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Ripped Open

Ripped Open

By: Karina Ripps
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The mission of Ripped Open is to rip open the conversations no one else is having — around training, coaching, business, leadership, and identity. This show is for the ones already doing the work — the athletes chasing something bigger than miles, the coaches tired of blending in, the high-performers who know they’re built for greatness. Each episode will leave you feeling fired up, called out (in the best way), and grounded in what really matters — not just how fast you move, but how boldly you lead. Let’s go deeper. Let’s get stronger. Let’s lead louder — together.Karina Ripps Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • How Former Athletes Actually Build an Athletic Body Again (ft. Kendra Lahue)
    Apr 10 2026

    In this episode, I’m joined by Kendra Lahue - a strength & nutrition coach for former athletes rebuilding their body, strength, and confidence.


    As a former college athlete herself, we dive into the phase of life that no one prepares you for when you’re in your adult life.


    Your sport ends, the structure disappears, and suddenly:

    -you’re training hard…but not seeing it-you don’t feel like yourself in your body-and nothing is really *CLICKING* the way it used to


    This conversation goes way deeper than workouts.


    We get into:-why so many former athletes feel off after sports (even years later)-the all-in / all-out cycle with training and nutrition-why “just working out” doesn’t fix the problem-and what it actually looks like to rebuild an athletic body in this phase of life


    If you’ve ever thought: “I don’t feel like myself anymore” or “I know how to work hard…so why isn’t this working?” This episode is going to hit!


    ⬇️ CONNECT WITH KARINA:

    Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ripps_ontherun/⁠⁠

    Work With Karina: https://linktr.ee/ripps_ontherun

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    54 mins
  • What to Do When You Hate Creating Content
    Apr 3 2026

    You do not have to love content to grow your business.

    In this episode, I'm talking to the coach who dreads posting, overthinks every caption, and feels like content has become this giant emotional event every single week.

    We get into why you probably don't actually hate content...you hate the way you're trying to do it...and the exact shifts that make it easier, lighter, and way more strategic.


    We're covering:

    • Why content is a business function, not a creative outlet (and why that reframe changes everything)
    • The 3 reasons you actually hate creating content (spoiler: it's not because you're lazy)
    • How to stop starting from a blank screen every time you need to post
    • The 6-step system that makes content suck way less
    • Why repetition builds trust faster than trying to be original every time


    If content has been feeling heavier than it needs to, this one's for you!


    ⬇️ CONNECT WITH KARINA:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripps_ontherun/

    Work With Karina: https://linktr.ee/ripps_ontherun

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    21 mins
  • How 5% Better Retention Can Increase Your Profits by 100%
    Mar 20 2026

    How much time did you spend this week thinking about KEEPING the clients you already have? Probably not much...

    Most coaching businesses are built entirely around acquisition, aka - getting new clients in the door. That's what everyone teaches.

    But almost no one is building their business around retention.

    According to research, increasing your retention by just 5% can increase your profits by 25–100%.

    WILD!!!

    That means the difference between a struggling coaching business and a thriving one isn't your marketing. It's how long your clients stay.

    In this episode, I'm breaking down:

    • The math most coaches never do (lifetime value example that'll blow your mind)
    • Why clients actually leave you
    • What high-retention coaching businesses do differently
    • Where to improve your retention by just 5% and watch your business transform

    If you're tired of the revenue rollercoaster and constantly replacing clients every few months, this episode will change how you think about your business!

    ⬇️ CONNECT WITH KARINA:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripps_ontherun/

    Work With Karina: https://linktr.ee/ripps_ontherun

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    21 mins
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