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/
EP 182 - Stop White-Knuckling Life: 60 Seconds to Calm - Jenny Evans on Resilience
Finding Better Podcast
56 minutes
3 weeks ago
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.
đź’ˇ 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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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/
