Darlene Marshall

Darlene Marshall
Darlene is a Holistic Wellness Coach who's been working in the fitness and wellness space since 2012. She's an expert at the intersection of fitness, wellness, and well-being. In 2021 Darlene was named America's Favorite Trainer in 2021 by BurnAlong and she hosts the Better Than Fine podcast on the NASM Podcasting Network. She's certified with NASM in Wellness Coaching and Personal Training and has a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She has additional certifications in Nutrition Coaching, Neurolinguistic Programming, and 200hr YTT in Alignment Yoga and training in sleep coaching, motivational interviewing, meditation, and mindfulness. You can find her on Instagram @darlene.coach

Recent Posts

wellness spotlight

Wellness Coach vs Health Coach: What is the Difference?

Darlene Marshall
Darlene Marshall |
Since its founding in the 1980s, the field of coaching has continued to evolve. As part of that evolution, many types of specialized coaching have emerged. These niches in coaching use similar foundations of coaching skillsets, knowledge of human ...
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Wellness Coach vs. Life Coach: What's the Difference?

Darlene Marshall
Darlene Marshall |
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) estimates that in 2023 there will be 93,000 certified health and fitness coaches worldwide. Chances are you've encountered coaches with many niches including wellness, career, relationship, and executive ...
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What is a Health Coach and Why Are They Important?

Darlene Marshall
Darlene Marshall |
While most people know their lifestyle behaviors impact physical and mental health, many individuals and groups struggle to meet basic recommendations for movement, healthful nutrition, proper rest and sleep, and stress management.
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wellness

An Ode to Getting Outside: How Time in Nature Improves Our Wellbeing

Darlene Marshall
Darlene Marshall |
Saturday, April 22nd is Earth Day and along with considering each of our impacts on the planet, you might think about how your relationship to our world impacts wellness and wellbeing. There’s growing evidence that time spent outside isn’t only good for ...
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wellness

Balancing Stress Begins with Boundaries

Darlene Marshall
Darlene Marshall |
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and you might find that your feeds are full of posts on meditation, mindfulness, and other tools that we’ve all heard can help manage stress. But there’s often something important missing from the stress ...
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wellness

Spring Cleaning Your Mind with Meditation and Self Care

Darlene Marshall
Darlene Marshall |
As the weather shifts in the Northern Hemisphere, the birds are chirping, the trees are beginning to bud, and we throw open our windows for fresh air and sunshine. Spring is a great time to clean your home as winter wanes. For many of us, winter is also ...
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Spring Clean Your Sleep – A Guide to Better Napping

Darlene Marshall
Darlene Marshall |
Spring is about to be sprung. It’s a time to fling open our windows, clean out our closets, and for many people a time to revisit your wellness plan for 2023. Part of designing a wellness plan is scheduling periodic pulse checks and spring is a great ...
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wellness

Five Ways to Practice Self-Love

Darlene Marshall
Darlene Marshall |
We've been hearing "Love Yourself" a lot lately, and the relationship with yourself is a key component of any wellness journey. Though it seems like every celebrity and influencer preaches self-love, few give guidance on how to go about it. For someone ...
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Nutrition

Building Meaningful Self-Care Habits

Darlene Marshall
Darlene Marshall |
If social media is to be believed, and most of the time it’s okay to be cautious, #SelfCare is everything from wearing onesies on the couch, to bubble baths with candles, to expensive products, trips, and beauty treatments. But does caring for yourself ...
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Recovery

Different Recovery Methods to Recharge

Darlene Marshall
Darlene Marshall |
Burnout, resilience, and stress management were top of mind before the pandemic swept the world in 2020. Three years into the COVID era many of us are still striving to balance the overstimulation and flood of information common in modern life. Yet ...
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