In this episode, I explain why Pink became the heart of this project and what it truly represents for me. Pink isn’t about a colour or a stereotype—it’s about identity. It’s about who we were before motherhood, what parts of ourselves got quieter along the way, and how easy it is to lose sight of ourselves while caring for everyone else. I share how motherhood reshaped me, how my sense of self evolved, and why reclaiming your “pink” isn’t about going back to who you were, but allowing yourself to grow into who you are becoming.

This conversation is an invitation to pause and reflect on the parts of you that still matter, even when life feels full and overwhelming. Why Pink sets the foundation for this podcast—creating space for honest stories, shared experiences, and the reminder that you are allowed to take up space, ask questions, and reconnect with yourself in the middle of motherhood.

Key Takeaways

1. Reclaiming your identity doesn’t mean undoing motherhood—it means integrating who you are now
2. Personal growth often starts with awareness, not action or perfection
3. Naming what feels lost can be the first step toward healing and reconnection
4. Giving yourself permission to evolve helps break cycles of guilt and self-neglect

About The Host:

Dr. Christelle Oliver-Dussault is a family physician with a clinical focus on aesthetic medicine, women’s health, and psycho-education. Her work is grounded in a holistic, whole-person approach that integrates medical science with a deep appreciation of the mind–body connection. Alongside her clinical practice, she is deeply committed to medical education and mentors the next generation of family physicians through her work with the Department of Family Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

She is the founder of Reclaim The Pink Within, a community created to support women through life’s most profound transitions. This project was born from personal experience. After becoming a mother, Dr. Oliver-Dussault became aware of a quiet but profound shift in her sense of self, one she had long observed in her patients, yet only fully understood once she lived it herself. What had once been a clinical observation became a deeply personal insight, shaping the lens through which she now supports and guides other women.

You can connect with her on Instagram at @drchristellemd and @reclaimthepinkwithin

Website: www.getyourpinkbackproject.com

Email: [email protected]

Medical Disclaimer

The Reclaim The Pink Within podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared in this podcast reflects the personal views and professional experiences of the host and guests and is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

While Dr. Christelle Oliver-Dussault is a licensed physician, this podcast does not constitute a doctor–patient relationship. Always seek the advice of your own qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical or mental health concerns, diagnoses, or treatment decisions. Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice because of something you have heard on this podcast.

Thank You for Listening

Thank you for spending your time with us and for being part of the Reclaim The Pink Within community. This space exists because of women who are willing to listen, reflect, and engage in conversations that are often kept private. Whether you are in the midst of transition, questioning who you are becoming, or simply seeking connection, your presence here matters.

Your willingness to show up—for yourself and for others—is what makes this project possible.

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Flamingos aren't born pink. They become pink. Their color,

that vibrant, unmistakable pink, comes from what they

eat, what they consume, what nourishes them, what

fills them. And during periods when they're raising their young,

something incredible happens. Their color slowly fades.

They give so much of their nutrients, their energy, their reserves

to their babies that their bodies physically fade.

Once their young begin to rely less on them, once they have a chance to

replenish themselves, their color returns. This is women. This is

motherhood. This is matricense. This is the quiet

fading that so many of us experience when we're giving,

caring, holding everything together. We

lose pieces of ourselves, not because we're weak, but

because we're devoted, because we care so deeply,

because life demands more of us than we can sometimes replenish.

Hi, everyone, and welcome back to the get yout Pink Back podcast.

I'm your host, Dr. Christelle Oliver Dusseau, and I am so

grateful that you're here today. This project

was born out of something deeply personal.

Something many of us experience but rarely speak out loud.

For years, I carried this quiet sense that I had

drifted away from myself. I could feel the weight of everyone

else's needs, the invisible load, the constant expectations,

and underneath it all, a version of me who had

slowly faded away in the background.

Maybe you felt that, too, and maybe that's why you're here.

Get yout Pink Pack is a movement built on a simple truth.

Women lose parts of themselves when they care for others.

But we can also find ourselves again. And this

podcast is one way we're doing that. And before

I go any further, I want to share something important,

the reason why this project is called get yout Pink Back.

The name wasn't chosen because pink is cute or trendy or feminine.

It comes from nature, from a story that struck with me,

that stuck with me so deeply, I couldn't shake it.

Flamingos aren't born pink. They become pink.

Their color, that vibrant, unmistakable pink,

comes from what they eat, what they consume, what

nourishes them, what fills them. And during

periods when they're raising their young, something

incredible happens. Their color

slowly fades. They give so much of their

nutrients, their energy, their reserves to their babies

that their bodies physically fade. The

pink softens. Sometimes it even

disappears.

But then, and this is the part that stayed with me,

once their young begin to rely less on them, once they have a

chance to replenish themselves, their color returns.

Their pink comes back. When I first

learned this, I thought, this is women. This is

motherhood. This is matricense. This is

identity. This is the quiet fading

that so many of us experience when we're giving,

caring, holding everything together.

We lose pieces of ourselves not because we're weak,

but because we're devoted, because we care so

deeply, because life demands more of us

than we can sometimes replenish. Then

that pink, it became a symbol. It became

a sign of energy, vitality, identity, the

parts of us that we miss. And the process of getting our

pink back isn't about going back to who we were before.

It's about rediscovering who we are now.

Reclaiming our nourishment, feeding our soul,

letting color return to us in a new way. Not the same

pink we had before, but a deeper, richer color

shaped by our experiences.

That's the heart of this project. Not perfection, not

performative healing, but a replenishing,

a remembering, a becoming.

When I began imagining the roots of this project, I knew it had to be

grounded in a truth that honors the

reality of our lives. The

unpolished versions of our world and the full

spectrum of who we are. The joy,

the grief, the identity shifts, the emotional

contradictions, the parts we celebrate

and the parts that we hide. Here, we

choose real over perfect. We choose honesty,

even when it's messy. We choose vulnerability as

strength because showing up as we are

creates a space for healing. This project is also

built on connection, the kind that nourishes you

and reminds you that you're not alone. We're

not meant to heal in isolation. We're meant to grow in a

community. Lean on one another, rise side by

side. That's the heartbeat of this space.

Compassion threads through everything we do for

ourselves, for our stories, for our

bodies, for the transitions that shape our lives.

We offer softness instead of judgment

because so many of us have already carried enough self

criticism. We also honor creativity, not

just the art, but in all the pathways and

ways that we explore. Healing.

Through neuroscience, storytelling, somatic practices,

reflection, play, expression. Healing

isn't linear or uniform. It's living.

It's an evolving, and it is a deeply personal

process. At its core, this

movement is about freedom. The freedom to reconnect with your

voice, your identity, your inner compass.

To step back into your life with clarity and

confidence, to feel ownership over your

story once again. And

woven through all this is a sense of adventure,

the courage to explore the unknown parts of ourselves, to stay

curious, to see challenges not as a setback, but as.

But an invitation to grow. Healing doesn't have to be

heavy all the time. It can be expansive, energizing,

even exciting. A rediscovery of the parts of you

that make you feel alive. That's the

spirit behind this project, a blend of honesty, connection,

compassion, creativity, empowerment,

and the courage to explore who we are becoming

together. So who's this podcast for?

It's for the woman who feels like she's lost her spark.

For the woman who is overstretched, overwhelmed,

operating in autopilot. For the woman who

keeps the hard thoughts tucked away in the shadows because she

doesn't want to burden anyone. It's

for the woman who craves depth, meaning,

connection, not surface level advice or toxic

positivity. It's for the woman searching for clarity,

vitality, belonging, and the freedom to feel

like herself again. It's for the woman who wants to feel

alive, who wants to feel her pink again.

And that's why this podcast exists. To bring into the light

the conversations so many of us keep in the dark,

to name the thoughts that we're afraid to say, to

destigmatize the struggles we carry quietly,

to help us feel less alone, more connected and

more understood. And here's how we'll do that.

We'll be hearing from everyday, extraordinary women just like you,

who've lived through identity shifts, reinventions, matrices,

burnout, joy and growth. Their stories won't be

polished or filtered. They'll be honest, human, and full

of the kind of wisdom that only comes from lived experience.

At times. We'll bring in experts to help us understand the emotional,

cognitive and physical layers beneath these stories. And there

will be solo episodes with me where I explore themes like

matricence, identity shifts, somatic awareness, and tools

to reconnect with yourself. These will be quieter moments,

spaces to pause and reflect, where curiosity

meets compassion, and where you're invited back to yourself.

My hope is for this podcast to feel like

genuine connection, like sitting across from a friend who

speaks truth with tenderness, who asks

thoughtful questions, who reminds you of who you are at your

core. I hope it helps you feel less alone.

I hope it brings you back to yourself. And I hope it

sparks the courage to explore, to grow, to heal,

and to reclaim the color in your life.

You're not lost. You are becoming.

And you are so welcome here. Thank you for

joining me on this journey, on this adventure of getting your

pink back. Next episode, I will share

my personal and ever evolving pink journey

and how we got here today.