When Every Day Matters

If you've been in therapy or studied psychology you've heard of ACEs: Adverse Childhood Experiences. Having a high ACEs school has been connected to a host of negative physical, mental, and emotional conditions.   But have you ever heard of BCEs? In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall explores how Benevolent Childhood Experiences might be the underlying key to resilience, connection, and healing.   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! The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/4bzFpLk

Studying wellness can be interesting; but the real magic happens when you live those principles in your everyday life.  On this “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, retired Marine Corp pilot, Matt Howard, as he shares his incredible journey from cancer diagnosis in 2021, through learning about his own wellbeing, and his renewed dedication of service through volunteerism. 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! The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/4dvygxl

Wellbeing isn't a step-by-step process or "how-to" guide you follow. It's a lifestyle and a mindset.  On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall shares four of the key principles that can help you live a happier, healthier, more fulfilling life. 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! The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3UzzK1Z

You've heard about psychedelic assisted therapy, but could psychedelics be for more than treating mental health conditions?  On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, wellbeing and psychedelics expert Jon Rosemberg, MAPP, to explore how these medicines can benefit wellbeing beyond just treatment. 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! The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/49P4b8N

Manifesting is everywhere in the self-help world. But does it really work?  In this encore episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall explores the history of manifesting, what psychological science says about our hopes and dreams, and shares what truly works to help you build a life that aligns with your deepest desires. 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! The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3U0fvJ9

Psychedelic-assisted therapy has been gaining traction both in the evidence showing its mental health benefits, and its path to legalization.  On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, Dr. Stephen Thayer, from Numinus. Dr Thayer is a clinical psychologist who specializes in psychedelic-assisted therapy practice, training, and research and is on the cutting edge of the next phase of psychedelic practice. 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! The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/49xSqDn

When looking for motivation we often turn to accountability buddies, paid incentives, or "hacking" the dopamine system.  But there's a simple missing ingredient all of us have access to.  In this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall explores the science of hope and how it can transform your 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! The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3vL8Me5

A “Better Than Fine” listener recently reached out to ask, "is desire an emotion?" On this episode, host Darlene Marshall explores the difference between feeling and emotion, why it matters, and how your relationship to your internal landscape effects health, connection, and wellbeing. ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what you think about this show and the NASM Podcast Network. Please take our listener survey by clicking the link for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. https://bit.ly/3v5yMAu 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! The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3TuzGiq

Food processing has made foods cheaper, more convenient, and last longer; but public health research show's there's a downside. For the first live streamed episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall responds to your questions, thoughts, and feedback about Ultra-Processed Foods. ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what you think about this show and the NASM Podcast Network. Please take our listener survey by clicking the link for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. https://bit.ly/3v5yMAu 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! The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/4aiwygq

The tools of fitness and wellness should be for everyone. Unfortunately, that's not always the case.  On this “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, inclusive fitness pioneer Brendan Aylward to share his story, research, and direct experience at making exercise, training, and performance more inclusive for people of all abilities. ***Your opinion matters! We would love to know what you think about this show and the NASM Podcast Network. Please take our listener survey by clicking the link for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. https://bit.ly/3v5yMAu 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! The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3Pe0YZ2