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Holistic Wellness Expert | NASM-CWC | CPT | MAPP | PN1
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Darlene Marshall
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Darlene Marshall is a holistic wellness expert who has been working in the fitness and wellness space since 2012. She holds a Master's in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania and is certified with NASM in Wellness Coaching and Personal Training. She has additional certifications in Nutrition Coaching, Neurolinguistic Programming, and 200-hour YTT in Alignment Yoga, with training in sleep coaching, motivational interviewing, meditation, and mindfulness. In 2021, Darlene was named America's Favorite Trainer by BurnAlong. She is a contributing author for NASM's Certified Wellness Coach program and hosts the Better Than Fine podcast on the NASM Podcast Network.
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Wellness coaching & behavior change, Positive psychology in fitness, Recovery & stress management, Women's health & hormones, Mindfulness & mindset

Credentials

  • NASM Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) NASM
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) NASM
  • Precision Nutrition Coach Level 1 (PN1) Precision Nutrition
  • MA, Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) University of Pennsylvania
  • 200hr Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) — Alignment Yoga
  • Host, Better Than Fine Podcast NASM Podcast Network
  • America's Favorite Trainer 2021 BurnAlong
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Frequently Asked Questions

Read content by Darlene and other accredited authors on the blog.

What does Darlene Marshall write about?

Darlene writes about wellness coaching, behavior change, recovery, stress management, women's health, and the intersection of positive psychology with fitness — helping trainers support the whole person, not just their workouts.

What credentials does Darlene Marshall hold?

Darlene holds NASM-CWC and CPT certifications, a PN1 nutrition coaching credential, a 200-hour yoga teacher certification, and a Master's in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.

What is Darlene Marshall's role at NASM?

Darlene is a contributing author for NASM's Certified Wellness Coach program and a regular contributor to the NASM blog. She also hosts the Better Than Fine podcast on the NASM Podcast Network, covering wellness and behavior change for fitness professionals.

Has Darlene Marshall written about GLP-1 medications?

Yes. Darlene has covered strategies for personal trainers working with clients on GLP-1 weight loss medications, including how to structure programming to preserve muscle mass and support long-term behavior change.

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