Pretty In Pink Again

Episode Description: In this episode of Pretty in Pink Again , we’re joined by Lori Baron —a life coach, corporate leader, wife, and mom of three grown sons—for a thoughtful, honest conversation rooted in lived experience. Lori brings a rare and valuable perspective to the table. As a leader at Hartford HealthCare , she supports teams, mentors women, and models what modern female leadership can lo...

Episode Summary: We’re taking a break from new recordings this week and resharing one of our favorite and most downloaded guest episodes from the vault. Dr. Christine Lang was our very first guest, and this conversation laid a foundation we still reference.  It felt like the right one to bring back as part of PIPA Rewind, it’s practical, grounding, and still incredibly relevant for the New Year as...

Episode Description: Christina and T recorded before the new year to look back at their founding year of Pretty in Pink Again. They talk about favorite moments, expectations versus the reality of starting a podcast, what building this show meant to them individually, and how professionally it shifted them in ways they didn’t fully see coming. They reflect on the importance of the PIPA community th...

Episode Description: In this honest and deeply relatable episode, we sit down with Kelley Biskupiak — a coach, educator, speaker, and co-founder of Prepare to Launch U — to talk about the moment so many women hit in mid-life. Kelley has spent over 15 years helping women navigate career pivots, re-entry, and reinvention after seasons of caregiving, burnout, or living by everyone else’s expectations...

Episode Description: In this episode of Pretty in Pink Again , we sit down with longtime creator and entrepreneur Jennifer Palpallatoc of Haute Off The Rack for a conversation that feels equal parts grounding, heartfelt, and life-giving. Jenn has been in the influencer space for over a decade, and her journey reflects what it looks like to grow alongside real life. We talk about building a brand t...

Episode Description: This week, we’re breaking down something almost all women feel during the holiday season but rarely talk about: the quiet panic that hits the second you walk into a party. That moment when you suddenly notice your outfit, hair, body, voice — all of it. We open with the Invisible Guest Theory, a piece of wisdom that instantly shifts the pressure we put on ourselves in social se...

Episode Description: Today we’re unpacking one of the most universal experiences for women: the tangled line between who we are and the roles we perform. Somewhere between motherhood, partnership, work, friendship, caretaking, and being the default emotional manager of every space we enter, many of us start to feel like our identity is buried underneath our responsibilities. This conversation goes...

Episode Description: Today’s episode is short and sweet — a tiny Thanksgiving moment between the two of us. No outline, no deep dive, and no Pink Spotlight this week. Just a real conversation about what we’re grateful for both personally and professionally. We talked about how this year has pushed us, grounded us, and connected us in ways we never imagined. And most of all, we talked about you — t...

✨ Episode Summary Today, we’re laughing our way through the emotional theme park that is family life. One minute your kid is having the best day ever, and 90 seconds later you’re Googling “urgent care near me.” Husbands? They’re on their own quiet roller coaster, just moving a little slower while sometimes creating more chaos. In this episode, we talk about: Why kids flip moods like light switche...

Episode Description: This week, we’re talking about the side of the holidays no one puts on the family cards. The joy, yes — but also the pressure, the mental load, and that feeling like moms are the ones holding the glitter-covered ship together. We dig into family expectations, hosting anxiety, the gift-giving spiral, and the myth of the perfect magical Christmas. We also talk about what our kid...

Episode Description: Somewhere between building careers, raising kids, and trying to stay human, a lot of us quietly lost our hobbies. The things we used to do just because we loved them slowly disappeared — replaced by productivity, parenting, and a to-do list that never quits. This episode was inspired by a conversation with our friend and former guest, Lauren Roscoff, who shared how easy it is...

Episode Description: Today we're getting real about comparison... the kind that creeps in while scrolling, the kind that shows up in motherhood, and the quiet moments when your life looks polished online but feels messy in real life. We’re breaking down: Why we curate and what we keep offline When comparison can actually inspire you Mom comparison, identity shifts, and career comparisons  SAH...

Episode Summary In this episode, Christina and Kristina finally dive into a topic that’s been sitting on their “someday” list for a while: marriage after kids. Specifically, how it feels from the woman’s point of view—when you’re in the thick of raising little ones, running a household, and trying to hold on to yourself and your partnership at the same time. Christina shares what it’s like being i...

Episode Description: If you’ve ever wondered whether your forgetfulness, constant overwhelm, or racing thoughts are just part of motherhood—or something more—this episode is for you. Dr. Fiona Kehoe , a Connecticut-based licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience, joins us to unpack the truth about ADHD in women and moms. We dive into the signs that often go unnoticed, how hormonal shi...

Episode Description:  In this episode, Christina and Kristina sit down with lifestyle creator Maria Roberts — the voice behind @mariaroberts and former co-founder of the beloved blog Spinach for Breakfast . Maria shares how she went from creating easy recipes with her sister in their early blogging days to building one of the most relatable (and funniest) motherhood communities online. She opens u...

Episode Description: Postpartum mental health doesn’t follow one path. In this episode, Christina and Kristina share their raw, very different stories—proof that “baby blues” is only part of the conversation. Whether it shows up as depression, anxiety, or both, these experiences are real, messy, and ongoing. What We Cover in This Episode: Defining PPD & PPA What postpartum depression (PPD) loo...

Episode Description: Pelvic floor dysfunction is one of the most common yet least talked-about issues women face—and it affects everything from intimacy and confidence to basic daily comfort. In this episode, we’re back with Dr. Erica Lambert, board-certified urologist and founder of Uplift Medical Aesthetics , to break the silence around what’s really going on “down there.” We cover what the pelv...

Episode Description: 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 hormon...

Episode Description: 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 m...

Episode Description: 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-d...

Episode Description: 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...

Episode Description: 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...

Episode Description: 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...

Episode Description: 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 mot...

Episode Description: 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...