Pretty In Pink Again

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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.

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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...

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This week, we’re joined by a very special guest — our longtime friend Marissa of @stylecusp. If you’ve been around since the blogging days, you’ll know Marissa as one of the early voices in the influencer world. She and Christina met back in 2012 when they were two Connecticut girlies starting their blogs, and their friendship has been going strong for well over a decade.

In this episode, we talk with Marissa abo...

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Female friendships can be magical, messy, and deeply meaningful. But they also evolve—and sometimes dissolve. In this episode, we’re digging into the unique dynamics of women’s friendships: what makes them thrive, what causes them to fade, and how we’ve seen our own relationships change over the years.

We talk about:

• The friendship qualities we’re most drawn to in this season of life
• Why one-on-one connections ...

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In a world of filters, fillers, and constant comparison, how do we raise daughters to feel strong, beautiful, and worthy—exactly as they are?

This week, we’re taking a real and unfiltered look at beauty, confidence, and the body stories we carry. From the first moments we became “body aware” to how that awareness has evolved through motherhood, we open up about the subtle ways society shaped us—and how we’re brea...

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In this honest and soul-stretching conversation, we open up about what burnout looks like right now—not the dramatic kind, but the slow, sneaky version that shows up as irritability, lack of motivation, and wondering why even the things you used to love feel heavy.

We reflect on Tom Hanks’ quote, “This too shall pass,” and how that one line hits differently in the thick of motherhood, changing careers, and trying...

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Mom burnout is real. This week, we’re getting into the kind of tired that goes way beyond sleep deprivation. It’s the invisible workload—the mental and emotional weight of motherhood that never really turns off. From managing the nonstop to-do lists in our heads to carrying everyone’s feelings (including our own), we talk about why so many moms are running on fumes—and why it’s so hard to explain to anyone who d...

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It’s peak summer—aka chaos season for moms—so we’re keeping things light, fun, and actually helpful. This week, we’re rounding up our summer favorites across beauty, fashion, food, wellness, and even kid gear. Think: your go-to list when you’re sweaty, sleep-deprived, and still trying to feel like yourself.

🎧 Whether you're folding laundry, hiding in the pantry with snacks, or walking the dog for 10 extra m...

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What does it really mean to be a gentle parent… when you’re running on no sleep, no patience, and were raised on “because I said so”?

In this episode, Kristina and Christina dig into what gentle parenting actually is (and isn’t), how their ‘90s childhoods shaped their default responses, and why trying to do things differently sometimes feels fake, frustrating — or like you’re about to explode.

Kristina shares a...

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You’ve probably heard the phrase from Kelly Ripa, “Don’t commit crimes against other women”—and today, we’re unpacking exactly what that means.

It starts young. One day you’re telling your friend she’s “prettier” than the girl who got the boy, thinking you’re being loyal… but underneath, we’re taught to compete, to compare, and to quietly tear each other down. As adults, it shows up everywhere: the subtle judgmen...

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 This episode is a must-listen for any parent who’s ever felt like they’re doing it all wrong. We’re joined by therapist Jenny Weinstein McPhee (of Manhattan-based JMW Therapy) to talk about what’s really going on beneath the surface—behind anxiety, behind control, behind the overwhelm. What if your child’s behavior isn’t just “bad behavior”… but a message? What if our own perfectionism is quietly disconnecting ...

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In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Roscopf, the creator behind @aloprofile, who shares how she walked away from a traditional 9–5 to build a full-time content career while raising two little ones. Lauren opens up about the messy middle of entrepreneurship, growing a loyal audience of nearly half a million across platforms, and what it really looks like to “do it all” as a mom.

We also talk about the loss sh...

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In this episode, we’re diving into how motherhood evolves—not just emotionally, but practically. We’re talking about how your time and your money shift as your kids grow. From the early days of diapers and sleepless nights to the school years packed with sports, activities, and new routines, we break down what these transitions really look like.

We share how we’ve experienced these shifts firsthand: where t...

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Today on Pretty in Pink Again, we're thrilled to welcome Courtney Cecil, a dynamic advocate for working mothers. As the founder of The Working Moms Movement and host of The Life Management System for Working Moms podcast, Courtney empowers women to reclaim their time and thrive both at work and at home. 

If your calendar feels out of control, this episode is your permission slip to reset. We’re talking guilt...

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This one goes deep.

If you've ever caught yourself spiraling over the smallest thing—or felt like the only way to keep it together was to control every detail—this episode is for you.

Today we’re joined by Dr. Meagan Leduc, a licensed clinical psychologist based in West Hartford, CT, who specializes in anxiety, self-esteem, and stress management. She helps women understand why they default to control, perfect...

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After a few weeks of incredible guest interviews, we’re back—just the two of us—for a much-needed catch-up. In this episode, we slow things down and talk about what’s really been going on behind the scenes: spring break meltdowns and magic, marriage milestones, motherhood epiphanies, and the quiet rituals that keep us grounded (hello, matcha and solo car rides).

This one’s for the moms trying to find themselves a...

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What if your body isn’t broken—it’s just been misunderstood? In this powerful episode of Pretty In Pink Again, we’re joined by Dr. Cait, a Naturopathic Doctor from Holistic Health Code, who specializes in helping women navigate infertility through a whole-body, root-cause approach.

We dive deep into why conventional medicine often misses the mark when it comes to fertility, and how functional testing and su...

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jen Dowe, a trailblazing nurse leader at Hartford HealthCare who’s transforming postpartum care for moms in Connecticut. She shares her journey leading the Fourth Trimester Program — a medically based support and wellness initiative built by nurses, for moms. With the average age of childbirth rising (26 nationally, and about 31 in CT), more women are experiencing compl...