Better Than Fine With Darlene Marshall

How we present ourselves to the world has an impact on our confidence and perception; but for many people, style can feel overwhelming and anxiety provoking.  On this “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, professional stylist, LouLou Storey. They'll explore why style impacts our wellbeing, how to make working on your style feel psychologically safe, and where to st...

You 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...

After a wild weekend, do you ever "eat clean" for a few days, only to be ordering takeout by Wednesday? You might be stuck in a binge-restrict cycle.  On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall unpacks a common eating pattern that damages health, ruins mood, and destroys fitness and wellness results. The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness...

Friends are important, right? But just how important are they to health and longevity? Could great friends be even more important than smoking or binge drinking? In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast host Darlene Marshall takes you through the most recent research on friendship, healthy behavior, and longevity - and the results might surprise you. The most trusted name in fitness is no...

We all go through stressful periods and it's common for stress to impact sleep.  On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host, and NASM CWC & CPT, Darlene Marshall, is joined by featured guest, neuroscientist and professor, Dr. Jaime Tartar, to explore her research on stress, how that impacts sleep, and how you can navigate stressful periods of your life to get better rest. The most trusted name in...

Dry January has been gaining in popularity and one of the world's top bartenders has the inside track.  On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, the creator of NASM's new Mindful Drinking program, Derek Brown, to support your Dry January, why social wellness is essential to wellbeing, and why mindful drinking alone won't solve all your problems. The...

Self-compassion is often easier to talk about than to do. On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, Adriana Drulla, who shares her research on self-compassion. Adriana is the founder of Bloom, a Brazilian tech startup focused on supporting growing families.  This is one episode you don’t want to miss! The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding...

Mindsets 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...

In 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...

No, 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 sea...

Feeling 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...

The 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 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 Wellne...

On 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 fo...

Money 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...

Have 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 guid...

Anxiety 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 wellne...

Spooky 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...

In 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 truste...

No 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 int...

In 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 truste...

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 Wel...

There'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 mak...

Wearables 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 mos...

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...