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.

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Self-transcendent emotions have been shown to have the power to reduce loneliness, increase our focus on others' wellbeing, and boost life satisfaction. 

On this “Better Than Fine” podcast, join host Darlene Marshall while she shares the science behind awe, gratitude, compassion, and elevation

in this holiday-themed encore episode.

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"It's the most wonderful time of the year," but for many people the holidays are a time of grief, regret, and are anything but jolly. 

On this week's episode of “Better Than Fine,” join host Darlene Marshall as she shares strategies to navigate when the holidays feel heavy.

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Have you ever wondered how feelings work? What's behind our emotions? 

On this week's episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall unpacks the nature of emotions, the emerging field of interoception, and building better relationships with our emotional selves.

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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 remarkable story of how running saved her life and transformed her relationship with herself.  

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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.

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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.

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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.

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While some people think positive psychology just teaches us to "look on the bright side," its evidence-based tools for building resilience, gratitude, and connection may be exactly what we need in our divided world.  

On this week's episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall explores why wellbeing is essential to fostering the psychological resources needed to work through life's greatest challenges.

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Happy Halloween! It's the apex of spooky season. 

But do we really need a silly holiday focused on death? 

On this week's special holiday episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall explores why Halloween, and similar silly holidays may be necessary for our wellbeing and mental health.

We promise this discussion will feature no tricks, just treats.

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