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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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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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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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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"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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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. 

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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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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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"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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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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