Pretty In Pink Again

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In this episode of Pretty in Pink Again, we’re joined by Lori Baron—a life coach, corporate leader, wife, and mom of three grown sons—for a thoughtful, honest conversation rooted in lived experience.

Lori brings a rare and valuable perspective to the table. As a leader at Hartford HealthCare, she supports teams, mentors women, and models what modern female leadership can look like inside the corporate world. At t...

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We’re taking a break from new recordings this week and resharing one of our favorite and most downloaded guest episodes from the vault. Dr. Christine Lang was our very first guest, and this conversation laid a foundation we still reference.
 It felt like the right one to bring back as part of PIPA Rewind, it’s practical, grounding, and still incredibly relevant for the New Year as we reset routines, communicate ...

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Christina and T recorded before the new year to look back at their founding year of Pretty in Pink Again. They talk about favorite moments, expectations versus the reality of starting a podcast, what building this show meant to them individually, and how professionally it shifted them in ways they didn’t fully see coming. They reflect on the importance of the PIPA community that grew alongside the show, and shar...

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In this honest and deeply relatable episode, we sit down with Kelley Biskupiak — a coach, educator, speaker, and co-founder of Prepare to Launch U — to talk about the moment so many women hit in mid-life.

Kelley has spent over 15 years helping women navigate career pivots, re-entry, and reinvention after seasons of caregiving, burnout, or living by everyone else’s expectations. Her work centers on helping women r...

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In this episode of Pretty in Pink Again, we sit down with longtime creator and entrepreneur Jennifer Palpallatoc of Haute Off The Rack for a conversation that feels equal parts grounding, heartfelt, and life-giving.

Jenn has been in the influencer space for over a decade, and her journey reflects what it looks like to grow alongside real life. We talk about building a brand that evolves organically, welcoming fam...

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This week, we’re breaking down something almost all women feel during the holiday season but rarely talk about: the quiet panic that hits the second you walk into a party. That moment when you suddenly notice your outfit, hair, body, voice — all of it. We open with the Invisible Guest Theory, a piece of wisdom that instantly shifts the pressure we put on ourselves in social settings.

We walk through the biology b...

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Today we’re unpacking one of the most universal experiences for women: the tangled line between who we are and the roles we perform. Somewhere between motherhood, partnership, work, friendship, caretaking, and being the default emotional manager of every space we enter, many of us start to feel like our identity is buried underneath our responsibilities.

This conversation goes deep into why so many women wake up ...

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Today’s episode is short and sweet — a tiny Thanksgiving moment between the two of us. No outline, no deep dive, and no Pink Spotlight this week. Just a real conversation about what we’re grateful for both personally and professionally.

We talked about how this year has pushed us, grounded us, and connected us in ways we never imagined. And most of all, we talked about you — this growing, warm, funny, supportive ...

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Today, we’re laughing our way through the emotional theme park that is family life. One minute your kid is having the best day ever, and 90 seconds later you’re Googling “urgent care near me.” Husbands? They’re on their own quiet roller coaster, just moving a little slower while sometimes creating more chaos.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why kids flip moods like light switches
• How moms become the designated emo...

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This week, we’re talking about the side of the holidays no one puts on the family cards. The joy, yes — but also the pressure, the mental load, and that feeling like moms are the ones holding the glitter-covered ship together.

We dig into family expectations, hosting anxiety, the gift-giving spiral, and the myth of the perfect magical Christmas. We also talk about what our kids actually remember, how to set bound...

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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 w...

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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 compari...

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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 ...

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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 gett...

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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 w...

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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.”
• Wha...

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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 y...

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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...

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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.

W...