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Finding Better Podcast
John Suzuki
100 episodes
2 days ago
At Finding Better, our mission is to help you facilitate the ’better’ you want by offering you a unique and transformative opportunity to uncover the path towards a better and more fulfilling life. Our platform is designed to guide you in your pursuit of a ’better’ version of yourself, and the key lies in the invaluable experiences shared by those who have successfully traversed this very journey. Our approach is firmly grounded in the notion that real-life stories, personal trials, and experiences of successful individuals are the most authentic sources of inspiration and guidance. This experiential element is what sets Finding Better apart. We provide a platform where folks who have gone through their unique challenges and emerged triumphant, willingly share their life-altering insights, strategies, and practical wisdom. Our host John Suzuki believes we all have three careers; first to learn and go to school, second to earn and make a living, and third to return and give back. Now in his third career of giving back, John’s mission is to make the world better by inspiring people to live with less fear and divisiveness and bring a little more love into the world. Know more about John - https://johnsuzuki.com/
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At Finding Better, our mission is to help you facilitate the ’better’ you want by offering you a unique and transformative opportunity to uncover the path towards a better and more fulfilling life. Our platform is designed to guide you in your pursuit of a ’better’ version of yourself, and the key lies in the invaluable experiences shared by those who have successfully traversed this very journey. Our approach is firmly grounded in the notion that real-life stories, personal trials, and experiences of successful individuals are the most authentic sources of inspiration and guidance. This experiential element is what sets Finding Better apart. We provide a platform where folks who have gone through their unique challenges and emerged triumphant, willingly share their life-altering insights, strategies, and practical wisdom. Our host John Suzuki believes we all have three careers; first to learn and go to school, second to earn and make a living, and third to return and give back. Now in his third career of giving back, John’s mission is to make the world better by inspiring people to live with less fear and divisiveness and bring a little more love into the world. Know more about John - https://johnsuzuki.com/
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Management
Education,
Business,
How To,
Self-Improvement
Episodes (20/100)
Finding Better Podcast
EP 187 - The curiosity muscle: reinvent yourself and reclaim your identity
🌱 Feeling restless after years of success? This episode is for you — midlife reinvention doesn’t have to be scary. John Suzuki sits down with Shelley McIntyre, a reinvention partner who helps midlife professionals step out of their corporate identities and into meaningful second-act careers. Together, they explore what it means to hear the “little voice,” rebuild curiosity, and make courageous transitions without fear and doubt taking over. Whether you’re exploring consulting, creative work, entrepreneurship, or a personal pivot, this episode delivers grounded, compassionate guidance for reinventing your next chapter. Inside this conversation, you’ll learn: 1. Why you must stop ignoring the “little voice” — and what it’s trying to tell you.2. How to explore new passions safely while still employed.3. How curiosity and imagination get crushed — and how to reignite them.4. The story-driven method Shelley uses to uncover true identity and core values.5. Why reinvention is a layered process, not a dramatic leap.6. The growing importance of human skills, community, and empathy in the age of AI. 💡 Key Takeaways: 1. Follow curiosity in small, manageable moments — it compounds over time.2. Ask 10 people: “When I’m at my best, what am I like?” to reveal your essence.3. Your corporate mask is not your identity — it can be safely peeled back.4. Reinvention requires both safety and support; choose your circle wisely.5. Human connection is becoming more valuable as technology accelerates. Connect with Shelly McIntyre: 1. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnthemapcoaching/2. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-mcintyre/ 3. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BurntheMapCoaching  If this conversation resonated, please like, subscribe, and share. And comment below with one curiosity you’ll follow this week.
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2 days ago
53 minutes

Finding Better Podcast
EP 186 – Betting on Yourself: How Chuck Cuda Turned Prison into Purpose
🎧 Betting on yourself when the odds are against you — that's Chuck Cuda's story.In this episode John Suzuki sits down with Chuck Cuda, author of Ego Strength: Betting on Myself, to unpack how one life-altering choice led to prison and ultimately became the catalyst for a purpose-driven life, entrepreneurship, and legacy-building. Chuck walks us through the raw moments of accountability, the hustle of rebuilding (vending routes, UPS nights, bartending), and the strategic moves that turned small wins into businesses in real estate, physical therapy, and cannabis. This is practical, no-fluff advice for anyone facing setbacks. Inside this conversation, you’ll learn: How a single Thanksgiving moment of accountability changed Chuck’s trajectory.The mindset shift from “victim” to owner of your choices.Tactical steps Chuck used to re-enter the workforce, rebuild income, and scale businesses.How curiosity and willingness to do “whatever it takes” unlock new opportunity channels.Real examples of asset-first thinking — buying, fixing, and flipping to build capital.Leadership lessons on legacy, employee development, and scaling people as well as companies. 💡 Key Takeaways:Accountability is the power switch — stop blaming, start acting.Do the work: temporary, humble jobs can fund the comeback and teach resilience.Create repeatable plans and rinse + repeat — consistency wins.Capitalize on small, local, distressed opportunities; parlay returns into bigger plays.Fear is the main limiter — manage risk, experiment early, and learn fast. Connect with Chuck:cuda@opestre.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-cuda/https://www.chuckcuda.com If you got value from this episode, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear this comeback story. Leave a review — it helps more people find honest stories of growth.
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1 week ago
48 minutes

Finding Better Podcast
EP 185 - From a Cult to the Cockpit to the Control Room: How Radical Responsibility Saved His Life
🎙️ From a controlling childhood in a religious cult, to two combat tours in Iraq, to calling the shots as a live TV director — Logan’s story is one of survival, radical responsibility, and reinvention. In this episode, John Suzuki sits down with Logan to unpack the choices, the low points, and the moment that changed everything — the decision to fight not only for himself but to model resilience for his daughter. Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:  1.How a strict cult upbringing shaped identity and led to suicidal thinking — and how Logan escaped.2. Why joining the Air Force became both a refuge and a source of further trauma (two tours in Iraq).3. The ways PTSD and hypervigilance followed him home, and how those effects show up in daily life.4. The turning point: the thought that saved him and led to sobriety and radical action.5. How Logan cold-called his way into TV directing — and why pursuing a dream is part of healing.6. What “radical responsibility” really means and practical steps listeners can use to take control.7. How to lead by example so your life becomes a blueprint, not a warning, for the next generation. 💡 Key Takeaways: 1. Healing often begins with a single conscious decision to stop waiting for rescue and start taking responsibility.2. Trauma compounds when left unaddressed; professional help + sustained action are critical.3. Purpose (like Logan’s directing dream) can be a powerful vehicle for recovery.4. Leading by example — especially for children — can reframe personal struggle into legacy. Connect with Logan:🌐 Website – https://www.theloganunlimited.com/ 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theloganunlimited/💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganunlimited/  If this episode hit you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share — and leave a review so we can keep bringing forward stories that help us all find better.
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1 week ago
59 minutes

Finding Better Podcast
EP 184 - From Army Grunt to CEO - Steve Schwab’s Remarkable Journey
US Veterans Day Special — What happens when military grit meets entrepreneurship? In this special episode of Finding Better, John Suzuki sits down with Army Ranger veteran and Casago founder & CEO Steve Schwab to trace a remarkable journey: from joining the Army to running the largest vacation rental management company in North America. Steve shares the real, practical lessons he learned in uniform and on the road — lessons that translate to every leader, manager, and person pivoting careers. Inside this conversation, you’ll learn: 1. Why joining the military (and the small wins inside it) builds the confidence entrepreneurs need.2. How Steve designed and built his life by surrounding himself with the right people.3. The surprising overlap between leading soldiers, running a fraternity, and managing vacation rentals.4. Practical advice for vets (and civilians) transitioning into business or leadership roles.5. How to spot poisonous relationships and the power of choosing good people. 💡 Key Takeaways: 1. Confidence is a stack of small wins — design systems so people can win often.2. Surround yourself with people who lift you; people are either healthy or poisonous.3. Discipline, courage, kindness, and loyalty are leadership cornerstones — discipline can be aspirational and built.4. Military experience creates transferable skills for entrepreneurship: structure, risk tolerance, and leadership under pressure.5. Start scrappy, be resourceful, and lead with humility — build teams with complementary skills. Connect with Steve Schwab:💼 LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/s.schwab  If you liked this episode, please like, subscribe, and share — and leave a comment below with a veteran or leader who’s inspired you.
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 1 minute

Finding Better Podcast
EP 183 - How to Build Your Relationship with Money
💬 From Teenage Mom to Financial Truth-Teller — you deserve to feel confident with money. In this episode of Finding Better, John Suzuki talks with Linda Grizely, CFP®, money coach and creator of the MeMoney™ method. Linda went from being a teen mom who dropped out of high school to building a life and career rooted in truth, not performance. She teaches women how to stop living by other people’s expectations, start with themselves, and create financial confidence without judgment or lectures. Inside this conversation you’ll learn: Why “better” doesn’t always look like growth on paper — and why that’s okay. How your relationship with money starts with who you are (not just numbers). Linda’s MeMoney™ approach: mindset + practical steps to feel in control of your finances. Real, actionable money moves: stop carrying credit-card interest, use the snowball/avalanche strategy, and build simple saving habits. How slow, honest becoming (not hustle culture) creates sustainable financial wellbeing. Linda’s personal journey: becoming a mom at 16, rebuilding after divorce, and choosing work that aligns with purpose. 💡 Key Takeaways: The path to “better” doesn’t always look like growth on paper — it’s often slow, steady, and internal. You need to start with you — your identity and values shape financial choices. Wealth is built by what you keep, not only what you make — control spending, eliminate high-interest debt. Small, consistent habits beat dramatic short-term fixes. 🔗 Guest Resources:Linda Grizely — Books on resilience, attitude & growth: https://www.lindagriz.com/books 🎧 If this episode helped you: Like, Subscribe & Share.🗣️ Comment below: What’s one small money habit you’ll start this week?  
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2 weeks ago
50 minutes

Finding Better Podcast
EP 182 - Stop White-Knuckling Life: 60 Seconds to Calm - Jenny Evans on Resilience
🔥Feeling soul-tired? This episode shows you how to reset—fast. In this episode John Suzuki sits down with performance coach and resilience expert Jenny Evans to unpack a different, science-backed approach to stress: start with your body, not just your mind. Jenny explains why stress is first a chemical-biological event (adrenaline, cortisol, noradrenaline) and shares two practical tools anyone can use: a 30–60 second microburst to change your chemistry, and a beliefs-/purpose-driven practice to change your psychology. Perfect for busy people who need quick, usable techniques to stop “white-knuckling” through life. Inside this conversation, you’ll learn: 1. What actually happens chemically when stress hits and why mindset alone often fails.2. The microburst: 30–60 seconds of intense movement that burns off cortisol and triggers “bliss” molecules.3. Simple microburst examples you can do anywhere (burpees, stair sprints, squat jumps, push-ups under your desk).4. Why cortisol lingers (up to ~3 hours) and how small interventions reduce cumulative load.5. How clarity of belief and purpose strengthens resilience and brings your advanced brain back online.6. How to create a personal “compass” (vs. a roadmap) and use it to reduce decision fatigue and stress.7. Real-life stories and practical ways to embed these tools into work and parenting life. 💡 Key Takeaways: 1. 30–60 seconds of intense physical activity (a microburst) can rapidly shift your chemistry and reduce stress.2. Cortisol can linger — so schedule small physiological resets through the day.3. Clarity about your beliefs/purpose acts as a buffer: it brings the neocortex online and changes how you respond.4. You don’t need long routines—short, targeted practices beat autopilot stress. Guest promo link: jennyevans.com/bestlife 🔔 If you found value in this episode, like, subscribe, and share — and tell us one small microburst you tried this week!
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3 weeks ago
56 minutes

Finding Better Podcast
EP 181 - From Chronic Illness to Clarity: The 3 Pillars That Built Amy’s Momentum
🌙Stop trying to be the same every day — design your life around what actually moves you forward. John Suzuki talks with Amy Lenius — speaker, coach, and Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University — about redefining success through three foundational pillars: self-worth, self-belief, and consistency. Amy shares her journey from chronic illness to full recovery, how curiosity and holistic care transformed her life, and why understanding cyclical female energy (the “four seasons” of a month) changes productivity, relationships, and wellbeing. Inside this conversation, you’ll learn: 1. The three pillars that create sustainable momentum: self-worth, self-belief, and consistency.2. How Amy safely came off medications, rebuilt health holistically, and reclaimed her life.3. Practical ways to leverage your monthly cycle for creativity, focus, and rest.4. Why “small, unsexy fundamentals” over years beat quick fixes every time.5. How to borrow belief and use mentoring to bridge gaps in confidence.6. How to reorganize work and relationships around biological rhythm to reduce shame and increase empathy. 💡 Key Takeaways: 1. Small, consistent actions compounded over years produce real transformation.2. Knowing your cyclical energy unlocks better scheduling for creative vs. administrative work.3. Self-belief has three layers: possible, possible for me, and worth it — address all three.4. Reframing identity from “sick” or “stuck” to “in progress” opens the door to change. Guest promo link:  https://www.instagram.com/amylenius/# 📣If this episode helped you, like the video, subscribe for more lived wisdom, and share with a friend — especially a partner or friend who’d benefit from understanding cyclical energy.
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3 weeks ago
56 minutes

Finding Better Podcast
EP 180 - Cleansing Your Energy & Rewriting Your Story with Lillian Savoie
✨ Want to design a life you truly love? In this episode, Lillian Savoie shows how listening to your spirit, clearing energetic layers, and reclaiming your story can create real, lasting change.John Suzuki welcomes returning guest Lillian Savoie — host of Awaken Change and author of Fill Your Soul the Feminine Way — to dive deep into intuitive living and energetic healing. They explore how to listen to your aura, how science is validating spiritual energy, and how parasites — physical, emotional, and even human — can block your growth. Through personal stories, including John’s powerful revelation about forgiveness, this episode explores how cleansing your energy can transform your life from within.   Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:What your aura and biofield really are — and why they matter. How intuition speaks through energetic layers before physical symptoms appear. Practical tools for cleansing your spiritual, emotional, and mental energy. The truth about parasites — both in the body and in our relationships. Why forgiveness may be the ultimate energetic detox. How observing, noticing, and accepting leads to peace and clarity.   💡 Key Takeaways:Observe → Notice → Take Action → Accept — acceptance completes the healing loop. Intuition sends early signals through your energetic field — learn to catch them. Energy cleansing supports both your emotional and physical health. Forgiveness releases decades of emotional “parasites” and frees your spirit. You can’t skip steps — healing happens layer by layer.   Learn more from Lillian Savoie on her podcast Awaken Change, where she shares deep teachings, solo episodes, and real-life conversations about spiritual awakenings — not just in the ethers, but grounded in everyday life. Discover how to bring these powerful tools into your own journey of growth and transformation.   🎧 Listen here: Awaken Change Podcast📘 Explore her book: Fill Your Soul the Feminine Way Visit her website for more : https://awakenchange.com/   If this episode helped you notice something you’ve been holding onto — a pattern, a story, or a person — share it with a friend. Subscribe and comment with one small way you’re choosing to listen to your spirit this week. 💫👉 Like, Subscribe, and Share to help others find better.   #FindingBetterPodcast #JohnSuzuki #LillianSavoie #AwakenChange #IntuitiveLiving #EnergyHealing #SpiritualGrowth #AuraCleansing #ForgivenessJourney #MindBodySpirit #EmotionalDetox #FeminineEnergy #HolisticHealing #SelfAwareness #PersonalTransformation
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1 month ago
58 minutes

Finding Better Podcast
Ep 179 - He Lost Everything and Then Built a Better Life
🎧 When your business collapses, your health is on the line, and your relationships fray — how do you rebuild? Ken Cox did it with grit, humor, and a boxing glove. John Suzuki sits down with Ken Cox — founder of River City Internet Group and inlink.com — to unpack a life that’s equal parts chaos and comeback. From growing up in hardship, to early success in web hosting, to near-bankruptcy and a life-threatening health wake-up call, Ken shares the messy, human story behind resilience. We talk sobriety, the healing power of community and structure, why he learned to laugh at himself, and how teaching kids in a boxing gym helped him find purpose again. Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:How Ken’s early tech and film background shaped his entrepreneurial path.The contract and growth story that led to exploding success — and the lessons from a sudden collapse.Why Ken refused to “walk away” from customers and how that choice reshaped his life and business.The role of boxing, routine, and community in recovery and mental clarity.How teaching kids helped Ken find meaning and led to a new business model and purpose.Practical tactics Ken used to stop drinking and rebuild relationships and health.How to hold space for both seriousness and humor while owning hard chapters of life. 💡 Key Takeaways:Own your story — transparency and humor help transform trauma into wisdom.Small, consistent disciplines (an hour a day) rebuild brain and life routines.Community & service (teaching kids) can be a pathway from survival to purpose.At the end of the day, it’s not about the fall — it’s about how you fight your way back. Ken Cox reminds us that rebuilding starts with humility, humor, and heart. 🥊 #FindingBetterPodcast #JohnSuzuki #KenCox #Resilience #ComebackStory #EntrepreneurMindset #MentalHealthMatters #RecoveryJourney #PurposeDrivenLife #BoxingForLife #Sobriety #LeadershipLessons #RebuildYourLife #FromFailureToFreedom #InspirationDaily
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1 month ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Finding Better Podcast
EP 178 - Rewire for Calm: How Jason Munson beat Chronic Stress and Rebuilt his Life
Feeling exhausted despite “having it all”? Learn how to rewire your brain for calm and creativity with Jason Munson. 🌊🧠 John Suzuki sits down with Jason Munson, author of Rewire for Calm: How to Break the Cycle of Stress and Thrive. Jason shares his real story — the outward “dream life” that hid deep depression — and the neuroscience-backed practices he used to break free, rebuild his purpose, and help others do the same. If chronic stress is stealing your creativity, relationships, or joy, this episode is for you. Inside this conversation, you’ll learn: How Jason’s “perfect” Amazon success led to a crushing depression and the moment that changed everything. Why building an ideal vision of the future can interrupt the stress cycle.Practical neuroscience-based techniques to shift from stress to calm on demand.How to spot the signs that stress is sabotaging your life and work.Steps to move from surviving to designing a life that brings joy and meaning. 💡 Key Takeaways: Chronic stress can be interrupted and retrained — it’s not permanent.Creating a vivid, no-limits vision of the future is a powerful antidote to rumination.Small, repeatable mental practices can flip you from anxious to creative in the moment.If you found value, please like, comment which exercise you’ll try, subscribe, and share with someone who needs calm. #MentalHealthAwareness #OvercomingDepression #PurposeDrivenLife #CreativeFlow #ThriveNotSurvive #EmotionalResilience #AuthenticSuccess #MindfulnessMatters #PodcastInterview #TransformationStories #InnerPeace #GrowthMindset #WorkLifeBalance #FulfillmentOverSuccess #ShareTheCalm
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1 month ago
53 minutes

Finding Better Podcast
Ep 177 - Feeling Stuck? Know You, Believe in You, Do You!
Feeling stuck? Troy Horne — Broadway performer, bestselling author, and coach — shows why believing in yourself is the first move toward a bigger, braver life. John Suzuki sits down with Troy Horne (Mental Toughness for Young Athletes) to talk about heart, hustle, and habits that help us rise above the noise of doubt and comparison. From humble beginnings to Broadway, record deals, and meeting Kobe Bryant, Troy’s story is proof that when you follow your heart and keep showing up, extraordinary things happen. Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:How a single decision can change your entire direction.The power of “quiet walking” to hear your own intuition.Why persistence beats privilege every time.How to reframe failure into feedback and keep going.The secret behind Troy’s mantra: “He can do, she can do — why not me?” 💡 Key Takeaways:Trust your heart — not your fear.Make space for silence; that’s where your next step comes from.Keep showing up — that’s the only secret.Failure is learning in disguise.You owe your gifts to the world. If this episode inspired you, hit Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reminder to believe in themselves. Comment below what step you’ll take this week toward your dream. #BelieveInYourself #MindsetMatters #KeepShowingUp #FollowYourHeart #PersistencePaysOff #RiseAbove #DreamBig #FaithOverFear #GrowthMindset #YouCanDoIt
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1 month ago
50 minutes

Finding Better Podcast
EP 176 - Like it or not, you are a leader. Here’s how to be a good one!
Two minutes you’ll want to hear: Jim Carlough breaks down leadership into six simple, life-ready pillars — starting with integrity and moving through empathy, compassion, and focus — in a conversation that’s as practical for CEOs as it is for parents. Host John Suzuki sits with Jim to unpack real stories, including how promises and heart kept a team together during a multi-year technology transition. Inside this conversation, you’ll learn: Why integrity is the non-negotiable first pillar and the nightly question Jim still asks himself.How empathy and compassion transform parenting and workplace culture — not weaken leadership.Practical steps Jim used to keep a team engaged during a painful technology sunset.How to create clear focus and align teams around a single, prioritized goal.Real-world examples showing the difference between management (assigned) and leadership (earned).Actionable tactics to support people through change without losing trust or momentum. 💡 Key Takeaways: Integrity first: ask “Did I benefit at another’s expense?” and fix it if the answer is yes.Lead with heart: empathy and compassion are leadership strengths, not soft skills.Make transitions human: give advance notice, paid training time, and job-search help.Focus wins: remove noise, dig into the problem, and model the work.Leadership applies everywhere — from executive teams to stay-at-home parenting. If you found this helpful, like, subscribe, and share — and turn on notifications so you don’t miss future episodes with practical leadership lessons from people who’ve lived them.
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1 month ago
1 hour 1 minute

Finding Better Podcast
EP 175 - How One Method Took Kids from 2nd-Grade Reading to Graduate-Level Comprehension
🎧 If someone you love struggles with reading or writing, this episode is required listening — Russell Van Brocklin explains a practical, low-cost approach that moves students rapidly from struggling readers to advanced comprehender. John Suzuki welcomes Russell Van Brocklin, a dyslexia professor and practitioner who has translated structured literacy into bite-sized multisensory routines that produce measurable progress in months — not years. Russell shares his research-backed program, classroom examples, and the surprising “specialty-first” rule that unlocks deep learning for dyslexic students. Inside this conversation, you’ll learn: Why word analysis followed by articulation changes everything.The “specialty rule” — how teaching through what the student cares about drives rapid progress.Simple, repeatable writing exercises that build spelling, grammar, and reading simultaneously.How to make students hyper-focused on improvement (and why retryping mistakes matters).Real-world outcomes: students moving from 2nd–3rd grade levels to graduate-school-level performance. 💡 Key Takeaways: Start with the student’s specialty — ignite motivation first.Use word analysis then articulation to scaffold correct language production.Require accurate, repeated output (retyping mistakes) to build automaticity.Typing on a real keyboard + audio follow-along helps vocabulary and comprehension.Progress is measurable and can happen in months with consistent multisensory practice. Like, Subscribe & Share with a parent or teacher who needs this.
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1 month ago
53 minutes

Finding Better Podcast
Ep 174 - Bet On Yourself: Jeanne Omlor’s Roadmap from Deep Debt to Multi-7 Figures
🔥 From deep debt to multi-millions — at 54. This one will change how you think about risk, marketing, and leadership.John Suzuki sits down with Jeanne Omlor — Business Strategist, multi-7-figure online coach, and Certified Servant Leadership Executive Coach — to unpack the real, repeatable moves she used to go from a solo parent in deep debt to $1M in 17 months (all organic) and multi-millions within 5 years. Jeanne has helped nearly 500 businesses thrive online and works privately with top CEOs and icons. This episode is full of practical mindset shifts, simple marketing tactics, and leadership lessons you can use right away. Inside this conversation you’ll learn:How Jeanne decided to bet on herself and pivot online at 54.Why organic conversations (not ads) became her highest-leverage channel.The exact mindset shifts that removed “built-in failure” and accelerated results.How to pick a sustainable business model (services vs product) when money is tight.Ways to simplify offers so prospects buy faster (high-ticket clarity).How to be present for family while building a thriving business.Actionable steps to find your niche and validate it with real conversations. 💡 Key TakeawaysAlways bet on yourself — even from a hard place.Simplicity scales: make offers and messaging that are easy to understand and fix.900 meaningful conversations taught Jeanne how to sell organically — go talk to customers.Be all-in or let it go: stop living in purgatory with one foot on the dock and one foot on the boat.You’re worthy and ready now — stop waiting for one more certification.Guest resources & client results:See real client feedback and results from Jeanne’s program: https://jeanneomlor.com/reviews/ If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and Share — and tell us which part changed your thinking in the comments. Want more episodes like this? Hit the bell 🔔.
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1 month ago
42 minutes

Finding Better Podcast
EP 173 - Remember Who You Are - The Authenticity Struggle with Markus Neukom
🌿 You don’t need to become more — you need to remember who you already are. In this episode of Finding Better, John Suzuki sits down with Markus Neukom — speaker, mentor, and founder of the Institute of CFLI and The Stillness Council. With 20+ years helping leaders, Markus reframes imposter syndrome as a symptom of a deeper “authenticity struggle.” This is not another motivational pep talk — it’s a practical, soulful conversation about how stillness (not silence) reconnects you to your true design so pressure drops and leadership rises. Inside this conversation you’ll learn: Why imposter syndrome is often a symptom, not the root cause. The “authenticity struggle”: what it is and why it’s so common among successful people. How stillness functions as alignment — and how it reveals your next right move. Practical first steps to notice and begin to dissolve the invisible ceilings holding you bank. Why admitting “I don’t know myself” is often the bravest, most effective choice. How soul, heart, gut and brain interact — and how to listen to them more clearly. Markus’s personal story of hitting low points during COVID and the nine-month rebirth that followed. 💡 Key takeaways: Imposter syndrome can be reframed: start by diagnosing the authenticity struggle. The single deliberate decision that starts healing: admit you don’t fully know yourself. Stillness is action aligned — not passive; it’s the clearest route to better choices. Ego and pride often mask as competence — humility and curiosity unlock real strength. Reconnection to soul (and listening practices) accelerates the move from striving → presence. 🔗 Guest / Resources Markus Neukom — Institute of CFLI & The Stillness Council https://www.linkedin.com/in/markusneukom/ 👉 If this episode landed for you — please Like, Subscribe, and Share. Drop a comment: What’s one place you can practice stillness today?
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1 month ago
1 hour

Finding Better Podcast
EP 172 - Building Practical AI for You and Business - Hunter Jensen
🤖 Are you intimidated by AI — or curious how to actually make it work for your business? In this episode of Finding Better, host John Suzuki speaks with Hunter Jensen, Founder & CEO of Barefoot Solutions / Barefoot Labs, about practical, secure ways businesses and everyday people can adopt AI. Hunter has 20+ years building ROI-driven software for companies like Microsoft and Salesforce, and now helps CEOs operationalize private AI with products like Compass.   💡In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why AI is a civilizational shift — and how to think about it as leaders and humans.The difference between public chatbots and private, secure AI that can connect to your internal systems.The hidden risk of shadow AI and simple steps to discover and stop it.How to start small (CoPilot / Gemini + show-and-tells) and scale to a private LLM platform.Real ROI examples: a patent attorney saving 8 hours/week, speeding government permitting demos, and doubling proposal capacity for a defense contractor.Hunter’s founder lessons — bootstrapping from a Craigslist job to a product company and leading through reinvention.   🔒Key Takeaways Beyond ChatGPT: Build a secure AI foundation that scales across your org.Shadow AI is leaking value — educate employees and provide safe alternatives.Use private LLM + document DB to protect sensitive data while unlocking value.Focus on a single “killer use case” to drive ROI, then expand.Book dedicated time with LLMs (an “AI meeting”) to solve real business problems. 🌐 Check out Hunter and Barefoot Labs: https://www.barefootlabs.ai/ 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share — especially with anyone who’s intimidated by AI but wants to use it safely and effectively. Thanks for watching
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1 month ago
52 minutes

Finding Better Podcast
EP 171 - Life is simple: here’s why it’s so hard - Anil Gupta
✨ “Life is simple — but we make it hard.”In this powerful and emotional episode of The Finding Better Podcast, host John Suzuki sits down with Anil Gupta, the world-renowned “Love Doctor” who has transformed lives across 18 countries — including coaching legends like Richard Branson and Mike Tyson. Anil opens up about his near-suicide in 2008 and the life-altering moment that helped him rediscover purpose, love, and fulfillment.He reveals his simple yet profound “3 G’s Formula for Happiness” — Giving, Gratitude, and Growing — and how mastering them can dissolve negativity, repair relationships, and unlock lasting joy. 💬 In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why life feels hard even when it’s simpleThe difference between happiness and fulfillmentThe 3 G’s that can transform your mindset and relationshipsHow forgiveness sets you freeThe power of integrity and how it builds true loveHow to overcome unworthiness, self-judgment, and pain 🔥 Plus: The story of how Anil’s wife saved his lifeTony Robbins’ advice that changed his path foreverHow to “be the light” that makes darkness disappear 💡 About Anil Gupta:Author of Immediate Happiness and The Heart Map of Health, Anil is a global speaker and mindset coach who has shared the stage with Dalai Lama, Tony Robbins, and more. His work has been featured on Harvard University, Fox News, iHeartRadio, and Sky TV. 🔗 CONNECT & LEARN MORE 🌍 Website: www.meetanil.com  📘 Books by Anil Gupta: Immediate Happiness → https://www.amazon.in/Immediate-Happiness-Practical-Proven-Results/dp/1935989030 The Heart Map of Health → https://www.amazon.in/Heart-Map-Health-years-years-ebook/dp/B0FB3VSST7 📣 If you’ve ever wondered why happiness feels just out of reach, this episode will open your eyes. Watch till the end — every minute is pure gold. 00:00 Meet Anil Gupta: Wisdom & Journey07:10 Overcoming Darkness & Finding Light15:07 The 3Gs: Giving, Gratitude, Growth26:08 Practicing Gratitude & Shifting Energy31:46 Building Loving, Healthy Relationships44:38 Forgiveness, Self-Worth & Lasting Takeaways 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe | 🔗 Share this with someone who needs to hear it today. #AnilGupta #JohnSuzuki #FindingBetterPodcast #HappinessFormula #Motivation #Mindset #Relationships #Forgiveness #PersonalGrowth #SelfDevelopment #EmotionalHealing #BeTheLight
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1 month ago
52 minutes

Finding Better Podcast
EP 170 - Stop Dating Your Parents: Breaking Patterns & Finding Conscious Love - Christian de la Huerta
✨ Are you struggling with self-doubt, toxic patterns, or relationships that don’t seem to work? In this powerful episode of Finding Better, host John Suzuki speaks with internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author Christian de la Huerta about his journey from self-hatred to self-love — and how Conscious Love can transform the way we relate to ourselves and others. 💡 Inside this conversation, you’ll discover: How Christian healed from stigma, depression, and self-doubt Why breathwork is one of the fastest and deepest healing tools The truth about self-worth, purpose, and breaking old patterns How to approach relationships through the lens of Conscious Love Why AI and technology may spark a renaissance of the heart This isn’t just another conversation on love — it’s a radical reframe of self-worth, spirituality, and connection. Whether you’re healing from the past or searching for your life’s purpose, this episode will remind you of one thing: you are worthy of love. 📖 Get Christian’s new book Conscious Love: Transforming Our Relationship to Relationships here 👉 https://www.amazon.in/Conscious-Love-Transforming-Relationship-Relationships-ebook/dp/B0FC3395JG 🌐 Connect with Christian at soulfulpower.com
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1 month ago
48 minutes

Finding Better Podcast
EP 169 - Unconditioning Explained: Why Schools, Parents & Media Hijack Your Mind - Arnold beekes
What if your brain has been hijacked since childhood—by parents, schools, workplaces, even marketing—and you never realized it? In this episode of Finding Better, host John Suzuki talks with Arnold Beekes, creator of the concept Unconditioning Your Brain. Together, they uncover why most of us secretly believe we’re “not good enough,” how invisible conditioning shapes our lives, and what it actually takes to break free. Arnold reveals his 6R Method—a transformational roadmap that helps you move from fitting in to flying out. You’ll learn why fear-based systems keep us trapped, how to stop living someone else’s life, and why unleashing your true strengths leads to better health, freedom, and purpose. 💡 If you’ve ever felt stuck in a hamster wheel, trapped by expectations, or questioning what you really want in life—this episode will change the way you see yourself and the world. 👉 Watch until the end to hear Arnold’s 3 daily practices that can start rewiring your brain today. 📌 Connect with Arnold Beekes: https://braingym.fitness/
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2 months ago
56 minutes

Finding Better Podcast
EP 168 - Mindset Hacks That Can Save Your Life - Trent Carter
What if the secret to breaking free from addiction—and transforming your entire life—came down to 3 powerful pillars: awareness, education, and action? 🚀 In this episode of Finding Better, host John Suzuki sits down with Trent Carter, a board-certified addiction specialist, nurse practitioner, published author, and founder of Renew Health, awarded the Best Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center in New Mexico. Trent shares raw and inspiring stories from the frontlines of addiction recovery, including jaw-dropping moments of survival, breakthrough mindset shifts, and the powerful role of support systems. From patients overdosing 20+ times to those now living clean, thriving, and even helping others—this episode is packed with life-changing insights, “cheat codes” to success, and practical tools from his book The Recovery Tool Belt. But here’s the twist: these lessons don’t just apply to addiction. Whether you want to rebuild your life, overcome fear, or finally break bad habits, this conversation will empower you to step outside your comfort zone and build the foundation for lasting change. 🌟 👉 If you’ve ever wondered how to shift your mindset, surround yourself with the right people, or rise above life’s toughest battles, this episode is for YOU. 📖 Get Trent’s book: The Recovery Tool Belt : https://www.amazon.in/Recovery-Tool-Belt-Strategies-Sustaining-ebook/dp/B0FGX2LF3V 🌐 Connect with Trent: https://imtrentcarter.com/
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2 months ago
58 minutes

Finding Better Podcast
At Finding Better, our mission is to help you facilitate the ’better’ you want by offering you a unique and transformative opportunity to uncover the path towards a better and more fulfilling life. Our platform is designed to guide you in your pursuit of a ’better’ version of yourself, and the key lies in the invaluable experiences shared by those who have successfully traversed this very journey. Our approach is firmly grounded in the notion that real-life stories, personal trials, and experiences of successful individuals are the most authentic sources of inspiration and guidance. This experiential element is what sets Finding Better apart. We provide a platform where folks who have gone through their unique challenges and emerged triumphant, willingly share their life-altering insights, strategies, and practical wisdom. Our host John Suzuki believes we all have three careers; first to learn and go to school, second to earn and make a living, and third to return and give back. Now in his third career of giving back, John’s mission is to make the world better by inspiring people to live with less fear and divisiveness and bring a little more love into the world. Know more about John - https://johnsuzuki.com/