Pretty In Pink Again

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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...

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In this inspiring and heartwarming episode, we’re joined by Mary Carangelo—former teacher and therapist turned stay-at-home mom and now self-proclaimed Fashion Therapist. Mary takes us through her beautifully nonlinear journey and shares how fashion became a tool for healing, identity, and confidence.

✨ In this episode, we explore:

•  How Mary transitioned through multiple roles—and why her work as a Fashion Th...

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This week, Christina and Kristina are keeping things fun, light, and very real with a listener-fueled Q&A session! From mom moments they never saw coming to their go-to confidence boosts, the girls open up, share a few surprises, and even spill a couple secrets (hello, lice scare! 🐜).

✨ Q&A Highlights

• What instantly makes you feel like you again?
• “I swore I’d never…”: the mom moment confessions
• Therapy ...

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Welcome back to another Pretty Personal mini episode—a short, soulful behind-the-scenes moment with co-host Kristina Bontempo ("T"). In this special installment, Kristina opens up about her path in healthcare, her work in women’s health, and the heart behind launching a foundation that’s changing lives in her community. From early lessons in service during Catholic school to her specialized focus i...

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In this deeply personal and vulnerable mini episode, Christina Tarabishy (@christinatarabishy) opens up for the first time about her infertility and her path to motherhood. As we kick off our Women’s Health Series, we’re pulling back the curtain to share the personal stories that have shaped our perspectives. Before diving into expert insights on infertility, hormone health, and more, Christina reflects on the ...

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In this energizing episode of Pretty in Pink Again, Kristina and Christina sit down with the powerhouse Leah Maselli to talk all things food as medicine, Pilates for moms, and creating sustainable daily habits. Leah shares her journey from burnt-out clinical dietitian to full-blown Pilates entrepreneur and mentor, now serving over 1,000 members through her platform. Whether you’re deep in postpartum or just crav...

🎙 Guest: Dr. Christine Lang, PhD, BCBA – Behavior Analyst & Communication Expert

This episode explores the three biggest game-changers for moms—preparation, communication, and regulation. Scrambling through the day, struggling to express needs, and feeling overwhelmed doesn’t have to be the norm. The key to success is preparation—but not in a way that leads to control. Instead, strategic preparation creates freedom and ease. Th...

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Motherhood (and life in general) can make self-care feel impossible. But taking small, intentional steps to feel good in your own skin doesn’t have to be a luxury. This episode is all about real-life, practical hacks to help women feel confident and put together—even on the messiest of days.

SEGMENT 1: Why You Can’t ‘Fake It ‘Til You Make It’

• Why Feeling Good About Yourself Isn’t Selfish—It’s Necessary
• The...

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This week, Christina and Kristina dive into the ever-present struggle of letting go of control as moms. From managing schedules to setting boundaries, they explore why mothers feel the need to control everything and how to find a balance between structure and flexibility.

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• Kristina’s Hack for Staying Organized: She swears by her Amazon Echo Show to display the family schedule, making it visible to ev...

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Spoiler alert- this was a hard one for us! Personally to record, so we know it’s a tough topic! This week, we’re tackling why moms struggle to ask for help. Is it guilt? Fear of judgment? The pressure to do it all? We’re reframing the idea of asking for help as a strength, not a weakness, and sharing real-life moments when we realized we couldn’t (and shouldn’t) do it all alone.

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✅ Asking for help...

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Welcome back to Pretty in Pink Again! In this episode, we’re unpacking the conversation around having kids in your 20s vs. your 30s—the pros, the challenges, and the myths that come with both.

Kristina shares her experience of becoming a mom at 26 while she and her husband were still growing their careers. At first, motherhood felt like a natural transition, but as their family grew, so did the challenges. She reflect...