgetfulness, constant overwhelm, or racing thoughts are just part of motherhood—or something more—this episode is for you.

Dr. Fiona Kehoe, a Connecticut-based licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience, joins us to unpack the truth about ADHD in women and moms. We dive into the signs that often go unnoticed, how hormonal shifts can unmask symptoms, and what getting a neuropsychological evaluation really looks like.

From understanding the three main types of ADHD to distinguishing “mom brain” from true attention issues, this conversation sheds light on what so many women experience but rarely talk about.

You’ll learn how ADHD can present differently in women, why it’s often misdiagnosed, and the supportive steps—from therapy to medication to coaching—that can make daily life feel more manageable.

Whether you’re navigating motherhood, midlife, or just trying to stay on top of it all, this episode will help you see your brain through a more compassionate lens.

💗 Pink Spotlight
Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy.

✨ Christina: Investing in a Reformer Pilates machine for her basement gym and streaming the Pilates by Leah app. Leah, a friend and former guest on the podcast, has her own Pilates platform—and Christina loves that she can now squeeze in workouts on her own time and see an ROI by year’s end compared to studio passes.

✨ Kristina: Listening to podcasts on 1.25x or 1.5x speed. It’s a small shift that saves time and helps her get through her favorite shows faster (and yes, we even recommend listening to Pretty in Pink Again on a faster speed since we can be a little long-winded).

✨ Dr. Fiona Kehoe: If you think of a small task that can be done right away—do it. Writing it down can sometimes drain more mental energy than just getting it done, and you’ll free up brain space instantly.

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Episode Description: 

In this episode, Christina and Kristina sit down with lifestyle creator Maria Roberts — the voice behind @mariaroberts and former co-founder of the beloved blog Spinach for Breakfast.

Maria shares how she went from creating easy recipes with her sister in their early blogging days to building one of the most relatable (and funniest) motherhood communities online. She opens up about:

• The shift from Hoboken’s walk-everywhere lifestyle to suburban mom life
• How she uses humor to stay grounded through motherhood’s ups and downs
• The inspiration behind The Little Glow Society and creating a space for kids to feel celebrated
• What it's really like to have content go viral — the good and the bad

It’s an honest, funny, and heart-filled conversation about identity, change, and finding connection in the middle of motherhood.

💗 Pink Spotlight
Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:

✨ Christina: The Alix Earle iPhone light — it’s under $25 on Amazon and truly a must-have for any content creator. It clips right onto your iPhone, laptop, or iPad and makes a huge difference in low light. Alix Earle made it famous for a reason — it’s the best for nighttime photos or beauty videos.

✨ Kristina: Portofino ‘97 by Victoria Beckham — she hadn’t switched up her perfume in years, but after smelling this on a friend, she had to copy. It’s become her new signature scent — fresh, warm, and just so good.

✨ Maria: A family tradition that’s as heartwarming as it is simple — every night at dinner, her family shares the peak and the pit of their day. It’s a sweet ritual that gets everyone talking and keeps them connected.

🌸 Things We Mentioned

• The Little Glow Society — a space in Hoboken for kids to feel confident and celebrated. @thelittleglowsociety
• Maria’s favorite accounts for mom humor: @csapunch and @overthemoonfaraway

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Episode Description:

Postpartum mental health doesn’t follow one path. In this episode, Christina and Kristina share their raw, very different stories—proof that “baby blues” is only part of the conversation. Whether it shows up as depression, anxiety, or both, these experiences are real, messy, and ongoing.

What We Cover in This Episode:

Defining PPD & PPA

• What postpartum depression (PPD) looks like beyond the “baby blues.”
• What postpartum anxiety (PPA) feels like—racing thoughts, obsessive worry, panic.
• When these struggles can show up, how long they can last, and why they don’t always fit into a neat timeline.

Our Stories

• Kristina: Experienced postpartum anxiety after her second son, and again with her third postpartum season with twins. It’s something she continues to manage daily—it hasn’t gone away, but she’s learned tools to cope.
• Christina: Faced postpartum depression during her second postpartum experience, paired with cyclical anxiety. Therapy and medication became key to navigating symptoms that lasted far beyond the “baby blues.”

👉 We don’t give the entire play-by-play here—just the headlines. To hear how we really lived through it, how it shaped our motherhood, and what’s helped us climb out (and back in, and out again), you’ll have to listen.

💗 Pink Spotlight
Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:

Christina’s Pick: Making a quick gratitude note in her phone at the start and end of the day. Her prompts look like this:

• Morning: “Today, I’m grateful for… / One thing I’m looking forward to is… / A reminder I want to carry with me is…”
• Evening: “A small win from today was… / A moment I want to remember is… / Something I want to let go of before bed is…”

Kristina’s Pick: A practice of pausing to actually sit with hard feelings before moving to change them—giving herself permission to recognize the moment instead of rushing past it.

Your mental health matters as much as your kids’ well-being. Taking care of you is part of taking care of them.

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Episode Description:

Pelvic floor dysfunction is one of the most common yet least talked-about issues women face—and it affects everything from intimacy and confidence to basic daily comfort. In this episode, we’re back with Dr. Erica Lambert, board-certified urologist and founder of Uplift Medical Aesthetics, to break the silence around what’s really going on “down there.”

We cover what the pelvic floor actually is, how to know if yours might not be functioning the way it should, and the treatments that go far beyond kegels. Kristina shares her own experience of realizing symptoms she thought were “just normal” were actually signs of pelvic floor dysfunction—and how addressing them made her feel more connected to her body again.

This is part two of our conversation with Dr. Lambert (catch part one in Episode 30 for her background and a deep dive into perimenopause and hormones).

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• What the pelvic floor actually is and why dysfunction is so common
• The biggest myths about pelvic floor health (and why shame keeps women quiet)
• Treatment options, from physical therapy to advanced procedures
• How pelvic floor health affects intimacy, confidence, and relationships
• A rapid-fire “Is this normal?” segment covering everything from leaking when you sneeze to low libido after babies

💗 Pink Spotlight
Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:

✨ Erica: Uberlube — her go-to recommendation for vaginal dryness (beyond intimacy).
✨ Kristina: Rhode — especially the Milk and lip products she’s loving. Link —>https://liketk.it/5p3II
 ✨ Christina: Custom kids’ rings from BaubleBar — 18k gold and completely personal. She has this ring for Leo and this ring for Layla. They have a whole section of custom demi-fine jewelry -- don't sleep on it!

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Episode Description:

Perimenopause doesn’t come with a guidebook, but this conversation might be the next best thing. We’re joined by Dr. Erica Lambert, a board-certified urologist, hormone replacement therapy specialist, and founder of Uplift Medical Aesthetics.

Dr. Lambert breaks down what perimenopause really is, why so many women are dismissed when they bring up their symptoms, and how hormone replacement therapy—when done safely and appropriately—can be a game-changer for energy, mood, libido, brain health, and long-term wellness.

Kristina also shares her own experience as Dr. Lambert’s patient, bringing a personal lens to what can feel like an overwhelming or confusing topic. Together, we’re busting myths, talking about the science, and giving you tools to advocate for your own health.

This is part one of our conversation with Dr. Lambert. In part two (coming next week), we’ll be covering pelvic floor health—what it is, why it matters, and the treatments that can actually help.

💗 Pink Spotlight
Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:

✨ Erica: Vaginal estrogen cream — “Every vagina needs estrogen.” Dr. Lambert shares why she believes this is one of the most important tools in women’s health.

✨ Kristina: Divi scalp drops

 Divi Hair Serum

 — helping with hair regrowth and overall scalp health.

✨ Christina: Bose Open Earbuds — game-changer for listening while still hearing what’s going on around the kids.

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Episode Description:

For decades, women have been told that weight management comes down to willpower: “eat less, move more.” But what happens when the math doesn’t add up? In this episode, we’re joined by Physician Assistant Stephanie Gort, who specializes in gastroenterology and weight management, to talk about why the conversation is shifting — and why your health and self-worth are about so much more than a number on the scale.

We explore:

• How diet culture shaped our generation’s relationship with food and self-esteem.
• Why weight regulation is influenced by genetics, hormones, and life stages like pregnancy and perimenopause.
• The rise of GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound) and what they actually do.
• The stigma and silence women face when they want help with weight loss.
• How to reframe “health” in terms of energy, strength, and balance rather than restriction.

This is an honest, shame-free conversation about the pressures women face, the science that’s finally catching up, and the freedom that comes from letting go of old rules.

Pink Spotlights ✨

• Stephanie: Her new business adventure with her sister, CHARMD — a bracelet-making company that hosts parties and events.
• Kristina: Her love for MacKenzie-Childs — and the story of how she’s added a new piece to her collection every year since her son was born 12 years ago.
• Christina: Reinvesting in denim now that she’s finally in a consistent size after pregnancy and postpartum. She’s living in a pair of Mother jeans that feel as comfortable as sweatpants.

Show Notes & Links:

• Want to learn more from Stephanie or work with her directly?
• Work with her for weight loss
• Her on-the-go charm bar Charmd

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Episode Description:

Summer is wrapping up, the backpacks are packed, and that “back to school” energy is in the air. In this week’s episode, we’re catching up on the last of our summer trips, sharing funny kid moments, and then diving into what these seasonal transitions mean for moms—not just logistically, but emotionally and personally too.

We talk through:

• End-of-summer reflections and first-day feels
• Practical + emotional tips for moms sending kids off to school (especially for the first time)
• The difference between your role as “mom” and your identity as a woman
• Why transitions—school or otherwise—can feel unsettling, and how to lean into acceptance
• Small rituals and resets that make change feel a little easier

We’re closing out summer with honesty, encouragement, and a reminder: you’re allowed to have multiple identities, and these transitions can actually be opportunities to reconnect with yourself.

💗 Pink Spotlight
Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy:

Christina’s Pink Spotlight
A new favorite from Amazon activewear—Pinspark lined running shorts, perfect for chasing kids or sneaking in a workout.

Kristina’s Pink Spotlight
Another Amazon look-for-less find (this time your next bag!)

Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Book mentioned: Next To Heaven
• OAH Strides: Join Kristina for the 3rd Annual OAH Strides 5K, 10K & 1K Kids Color Run!
  📅 Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
  📍 Location: Simbury Meadows Performing Arts Center 
  ⏰ Race Start: 9:30 AM

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