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Better Than Fine With Darlene MarshallSelf-Care Beyond Influencer Culture: Building Systems for Real WellbeingOn this transformative episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host and wellness coach, Darlene Marshall, helps us rethink everything we know about self-care. Tired of the endless influencer-driven trends, fluffy hashtags, and the message that wellness is something you buy? Darlene takes us back to the roots, uncovering how self-care originated in social justice and chronic illness spaces, and how it became a commodity in recent years.
Darlene shares her personal journey with Ehlers Danlos syndrome and explains why real self-care isn’t found in supplements or spa days, but in consistently meeting your foundational needs. Using...2025-08-0736 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallEncore Presentation: Dr. Jaime Tartar – Stress & SleepFeeling stressed and struggling to sleep? You’re not alone!
In this special episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall welcomes world-renowned stress and sleep expert Dr. Jaime Tartar for an insightful, down-to-earth conversation on how stress truly impacts our shut-eye—and what we can do about it.
Drawing from both personal experience and scientific expertise, Darlene and Dr. Tartar break down what stress really is, demystifying how it lives in our nervous system, affects our bodies, and warps our perception of reality. Dr. Tartar shares fascinating findings about the evolutionary roots of stress, why mode...2025-07-3147 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallTurning Anxiety into Action: The Science of Bravery & Personal GrowthOn this “Better Than Fine” podcast, host and wellness coach, Darlene Marshall, dives deep into the powerful topic of fear—specifically, that paralyzing kind of fear that keeps us from pursuing the things we truly desire. With her signature blend of science and pep-talk energy, Darlene unpacks what’s really going on in our brains when anxiety and self-doubt hit, revealing how our ancient neurophysiology is built to keep us “safe,” even when we most need to take a risk.
Listen in as Darlene shares personal stories of face-plant moments, failed projects, and uncomfortable leaps, all in service of h...2025-07-2421 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallEncore Presentation: Ultra-Processed Foods & the Nova Food ScaleOn this encore episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall dives deep into the world of ultra processed foods—a hot topic that’s back in the spotlight. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or confused by what “ultra processed” really means or wondered why these foods are making headlines for their health effects, this is the episode for you.
Darlene unpacks the myths and science behind processed foods, sharing personal reflections and real-life stories from listeners like Paula, who used the Nova food classification and the Yuka app to transform her eating habits.
The conv...2025-07-1747 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallThe Neuroscience of Breathing: Improve Sleep, Focus, & Performance with Nick BolhuisOn this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall welcomes featured guest, Nick Bolhuis, president of Neuropeak Pro, to explore the groundbreaking world of breathing training and its real-world applications for everyday performance and well-being. With his background in clinical psychology and extensive experience with everyone from anxious kids to elite athletes in the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL, Nick shares his unique insights into how simple breathwork can unlock focus, energy, sleep, stress management, and more.
Darlene and Nick dive into the science behind breathing—explaining the important distinction between parasympathetic and sympathetic states, why most o...2025-07-1042 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallEncore Presentation: Beyond ManifestingOn this special encore presentation of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall dives deep into one of her all-time favorite episodes: “Beyond Manifesting.” This episode unpacks the popular concept of manifesting—those vision board dreams fueled by the Law of Attraction—and examines it with both an open mind and a critical, science-based perspective.
Darlene invites listeners to join her in the middle ground, where skepticism and hope coexist, and where manifesting is neither blindly worshiped nor outright dismissed. She traces the origins of manifesting back to the widely known book (and film) “The Secret,” breaking down ho...2025-07-0327 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallThree Keys to Resilience: Connection, Purpose, & Mindset for Thriving in Uncertain TimesOn this episode “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall dives deep into what it takes to thrive when life gets tough, sharing her evidence-based "three keys to resilience." As so many of us navigate a world full of uncertainty, Darlene unpacks the leading research on resilience—including insights on connection, purpose, and mindset—and guides listeners on how to practically apply these powerful concepts to their own lives.
Kicking things off, Darlene invites you to reflect on your own moments of struggle and introduces the foundational habits that buoy resilience: sleep, nutrition, and movement. From there, she explores...2025-06-2636 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallListener Questions: Coaches & ClientsYou asked questions.Darlene provides answers. On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall answers three of your questions on coaching, supporting clients, and goal setting. More questions? Send them to info@darlene.coach and it may be included in a future episode.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3vVdxle2024-02-0133 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene Marshall(Holiday Bonus) Changing Your Mindset From Fixed to GrowthMindsets are powerful, encompassing beliefs that shape perception and behavior. Mindsets focusing on growth and feedback have been shown to lead to more success, well-being, and happiness in life. On this holiday bonus episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall explores how mindsets impact our outlook, learning, and success, and meaningful ways to evolve your mindset towards growth and flourishing.2023-12-2631 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallEncore Presentation: Henry Richardson - Balance & Resilience in Yoga & LifeIn this encore episode from the “Better Than Fine” archives, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, yogi, group fitness instructor, and gym owner, Henry Richardson. They explore what it means to have balance and alignment in your life and in your body. Learn how caring for your physical self and community can foster resilience in the face of challenge.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental a...2023-12-211h 06Better Than Fine With Darlene Marshall(Holiday Bonus) Derek Brown: Mindful DrinkingNo, low, and slow alcohol consumption is gaining popularity. Whether you're thinking about going sober-ish or trying “Dry January,” you won't want to miss this special encore episode of “Better Than Fine.” Host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, world-renowned mixologist and mindful drinking pioneer Derek Brown to re-examine our relationship with alcohol in the heart of the holiday season.2023-12-1842 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallWorking Through AmbivalenceFeeling stuck? Unmotivated? You say you want things and then never do them? Get ready to work through your ambivalence. On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall explores what to do when you're not sure you really want what you say you want. The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/4agEbEB2023-12-1434 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene Marshall2023 Birthday Takeover with Dan "Onepeg" MarshallThe BTF Birthday Takeover Show is back! This episode of “Better Than Fine” is our annual birthday takeover show. This year's guest host, Twitch.tv streamer, and YouTube creator, Dan "Onepeg" Marshall, turns the tables on regular host Darlene Marshall. She'll be answering your questions on fitness, wellness, and her own journey to wellbeing.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. h...2023-12-071h 00Better Than Fine With Darlene MarshallSavoring the HolidaysThe number one holiday wellness tip you've never heard of! On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast join host Darlene Marshall who shares the science of savoring and how you can leverage what we know to relish the best parts of the holidays (while rolling with all that other stuff).The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/41442023-11-3034 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallEncore Presentation: Nic Marks - Measuring HappinessOn this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, Nic Marks, Marks is a statistician, policy advisor, speaker, and author known for his work on the Happy Planet Index - the first global measure of sustainable well-being which envisions a future where good lives don't have to cost the earth. He's also the founder and CEO of Happiness Works, an organization focusing on changing the world of work. In this encore presentation we explore meaningful work, happiness in the pandemic, working for a better world at multiple levels of influence and interv...2023-11-2251 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallLiza McDevitt: Building Financial WellbeingMoney and wealth are fraught and stressful for many people. Could building financial stability be a foundation for wellbeing? On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by her featured guest, Raymond James financial advisor, and positive psychology practitioner, Liza McDevitt, to explore a fresh angle on building wellbeing through financial stability.DISCLAIMER: Any opinions are those of Eliza (Liza) McDevitt and not necessarily those of Raymond James. The information contained in this presentation does not purport to be a complete description of the securities, markets, or developments referred to in this mat...2023-11-1632 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallJumpstarting Upward SpiralsHave you heard about upward spirals? They're not just a metaphor. In this episode “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall shares the neuroscience and positive psychology of upward spirals and practices to jumpstart positive experiences in your own life. The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3u4FqGv2023-11-0943 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallAnxiety & Being in the MomentAnxiety is on the rise, with an estimated one in three Americans struggling with an anxiety disorder at some point in their lifespan. On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast host Darlene Marshall explores the nature of anxiety, busts some common myths, and shares science-backed tools for working with our anxious moments.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://b...2023-11-0241 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallJodi Wellman: Memento Mori & 4,000 MondaysSpooky Season is upon us! How can our relationship with death impact, and even improve, our wellbeing? On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, coach and speaker, Jodi Wellman. Jodi had one of the top TEDx talks of 2022, and her award-winning research focuses on how contemplating death can spark you to live a more full, vibrant, and connected life.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motiv...2023-10-2647 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallNavigating Online Weight Loss ConversationsIn this special episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is in the hot seat! Darlene was a guest on the “NASM-CPT Podcast” with Rick Richey unpacking the challenges of talking about weight and weight loss online. Rick and Darlene explore the heated debate of what to say and how to say it when you're on either side of the argument about weight, diet culture, and health.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clie...2023-10-1954 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallExercise & Mental HealthNo doubt you've heard that exercise is good for you. You might have even heard somewhere it's good for your mental health. But just how good? On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall shares what the latest research has to say about exercise and mental health and how you can use your own physical practice to boost wellbeing.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and...2023-10-1230 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallEncore Presentation: Sandy Blaine – Motivation vs. DisciplineIn fitness and wellness, we often hear discipline is the key to success; but what if that's not the whole picture? In this encore episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, yoga teacher and positive psychology practitioner, Sandy Blaine, to revisit the evidence and experience if discipline is all you need to change your lifestyle.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes...2023-10-0550 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallAre You Gaslighting Your Clients? (Or Yourself?)Gaslighting has been a buzzword the last few years. We've all heard it applied to everything from dating, our parents, and bad bosses. On this “Better Than Fine” podcast host Darlene Marshall asks: could you be gaslighting your clients as a coach or trainer? Or maybe even gaslighting yourself?The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3rf6S382023-09-2836 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallBreathing Exercises Before BedThere's been a lot of hype about "breath work" online. Can breathing exercises really help you sleep better? On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall unpacks studies that shed light on if this fad is fiction.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3ZjY3Sd2023-09-2125 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallJill Kaiser: Decoding Wearable DataWearables are everywhere. Rings, watches, and even necklaces that track our sleep, workouts, and stress. That data comes back to us in an alphabet soup of sleep scores, RHR, HRV, REM and so much more. In this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by Garmin's wellness product manager, Jill Kaiser, to help you decode your wearable data and when you're getting TMI.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate cl...2023-09-1441 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallAre You Eating Enough Protein?Shaker bottles, protein powders and bars might bring to mind bodybuilders at the gym. Between two recent fad diets, paleo and keto, protein seems ubiquitous. But how much protein do you actually need? On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast host Darlene Marshall shares a balance of evidence and experience to dial in this essential macronutrient.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emoti...2023-09-0728 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallWhat is ‘Happiness?’Positive Psychology is often called the "science of happiness" and many people say that's what they're seeking. Yet most people struggle to define this oft illusive concept. On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host, and Positive Psychology expert, Darlene Marshall explores the concept of happiness and a few of the common traps that can keep you stuck on your own journey of life and living.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make...2023-08-3132 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallEncore Presentation: Dr Darcia Narvaez - Evolved NestWith so many topics in wellness and wellbeing it can feel overwhelming to weave them all together, as if we're living out of sync with what people really need. In this encore episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, Dr. Darcia Narvaez whose recent book, Evolved Nest, focuses on the foundation of wellbeing that all of us evolved to thrive in.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and mot...2023-08-241h 07Better Than Fine With Darlene MarshallLet's Ruck It!It feels like everyone from social media influencers to academic researchers are suddenly talking about it: rucking! What is rucking? Is it good for you? Do you need special gear? On this “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall unpacks some of the myths and answers your questions about fitness' latest fad: rucking.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3DX2023-08-1721 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallSally Duplantier: Better Brain Health Starts NowMaintaining a healthy brain is crucial for a good quality of life as we age. Emerging research shows the increasing importance of incorporating brain healthy habits during mid-life, to ensure a strong cognitive future. On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, gerontologist, and healthy aging expert, Sally Duplantier, to unpack how lifestyle choices in our 30’s and 40’s shape our brains for later life.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to...2023-08-1045 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallCoping With Climate AnxietyWhile there is scientific consensus that the planet is warming, many individuals are struggling to cope with the reality of an unstable client. In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall explores the reality of climate anxiety and some strategies to help you cope.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3rWHQWo2023-08-0339 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallRick Richey: Beginner Resistance TrainingThere's lots of ways to increase movement and exercise, each with its own mental, physical, and emotional benefits. On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by NASM Master Instructor, and host of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Rick Richey, to explore the unique benefits of resistance training and how to safely get started.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being...2023-07-2750 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallBrandon Welch: Effective SupplementationAccording to the CDC, nearly 60% of American adults use supplements. Yet, the supplement industry is unregulated and heavily marketed. On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” join host Darlene Marshall and her featured guest, Wellness Pharmacist Brandon Welch, to explore effective supplementation, how you know what supplements you need, and how to ensure the supplements you get are what you're paying for. The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through m...2023-07-2045 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallMovement & PurposeIt’s time to put that study cap on again. Do you want more purpose in your life? Perhaps you want more motivation to exercise. On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall explores the relationship between exercise and purpose. The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/44h51t02023-07-1333 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallEncore Presentation: Getting Comfortable with Being UncomfortableMany people avoid being emotionally uncomfortable, preferring to run away instead of engaging with challenging emotions. This week we have an encore episode of “Better Than Fine” from the archives where host Darlene Marshall shares tools on shifting your mindset towards acceptance, processing, purpose, and meaning-making when things get challenging.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3r7NSmN2023-07-0629 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallDr. Neil Theise: Embracing ComplexityDr. Neil Theise is a pioneering scientist, award winning physician, and longtime student of Zen Buddhism. On this unique episode of “Better Than Fine,” Dr. Theise joins host Darlene Marshall to explore how complexity theory can be a source of inspiration, optimism, and a fresh perspective on viewing ourselves in our lives and the world.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. h...2023-06-291h 03Better Than Fine With Darlene MarshallEmbodied WellbeingYour relationship with and the condition of your body have a direct impact on your wellness and wellbeing. On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall shares her work on the dynamic relationship at the intersection of fitness, wellness, and positive psychology.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3PmKOxc2023-06-2230 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallFive (Meaningful) Summer Wellness TipsThe summer is here! With it comes a flood of advice for how to prioritize your wellness and wellbeing. On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall shares with us five meaningful tips for prioritizing your wellness this season.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/43UoEXm2023-06-1521 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallMovement SnacksHow long should you exercise? 20 minutes? 30? An hour? It might be time to rethink how you structure movement during the day.In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall shares the newest research that might have you snack-i-fying your movement. The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3oDX1CZ2023-06-0824 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallRethinking ServiceWhen you think of serving, what comes to mind? For many people it's menial jobs no one would want or the obligation of volunteer work. But maybe we've got service all wrong. On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, Rooster Rossiter, former Marine, regular volunteer, and founder of the non-profit Ainsley's Angels to explore what it means to serve from a place of passion and purpose.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able...2023-06-0144 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallWhat’s Wrong With the BMIThe BMI is everywhere. For decades we've measured it in gyms, doctors’ offices, and weight-based research; but is the BMI all it's cracked up to be? On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is again joined by featured guest, Rich Fahmy, Content Development and Production Manager for NASM, to unpack the history, evidence, and influences that show the BMI is not all it's cracked up to be.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and...2023-05-2548 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallModular HabitsA few years ago everyone was talking about "Magic Morning" habits and designing the perfect "bedtime routine". But what do you do when your life is chaotic, changes frequently, or that style of habit change doesn't work for you? On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” join host Darlene Marshall as she shares the technique she uses with her own clients, focusing on finding the right thing that works for you.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide...2023-05-1826 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallDalia Kinsey: Decolonizing WellnessOn this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, author, activist, and Registered Dietician, Dalia Kinsey. Kinsey, the author of Decolonizing Wellness, shares a vision of nutrition as self-care and personal empowerment, rejecting diet culture, and the intersection of holistic wellness and social justice.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3B3lnI2023-05-1147 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallStress and the Nervous SystemStress is a complex topic affecting most systems of the body in obvious and subtle ways. On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall unpacks long term stress' effect on the nervous system, how that impacts mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing long term, and tools to manage stress.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3oYw2023-05-0435 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallAn Ode to the Great OutdoorsEarth Day was this week and so often we talk about human's impact on our planet. In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall explores how getting outside can benefit your wellbeing. We'll cover time outside's effects on mood, mental and physical health, and even how it can be an antidote to loneliness.So get out and explore everything outdoor life has to offer!The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and...2023-04-2723 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallDanielle Friedman: Women in FitnessIf you ever look around the current landscape in fitness and wellness and wonder, "how did we get here?" don't miss this week's episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast. Host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, award-winning journalist, and author, Danielle Friedman, to share the lessons she learned working on her new book Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World. Friedman's work has appeared in the NYTimes, Vogue, The Washington Post, and several other national media outlets. The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Bec...2023-04-2038 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallAnalysis ParalysisOn any given day many of us find ourselves overwhelmed, overstimulated, and under-rested. With every decision, from buying jeans to dating apps, we have more options than ever before. But does that make us any happier? On this week's episode of the "Better Than Fine" podcast host Darlene Marshall dives into the research on the common fallacy that having more options will make us happier, and how to cope when there are too many choices in front of you.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coa...2023-04-1327 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallFat Bias & Public HealthThere's a growing awareness of fat phobia, fat bias, and the negative impacts they have on physical, mental, and emotional health. On this week's episode of “Better Than Fine,” NASM Content Development and Production Manager, and current health sciences doctoral student Rich Fahmy returns, alongside host Darlene Marshall, to look at the impact of fat bias on individual and public health.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotion...2023-04-0640 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallMind/Body MythThe last few guests on “Better Than Fine” have mentioned the myth that your mind and body are separate. In this episode host Darlene Marshall explores Mind/Body Dualism and how it affects each of us. What does it mean if the partitioning of mind and body are a myth? How did we get here? Why does it matter for wellness, as a coach and as an individual. The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate cli...2023-03-3018 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallJulius Thomas: Health Literacy & a Whole Health ApproachThe Cleveland Clinic estimates that 80% of chronic diseases are preventable, yet less that 3% of Americans consistently perform the five basic habits that can prevent those outcomes. On this “Better Than Fine” podcast, join host Darlene Marshall, and her fellow contributor to NASM's Certified Wellness Coach, former NFL athlete and current PhD candidate in health psychology Julius Thomas to explore a whole health approach to health literacy and lifestyle habits.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and mot...2023-03-2350 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallAdditive NutritionResearch in intuitive eating and dieting shows that restrictive focus can lead to disordered eating patterns. So how can you approach your nutrition from a holistic and healthful perspective? In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host, and Wellness Coach, Darlene Marshall, shares the way she supports her clients through an additive nutritional approach.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more...2023-03-1634 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallJordyn Feingold: Choosing GrowthFor many people the pandemic era has been one of immense challenges. Stress and burnout have become the norm, but what if there's another way? On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, author, psychiatrist, and positive medicine practitioner Jordyn Feingold to explore how each of us can choose to turn our challenges into opportunities for growth and flourishing.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make l...2023-03-0945 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallDr. Chris Bertram: Finding FlowWe live in a world of distraction where our attention spans have become a commodity, yet research shows when we're immersed in what we're doing we happier, more productive, and feel more satisfied by our efforts. On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, join host Darlene Marshall, along with her featured guest, world renowned flow expert Dr. Chris Bertram, as he shares the expertise that has helped Olympic snowboarders, entrepreneurs, and executives maximize learning, build resilience, and optimize performance through flow.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world...2023-03-0246 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallCoaching? Or Therapy?Coaches and therapists both help their clients with lasting changes to mindset and behavior, but how are they different? Further, how do you know which you need? On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, join host Darlene Marshall as she explores the differences between coaching and therapy, how you can know which you need for yourself, and how to navigate delicate conversations around mental health with your clients.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and...2023-02-2330 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallStefan Underwood: Redefining ReadinessWe've all heard by now the importance of rest for being our best, but is that the whole story of recovery and readiness? On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, EXOS VP of Methodology, Stefan Underwood, for a closer look at building readiness and resilience in work, life, and play.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emo...2023-02-1647 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallPracticing Self LoveScience is showing us that developing self-love is not only a beneficial practice, but a crucial one. Self-love is not only about feeling good about yourself, it is also essential for healthy relationships, optimal mental and physical health, and overall well-being. But how to go about it? On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, join host Darlene Marshall as she explores our current understand of how to practice loving yourself.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to...2023-02-0928 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallCombatting LonelinessWhether it's winter blues, lockdown hangovers, or tech hacking our attention span loneliness is on the rise. On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, join host Darlene Marshall as she explores the current science on the impacts of loneliness and how to cope in your own life.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3HlV5UU2023-02-0238 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallIs Dieting That Bad?There's a lot of debate in the corners of the internet. Some say we need to "eat less and move more," cutting calories to get results. Others that dieting is a harmful myth. On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, NASM Product Development and Content Manager Rich Fahmy, to explore the latest science on weight loss and get to the bottom of, is dieting really all that bad?The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellnes...2023-01-2649 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallMika Keener Opp: Chronic WellnessThere's a steady flood of information and advertising on the prevention and treatment of chronic illness. But what about creating and sustaining it's opposite: chronic wellness? In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, join host Darlene Marshall, along with featured guest, Positive Psychology expert Mika Keener Opp, to explore the creating and sustaining of your own Chronic Wellness.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emot...2023-01-1950 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallPragmatic OptimismWhen we're overwhelmed, sad, or burnt out it's easy to feel pessimistic, and though research shows optimists have greater happiness they're also not great at assessing risks or planning for the future. How can we balance these two? On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast take a fresh approach to your challenges with host Darlene Marshall as she explores Pragmatic Optimism.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes...2023-01-1229 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallDerek Brown: Mindful DrinkingNo, low, and slow alcohol consumption is gaining popularity. Whether you're thinking about going sober-ish or trying “Dry January,” you won't want to miss this episode of “Better Than Fine.” Host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, world-renowned mixologist and mindful drinking pioneer Derek Brown to re-examine our relationship with alcohol.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3WUrojM2023-01-0542 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallEncore Presentation: Embracing our Human Experience with Michelle McQuaidIn this encore presentation of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, Michelle McQuaid, one of the world's leaders in well-being at work. Michelle shares her own journey from being a "stressed out mess" to a life of playfulness and thriving. We talk about balancing the pursuit of well-being with the inevitable struggles of life, following calling professionally, and getting curious to cultivate psychological safety.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motiv...2022-12-2948 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallYour 2023 Wellness PlanIt is clear resolutions don't work for most people, but we still desire to start the New Year off well. What can you do? On this “Better Than Fine” podcast, join host Darlene Marshall as she deep dive into how to build your 2023 Wellness Plan and start the new year by prioritizing your wellness.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https...2022-12-2234 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallThe Power of AweSelf-transcendent emotions have been shown to have the power to reduce loneliness, increase our focus on others' wellbeing, and boost life satisfaction. On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, join host Darlene Marshall while she shares the science behind awe, gratitude, compassion, and elevation in this holiday themed episode.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3FkhIrI2022-12-1528 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene Marshall2022 BTF Birthday TakeoverIf you have questions, we have answers!Welcome to the 2022 BTF Takeover Show.In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast guest host Rich Fahmy turns the tables and interviews host Darlene Marshall with your submitted Q&A inquiries. The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3uuiwp42022-12-0853 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene Marshall10 Principles of Intuitive EatingBack by listener request! Intuitive Eating is a weight neutral, science-backed, holistic approach to one of the foundational needs we all have: eating. On this “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall unpacks the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating, how they've affected her personally, and tools for how she's used them with her clients. For more information about Intuitive Eating visit intuitiveeating.org.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through me...2022-12-0135 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallEncore Presentation: Getting Comfortable with Being UncomfortableThis encore episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast with host Darlene Marshall is about moving into emotionally uncomfortable exploration instead of running from the things that make us uncomfortable. You'll learn practical strategies for shifting your mindset towards acceptance, processing, purpose, and meaning-making. I'll share some of my own strategies as well as what has worked for my clients.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emot...2022-11-2329 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallGratitude Isn’t ObligationGratitude practices are everywhere these days. But do they actually work? And why, for some people, are they uncomfortable? In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall shares her own uncomfortable relationship with gratitude, what science actually says, and how to get the most out of your gratitude this holiday season.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. ht...2022-11-1726 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallMorit Summers: Weight Neutral FitnessFitness marketing typically focuses on how to make us faster, stronger, and often leaner. Yet the focus on weight is often harmful not only to clients and members, but practitioners, too. On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by her featured guest, Personal Trainer, gym owner, author, and fitness consultant, Morit Summers, to explore the body neutral and inclusive approach to fitness.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and moti...2022-11-1044 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallKatie Hake: Intuitive EatingHealthy eating is foundational to wellness, but the influence of diet culture makes it challenging to find sound approaches to nourishing our bodies. One answer: Intuitive Eating. On this episode of the “Better Than Fine Podcast” host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Katie Hake, to learn how intuitive eating principles can reshape our relationship to food and ourselves.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate...2022-11-0338 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallBeyond ManifestingManifesting is everywhere in the self-help world. But does it really work? In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall explores the history of manifesting, what psychological science says about our hopes and dreams, and shares what truly works to help you build a life that aligns with your deepest desires.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. ht...2022-10-2728 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallG.I. Joe Fallacy - Is Knowing Half the battle?Many of us "know" what to do for our fitness and wellness. We read the books, follow influencers on social media, and listen to podcasts - so then why don't more people make positive changes in their lives? On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall unpacks the theory of G.I. Joe Fallacy, if knowing truly is half the battle, and what you can do to make more meaningful change in your life. The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellnes...2022-10-2425 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallEncore Presentation: Fall in Love with Movement with Kelly McGonigalKelly McGonigal is a health psychologist from Stanford University and the author of "The Joy of Movement." Dr. McGonigal's work focuses on using scientific evidence to inform positive behavior change in health and wellness. In this encore presentation, host Darlene Marshall, and Kelly, discuss movement's positive benefits not only on health, but also on emotion, mental health, cognition, and more.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and...2022-10-131h 00Better Than Fine With Darlene MarshallKelly McGonigal: Movement & Handling StressIn this special episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by her featured guest, health psychologist, best-selling author, and Stanford professor, Kelly McGonigal.They'll discuss the myth that the "mind and body" are separate, how the fitness world is shifting towards mental and emotional well-being, and how movement can help manage stress.Plus, a preview of Kelly’s content for her upcoming appearance as Optima 2022’s keynote speaker!The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to...2022-10-0644 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallNASM All-Stars: Optima 2022 RoundtableNever have all six of our incredible NASM Podcast Network hosts appeared on one show together.Until now.Join Wendy Batts, Angie Miller, Darlene Marshall, Marty Miller, Ken Miller, and Rick Richey for this unique, in-depth look into health and fitness, as well as a full preview of each hosts’ Optima 2022 virtual presentations.Get the best of all worlds and check out this one-of-kind presentation with all your favorite NASM hosts and personal trainers!Don’t forget, Optima 2022 takes place October 13-15. Get all the details here https://www.nasm.org/opti...2022-09-2938 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallAllison Brager: Sleep, Resilience, & Your BrainAs an active member of the armed forces, a competitive CrossFit athlete, and a neuroscientist, Allison Brager knows a lot about resilience. In her work in the US Army, she helps soldiers build resilience through... sleep! On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, join host Darlene Marshall and her featured guest, Major Brager, as they explore the relationship between your resilience, sleep habits, and your brain.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate...2022-09-2234 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallWhat is Orthorexia?Can eating be too clean? How can a focus on what's healthy become unhealthy? What happens when we take good and bad food labeling too far? On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, and host, Darlene Marshall, explores the current definition of orthorexic eating, and tools you can use to keep nutrition in balance on your own wellness journey.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make las...2022-09-1533 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallDr. Mallory Fox: Mindful MovementMindfulness is everywhere and there are several different ways to practice, so how about mindful movement? On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall, along with featured guest, Dr. Mallory Fox, NASM-MT, CES, PES, and CWC, explore the benefits of moving mindfully, what a mindful movement practice is, and how you can work mindful movement into your own wellness practice.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting...2022-09-0844 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallListener Request: Restarting After a BreakIt happens to us all: life gets stressful, something unexpected happens, or we head out on vacation with the best of intentions. Eventually, something disrupts your wellness routine. It's easy to get down on yourself and sometimes hard to start up again. On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall answers a popular listener request: how to get restarted after taking a break from your wellness habits.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to...2022-09-0122 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallChanging Your Mindset From Fixed to GrowthMindsets are powerful, encompassing beliefs that shape perception and behavior. Mindsets focusing on growth and feedback have been shown to lead to more success, well-being, and happiness in life. On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall explores how mindsets impact our outlook, learning, and success, and meaningful ways to evolve your mindset towards growth and flourishing.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental a...2022-08-2531 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallSteve Myers: Training, Coaching, & Finding the Right FitSome people in fitness call themselves "trainers", but others go by "coach." What's the difference? Why does it matter what you call yourself? Or, if you're a client, which is right for you? In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, personal trainer, wellness coach, and NASM Product Manager Steve Myers, to explore the nuances between training and coaching and how each of us can find the right fit.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness...2022-08-1850 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallHow to Build Mental ToughnessWhen life presents its inevitable challenges do you rise up, seeing them as an opportunity to grow? Or do you find yourself ducking under the covers? In this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall shares how mental toughness isn't only for special forces and extreme athletes. Plus, a deep exploration on how people from all walks of life, personality types, and dispositions can build resilience, better handle stress, and grow through struggle.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able...2022-08-1133 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallErin Lotta: Harmful Weight-Focused Marketing"Lose 10 pounds in 10 days." "Beach-body ready." "Sculpt your summer abs." Weight-focused marketing is rampant in fitness and wellness, but research shows it's hurting our well-being. On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, and Holistic Nutritionist, Erin Lotta, to explore how this fast-fix marketing is harmful to your wellness journey.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make last...2022-08-0437 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallTasha Edwards: Diversity in WellnessOne major criticism of wellness is its classism and lack of accessibility. In this episode of "Better Than Fine," host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, Tasha Edwards, certified personal trainer, wellness coach, and fitness professional, for an in-depth, honest discussion on how the wellness industry can evolve to become more equitable, inclusive, and just.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and...2022-07-2843 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallUnsticking MotivationWe all want to feel motivated, maybe even inspired, to take care of our wellness. But sometimes we just can't get moving. If you're struggling or feeling stuck, this episode is for you.On this “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall shares the psychology of motivation, unpacks the harmful myths, and her core three-step process for getting her clients unstuck.Help make a change for the better!The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and moti...2022-07-2324 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallIs Wellness the New Fitness?It seems like wellness is everywhere, but is it here to stay? In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall explores trends in the fitness and wellness industries and if wellness really is "the new fitness."Don’t just be well, stay well!The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3uHwYue2022-07-1425 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallLeona Brandwene: Many Kinds of WellnessWhy is wellness often vague, commercialized, and difficult to define? Is wellness always evidence-based? What about when wellness seems ideological or theoretical? In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall invites featured guest, well-being expert, and educator, Leona Brandwene to explore these questions and more along your wellness journey.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3Aw2022-07-0746 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallBodily Autonomy on Your Wellness JourneyMost people hate being told what to do, instead wanting enough information to make their own decisions. Yet, often in fitness and wellness, the professional tries to tell their students and clients what to do as if they know better. In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall explores why each of us is the expert on ourselves and how that shows in our wellness journeys.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and...2022-06-3024 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallEmotions Are InformationHow do you perceive your feelings and what are they trying to teach you? In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall shares the lessons emotional research can teach you about your own wellness. You'll learn how to grow your emotional intelligence, the ways different emotional experiences cause different reactions in the brain and body, and how to practice positive emotions to shift your wellness.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and moti...2022-06-2326 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallWellness Overwhelm Is wellness starting to feel like a chore? Maybe you've been striving to be MORE well, MORE optimized, MORE productive, and really you just can't handle one more thing? In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast host Darlene Marshall details various ways how we get overwhelmed with wellness and how you can balance the demands of your life, as well as taking care of yourself in meaningful ways.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to g...2022-06-1616 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallToxic PositivityAre you or someone you love obsessed with positive thinking? Have a mantra or an intention setting practice for every day of the week? Or does that phrase "no bad days" make you break out in a stress rash? In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall explores at what point positive practices become detrimental to our health and well-being, why toxic positivity is harmful to us and our clients, and what meaningful tools look like when everything is not all-right.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the welln...2022-06-0923 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallScott Barry Kaufman: Your Unique Intelligence Many people believe that you're either smart or you're not. Creative, or you're not. Have purpose, or you don't. Much of Scott Barry Kaufman's career has been about unlocking the potential that lives in each of us. In this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall interviews world renowned psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman on multiple types of intelligence, self-actualization, the nature of free will, and how you can use these findings to make the most out of your one life.CTA: The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding i...2022-06-0251 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallMovement for WellnessDoes exercise sometimes feel like it's just not for you? You realize it’s good for you but the reasons you've been taught don't seem to resonate, and maybe there's more to movement than exercising. In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall shares the difference between exercise and movement, a vision of movement for wellness, and some reasons to build movement into your lifestyle you may not have thought of.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be...2022-05-2618 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallCombatting Imposter SyndromeDo you ever feel like an imposter? Like you've managed to fool everyone around you and any moment they might discover the truth? In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall defines impostor syndrome, unpacks what makes us feel like we're not good enough and how one of the pillars of well-being might be the key to breaking past you doubting your abilities and self-worth.Enjoy this unique, insightful presentation on these internal hurdles many people struggle with.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellne...2022-05-2316 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallPain AcademySo often we take how we move for granted. How we carry our posture, how we walk, and the movement habits we have day to day. Most people only run down the rabbit hole of movement quality after an injury or accident sets them back. In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, Vinny Crispino, founder of Pain Academy. Together they will explore why movement quality matters in both life and fitness, the ways that how you move affects your wellness, and dig deeper into how movement, mindset, mood, an...2022-05-1946 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallCory Muscara: Stop Missing Your LifeThese days it feels like meditation and mindfulness are everywhere. Classes, apps - even a Netflix special.But is all the hype around productivity and self-optimization all there is? In this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host, Darlene Marshall, is joined by featured guest, world-renowned expert, and best-selling author, Cory Muscara, on how presence can be the key to more than just productivity.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make las...2022-05-0542 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallSelf-Care 101What is "self-care"? It feels like every social media influencer and daytime talk show host has products to recommend, but are those helping us take better care of ourselves?In this episode of, NASM Certified Wellness Coach, and Certified Personal Trainer, Darlene Marshall shares her definition of self-care, how to build meaningful self-care into your life, and why the way we currently discuss the topic isn't supporting your thriving.Let “Better Than Fine” help you build a better you!The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM...2022-04-2826 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallFinding Reliable Wellness Information“Wellness” has become a popular trend. Coaches, trainers, psychologists, even celebrities, are putting out information on Instagram, blogs, podcasts, and other social media platforms. So, who do you trust?In this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host, NASM Certified Wellness Coach, and Certified Personal Trainer, Darlene Marshall unpacks why it matters where you get your wellness information from, the importance of evidence-based practice, and how to tell when you've found a reliable source. The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be ab...2022-04-2128 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallLiving Your Best Life: Self-ActualizationAre you one of those people who rolls your eyes when someone says they are, "living their best life?"At the same time, you still care about wellness and flourishing. In this episode, host, NASM Certified Wellness Coach, and Certified Personal Trainer, Darlene Marshall, explores how the science of self-actualization can reframe your wellness journey. She'll unpack the relationship between your foundational needs, purpose, meaning, and how exploring the world is part of the journey.The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coa...2022-04-1426 minBetter Than Fine With Darlene MarshallSelf-Compassion: Giving Yourself a BreakEveryone deserves compassion, support, and understanding when they struggle. Well, everyone but you, right? In this NASM Podcast Network premiere episode of the "Better Than Fine" podcast, host, and NASM CWC and CPT, Darlene Marshall explores why we grapple to extend the same kindness we'd give to others back to ourselves. She'll also share triggers, and warning signs, when you're beating yourself up, the science of self-compassion, and how to gain the awareness you need to give yourself a break.Come for the engagement, stay for the knowledge!The most...2022-04-1229 min