Welcome back to The Inner Glow Wellness Show! I’m your host Alyssa, grad student, wellness enthusiast, and your virtual hype girl, here to help you glow from the inside out.

Ready to step into your academic weapon era? Let’s go! 🚀In Part 1 of our Glow Back to School mini-series, we’re kicking things off with organization, the foundation for feeling sharp, confident, and in control.

You'll learn:

📅 Why organizing your life is key for academic success

⏳ How to stay ahead of deadlines

🌟 My favorite hacks for starting a semester feeling calm, confident, and in control

🎧 Press play and let the light in.

📸 Instagram: @innerglowwellnessshow

🎥 TikTok: @alyssacarolynn

🧠 Need support? Visit ⁠findahelpline.com⁠ for free, confidential mental health resources in your area. You are never alone.

Sources:

Häfner, A., Stock, A., & Oberst, V. (2015). Decreasing students’ stress through time management training: An intervention study. European Journal of Psychology of Education, 30(1), 81–94.

Bromberg-Martin, E. S., Matsumoto, M., & Hikosaka, O. (2010). Dopamine in motivational control: rewarding, aversive, and alerting. Neuron, 68(5), 815–834.

Welcome back to the Inner Glow Wellness Show! I’m your host Alyssa, grad student, wellness enthusiast, and your virtual hype girl, here to help you glow from the inside out.

Ever notice how a few minutes in the sun can totally shift your vibe? That’s not just the placebo effect, it’s science. In this episode, we’re talking all things sunshine and wellbeing: how natural light impacts your brain, mood, and energy (and why it’s one of the simplest wellness tools you’re probably underusing).

But don’t worry, this isn’t a “go get a tan” episode. This is your gentle reminder that slowing down, stepping outside, and soaking in the light can do wonders for your mental health, from better sleep to boosted serotonin.

You’ll learn:
🌞 Why sunlight is essential for your mood and cognitive function
🧠 What happens in your brain when you get natural light exposure
🌿 How to use sunshine as a low-effort way to reset, recharge, and feel more like you

This episode is your permission slip to pause, unplug, and let nature do what it does best: support your inner glow.

🎧 Press play and let the light in.
📸 Instagram: @innerglowwellnessshow
🎥 TikTok: @alyssacarolynn
🧠 Need support? Visit findahelpline.com for free, confidential mental health resources in your area. You are never alone.

Sources:
Küller, R., Ballal, S., Laike, T., Mikellides, B., & Tonello, G. (2006). The impact of light and colour on psychological mood: a cross-cultural study of indoor work environments. Ergonomics, 49(14), 1496–1507.Taniguchi, K., Takano, M., Tobari, Y., Hayano, M., Nakajima, S., Mimura, M., ... & Noda, Y. (2022). Influence of external natural environment including sunshine exposure on public mental health: a systematic review. Psychiatry International, 3(1), 91-113.

Welcome back to the Inner Glow Wellness Show! I’m your host Alyssa, grad student, wellness enthusiast, and your virtual hype girl, here to help you glow from the inside out.

Ever gone for a quick walk and felt your whole mood shift? That’s not a coincidence, that’s your brain on movement. In this episode, we’re getting into the science of why exercise is one of the most powerful tools for mental wellness.

But don’t worry, this isn’t a “you need to work out more” lecture. This is your gentle nudge to reimagine movement as medicine for your mind, a mood booster backed by neuroscience, and a practice rooted in joy—not judgment.

You’ll learn:
🌈 How exercise impacts things like stress, anxiety, and depression
🧠 What’s actually happening in your brain when you move
🌿 Why exercise is one of the most underrated mental health tools

This episode is all about ditching the all-or-nothing mindset and reconnecting with movement as a form of self-care. No pressure, just powerful science and gentle encouragement.

🎧 Plug in, press play, and let’s get those inner glow chemicals flowing!

📸 Instagram: @innerglowwellnessshow
🎥 TikTok: @alyssacarolynn
🧠 Need support? Visit findahelpline.com for free, confidential mental health resources in your area. You are never alone.

Sources:

Bhattacharya, P., Chatterjee, S., & Roy, D. (2023). Impact of exercise on brain neurochemicals: a comprehensive review. Sport Sciences for Health, 19(2), 405-452.

Mikkelsen, K., Stojanovska, L., Polenakovic, M., Bosevski, M., & Apostolopoulos, V. (2017). Exercise and mental health. Maturitas, 106, 48-56.