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!

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🧠 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.