Finding Better Podcast

EP 195 – How Beliefs Shape Success, Health, and Fulfillment with Robert White

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your skills, your background, or your circumstances — but a single belief you’ve been carrying your whole life?
In this powerful episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Robert White, a transformational architect who went from growing up in poverty and surviving three heart attacks to leading two million-graduate learning organizations, retiring at 46, losing everything, and rebuilding a life rooted in joy, meaning, and satisfaction.
This conversation goes deep into identity, belief systems, and what it really means to live an extraordinary life — beyond money, titles, and external success.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:
1. What a “transformational architect” really does2. How early life beliefs quietly shape success, health, and relationships3. Why “I am not enough” is the most dangerous belief we hold4. The difference between wanting more and chasing worth5. How success without joy can still leave you empty6. Practical ways to shift perspective and raise self-awareness
💡 Key Takeaways:
1. Transformation isn’t about what you see — it’s about where you’re looking from2. Achievement can’t replace joy, satisfaction, and self-acceptance3. Letting go of “I’m not enough” creates instant internal relief4. Awareness is the gateway to meaningful change5. You don’t need permission to pursue joy — you’ve already earned it
Connect with Robert:1. Website: https://www.extraordinarypeople.com/Welcome-to-Extraordinary-People-and-Robert-White/2. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.white1
Robert's Book:https://www.amazon.in/Living-Extraordinary-Life-Robert-White/dp/097053910X
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EP 194 - Making 2026 Your Best Year EVER !

Happy New Year 2026 🎉
In this special New Year episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki shares a powerful and deeply personal message about how to make 2026 your best year ever — not through resolutions, but through choices.
John reflects on his own life journey, the power of personal responsibility, and lessons from history that prove even in the hardest circumstances, we still have agency over who we become. This episode challenges you to rethink how you approach time, growth, adversity, and opportunity — especially as we enter a world rapidly changing with artificial intelligence.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
1. Why your life at the end of 2026 will be shaped by the choices you make today2. How taking responsibility can be the most empowering moment of your life3. What the story of Japanese American WWII soldiers teaches us about resilience4. How to stop negative self-talk and reframe it with one simple word: yet5. Why getting 1% better every day compounds into massive life change6. How curiosity and “scrappiness” are essential skills in the age of AI
💡 Key Takeaways:
1. No decision is still a decision — choose intentionally2. You can empower or disempower yourself every single day3. Growth doesn’t happen overnight, but it always compounds4. Curiosity is a muscle — and it can change your future5. If you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed about the year ahead, this episode will help you reset your mindset and move forward with clarity and confidence.
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EP 193 - Mindset + Heartset: why both matter in reinventing yourself.

The world is changing faster than ever — from AI-driven disruption to career uncertainty — and many people are wondering what comes next. In this powerful episode of Finding Better, John Suzuki sits down with Andrew Brummer, leadership coach and author of Leading Magnanimously, to talk about reinvention, mindset, and how to move forward when the ground shifts beneath your feet.
After receiving the call no one wants to get at age 53, Andrew chose service over panic and transformed uncertainty into purpose. What followed was a global coaching journey spanning continents, industries, and cultures — proving that it’s never too late to start again.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:1. Why mindset — and “heartset” — determine how you handle change2. How taking action quickly can break fear-based spirals3. Why serving others is often the fastest path to clarity and momentum4. How Andrew built a thriving coaching practice without a degree or network5. The power of asking yourself the right questions at critical moments6. Why leadership always starts with leading yourself
💡 Key Takeaways:1. You may not control what happens to you, but you always control your response2. Energy builds energy — action creates momentum3. Helping others can pull you out of your own fear and uncertainty4. Reinvention is possible at any age when values guide decisions
If you’re navigating change, uncertainty, or reinvention, this episode will give you perspective, tools, and hope.
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Connect with Andrew:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbrummer/ Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewBrummer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ardunan.village/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ardunan Website: https://www.ardunan.com 

EP 192 - Happy Holidays!

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 reconnect—with yourself and with others.
John explores why the opposite of love isn’t hate, but fear… how forgiveness can literally lift a lifetime of emotional weight… and why gratitude may be one of the most powerful tools we have for mental and emotional well-being.
Whether you’re preparing for a difficult family gathering, feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world, or simply looking for meaning during the holidays, this conversation is an invitation to find peace—starting within.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:1. Why we are all more connected than we think2. How forgiveness can free you, even when the other person isn’t present3. Why fear—not hate—is the true opposite of love4. How gratitude shifts your mindset and emotional health5. What “Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me” really means
This episode is about choosing love, practicing grace, and remembering what the holidays are truly about.
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EP 191 – The Brain Hijack: Your brain is built for survival—not love. Here's how to change it.

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 into perceived threats.
Together, John and Diane unpack how emotional disconnection happens, why willpower and communication tools aren’t enough, and how learning to regulate your nervous system can completely change how you show up in relationships—from romantic partnerships to work and everyday life.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:
1. Why most relationship struggles aren’t about communication2. How the “brain hijack” turns closeness into perceived danger3. Why shame and self-blame keep relationship cycles stuck4. How emotional safety changes everything—without needing your partner to change5. The power of calming your nervous system in moments that matter6. Why changing your energy can change the entire relationship dynamic
💡 Key Takeaways:
1. Your brain is designed for safety, not connection—and that matters in love2. Understanding your nervous system removes shame and blame3. It only takes one regulated person to shift a relationship4. Emotional safety starts from the inside out5. You don’t need to fix yourself—you need to feel safe being you
Connect with Diane McDowell:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-mcdowell/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diane_pqc/Website: https://www.powerfulquestionscoaching.com/
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EP 190 - Stop Chasing Busy: Neuroscience tips that fuel and focus your energy

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 without burning out. Over 13+ years in high-pressure corporate & startup roles Dorota discovered achievement without peace isn’t success. In this episode we cover practical brain training exercises, the power of one-word shifts, mental rehearsal used by elite athletes, and how to build boundaries and routines that protect your energy.
Inside this conversation you’ll learn:
1. Why the words “have to” vs “get to” change how your brain experiences work.2. How the prefrontal cortex explains why mornings are prime for deep work.3. Simple, science-backed exercises (mental rehearsal, visualization) to build confidence and skill.4. How to use the 80/20 rule to stop perfecting low-value tasks and focus on what moves the needle.5. Practical steps to say “no,” set boundaries, and rehearse difficult conversations.6. Why adding the word “yet” unlocks a growth mindset for high achievers.
💡 Key Takeaways:
1. Reframe language: swap “I have to” → “I get to” (and add “yet” to limiting beliefs).2. Prioritize deep work in the morning — your prefrontal cortex is freshest then.3. Train your brain like an athlete: mental rehearsal builds confidence and improves performance.4. Use the 80/20 rule to focus energy on the 20% that creates 80% of value.5. Start small with daily micro-practices to build sustainable change (boundaries, visualization, morning rituals).
Connect with Doroa:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorotakosiorekInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbydorota/Facebook: https://www.ook: facebook.com/dorota.kosiorek.56/
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EP 189 - The Math to Fulfillment and a Better Life - Alan Lazaros

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 mathematics of consistency, the compounding effect of tiny daily improvements, and why being “healthy, wealthy, and in love” is so rare — yet worth striving for.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:
1. Why “fulfillment” (not quick happiness) is the real north star2. How 0.1% daily improvement compounds into massive life outcomes3. How to reframe setbacks as turning points toward purpose4. Why health, wealth, and love are “three full-time jobs”5. How to play the long game using math, mindset, and meaning6. Why community and belonging will be the next true competitive edge
💡 Key Takeaways:
1. Small, consistent improvement beats intensity — every time2. Fulfillment is a by-product of pursuing your full potential3. True balance in health, wealth, and love requires intention4. The rate of change is exponential — human connection is the anchor
Connect with Alan:Facebook: www.facebook.com/alan.lazarosInstagram: www.instagram.com/alazaros88Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextLevelUniversityWebsite: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com
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EP 188 - Happy Thanksgiving, The True Power of Gratitude

🍂 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 personal stories (including a multi-generation gratitude ritual), and gives practical steps to make gratitude part of your everyday life.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn: neural benefits of gratitude; a 60-second practice; how gratitude deepens relationships; how to use gratitude during difficult family moments; and John’s personal ancestor gratitude ritual.
💡 Key Takeaways:
Gratitude strengthens neural pathways for optimism — practice consistently.
A short routine anchors you in the present and supports resilience.
Expressing appreciation deepens relationships and reduces conflict.
 If this episode helped you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share — and try saying “thank you” to someone today. Leave a comment with your 60-second gratitude experience.