Better Than Fine With Darlene Marshall

When 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 encore presentation of the “Better Than Fine” podcast take a fresh approach to your challenges with host Darlene Marshall as she explores Pragmatic Optimism. I...

You've seen it on your TikTok and Instagram feeds, or maybe even at your own gym. Men interrupting others, mostly women, while they work out to give them advice. Often unwelcome.  On this special episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Danielle Young, and NASM Master Instructor, and host of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Dr. Rick...

Are spiritual people happier? What do our spiritual beliefs have to do with wellbeing?  On this week's episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, Dr. Dan Tomasulo, a leading expert in positive psychology and head of Columbia University's Mind Body Spirituality Institute. He'll share his insights on how the integration of mind, body, and spiritual...

 How many times a day do you (or your clients) think "I really should..."? You should eat better, move more, get a new job, or a million other things.  On this week's episode of “Better Than Fine,” host, and Positive Psychologist, Darlene Marshall deep dives into where this mental script comes from, how it's keeping you from happiness, and why you should learn to stop shoulding on yourself. If you...

The summer is here!  With it comes a flood of advice for how to prioritize your wellness and wellbeing.  On this encore episode presentation of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall shares with us five meaningful tips for prioritizing your wellness this season. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and we...

Women have health needs that shift over time, monthly and through the phases of life. In the last few years, wearable tech, like smartwatches and rings, have been rolling out new features to help women own their health.  On this week's episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, Jill Kaiser, Product Manager at Garmin, to explore this new horizon in wearable te...

 Is sunscreen safe? Necessary? Penetrating the blood-brain barrier and affecting cognition?  On this week's episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall navigates the murky waters of the sunscreen debate. How this debate got started, what the current science says, and how you can make your own informed decisions that safeguard your health and wellbeing. If you like what you jus...

There's a growing tension between the weight-neutral, body acceptance approach to wellness and some people's authentic desire to lose weight.  Is there a healthy approach to weight loss?  On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall explores the science of metabolism, hormonal health, and body fat and shares her professional experience in coaching clients on sustainably...

We'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 encore episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host DarleneMarshall 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. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5...

This week is made for milestones as we celebrate the 200th episode of the “Better Than Fine” Podcast. Join host, and positive psychology practitioner, Darlene Marshall, as she looks back on the shifts in wellness and wellbeing over the last four years and shares her predictions for the future. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to hel...

Traveling for relaxation isn't new. Spa weekends, yoga retreats, and resorts have existed for millennia. What's new about today's wellness tourism?  On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall takes a closer look at the wellness tourism boom and how to plan your own wellness vacation. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a frien...

If you've been in therapy or studied psychology you've heard of ACEs: Adverse Childhood Experiences. Having a high ACEs school has been connected to a host of negative physical, mental, and emotional conditions.   But have you ever heard of BCEs? In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall explores how Benevolent Childhood Experiences might be the underlying key to res...

Studying wellness can be interesting; but the real magic happens when you live those principles in your everyday life.  On this “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, retired Marine Corp pilot, Matt Howard, as he shares his incredible journey from cancer diagnosis in 2021, through learning about his own wellbeing, and his renewed dedication of service through volunt...

Wellbeing isn't a step-by-step process or "how-to" guide you follow. It's a lifestyle and a mindset.  On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall shares four of the key principles that can help you live a happier, healthier, more fulfilling life. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM hea...

You've heard about psychedelic assisted therapy, but could psychedelics be for more than treating mental health conditions?  On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, wellbeing and psychedelics expert Jon Rosemberg, MAPP, to explore how these medicines can benefit wellbeing beyond just treatment. If you like what you just consumed, leave...

Manifesting is everywhere in the self-help world. But does it really work?  In this encore 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. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star r...

Psychedelic-assisted therapy has been gaining traction both in the evidence showing its mental health benefits, and its path to legalization.  On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, Dr. Stephen Thayer, from Numinus. Dr Thayer is a clinical psychologist who specializes in psychedelic-assisted therapy practice, training, and research and...

When looking for motivation we often turn to accountability buddies, paid incentives, or "hacking" the dopamine system.  But there's a simple missing ingredient all of us have access to.  In this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall explores the science of hope and how it can transform your wellbeing. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this epis...

A “Better Than Fine” listener recently reached out to ask, "is desire an emotion?" On this episode, host Darlene Marshall explores the difference between feeling and emotion, why it matters, and how your relationship to your internal landscape effects health, connection, and wellbeing. ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what you think about this show and the NASM Podcast Network. Pleas...

Food processing has made foods cheaper, more convenient, and last longer; but public health research show's there's a downside. For the first live streamed episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall responds to your questions, thoughts, and feedback about Ultra-Processed Foods. ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what you think about this show and the NASM Podcast Network. Ple...

The tools of fitness and wellness should be for everyone. Unfortunately, that's not always the case.  On this “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, inclusive fitness pioneer Brendan Aylward to share his story, research, and direct experience at making exercise, training, and performance more inclusive for people of all abilities. ***Your opinion matters! We...

Many fitness professionals are taught that our client's goals fall into three categories: health, aesthetics, or performance. What if we shift our goals towards priming wellbeing?  In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall shares her recent talk hosted by TrueCoach, as well as TrueCoach's new integration with NASM One. ******Your opinion matters! We would love to kno...

You've likely heard ultra-processed foods aren't great for our health and longevity, but how do you know which food are ultra-processed? How much of them are in your diet? And are they really all that bad?  On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall takes a look at our current understanding of how ultra-processed foods affect our bodies and how you can make the right decisions fo...

Regardless of who we are and where we work, everyone deserves to express their ideas and have their humanity respected. So why don't we?  On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, workplace communication and leadership expert, Ellie Hearn, to explore how we build more psychological safety.  The most trusted name in fitness is now expandin...

It seems like everywhere has a wellness or wellbeing program; yet polling data shows Americans feel less and less fulfilled.  On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall takes a unique, closer look at how to build an underrated positive emotion: satisfaction. The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’...