Pretty In Pink Again

Episode Description:
When did doing something for yourself start requiring a full explanation, a childcare plan, and a PowerPoint presentation? 😂
This week, Christina and T are asking a question a lot of women can relate to: Are we actually being selfish, or are we just tired of putting ourselves last?
We’re talking mom guilt, the invisible mental load, setting boundaries, making time for ourselves, and why even the smallest acts of self-care can feel like they need justification. From taking a girls’ trip to simply wanting an hour alone, why is it so hard to prioritize our own needs without feeling guilty?
And as we get older, are we finally getting better at choosing ourselves?
Maybe our selfish era isn’t about putting ourselves ahead of everyone else. Maybe it’s just about finally putting ourselves on the list. 💗
🎀 Pink Spotlights
T: A phone case from Velvet Caviar⁠! Cute, stylish, and a fun way to accessorize your everyday essential.
Christina: French Toast⁠, an affordable children’s clothing brand with adorable dressier options for boys! Christina found Leo’s wedding outfit for their recent Ireland trip through Amazon, and it was such a win. Leo is extremely particular about fabrics and comfort, but he was comfortable all day. The quality was fantastic for the price, too!
💗 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!
What’s something you still feel guilty about doing for yourself? And are you ready to enter your selfish era?

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Episode Description:
Would you rather survive the newborn sleep stage again or potty train another toddler? Give up Amazon Prime or Target? Never get Botox again or never highlight your hair?
This week on Pretty in Pink Again, Christina and T are playing a very millennial mom version of Would You Rather, and the rules are simple: you HAVE to choose. No “it depends,” no loopholes, and you better be ready to defend your answer.
We’re covering everything from parenting nightmares and marriage debates to questionable 2000s fashion choices, group chat secrets, and the realities of being a woman approaching (or navigating) 40.
Things get progressively more unhinged as we go, but somehow, between the laughs, we end up with a question that might actually make you cry.
Play along with us, compare your answers with your girlfriends, and let us know which question would start the biggest argument in your group chat!
Pink Spotlight 💗
Each week we share something making the week a little bit better.
T: A genius mom hack using ChatGPT! She takes photos of school flyers, screenshots of kids’ activities, and event information, then asks ChatGPT to help create calendar invites and reminders so nothing slips through the cracks.
Christina: Sweatpant jeans. YES, you read that correctly. Jeans that genuinely feel like sweatpants. They’re so comfortable Christina traveled in them, slept in them, and might never want to wear regular jeans again. She also loves this Aritzia lodge pants dupe that’s 1/3 the price! 
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.
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Episode Description:
Postpartum mental health is about so much more than postpartum depression. In this episode, Christina and T sit down with postpartum therapist Melissa Fairhurst of @mommebe_well to talk about postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, OCD, psychosis, and the symptoms that can be easy to miss, especially in moms who seem completely “fine” from the outside.
We talk about the difference between normal postpartum adjustment and when it may be time to ask for help, what partners and families should look for, what treatment can actually look like, and why you don’t have to be in crisis to deserve support.
Christina and T also open up about struggling to enjoy parts of early motherhood because fear took up so much space, and we talk about how moms can begin finding joy again without turning “enjoy every minute” into another source of pressure.
We cover:
• Postpartum depression and anxiety
• Intrusive thoughts and postpartum OCD
• Postpartum psychosis and emergency warning signs
• High-functioning moms who may still be struggling
• Asking for help and what treatment can look like
• Supporting a partner through postpartum mental-health challenges
• Finding joy in motherhood without guilt or pressure
💗 Pink Spotlights
Each week, we share something making the week a little bit better.
Melissa: Letting go of the pressure to always do everything as a full family and making time to take her older two kids to things they’ll genuinely enjoy. Sometimes a little one-on-one or smaller-group time is exactly what everyone needs.
T: Christina! T gave her a very sweet shoutout for being such a generous mentor when it comes to content creation, always willing to share what she knows, answer questions, and help however she can.
Christina: Dubai Chocolate syrup in her matcha. It’s pistachio and dark chocolate, and she’s so obsessed she’s even traveling with it. It would also be amazing in coffee.
Follow Melissa: @mommebe_well
If this episode makes you think of a mom in your life, send it to her. And don’t forget to follow, rate, review, and subscribe to Pretty in Pink Again.
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.
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Episode Description:
Are skinny jeans really dead? Are crew socks still cool? And at almost 40, do we actually care anymore?
This week, we’re joined by Chenelle Montgomery, aka The Millennial Trend Seeker, to talk about being a millennial who still LOVES fashion, beauty and trends, but finally knows herself well enough to sit some of them out.
We’re getting into what it means to look current without chasing youth, the millennial staples we’re keeping or retiring, how Gen Z has changed the way we get dressed, and why seeing something 47 times on Instagram can suddenly convince us we need it. Plus, Chenelle de-influences and re-influences us on what’s actually worth buying and shares what she thinks is coming next.
Maybe being stylish at 40 isn’t about keeping up with everything. Maybe it’s finally having the confidence to say, “That’s cute. It’s just not for me.”
Pink Spotlight 💗
Each week we share something making the week a little bit better.
T: Taking a page out of her mom and grandma’s book and watching a good show in the kitchen while meal prepping and cooking for her family.
Christina: Rodan + Fields lash serum and MERIT’s brown tubing mascara for an easy, softer everyday lash.
Chenelle: The Shark FlexStyle, an Airwrap-style hair tool that Christina also loves.
Follow Chenelle
Instagram: @themillennialtrendseeker
Follow Pretty in Pink Again for more, and if you loved this episode, send it to your millennial group chat! Don’t forget to follow, rate and review the show. 💗

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Episode Description:
If you’ve ever Googled why your child won’t sleep, wondered whether you’ve created a “bad” sleep habit, or felt like bedtime has taken over your entire house, this episode is for you.
We’re joined by pediatric sleep consultant Samantha Day for a judgment-free conversation about kids’ sleep at every age, from babies and toddlers to school-aged kids and teenagers. We talk about why sleep is so important for behavior, emotional regulation, learning, and development, plus what parents need to know about sleep training, independent sleep, bedtime battles, night wakings, early rising, regressions, separation anxiety, co-sleeping, screens, teenage sleep, and when a sleep issue could be a red flag.
We also get into the part we don’t talk about enough: what happens to parents when no one is sleeping. The exhaustion, anxiety, resentment, relationship stress, and guilt that can come with trying to “fix” your child’s sleep.
There is no perfectly executed bedtime in a real family. Whether you have a baby who won’t sleep unless you’re holding them, a preschooler suddenly waking at 5:30 a.m., a school-aged child afraid to sleep alone, or a teenager up all night on their phone, this is an episode to save, share, and come back to through every stage of parenting.
Pink Spotlights 💗
Each week, we share something making our week a little bit better, from products we’re loving to small habits, routines, and everyday things bringing us a little joy.
T: The famous Lola Blanket. After hearing multiple PIPA guests rave about them, T finally got one as a gift and officially understands the hype. Christina has loved hers for years, and you can use code CHRISTINAT35 for 35% off.
Christina: Getting out of the house. When you work from home, work out at home, and can get basically anything delivered, it’s very easy to never leave. Christina has been using preschool drop-off as a reason to stay out, run errands, work somewhere else, and just be out in the world, and it’s been so good for her mood.
Samantha: Journaling. Putting pen to paper has become a simple form of self-care and a way for Sam to slow down, clear her head, and take a little time for herself.
This is one of those episodes we truly think every parent should hear, because sleep challenges can show up at any stage. If you know a mom or parent navigating bedtime battles, night wakings, early mornings, or simply wondering if they’re doing any of this “right,” send this episode their way. And if you loved this conversation, please take a minute to follow or subscribe to Pretty in Pink Again, rate and review the show, and share it with someone who needs it. Every listen, follow, review, and share helps more parents find these conversations, and we’re so grateful you’re here. 💗
FOLLOW ALONG 💗
To learn more about Samantha, her approach to pediatric sleep, or how to work with her, visit her website where you can also listen to her sleep podcast. 
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.
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