Pretty In Pink Again

Episode Description:
Ever feel like you’re juggling a million things and one dropped ball could send everything crashing down?
This week on Pretty in Pink Again, Christina and T are tackling the mental load of motherhood, the pressure to do it all, and the idea that not everything we’re juggling deserves the same attention.
And for once, they’re not exactly seeing eye to eye!
T takes a day-by-day approach, deciding what actually needs her attention and what can wait. Christina? She’s convinced EVERYTHING is a priority and struggles with the guilt when even one ball drops.
Using the theory of glass balls versus rubber balls, the two debate what really matters, what can bounce back, and why letting things go is so much easier said than done.
In this episode:
The invisible mental load of motherhood and why everything feels urgent
Glass balls vs. rubber balls: How to recognize what can wait
Why some women can let things go while others feel guilty about everything
The difference between being busy and feeling completely overwhelmed
How priorities shift through different seasons of motherhood
Why dropping the ball doesn’t always mean you’re failing
Pink Spotlight 💗
Each week we share something making the week a little bit better.
T: Rent the Runway! From everyday outfits to special occasions, T shares why she loves her monthly five-piece subscription and how she’s renting a gown for an upcoming event.
Christina: Depop! Christina is cleaning out her closet and giving her clothes a second life. Shop her personal closet here. 
So, which mom are you? The one who can confidently let a few balls bounce, or the one desperately trying to keep them ALL in the air?
Listen in and let us know whose side you’re on!
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You can also find us individually on Instagram at @christinatarabishy and @kristinabontempo.
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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
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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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