Alaina Mancini

New York

Managing Editor at Katie Couric Media

new york. senior writer. creative eye. @columbiajourn grad.

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Articles

Forget Spas — This Is the Secret to a Truly Restorative Getaway

4 weeks ago | katiecouric.com | Alaina Mancini

If you’re having a meltdown and Googling “last-minute wellness retreat,” we recommend you take a deep breath and close that browser tab. According to world traveler and TV host Samantha Brown, the key to a truly relaxing vacation isn’t booking the fanciest spa or mastering downward dog in a far-off rainforest. The real trick? “Look for places where the locals already have a high quality of life, where wellness is sort of baked into the cake,” says Brown. Translation?
Forget Spas - This Is the Secret to a Truly Restorative Getaway

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alaina Mancini

If you’re having a meltdown and Googling “last-minute wellness retreat,” we recommend you take a deep breath and close that browser tab. According to world traveler and TV host Samantha Brown, the key to a truly relaxing vacation isn’t booking the fanciest spa or mastering downward dog in a far-off rainforest. The real trick? “Look for places where the locals already have a high quality of life, where wellness is sort of baked into the cake,” says Brown. Translation?
6 Simple Travel Tips That’ll Make Any Trip *Way* Less Stressful

4 weeks ago | katiecouric.com | Alaina Mancini

Let’s be honest — getting ready for a trip is often the most stressful part of traveling. Did you lock all the doors at home? Turn off the stove? What time does the flight leave? And where is that confirmation email? The pre-vacation panic spiral is real, common, and can leave you feeling like a chaotic mess before you even step foot in an airport.
6 Simple Travel Tips That’ll Make Any Trip *Way* Less Stressful

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alaina Mancini

Let’s be honest — getting ready for a trip is often the most stressful part of traveling. Did you lock all the doors at home? Turn off the stove? What time does the flight leave? And where is that confirmation email? The pre-vacation panic spiral is real, common, and can leave you feeling like a chaotic mess before you even step foot in an airport.
The 10 Biggest Hallmarks of Aging and How to Combat Them

1 month ago | katiecouric.com | Alaina Mancini

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Michael Aziz, MD, a primary care physician, internist, and author of The Ageless Revolution, began noticing a disturbing pattern: Even relatively young Americans were dying at far higher rates than those in places like Japan and South Korea. What was going on? “The mortality rate in other countries was up to 10 times lower than in the U.S.,” says Dr. Aziz. “Even among young people.
Should I Be Worried About Money? How to Stop Stressing

1 month ago | katiecouric.com | Alaina Mancini

What if I run out of money in retirement? What if I get sick and have huge medical bills? What if I don’t have enough to live on, even though I’ve been saving for years? If these thoughts regularly loop through your head and keep you up at night, you’re not alone. In many relationships, at least one partner frets about their financial future. Some worry they don’t have enough saved, and others worry they’re making the wrong money decisions.
These 4 Podcasts Will Help You Feel a Little More Human

1 month ago | katiecouric.com | Alaina Mancini

Sometimes, you just need a voice in your ear that gets it. Whether you’re working through anxiety, processing grief, reevaluating your relationships, or simply seeking a sense of inner calm, the right podcast can offer more than just comfort — it can offer clarity, validation, and even healing. To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ve curated a powerful mix of shows that invite introspection, encourage emotional regulation, and explore the many layers of what it means to be human.
The Best Shorts to Stop Thigh Chafing This Summer

2 months ago | katiecouric.com | Alaina Mancini

Hot weather comes with a predictable set of problems: Sweat. Stickiness. And for many of us, the dreaded thigh chafe. It’s the silent saboteur of otherwise great outfits — the burn that starts as a tingle and ends with raw, red skin that stings for days. It doesn’t matter your size or shape; if your thighs touch (and most do), you’ve probably experienced it.
Why Couples Avoid Talking About Money — And How to Fix It

2 months ago | katiecouric.com | Alaina Mancini

As the saying goes, “money talks,” but most couples aren’t talking enough about money — or at least they’re not having the right conversations. Whether it’s silent resentment over spending habits, passive-aggressive Venmo requests, or full-blown arguments about Target hauls, financial friction is one of the biggest stressors in relationships. And while these fights may sound like they’re about $12 lattes or late-night Amazon splurges, they’re usually about something much deeper: misalignment.
How Whole Body Deodorant Works and Who Should Use It

2 months ago | katiecouric.com | Alaina Mancini

We’ve all been there — deep into the workday when we catch an unexpected waft of not-so-freshness, a reminder that we’re only human. Body odor is a universal experience, yet many people don’t fully understand what causes it or how to prevent it, beyond the usual swipe of underarm deodorant. We got the lowdown on sweat and body odor from an expert — one of the scientists continuing to innovate Secret Whole Body Deodorant. One of the biggest myths about body odor? That sweat itself smells.