Better Than Fine

We all want more happiness in our lives, and you've probably heard about gratitude practices. 

But what about practicing other positive emotions? 

Would that even work and is it helpful? 

On this week's episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, personal trainer, and wellness coach, Heather Sangermano, to share her strategy for finding joy in our day to day lives.

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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

According to Acuity Training, 82% of people do not have any type of time management system.

A lack of effective time management increases stress and decreases perception of being effective at work and life. 

On this week's episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast host Darlene Marshall shares the time management essentials she teaches clients.

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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

"Lose 10 pounds in 10 days." "Beach-body ready." "Sculpt your summer abs." 

Weight-focused marketing is rampant in fitness and wellness, but research shows it's hurting our well-being.  

On this special encore episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, and Holistic Nutritionist, Erin Lotta, to explore how this fast-fix marketing is harmful to your wellness journey.

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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

Perhaps you've heard that ultra-processed foods are unhealthy. 

You've likely also heard it's important to get protein in your diet. 

But are protein powders Ultra-Processed?

On this week's episode of “Better Than Fine,” join host Darlene Marshall as she explores how we balance these seemingly conflicting health guidelines. 

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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

Conversations about loss and meaning can be full of trite platitudes; yet many survivors of hardship find purpose and calling through those painful times. 

On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, Chaplain David Griffith, to share his incredible journey of loss and growth and how it's become a powerful source of wellbeing.

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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

The link between what we eat, our gut, and mental health is trending on social media. 

But what does research say about all the hype? 

On this week's episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast host Darlene Marshall explores the link between mental health and wellbeing, gut health, and what we eat.

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

Fitness and wellness are rapidly evolving and coaching is here to stay. 

But what's next for coaching and fitness? 

On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, Kathleen Ferguson, founder and CEO of Coach360, to unpack the future of coaching in the fitness and wellness industries and how savvy coaches can stay ahead of the curve.

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

Do you feel like your stuff has overwhelmed your life? 

Are cluttered spaces impacting your wellbeing? 

On this week's episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, wellness coach, and professional organizer, Rachel Lavin to explore how tackling the organization of our physical environments can boost wellness and wellbeing.

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

Wellness has been a booming industry for the last decade, but we're hearing in the news every day that mental and physical health are in decline. 

Maybe it's time to take a new approach on what it means to be well. 

On this week's “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall shares her vision for a Wellbeing Revolution. 

If you're struggling with wellness overwhelm or how to push past your blocks in 2025 you won’t want to miss this episode.

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

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

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