Better Than Fine

The interaction between our biology, neurology, and psychology is complex and even our little habits can have an impact on mental health and wellbeing. 

On this week's episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by returning featured guest, Neuroscientist, Dr. Allison Brager. to take a closer look at the way light and light therapy impacts mental health.

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Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

It's been all over social media recently: oatmeal is bad for you?

But is the hype all it's cracked up to be? 

What does the research say? 

On this week's episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall deep dives into the referenced study to see if it stands up to the claims.

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Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

Do you ever find yourself striving, working hard, but at the end of the day crashing and feeling like it's all not good enough? But what does "good enough" even mean?

This week on the "Better Than Fine" podcast, for the first week of Mental Health Awareness Month, join host Darlene Marshall to take a closer look at the essential foundation for building mental health and wellbeing: allowing yourself to feel satisfied when you do a good job.

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Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

High achievers, people pleasers, and people who love helping often struggle to ask for it themselves. 

On this week's episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall looks at why so many of us struggle to ask for help, how to shift your mindset, and why letting others help you benefits everyone involved.

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Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

Over the last few decades, we've been taught to strive for work-life balance. 

But what if it's just a myth? 

On this week's episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall busts the myth by showing you why "balance" doesn't work, it leads to guilt and burnout, and what you might consider aiming for instead.

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Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

There's a lot of talk about growth, being broken, and healing. 

But what if that framing is holding you back? 

On this week's episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host and holistic wellness expert, Darlene Marshall, shares how viewing life's struggles as an evolution can help you navigate change with curiosity instead of fear.

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Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

Your body runs on an internal clock. 

Not only the sleep-wake cycle, but many of the body's core functions like digestion and hormonal fluctuations. 

On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, human performance expert, Scott Hopson, to unpack chronobiology and how it impacts your life.

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Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

Personal optimization is everywhere. From biohacking to podcasts, genetic testing to stool analysis there are now endless ways to find out what you "should" be doing for your health, wellbeing, productivity, and happiness. 

But is prioritizing optimization all it's cracked up to be? 

On this week's episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall takes a critical eye to why you might not want to try and optimize everything.

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Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

"Somatic" has become the latest wellness buzz word with promises of healed trauma, managed stress, and better fitness. 

Are they legit? 

On this week's episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall connects with soma esthetics and explores this emerging space.

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Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

Challenges in life are inevitable and there are a lot of ways to navigate through them. 

Unfortunately, some strategies come at a cost. 

On this week's episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall takes a closer look at coping, numbing, and how to be more resilient through times of stress. 

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 wellness community!

Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm