Better Than Fine

By Darlene MarshallHealth & Fitness

Better Than Fine episodes

February 17, 2021 45 - The Science of Positive Emotion
We regularly dive into positive emotion research with guests on BTF, so in this episode I share the foundations of the work of Barbara Fredrickson - one of the world's leading emotion researchers. You can find more information & specific practices in her 2 books: "Positivity" and "Love 2.0".
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40 min
February 15, 2021 44 - Cecilie Løvestam - Self Permission, Self Compassion, & Processing Trauma Through Movement
Cecilie Løvestam is a positive psychology practitioner with a master degree in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania. Cecilie facilitates corporate well-being workshops and trainings. She is a teacher assistant for New York University’s (NYU) positive psychology class 'The Science of Happiness,' the university’s largest and most popular elective. In this role, she teaches undergraduate students about positive psychology and well-being theory, research and practice, and facilitates class discussions. She also guides them through evidence-based positive interventions on a weekly basis.
Instagram: @cecelie.lovestram.wellbeing
Website: https://cecilielovestam.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilie-l%C3%B8vestam/
Capstone Paper on Self Permission: https://repository.upenn.edu/mapp_capstone/164/
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51 min
February 08, 2021 43 - Henry Richardson - Balance, Alignment, and Resilience in Yoga, Movement, and Life
Henry Richardson is an entrepreneur, yogi, Positive Psychology practitioner and thought leader at the intersection of yoga, wellness, and well-being. In this episode we explore what it means to have balance and alignment in your life and in your body. How caring for your physical self and community foster resilience in the face of challenge. How it takes time to foster meaningful and lasting results in changing your life.
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1 hr 6 min
February 01, 2021 42 - Dr Darcia Narvaez - Indigenous Worldview on Thriving, Evolved Nest, Ecological Attachment, and Thoughts on Healing
Dr Darcia Narvaez is a professor of psychology at the University of Notre Dame who focuses on moral development and flourishing from an interdisciplinary perspective. In this episode we explore the indigenous worldview on thriving, how that effects child rearing and the evidence that indigenous childrearing practices are more closely aligned with most of human history and evolution. Along the way we explore a variety of subjects directly relevant to this moment in climate, COVID, well-being, human connection, and our interconnected existence.
Links mentioned in the show:
Dr Darcia's website: https://darcianarvaez.com/
Links to her research and books via Notre Dame: http://sites.nd.edu/darcianarvaez/
Evolved Nest: https://evolvednest.org/
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1 hr 11 min
January 25, 2021 41 - Dr. Elaine O’Brien - Embodied Well-being, Alignment, Legacy, Aging and Elder Wellness
Dr. Elaine O’Brien is a pioneer at the intersection of fitness and well-being. She has a PhD in Kinesiology and is one of the first 100 people in the world to get a Masters degree in Positive Psychology. She's an is an educator, trainer, author, speaker, and has worked with senior adults and directors in physical activity design, positive leadership and uplifting flourishing for the past 20 years.
In this episode we explore the concepts of embodied well-being, the importance of alignment, the role of rhythm and connection in physical wellness, and how we're taught to think about aging (and why you don't have to buy into it!)
Resources mentioned this episode:
Brains Way of Healing by Norman Doidge
Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankle
The Age Wave by by Ken Dychtwald Ph.D. , Joe Flower
Sisterhood of Diabetes by Judith Ambrosini
Elaine's website is https://elaineobrienphd.com/
Body Full of Joy is available at https://mappalum.org/Body-Full-of-Joy
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1 hr 4 min
January 18, 2021 40 - Dr. Rick Richey - "Do what you can, not what you can't" - behavior change, attachment, the fitness industry, and so much more!
Rick Rickey has spent 20 years at all levels of the fitness industry. From owning his own facility, to teaching for one of the world's most recognizable and respected personal training certifications, to presenting at conferences & everything in between. He has a doctorate in Health Science, is a Certified Personal Trainer, and a Licensed Massage Therapist.
Here are the links from the show:
Daniel Pink - "Drive"
Don Miguel Ruiz Jr - "5 Levels of Attachment"
Don Miguel Ruiz - "The 4 Agreements" Book & my previous episode on this book
BJ Fogg - "Tiny Habits"
Martin Seligman - "Flourish"
Angela Duckworth - "Grit"
Shawn Achor - "Happiness Advantage"
NASM CPT Podcast Hosted by Rick Richie
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1 hr 21 min
January 11, 2021 39 - David Van Daff - "Move better, feel better" - On the evolution and future of the fitness industry, sustaining change, and the changing expectations for fitness professionals
David Van Daff is the Director of Health Club Relations at the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the world's largest certifying body for Personal Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors. After 22 years in all aspects of the fitness industry, from celebrity training to high performance athletes to fitness club management, David is arguably one of the most knowledgeable people in the world about fitness industry trends, marketing, and what it takes to be successful as a fitness professional or someone looking to make a change in their fitness.
In this episode we dive deep into the evolution of the fitness industry, what motivates clients, the effects of the pandemic on fitness, the direction of the industry as a whole, why client expectations for trainers has changed in the last 20 years, and his hopes for what the industry will evolve into going forward.
If you have a interest in evolving your fitness, or you're an aspiring fitness professional, don't miss this episode.
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1 hr 2 min
January 04, 2021 Bonus: Amanda Masters' lead breath training
In Episode 38 Amanda Masters shares the benefits of breath training & leads us through a brief practice. As promised in that episode, here is a stand alone recording of that breath practice for your regular use.
Enjoy.
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10 min
January 04, 2021 38 - Amanda Masters - Yoga as a world view, effortless effort, & using breath training to develop awareness
Amanda Master's is a yogi, well-being educator, and program coordinator with a background in Positive Psychology who works primarily with non-profits, youth, and families to help individuals, organizations, and communities flourish.
In this episode we dive into what it means to live a lifestyle committed to self-discovery and "yoga as a world view", the concept of effortless effort, breath training, and so much more!
At the end of the episode Amanda leads us through a brief breathwork training session. The next episode after this is that same session available for regular practice.
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1 hr 7 min
December 28, 2020 37 - 2020 wrap up, my Master's Capstone project, and 2021 preview
This episode looks back over 2020 - 10 months of episodes heard in 36 countries with 20 guests!
Darlene also unpacks her Master's Capstone project - the Upward Spiral of Self Development & Well-being
And then we wrap up the year by looking ahead to the themes and guests on deck for 2021.
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22 min