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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Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Your energy flows where your attention goes! In this episode, we dive deep into unlearning limited beliefs, building your self-worth, and making powerful life choices that can lead to real transformation. If you've ever felt stuck, unloved, or drained by negativity, this is for you!
💡 Key Takeaways:
✅ You Can Unlearn Limiting Beliefs – You weren’t born feeling undeserving; you learned it. Now it’s time to unlearn it!✅ Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life – Taking the easy way out often creates long-term struggles, while discipline and courage bring true success.✅ You are #1 - Prioritize you – Give yourself and your loved ones the best of you—start putting yourself first!
🔥 Train your brain to see the good, and watch how your life transforms! 🔥
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or like you're always behind? It’s time to take control! In this episode of Finding Better, host John Suzuki sits down with digital organizing expert Alex Brzozowski to uncover powerful strategies to streamline your life, save time, and reduce stress.
💡 Key Takeaways:
✅ You gotta spend time to make time – Small investments in organization lead to big rewards!✅ 20% of your workday is wasted searching for things – Cut that in half and reclaim HOURS of productivity.✅ Organization is NOT one-size-fits-all – Find a system that works for YOU!
🎯 If you’re tired of drowning in emails, lost files, and cluttered digital spaces, this episode is your game-changer. Watch now and start your journey to a stress-free, organized life!
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Are you tired of feeling stuck in old patterns? In this game-changing conversation with Dr. Stephen Sideroff, we uncover the secrets to true resilience, breaking free from childhood conditioning, and rewiring your brain for success. Learn why resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about bouncing forward to a better, stronger you!
🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Resilience = Growth: Why bouncing forward is the key to overcoming challenges.✅ Rewire Your Mindset: How to stop reinforcing negative beliefs and break free from old conditioning.✅ The Science of Positivity: How your thoughts literally reshape your brain and impact your reality.
💡 "Easy choice, difficult life. Difficult choice, easy life." – Dr. Sideroff shares life-changing insights to help you make the right choices and build lasting resilience!
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
In this powerful conversation with Janine McJannet, we dive deep into self-discovery, mindset shifts, and personal transformation to help you break free from old patterns, constantly seeking approval, or carrying emotional baggage that holds you back to create the life you truly deserve. It’s time to flip the script and de-program all that has been holding you back!
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
In this life-altering and mind-blowing episode of Finding Better, John Suzuki and Dr. Cory dive deep into the science of mindfulness, heart intelligence, and empowerment. Learn how your heart actually has intelligence that communicates back and forth with… your brain, and how focusing internally - on ourselves - just 15 minutes a day can cut anxiety and depression by 50 percent, just by focusing on ourselves! As John has always said, it’s all about love and heart, and now we’ve learned he’s right!! This is definitely one to share and listen to again!
Enjoy!!
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
In this inspiring episode host John Suzuki sits down with hospitality expert Doug Kennedy to explore the power of heart, human connection, and perseverance in both business and personal life. From overcoming life’s biggest setbacks to the power of a simple smile, this conversation is packed with wisdom you can apply today!
💡 Key Takeaways:✅ The Vibe You Put Out is the Vibe You Get Back – Learn how flipping your mindset can transform your day!✅ Microencounters Matter – Small acts of kindness have the power to change lives.✅ Resilience is Key – Success isn’t about avoiding failures; it’s about rising stronger every time.
🎧 Tune in and discover:🔥 How kindness and empathy can elevate your career & relationships.🔥 Why gratitude is the ultimate game-changer.🔥 The secret to overcoming life’s toughest challenges with confidence.
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Life is full of challenges, but how we respond makes all the difference. In this inspiring conversation, guest Charlynne Boddie shares powerful stories of overcoming life-threatening adversity by choosing faith over fear, proving that miracles happen when we refuse to give up. Discover how shifting your focus from personal struggles to helping others can bring unexpected blessings, why gratitude is the key to breaking out of a rut, and how embracing free will allows us to shape our own destiny. With uplifting insights on resilience, purpose, and the power of perspective, this episode is a reminder that no matter how tough life gets, you always have the power to choose hope, faith, and a better path forward. ✨💪
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Are you ready to redefine retirement and make the most of your golden years? In this episode John Suzuki dives into the untold challenges and opportunities of life after work. Discover the "Three Careers of Life"—Learn, Earn, and Return—and why the transition to retirement often takes longer than expected. John shares his personal journey of navigating the loss of purpose, identity, and community, and offers practical advice to avoid common pitfalls like isolation, strained family dynamics, and mental health struggles. Learn how to transform retirement into "Phase 3," the most fulfilling chapter of your life, where you can give back, stay active, and create lasting impact. Don’t let those precious years slip away—find out how to reclaim your purpose, boost your self-esteem, and thrive in this exciting new phase.
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.