Pretty In Pink Again

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 to
The friendships, heartbreaks and insecurities we gave WAY too much power
Choosing your partner and realizing years later just how much that one decision can anchor your entire life
Butterflies vs. safety and what we misunderstood about love when we were younger
The fear, comparison and friendship merry-go-round that can creep in as life gets more complicated
Motherhood, postpartum and the identity shifts that completely reshaped our 30s
Learning to stop forcing friendships, opportunities and versions of ourselves that no longer fit
Why turning 40 feels surprisingly less like an identity crisis and more like an exhale
What 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. 😂
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You can also find us individually on Instagram at @christinatarabishy and @kristinabontempo.
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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 sisters
When an in-law relationship starts to feel like your own family
Sibling and sister-in-law dynamics as adults
Family boundaries and navigating very different personalities
Why some family relationships get stronger with age
Making more intentional time for family in your 40s
The importance of showing up for your siblings, nieces, and nephews
Mixing families, relationships, and all the dynamics that come with them
Why the relationships inside a family still take work
And a LOT of completely unplanned banter
Pink 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.
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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 anxiety
What PPD and PPA actually felt like for each of us
Why symptoms don’t always follow the postpartum timeline you expect
Anxiety, sadness, rage, intrusive thoughts and not feeling like yourself
Therapy, medication, support and learning to ask for help
How postpartum mental health can affect motherhood, marriage and your sense of self
Kristina 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.
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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.
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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. 💗
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