In Alignment

What if the most important health tool for women as they age isn’t cardio, supplements, or dieting but strength training? In this episode of In Alignment , Annie and Marissa sit down with Cortney Bigelow and Esther Sedgwick , founders of The Carry , a company rethinking how women train, move, and age. After experiencing their own shifts in energy, health, and hormones, Cortney and Esther realized...

Morning routines are often portrayed as the ultimate productivity hack. Wake up at 5am, meditate, journal, work out, cold plunge. But what if the most powerful morning routine isn’t a rigid formula at all? In this solo episode of In Alignment , Annie and Marissa break down how to design a morning routine that actually feels good for you. Instead of forcing a routine that just looks good on paper,...

In this episode of In Alignment , we’re breaking down attachment styles and how they quietly shape your relationships, your reactions, and your sense of safety in love. If you’ve ever: * Spiraled over a shift in tone * Felt “too much” for wanting reassurance * Pulled away when things got close * Confused intensity with connection * Felt calm and wondered why it suddenly feels boring This episode i...

In this episode of In Alignment , Annie Ripp sits down with Lindsay Wynn , founder of Momotaro Apotheca , to rethink everything we’ve been taught about vaginal health. After struggling with chronic yeast infections, BV, and UTIs, Lindsay realized conventional feminine care products were masking symptoms instead of solving the problem. This conversation explores the root causes behind recurring inf...

In this episode of In Alignment , founders Annie Ripp and Marissa Vivori share the real story behind their career pivots, entrepreneurial leap, and the healing that had to happen before Shift could be built. This conversation is for the woman who has the job that looks good on paper but feels misaligned inside. The woman who feels the quiet nudge toward something more but keeps overriding it with...

Alignment is not something you arrive at. It is something you learn how to listen for. In this episode, Brittany Felton joins us for a refreshingly honest conversation about intuition, energy, and what it actually looks like to trust yourself through change. Rather than chasing certainty or control, Brittany reframes alignment as an ongoing relationship with yourself, one that deepens as you learn...

In this episode of In Alignment , we sit down with Izzy Fisher , founder of Daily Basis , to unpack what it actually means to support women’s health in a culture obsessed with optimization. Izzy shares her personal journey into the women’s health space, which began with her own struggles around hormones, burnout, and feeling disconnected from her body. That path ultimately led her to build Daily B...

Welcome to the very first episode of In Alignment . In this conversation, founders Annie Ripp and Marissa Vivori introduce the intention behind the podcast and share why In Alignment needed to exist. After years immersed in the wellness world, both of us reached a turning point where the constant pursuit of “feeling good” through diet, supplements, rigid protocols, and the overwhelm of wellness cu...

In this episode we sit down with Hilary Metcalfe, Co-Founder of Sabi, for an honest and deeply grounded conversation on hormonal health, fertility, and what it truly means to care for your body as a woman. Hilary shares her personal journey navigating hormonal imbalances and why pain during menstruation is not normal, but rather a signal the body is asking to be heard. Together, we explore how lif...

In this episode of Let’s Feel Good Podcast, I sit down with Maya , founder of Alya Health , to explore how one ingredient quietly transformed her health and sparked an entirely new business. After years in tech and a growing battle with gut issues, inflammation, and chronic stress, Maya was forced to slow down and listen to her body. What started as a personal healing journey led her to uncover th...

In this episode, I sit down with Sachi Singh, founder of Rootless, to talk about the mineral most women are missing and why it impacts everything from hormones and thyroid health to skin clarity and energy. Sachi shares her personal journey with PCOS and hormonal acne, how seaweed became the key to her healing, and why iodine is essential for women’s health today. We go deep on emotional wellness,...

This episode dives into hormone health, the menstrual cycle, fertility awareness, and the lifestyle foundations that support balanced hormones. Annie sits down with holistic hormone coach Dana Ariele Chwatt to uncover how women can better understand their bodies, identify hormonal imbalances, and work with their natural rhythms. They explore the impact of birth control, nutrition, stress, sleep, a...

What if we thought about pregnancy the same way we think about running a marathon? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Dara Cook, founder and CEO of Expect Fitness, the first and only pre and postnatal fitness program approved by OBGYNs. Dara shares the powerful research that compares pregnancy to the physical demand of running a marathon, and why understanding this matters for every...

In this episode of Let’s Feel Good, Dr Alexia shares why she left the traditional medical model to pursue integrative and functional medicine. She explains how the system often treats symptoms instead of root causes and how this leaves so many women feeling unheard and dismissed. We explore the reality that 80-90 percent of chronic disease is lifestyle driven and dive into what that practically lo...

Today’s conversation is with Hannah Heidel, founder of Nourished Girl, holistic nutritionist, and someone who deeply understands how confusing health can feel when you are doing everything “right” but you still do not feel well. Hannah shares her personal journey navigating PCOS, anxiety, skin breakouts, and hormonal imbalances and how she reversed her PCOS, cleared her skin, and now manages her a...

In this reflective and deeply personal episode, Annie shares the 30 most transformative lessons she learned by 30. From understanding that healing begins the moment you feel your emotions to recognizing how taking responsibility accelerates personal growth, Annie breaks down the emotional, mental, and spiritual shifts that shaped her twenties. This conversation dives into self-awareness, emotional...

In this episode, Brittany Felton shares her journey of transformation — from chasing external success as an actor to discovering deep alignment through human design. Together, we explore what it truly means to surrender to life’s timing, trust your intuition over fear, and live from a place of presence, joy, and authenticity. Brittany opens up about how human design became a roadmap for self-disco...

In this week’s episode, we’re getting real about alcohol and how it impacts your body, your hormones, and your overall well-being as a woman. Joining us is Katie Garry , founder and CEO of Seek , the first at-home lab test that helps you understand how alcohol uniquely affects your health. Katie shares the eye-opening science behind alcohol metabolism, why women are at higher risk for certain heal...

Welcome to Let’s Feel Good. I’m Annie Ripp, the founder of Let’s Feel Good and someone who’s learned firsthand that how you feel every day tells you everything about your health. For most of my life, I just didn’t feel good. I struggled with low energy, brain fog, anxiety, skin issues, weight gain, hormonal imbalances, and a general sense that I wasn’t thriving, even though I was “doing everything...

In this episode of the Let’s Feel Good Podcast , Annie Ripp sits down with Amanda January, a holistic wellness and mindfulness coach, to explore her inspiring journey from teaching to health coaching. Amanda opens up about her personal experiences with anxiety and shares practical tools for cultivating mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Together, they dive into: * Using movement as a too...

In this episode, I sit down with Alex Monello to explore the connection between fear and intuition. We talk about how tuning into your body’s signals—and learning to hear the soft whispers—can guide you toward what’s truly meant for you, ultimately leading to a life rooted in love and alignment with who you really are. We also dive into why self-compassion is essential on the healing journey, and...

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Kibby McMahon , clinical psychologist and founder of Kula Mind , explores the intersection of mental health, relationships, and caregiving. She shares her journey of creating a space to support caregivers of individuals living with mental illness and offers practical strategies for navigating attachment styles, setting boundaries, and fostering healthier connec...

In this episode, Annie sits down with Rebecca, founder and CEO of Mamala Organics, to uncover the often-overlooked role of nutrition in postpartum recovery. They dive into the creation of Mamala Organics Support Snacks—crafted to meet women’s unique nutritional needs—the importance of high-quality ingredients and thoughtful packaging, and why community care is just as essential as rest and self-ca...

In this episode, I sit down with my close friend Alex, founder of The Wellery, to explore the intersection of chronic illness, career transitions, and building a more aligned life. We dive into embodiment, learning to tap into the body’s inner wisdom, and what it truly means to live in connection with yourself. We talk about the challenges of navigating corporate hustle culture while managing heal...

In this episode, I sit down with Sophia Duplin , founder of Detox Your Dome , to explore the journey of low-tox living. We talk about how the products we use every day impact our health, the importance of ingredient transparency, and practical ways to transition to a lower-tox lifestyle—without the overwhelm. Whether you’re curious about clean beauty, anti-aging skincare, or holistic wellness, thi...