Hope is Underrated

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

Many fitness professionals are taught that our client's goals fall into three categories: health, aesthetics, or performance. What if we shift our goals towards priming wellbeing?  In this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall shares her recent talk hosted by TrueCoach, as well as TrueCoach's new integration with NASM One. ******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/3uTGeyO

You've likely heard ultra-processed foods aren't great for our health and longevity, but how do you know which food are ultra-processed? How much of them are in your diet? And are they really all that bad?  On this episode of “Better Than Fine,” host Darlene Marshall takes a look at our current understanding of how ultra-processed foods affect our bodies and how you can make the right decisions for your wellness. 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/3wF9ObB

Regardless of who we are and where we work, everyone deserves to express their ideas and have their humanity respected. So why don't we?  On this episode of the “Better Than Fine” podcast, host Darlene Marshall is joined by featured guest, workplace communication and leadership expert, Ellie Hearn, to explore how we build more psychological safety.  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/3Ib1jYh