Finding Better Podcast
At Finding Better, John Suzuki’s mission is simple: To help people build the “better” they seek in life—personally and professionally—by sharing the real-life stories of you who have been there and done that. John’s approach is grounded in the belief that lived experience is the most powerful teacher. Sometimes, the best path to success isn’t to invent it—it’s to observe it, learn from it, and honor those who’ve walked it before you. That’s what makes Finding Better different. Every conversation is rooted in authenticity, not ego. By sharing your story with purpose and heart, you’re not just “selling yourself”— You’re giving someone else the roadmap they didn’t know they needed. John believes we each live three careers: 1. To Learn – in school 2. To Earn – a living 3. To Return – by giving back Now living his “third career,” John’s mission is to help others live better, more meaningful lives—and to bring a little more heart back into the world.
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Join us for a transformative episode of the "Finding Better" podcast as host John Suzuki sits down with the extraordinary Kamran Loghman! Discover how decades of leadership experience as an accomplished CEO, an MBA professor of business and Eastern philosophy, and even the inventor of pepper spray, have shaped his unique insights into what it truly means to "find better" in life.
Kamran, an expert in enlightened warrior traditions, shares profound wisdom gleaned from 50 years of practicing Japanese and India's classical warrior disciplines. Dive deep into the concept of "Rise of Giants," a framework for reinventing how we live and work, and transforming leaders and nations of the future.
In this episode, you'll explore:
1. The Heroic Journey: Understand how ancient warrior traditions and the "heroic journey"—a concept famously explored by George Lucas for Star Wars—provide a timeless template for navigating life's challenges, both external and internal.2. Beyond Success and Failure: Learn why studying failure is often a better teacher than success and how embracing "battle wounds" and regrets is crucial for growth.3. The Four Pillars of a Fulfilled Life: Discover the four essential "legs of the table" for a balanced existence: mental and physical fitness, relationships, prosperity (finances), and your philosophy/purpose of life.4. Finding Your Purpose: Uncover how introspection and quieting the mind (like the ancient practice of Zen meditation for Samurai) can help you peel back layers of "noise" to reveal your innate purpose.5. Overcoming Challenges: Gain insights into practical strategies from the "17 gates" of the warrior tradition, including questioning beliefs, understanding perception, developing vitality, and slaying the "dragon within" (addictions and self-sabotage).
Kamran Loghman's "Rise of Giants" philosophy emphasizes that each of us can choose to rise as a "giant" and live a fulfilled life by embodying balance and purpose, not necessarily by becoming a celebrity.
Resources:Learn more and access free resources at https://www.riseofgiants.com/
Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
You won't BELIEVE Ray Martin's incredible journey after losing his marriage, business, and father in a short period. He walked away from the corporate dream to embark on a 14-YEAR soul-searching adventure! Now he’s here to share what he learned! This powerful podcast episode of Finding Better with John Suzuki unveils the raw, honest truth behind his transformation and the wisdom he shares in his book, "Life Without a Tie." 📖 Discover the 6 KEY SECRETS Ray reveals that can help YOU live a more authentic and fulfilling life. Don't miss this inspiring story of resilience, reinvention, and finding better within.
Learn more about Ray's incredible journey and his book, 'Life Without a Tie,' at his website: http://lifewithoutatie.com/
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
In this powerful episode of the Finding Better Podcast, host John Suzuki sits down with Angelo Valenti—author of "You're Making This Way Too Hard: Find Your Easy Way to Enjoy Life"—to unpack the hidden traps of overcomplication, toxic comparison, and digital overload. Whether you're burned out, stuck in negativity, or craving more joy and clarity, this episode is your roadmap to stop surviving and start thriving. Learn how to break free from external expectations, take back control of your time, and fall in love with your own journey—one intentional step at a time. Don’t miss the golden nuggets on productivity hacks, mental wellness, building self-love, and the truth about “success” in a noisy, filtered world. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a wake-up call to your most authentic, powerful self.
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Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
Are you secretly struggling with Imposter Syndrome? You’re NOT alone. In this powerful episode of the Finding Better Podcast, host John Suzuki sits down with imposter syndrome expert and leadership coach Dr. Tara Halliday to uncover the hidden epidemic affecting over 70% of high achievers—including executives, entrepreneurs, and creatives. Together, they share jaw-dropping insights on what imposter syndrome really is, how it silently sabotages confidence and performance, and how to finally free yourself from self-doubt and fear of being “found out.” Discover the neuroscience behind feeling like a fraud, the surprising connection to bullying, and practical steps to cultivate effortless confidence, focus, and inner peace.
Tara, the best-selling author of Outsmart Imposter Syndrome, reveals the #1 limiting belief causing this internal suffering—and how to break free from it for good. Whether you're an ambitious professional, a perfectionist, or simply someone tired of hiding your brilliance, this episode will open your heart and mind. Don't miss the chance to learn simple tools like box breathing, nervous system resets, and a truth about self-worth that could change your life. Watch now, subscribe for more wisdom, and share this with someone who might need it. It’s time to stop surviving and start thriving. 💥
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
In this soul-stirring episode of the Finding Better podcast, bestselling author and humanitarian Kim Sorrelle returns to share her deeply personal journey of love, loss, and transformation. Happily married to the man of her dreams, Kim faced unimaginable heartbreak when she lost him to cancer as she was recovering from her own cancer surgery. What followed was a profound year-long mission to discover the true meaning of love—not the kind we’re taught in movies or fairytales, but the real, unconditional kind that changes lives. Set in Haiti, Kim’s journey is raw, honest, and packed with wisdom that challenges everything we think we know about relationships. She unpacks why most of us operate with the wrong definition of love, how expectations quietly sabotage our relationships, and how loving from a place of wholeness—not need—can be completely liberating. Whether you’re married, single, grieving, or on a path of self-discovery, this episode will inspire you to rethink what love really is. Kim shares powerful insights, including why it only takes one person - not two - to transform a relationship, how releasing expectations opens the door to deeper connection, and even what Albus Dumbledore of Harry Potter fame got right about love. Tune in for a conversation that’s heartfelt, hope-filled, and healing.
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
🚀 Ready to FIND BETTER in the age of Artificial Intelligence? In this mind-blowing episode of the Finding Better Podcast, host John Suzuki sits down again with AI enthusiast David Egan to explore how anyone—yes, even YOU—can build a profitable online business using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Cursor. Whether you're tech-savvy or just AI-curious, you’ll discover how David built a full, functioning two-sided marketplace called PawPals, with mapping, filtering, chat features, and more—without writing a single line of code! 🤯
We break down how AI is revolutionizing entrepreneurship, creativity, and even daily tasks like email writing and home design. This episode is packed with real-world applications, step-by-step examples, and motivational gold to help you harness AI, boost productivity, and unlock new possibilities. 💡🔥
👉 This is NOT just another tech talk—it's your wake-up call. AI isn’t the future—it’s the NOW, and those who learn it today will lead tomorrow. So, whether you’re into startups, side hustles, passive income, or just want to stay ahead of the curve, hit play, hit share, and hit subscribe. Your journey to Finding Better starts here.
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Ever wonder how to find true meaning in life? Join us as we sit down with the incredible John Graham, aka "badass granddad," for a powerful conversation on living with purpose. John shares his amazing journey, from seeking adventure in daring feats to discovering the profound importance of service and helping others. Get ready for inspiring stories, practical advice on finding your own path, and a reminder that it's never too late to make a difference. Tune in to learn how to ditch the rat race, tap into your superpowers, and experience the joy of a life filled with meaning! Don't forget to subscribe and share!
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Feeling lost in today's changing job market? This video is for you! Join John Suzuki as he shares real-life, actionable strategies to not only survive but thrive in these uncertain times. Forget opinions and theories—learn the secrets to becoming "scrappy and flexible" and discover how to build lasting relevance in your career. Plus, get invaluable advice on mastering your finances: learn why a dollar saved is worth more than a dollar earned, and how to achieve financial freedom. Inspired by lessons he taught his own kids, John delivers powerful insights and practical tips, from navigating AI's impact to transforming your financial habits. Don't just exist, build a life of options and peace—watch now!
John 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. While going to school, John started his earning career selling butter toffee peanuts for the YMCA when he was ten, and then worked on a bait barge in Redondo Beach selling live anchovies when he was twelve (his favorite job ever). John has faithfully served his customers throughout his life ranging from neighborhood families to multi-billion-dollar global enterprises, always offering his utmost care and warm smile. Throughout his professional career, John held leadership and executive sales roles in IBM, Sun Microsystems, Escapia, Vrbo and Expedia Group, where he served as Global Evangelist and Ombudsman, presenting the latest business and technology trends and opportunities for vacation rental partners in Europe and North America.
HONORING THE PAST BY EDUCATING THE FUTURE
American Grit - From a Japanese American Concentration Camp Rises an American War Hero, is the incredible true story about the dark chapter in our history when 122,000 innocent people including 50,000 American children were incarcerated in American concentration camps during World War II solely because of their race, and the thousands of brave young men who volunteered to fight for the United States Army while their families remained imprisoned in the camps by the United States Army. In 2008 the author, John Suzuki, embarked on a poignant journey to Minidoka, one of the ten former U.S. concentration camps that housed over 13,000 inmates. Here, he encountered a remarkable testament of bravery — an Honor Roll listing the names of over 1,000 Japanese American men who volunteered to fight and die for the U.S. Army, the same Army who put them and their families in the camps to begin with. Inspired by this unparalleled act of courage, John set out to tell the story of Shiro Kashino, an American who was incarcerated at Minidoka, volunteered to fight for the U.S. Army to prove his loyalty, and later emerged as one of the most decorated American soldiers of World War II. Despite learning of Kashino's death in 1997, the author remained undeterred and, with the help of Kashino’s beloved widow, Louise, weaved a tale of hardship, sacrifice, and love. While American Grit tells the story of Shiro Kashino, it is also a stark reminder of ruinous hardships endured by over 122,000 victims of American concentration camps while celebrating their gallantry, heroism and grit during and after World War II as they stayed true to their dreams of a better life in America. As the author delves into this profound and transformative journey, he invites readers to reflect on the importance of learning from our history to shape a better future. The book is a tribute to Shiro, Louise, and all the heroes of the era whose stories of courage and resilience inspire us to honor the past by educating the future.