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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Is it just me, or is everyone really stressed out? 

Is stress really all that bad for you? 

On this week's episode of the “Better Than Fine Podcast,” host, and NASM CWC & CPT, Darlene Marshall, takes a closer look at stress and when it might be the best thing for you.

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You've heard all about cortisol. That it's a stress hormone messing with your sleep and your health. But maybe there's a better way to think about and relate to cortisol. 

On this week's episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall rethinks this much maligned neurotransmitter and what you can do to make peace with your "stress hormone."

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Since they hit the market in early 2023, weight loss drugs are everywhere. 

But are they all they're cracked up to be? 

On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host, and coach, Darlene Marshall, deep dives into what we currently know about injectable weight loss drugs, what's still up in the air, and what you should consider if you're going to use them.

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September has been “Self-Improvement Month.”

To carry you into fall, this week on the “Better Than Fine” podcast we share host Darlene Marshall's recent appearance on fellow NASM Podcast Network show the "NASM-CPT Podcast", hosted by NASM Master Instructor, and host of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” Rick Richey. 

The two share their own journeys of becoming certified as personal trainers and wellness coaches, juggling multiple offerings with clients, the role of wellbeing in fitness, and much, much more.

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Fall has arrived in the northern hemisphere. 

With it comes pretty leaves, pumpkin spice everything, and shorter days. 

For many people fall also means the onset of Seasonal Affective Disorder. 

On this week's episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall takes a closer look at the signs of SAD, dismantles the myths, and helps you and your clients cope more effectively.

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