Better Than Fine With Darlene Marshall

Dec 05 2024 142 ep. 38 mins 20

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Work or school, family , social pressure and stress can strain our pursuit of a fulfilling life. Better Than Fine explores fitness, wellness, and well-being with a mix of Positive Psychology, wellness coaching, fitness, nutrition, and more to find what it means to thrive in the intensity of today's world.

Host Darlene Marshall is an expert in wellness and well-being. A wellness coach with a decade of experience coaching and facilitating workshops, guiding clients and students to build fulfilling lives that work for their unique needs and live better than fine. On the NASM Podcasting Network.

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Dec 05 2024 47 mins

You've heard all your life that movement is good for your health. You've likely heard these last few years how exercise can even help your mental health. But did you ever think running could set you free? On this week's “Better Than Fine” podcast host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, runner, entrepreneur, and podcast host, Ashleigh Teeter, as she shares the rema

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Gratitude practices are everywhere these days. But do they work? And why, for some people, are they uncomfortable? In this special encore 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. If you like what you ju

The Placebo Effect is Still an Effect

Nov 21 2024 26 mins

The Placebo Effect, when a person has a real psychological or physical benefit from a fake treatment, is often maligned and looked down upon. But could it be useful? Maybe even helpful? On this week's episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall invites you to take a fresh look at placebo and what it can tell us about our own wellness journey. If you like w

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Nov 14 2024 41 mins

There's lots of buzz online about exercising for mental health or wellbeing, but the fitness industry primarily focuses on performance, weight loss, and aesthetics. On this week's episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, trainer, coach, and movement leader, Janet Huelhs, to explore what it means to exercise well. If you like what you ju

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Why We Need Silly Fun

Oct 31 2024 30 mins

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Good & Bad Stress

Oct 24 2024 46 mins

Is it just me, or is everyone really stressed out? Is stress really all that bad for you? On this week's episode of the “Better Than Fine Podcast,” host, and NASM CWC & CPT, Darlene Marshall, takes a closer look at stress and when it might be the best thing for you. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow

Rethinking Cortisol

Oct 17 2024 36 mins

You've heard all about cortisol. That it's a stress hormone messing with your sleep and your health. But maybe there's a better way to think about and relate to cortisol. On this week's episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall rethinks this much maligned neurotransmitter and what you can do to make peace with your "stress hormone." If you like what you just consume

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Wellness Coaching & Personal Training

Oct 03 2024 45 mins

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