This week in wellness, the glow-up is getting smarter.
Photo: Gabor Kozman
From sculpting less to stabilizing more, from retinoids to recovery creams, from 6 a.m. reformer classes to intuitive strength work that actually supports your spine — the most relevant rituals right now are the quiet ones. The ones no one sees. The ones that happen within.
Wellness has always had seasons, but this one? It’s all about recalibration. Jet lag protocols for biohacking your body clock. Core training that builds stability instead of aesthetics. Skincare rhythms designed to work with sweat, SPF, and sun—not against them.
You’re not here to keep chasing the performative version of wellness. You’re here for the version that lasts.
Let’s get into it.
Subtle upgrades. Strategic rituals. A smarter take on the summer glow.
The red-eye recovery glow-up starts before takeoff. Summer travel is in full swing, but the new It-Girl glow isn’t about arriving looking refreshed — it’s about feeling biologically regulated from the inside out.
The latest jet lag protocols go beyond melatonin gummies and blackout eye masks. We’re entering the era of circadian syncing, magnesium-based nervous system prep, strategic adaptogens, and mobility-based movement scheduling.
The key? Supporting your natural body clock before, during, and after the flight.
The Pre-Flight Phase: Hydrate with electrolytes (especially sodium + potassium) and dose magnesium glycinate to calm travel-related cortisol spikes. Adjust your sleep the night before — or at minimum, mimic your destination’s light exposure.
In-Flight Moves: Compression, red light stimulation, and mobility (yes, even in the aisle) are your secret weapons. Low-dose adaptogens like rhodiola or ashwagandha may help counteract travel-induced inflammation.
Post-Landing Recovery: Fuel with protein and complex carbs within 90 minutes of landing, get sun exposure as soon as possible, and move — think walking or stretching, not intensity.
Crunches are canceled — not because they don’t “work,” but because we’ve outgrown the goal. The new gold standard in core training isn’t visible abs — it’s deep, nervous-system-calming stability.
Welcome to the Quiet Core era.
It’s not silent — it’s strategic. This kind of training looks like 90-90 breathing, dead bug variations, bird dogs, and pelvic tilts done so slowly they look like nothing… until your lower back pain disappears and your posture improves overnight.
The deeper shift? We’re recognizing that chronic tension in our abs (hello, sucked-in stomachs) is linked to fight-or-flight mode. Real core strength starts with diaphragmatic breathing and pelvic awareness — not aggressive planks.
Upgrade your practice with our Quiet Core Mini Flow PDF, keep reading to access!
This is the kind of core work that restores, not depletes. And that’s what strength in 2025 looks like.
Summer skincare isn’t just about using “lighter” products — it’s about reading your skin’s biofeedback and adjusting in real time. Enter: seasonal skin cycling.
This method takes the viral exfoliate/retinoid/hydrate rhythm and recalibrates it for climate stress, barrier disruption, and sun exposure. Think of it like skin FMP (Function, Maintenance, Prevention): tailored to sweat, SPF buildup, environmental toxins, and hydration loss.
Wednesday – Retinoid Night: Target pigment, texture, and long-term renewal
Friday – Barrier Support: Lipids, ceramides, peptides to fortify your glow
Sunday – Recovery Mask: Hydration or detox, depending on what your skin tells you
Your glow isn’t a 10-step routine. It’s a seasonal, cyclical strategy.
Get the luxe Summer Skin Cycling Schedule in this week’s premium downloads!
Summer glow isn’t about overdoing it. It’s about listening to what your skin actually needs — and responding like it’s a ritual, not a checklist.
“Whether you’re a woman looking for answers about why your brain is freaking out during PMS, or you are forgetting things during pregnancy or menopause, this is a must listen.” — The Mel Robbins Podcast
”Cult of Body & Soul is a docu-podcast series that explores how SOULCYCLE transcended fitness as it captured the New York City zeitgeist with ritual, candlelight and cult of personality. Featuring interviews with instructors, studio managers, front desk staff, and corporate insiders — this is the story behind the brand that became the SoHo House of fitness.” — Jess Rothschild
”I’ve seen what works, what doesn’t, and what’s just marketing dressed up in magnesium and millennial pink.” — Lo Bosworth
This Sunday in the GLW Summer Book Club, we’re diving into Week 4 of Atomic Habits — decoding how habit tracking, identity loops, and “environmental stacking” can turn your summer goals into actual glow-up momentum.
