Finding Better Podcast

In this special holiday episode of Finding Better, John Suzuki shares a heartfelt solo reflection on love, forgiveness, gratitude, and finding peace in a divided world.

As the holiday season brings both joy and tension, John offers a powerful reminder: we are far more connected than we realize. Through personal stories, thought-provoking perspective shifts, and deeply human lessons, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and r...

What if the reason your relationships feel hard isn’t communication… but your nervous system?

In this episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Diane McDowell, creator of the Brain to Heart Code, to explore why love can feel unsafe even when everything else in life is working. Diane explains how our brains are wired for survival—not connection—and how a hidden “brain hijack” can turn the people we love most ...

Want success that fuels you — not drains you? 🚀 In this conversation, Dorota Kosiorek (neuroscience coach, ex-consultant) explains how she hit the “success wall,” rewired her high-achiever brain, and designed a version of success that brings peace and productivity.

John Suzuki sits down with Dorota Kosiorek — a former consultant turned neuroscience coach for high achievers — to unpack the mental tools that let you keep winning wit...

Want a life that actually matters — not just more stuff? 🎧

In this episode, John Suzuki sits down with Alan Lazaros, founder & CEO of Next Level University, to unpack what it really means to optimize for fulfillment — not just happiness or success. After surviving a near-fatal car accident at 26, Alan rebuilt his life around purpose, personal development, and reaching one’s full potential.

Together, John and Alan explore the m...

🍂 A Thanksgiving special from John Suzuki — gratitude as a daily practice that transforms your life.

In this special Thanksgiving edition of Finding Better, host and guest John Suzuki shares a heartfelt, evergreen message about gratitude — why it matters, how it changes your brain and relationships, and a simple 60-second exercise you can do anywhere. John reads a brief ChatGPT summary of the science behind gratitude, shares perso...

🌱 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 ta...

🎧 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, U...

🎙️ 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 conve...

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 tha...

💬 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...

🔥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...

🌙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 ...

✨ 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 val...

🎧 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,...

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 chro...

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 tha...

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’l...

🎧 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 ...

🔥 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 ne...