Pretty In Pink Again

Christina Tarabishy & Kristina Bontempo
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Welcome to Pretty in Pink Again, the podcast where motherhood meets rediscovery. Hosted by Christina Tarabishy (@christinatarabishy) and Kristina Bontempo (@kristinabontempo)—two millennial moms navigating life, kids, and everything in between—this show is your weekly dose of candid conversations, relatable stories, and a little glam. Whether you’re adjusting to life after babies, finding yourself again, or just looking for a safe space to laugh, cry, and feel seen, we’re here for you. Tune in as we tackle the messy, beautiful chaos of modern motherhood and inspire you to get to know the new version of yourself—one episode at a time! Follow our podcast on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 76: We’re Back in a Routine… Kind Of: Back to School, Christina recaps NYFW & T (finally!) Turns 40

    Episode Description: September is basically January for moms, and we have a LOT to catch up on. This week, Christina and Kristina are sitting down for a quick life update after a very full start to fall. We’re talking about the back-to-school reset, getting everyone back into routines, what’s actually making our lives easier right now, and the things we’re officially giving ourselves permission to let go of. Christina is also fresh off New York Fashion Week and sharing what it was like to return after stepping away from that world for a few years. From how much Fashion Week has changed since she first started attending in 2012 to the trends she actually wants to wear at 40, plus what the trip reminded her about this career almost 15 years in. And T is officially 40! She’s recapping her birthday weekend, celebrating with family, what surprised her about hitting this milestone, and what she wants this next decade to feel like. 💗 Pink Spotlight Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy: T: It’s officially time for a fall purge. T is sharing her reset for everyone in the house, plus how she puts together a car bag stocked with all the things you suddenly need once school, sports and activities are back in full swing. Christina: Chocolate brown suede is everywhere for fall, and after seeing it all over NYFW, Christina is fully on board. Her other fall fashion hack? Renting designer bags through Vivrelle so you can actually live with a style before committing to the purchase. Use code CHRISTINATARABISHY for a free first month of membership. FOLLOW ALONG 💗 Follow Pretty in Pink Again for more conversations about motherhood, friendship, identity, aging, relationships, and figuring out who you are in every new season of life. We're on Instagram @prettyinpinkagain and now on Facebook!  You can also find us individually on Instagram at @christinatarabishy and @kristinabontempo. Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!

  2. Sep 10

    Episode 75: Your Best Years Aren’t Behind You: Reinvention, Aging & Starting Again with Former NBC Connecticut Anchor Kerri-Lee Mayland

    Episode Description:  What if getting older isn’t about becoming less relevant, but becoming more yourself? This week, Christina and T sit down with Emmy Award-winning journalist and former NBC Connecticut anchor Kerri-Lee Mayland for a conversation about reinvention, aging, friendship, career pivots, and why some of the best parts of your life may still be ahead of you. For decades, Connecticut viewers knew Kerri-Lee from behind the news desk. After more than 25 years in television news, health challenges and the pandemic forced her to rethink the life and career she had worked so hard to build. What came next wasn’t an ending. It was an entirely new beginning. Kerri-Lee turned a longtime love of interiors into The Kerri-Lee Mayland Company, expanded into writing and lifestyle media, continued learning new skills, and helped create Meet Me on Monday, a Connecticut gathering centered around local businesses, collaboration, and real-life connection. And at 55, she’s still asking: what’s next? We talk about what happens when a career becomes part of your identity, the fear of becoming a beginner again, friendships changing as you change, caring less about other people’s opinions, and why women need to stop treating a certain age like a deadline. Kerri-Lee also shares what she wishes she knew at 25, what getting older has actually given her, and what she would tell the woman who feels stuck, behind, or convinced she missed her chance. There’s also a very PIPA full-circle moment: Kerri-Lee originally found Christina and T through the podcast, only for them to discover that they had basically been neighbors all along. Since then, she has become one of the podcast’s biggest cheerleaders, a connector of women, and someone we feel incredibly lucky this little pink podcast brought into our lives. In this episode: • Leaving behind an identity you worked decades to build • Kerri-Lee’s transition from NBC Connecticut anchor to interior designer and entrepreneur • Starting over and being willing to become a beginner again • Why reinvention doesn’t have an expiration date • What 55 feels like compared to 25, 35, and 45 • Confidence, beauty, boundaries, and caring less about what everyone thinks • How friendships and circles change as we do • Finding new people in unexpected chapters of life • Why women are craving in-person community • The story behind Meet Me on Monday • Building a career that doesn’t follow a straight line • What Kerri-Lee believes younger women should know about getting older • Why your most exciting chapter may be the one you haven’t started yet 💗 Pink Spotlight Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy: Kerri-Lee: Westmore Beauty Body Coverage Perfector. Her secret for covering veins, discoloration, bruises, scrapes, and all the evidence of being slightly accident-prone when she wants her legs looking flawless. Christina: Fit For You. After nearly five years of mostly working out at home, Christina has officially joined a gym again. She’s been mixing strength and weight training with reformer Pilates and loving having both styles of movement in one place a few times a week. T: Meta glasses. T and her husband both swear by them. She loves being able to listen to audio without AirPods, but the real win is capturing little moments with the kids without constantly having her phone in her hand. More present, while still getting the memory. Connect with Kerri-Lee On Instagram& her design businessFOLLOW ALONG 💗 Follow Pretty in Pink Again for more conversations about motherhood, friendship, identity, aging, relationships, and figuring out who you are in every new season of life. We're on Instagram @prettyinpinkagain and now on Facebook!  You can also find us individually on Instagram at @christinatarabishy and @kristinabontempo. If this episode resonated with you, follow, rate, and review Pretty in Pink Again. It helps more women find the show and allows us to keep having the conversations we all wish we were having more often. Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!

  3. Sep 3

    Episode 74: Unpopular Millennial Mom Opinions We’re Probably Going to Get Judged For: Hot Takes on Gentle Parenting, Screen Time & Birthday Parties

    Episode Description:  Are millennial parents doing too much… or are we just trying to do better with way too much information? This week, it’s just Christina and T, and we’re sharing our unpopular mom opinions without knowing what the other person is going to say. With Christina parenting a 2- and 4-year-old and T parenting kids from 7 to 13, we’re in very different stages of motherhood, which makes the agree/disagree part even more interesting. We’re talking overscheduled kids, boredom, gentle parenting, birthday party insanity, mom friendships, childcare, screen time, feeding our kids, mom guilt, prioritizing your marriage and why we might be over-explaining absolutely everything to our children. We also get into whether having endless parenting information has actually made us better parents or just more anxious ones. And we save our hottest takes for last: Are the little-kid years actually the hardest years of parenting? And do moms have to enjoy playing with their kids to be good moms? Some opinions we agree on immediately. Some depend entirely on the age of your kids. And a few might get us in trouble. In This Episode: Why kids don’t need to be entertained or scheduled every secondGentle parenting vs. parenting the actual kid in front of youWhy we don’t need to make every childhood moment magicalToys, birthday parties and the case against overdoing itWhy you don’t have to be friends with every momMom trips, hobbies and having an identity outside of motherhoodWhy motherhood doesn’t need to be the Suffering OlympicsChildcare, mom guilt and the judgment around getting helpPrioritizing your marriage after kidsScreen time and the meals we’re actually feeding our familiesHas having too much parenting information made us more stressed?Are millennial parents explaining too much?Little kids, little problems. Big kids, big problems… true or absolutely not?And our hottest take: sometimes we don’t actually enjoy playing with our kids 😬Tell us your unpopular mom opinion, and more importantly, tell us which one of ours you strongly disagree with. 💗 Pink Spotlight Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy: Christina: A dry facial brush from Amazon that helps with lymphatic drainage and moving extra fluid out of the face. It takes about a minute, feels amazing, and gives that instantly more sculpted, snatched look. T: The Shark hair dryer + straightener combo, which is actually a Pink Spotlight coming full circle. T discovered it after our previous guest Meg Hall shared it during her episode, bought it, and now officially understands the hype. A Pink Spotlight influenced by a Pink Spotlight! https://amzn.to/4qSFdPX If this episode made you laugh, feel seen, or immediately text your group chat! Come hang out with us between episodes on Instagram @prettyinpinkagain and now on Facebook at Pretty in Pink Again, where we’re sharing more of what we’re watching, reading, loving, and talking about off the mic. You can also find us individually on Instagram at @christinatarabishy and @kristinabontempo. Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!

  4. Aug 27

    Episode 73: What We’d Tell Our Younger Selves: The Truth About Turning 40

    Episode Description: What would you tell the version of yourself you were in each decade of your life? Now that we’re both officially in our 40s, we’re looking back decade by decade, from childhood through our teens, 20s and 30s, at the versions of ourselves that got us here. And one thing became very clear: a LOT can happen in ten years. The person you are at the beginning of a decade can be almost unrecognizable by the end of it. We’re talking about the things we worried about that never mattered, the choices that mattered more than we ever could have known, friendships and relationships, marriage, motherhood, identity, and the very humbling experience of realizing that maybe we don’t need to have it all figured out after all. From learning that butterflies aren’t always the sign of love we thought they were, to navigating changing friendships, becoming mothers, losing and finding pieces of ourselves, and finally reaching an age where we feel less pressure to explain who we are, this one gets nostalgic, funny, emotional and very honest. And maybe the biggest lesson? We spent a lot of years auditioning for our own lives, only to realize no one is reading the résumé. In This Episode: What we’d tell ourselves in each decade, and why the advice changes depending on which end of that decade you’re talking toThe friendships, heartbreaks and insecurities we gave WAY too much powerChoosing your partner and realizing years later just how much that one decision can anchor your entire lifeButterflies vs. safety and what we misunderstood about love when we were youngerThe fear, comparison and friendship merry-go-round that can creep in as life gets more complicatedMotherhood, postpartum and the identity shifts that completely reshaped our 30sLearning to stop forcing friendships, opportunities and versions of ourselves that no longer fitWhy turning 40 feels surprisingly less like an identity crisis and more like an exhaleWhat we’d change and, more importantly, what we’d tell our younger selves to leave exactly alone💗 Pink Spotlights T: Her biggest flex at 40? Not needing the 60-second explanation of who she is anymore. No résumé, no audition, no list of accomplishments. Just: “I’m Kristina Bontempo.” That’s it. Christina: Needed’s Perimenopause Multi, because apparently turning 40 also means your multivitamin knows exactly which era you’re in. 😂 Follow, Review and Subscribe to PIPA If you loved this episode, make sure you’re following Pretty in Pink Again wherever you listen, and take a second to rate and review the show. It truly helps more women find us and helps PIPA continue to grow. 💗 Come hang out with us between episodes on Instagram @prettyinpinkagain and now on Facebook at Pretty in Pink Again, where we’re sharing more of what we’re watching, reading, loving, and talking about off the mic. You can also find us individually on Instagram at @christinatarabishy and @kristinabontempo. Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!

  5. Aug 20

    Episode 72: We’re Back! We Gave T’s Sister-in-Law a Mic… Family, Siblings & How to Actually Get Along

    Episode Description: WE’RE BACK! After a little summer hiatus and four weeks of REWINDS, we are finally back on the mic together, and for our first episode back, we decided to keep things light, silly, and very PIPA. T’s sister-in-law Gina happened to be in town, so naturally, we handed her a microphone. What started as casual banter turned into a hilarious and unexpectedly sweet conversation about in-laws, sibling dynamics, family boundaries, and what it takes to actually build strong relationships within your family. T and Gina have known each other for more than 15 years, and somewhere along the way, “my husband’s sister” became simply my sister. We talk about why people constantly assume they’re actual sisters, how family relationships evolve as we get older, navigating different personalities and boundaries, and why making time for family feels more important than ever in this season of life. There are plenty of laughs, tangents, and family stories, but also a few moments that caught all of us off guard as T and Gina opened up about what their relationship means to each other. Basically, Gina came over to hang out and accidentally became our first guest back. And honestly? It was the perfect way to end our summer break. What We Talk About Why T and Gina are constantly mistaken for actual sistersWhen an in-law relationship starts to feel like your own familySibling and sister-in-law dynamics as adultsFamily boundaries and navigating very different personalitiesWhy some family relationships get stronger with ageMaking more intentional time for family in your 40sThe importance of showing up for your siblings, nieces, and nephewsMixing families, relationships, and all the dynamics that come with themWhy the relationships inside a family still take workAnd a LOT of completely unplanned banterPink Spotlights 💗 Christina: A $50 Oura Ring look-for-less that tracks sleep, activity, and more without the $500-ish price tag. And yes, it’s gold. We love an affordable find. T: In a very on-brand turn of events, T’s Pink Spotlight is yet another recommendation from Gina 😂 This week, she’s loving some affordable SHEIN finds for mixing high and low, trying something fun, or grabbing those unique pieces you might only wear once. Gina: Since we had her on the mic, she obviously needed her own Pink Spotlight too. Gina is loving mushroom coffee added to her regular coffee, especially for digestion, plus SpoiledChild liquid collagen, another staple in her routine. We missed you. We missed this. PIPA is officially back. 💗 If you loved this episode, make sure you’re following Pretty in Pink Again wherever you listen, and take a second to rate and review the show. It truly helps more women find us and helps PIPA continue to grow. 💗 Come hang out with us between episodes on Instagram @prettyinpinkagain and now on Facebook at Pretty in Pink Again, where we’re sharing more of what we’re watching, reading, loving, and talking about off the mic. You can also find us individually on Instagram at @christinatarabishy and @kristinabontempo. Thanks for listening, sharing the episodes with your friends, and being part of this little community with us. We’re so happy you’re here. Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!

  6. Aug 13

    REWIND: Pretty Personal: When the Baby Blues Become Postpartum Anxiety & Depression

    Episode Description Postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA) can look completely different from one mom to the next, and they don’t always end when the newborn stage does. In this Pretty Personal episode, we share our real experiences with postpartum mental health, from anxiety, sadness and rage to feeling hopeless, overwhelmed, and simply not like yourself after having a baby. We recorded the new intro for this REWIND before the Lindsay Clancy trial began, but the timing now feels especially important. As postpartum mental health, including the separate and much more severe condition of postpartum psychosis, becomes part of a larger national conversation, we believe there’s value in continuing to share our stories and making it easier for moms to talk about what they’re experiencing. What We Cover The difference between the baby blues, postpartum depression and postpartum anxietyWhat PPD and PPA actually felt like for each of usWhy symptoms don’t always follow the postpartum timeline you expectAnxiety, sadness, rage, intrusive thoughts and not feeling like yourselfTherapy, medication, support and learning to ask for helpHow postpartum mental health can affect motherhood, marriage and your sense of selfKristina shares her experience with postpartum anxiety after her second son and again after having twins. Christina opens up about postpartum depression after her second baby, the anxiety that came with it, and what ultimately helped her begin feeling like herself again. But First… We have a NEW intro! We both read Yesteryear and… WHAT DID WE JUST READ?! No spoilers, but we need to discuss that twist. We’re also starting a Pretty in Pink Again Facebook page and hopefully a group where we can all talk about what we’re reading, watching and currently obsessing over. Consider this the beginning of the PIPA group chat era. 💗 Pink Spotlight Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy: Christina: A simple morning and evening gratitude note on her phone that has become a running journal of the little moments she wants to remember. Kristina: Giving herself permission to recognize and sit with a hard feeling before immediately trying to fix it. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why don’t I feel like myself?” after having a baby, this conversation is worth hearing again. Love the Episode? If this conversation resonates with you, we'd love for you to share it with another parent who could use the reminder that none of us are getting it perfect, and we're all learning as we go. You can also follow along on Instagram @prettyinpinkagain @kristinabontempo and @christinatarabishy for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and everything we’re building beyond the mic. 💗 Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!

  7. Aug 6

    REWIND: Why Isn’t My Botox Working? What Actually Ages Your Skin, Best Anti-Aging Treatments & What’s Worth the Money with Olga Nelaj

    Episode Description: We’re still enjoying a little summer hiatus, so we’re bringing back one of our most popular episodes. Apparently, we’re all wondering whether our Botox has stopped working. 😉 This week, we’re rewinding our conversation with Olga Nelaj, nurse, skincare expert, and founder of ON SkinCare, to talk about what actually makes a difference when it comes to aging well. From customized European facials to microneedling, peels, lasers, and injectables, Olga takes us beyond trends and into the habits and treatments that support long-term skin health. She explains what truly ages the skin, how collagen loss works, when devices are worth the investment, and why what you do consistently at home matters more than any single appointment. We also get honest about Botox and filler, what they can realistically do, why treatments sometimes seem to “stop working,” and how to avoid looking overdone. The biggest takeaway? Consistency beats intensity. Every time. In This Episode, We Talk About: • The biggest factors that age skin • Why sun exposure from childhood can show up decades later • How customized facials support long-term skin health • Microneedling, collagen production, and who it works best for • Light versus deeper chemical peels • Where lasers fit into a skincare routine • The truth about Botox and filler • Why your Botox might not seem as effective as it once was • How to avoid looking frozen or overfilled • Where to splurge and where to save in skincare • Red light masks, collagen powders, peptides, dermaplaning, preventative Botox, radiofrequency microneedling, and more Olga reminds us that in-office treatments can support your results, but they cannot replace the daily habits that build skin quality over time. 💗 Pink Spotlight Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that’s bringing us joy: Christina: Her Pilates reformer. Five months in, and the real shift hasn’t just been physical — it’s the consistency. Having something that fits her life means she actually shows up for it. That’s been more transformative than chasing the “perfect” workout. T: Simple Mills banana bread mix… but upgraded. Real bananas, extra eggs, protein powder, chocolate chips. Her philosophy: start with a shortcut, customize it, and suddenly it’s something completely different (and so good). Olga: Microcurrent — consistently. Not occasionally. Not before an event. She’s been doing it regularly on herself and seeing real lift and tone over time. Her whole philosophy mirrors this episode: results come from commitment, not one-off treatments. Connect With Olga Follow her on Instagram: @o.n.skincare Book a consultation or appointment for her West Hartford, CT location:  📞 860-995-3332 Things We Mentioned This episode is sponsored by Coco Lily in Avon, CT — a beautifully curated boutique offering elevated pieces you’ll actually wear. Our listeners receive 10% off both in-store and online with code PIPA10. Love the Episode? If this conversation resonates with you, we'd love for you to share it with another parent who could use the reminder that none of us are getting it perfect, and we're all learning as we go. You can also follow along on Instagram @prettyinpinkagain @kristinabontempo and @christinatarabishy for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and everything we’re building beyond the mic. 💗 Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!

  8. Jul 30

    REWIND: "KNOCK IT OFF!!!" Millennial Moms & Gentle Parenting: Breaking Cycles Without Losing Your Mind

    Episode Description: We're taking a little summer breather and bringing back one of our most-loved conversations from last summer. This episode originally aired as Christina was about to turn 39... and now, one year later, she officially just turned 40. Funny how much can change in a year, yet this conversation feels just as relevant today. If you've ever ended the day thinking, "I swore I wasn't going to yell today," this episode is for you. What does gentle parenting actually look like when you're running on little sleep, juggling work and motherhood, and trying to unlearn the way you were raised? We talk about what gentle parenting really is (and isn't), how our own '90s childhoods shaped our parenting instincts, and why breaking generational cycles can feel both incredibly rewarding and incredibly hard. We also share the real-life moments where we've lost our patience, repaired with our kids, and reminded ourselves that perfection was never the goal. Because sometimes you're calmly validating feelings... and sometimes you're yelling, "Knock it off!" from the other room. Both can be true. 💗 Pink Spotlight Each week, we highlight a moment, product, or practice that's bringing us joy: Christina: Roe Mineral Sunscreen Powder with the built-in brush. It's an easy, mess-free way to reapply sunscreen throughout the day, especially on little faces.  Kristina: Splitwise, a simple app that makes splitting expenses with friends, family, or travel groups incredibly easy and keeps everyone organized. Love the Episode? If this conversation resonates with you, we'd love for you to share it with another parent who could use the reminder that none of us are getting it perfect, and we're all learning as we go. You can also follow along on Instagram @prettyinpinkagain @kristinabontempo and @christinatarabishy for more behind-the-scenes, clips, and everything we’re building beyond the mic. 💗 Hey PIPAS! Send us a text for episode feedback, ideas, and questions!

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Welcome to Pretty in Pink Again, the podcast where motherhood meets rediscovery. Hosted by Christina Tarabishy (@christinatarabishy) and Kristina Bontempo (@kristinabontempo)—two millennial moms navigating life, kids, and everything in between—this show is your weekly dose of candid conversations, relatable stories, and a little glam. Whether you’re adjusting to life after babies, finding yourself again, or just looking for a safe space to laugh, cry, and feel seen, we’re here for you. Tune in as we tackle the messy, beautiful chaos of modern motherhood and inspire you to get to know the new version of yourself—one episode at a time! Follow our podcast on Instagram: @prettyinpinkagain

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  • Creator
    Christina Tarabishy & Kristina Bontempo
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    83
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 Pretty In Pink Again
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