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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Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
🔥 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 nearly 500 businesses thrive online and works privately with top CEOs and icons. This episode is full of practical mindset shifts, simple marketing tactics, and leadership lessons you can use right away.
Inside this conversation you’ll learn:How Jeanne decided to bet on herself and pivot online at 54.Why organic conversations (not ads) became her highest-leverage channel.The exact mindset shifts that removed “built-in failure” and accelerated results.How to pick a sustainable business model (services vs product) when money is tight.Ways to simplify offers so prospects buy faster (high-ticket clarity).How to be present for family while building a thriving business.Actionable steps to find your niche and validate it with real conversations.
💡 Key TakeawaysAlways bet on yourself — even from a hard place.Simplicity scales: make offers and messaging that are easy to understand and fix.900 meaningful conversations taught Jeanne how to sell organically — go talk to customers.Be all-in or let it go: stop living in purgatory with one foot on the dock and one foot on the boat.You’re worthy and ready now — stop waiting for one more certification.Guest resources & client results:See real client feedback and results from Jeanne’s program: https://jeanneomlor.com/reviews/
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Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
🌿 You don’t need to become more — you need to remember who you already are.
In this episode of Finding Better, John Suzuki sits down with Markus Neukom — speaker, mentor, and founder of the Institute of CFLI and The Stillness Council. With 20+ years helping leaders, Markus reframes imposter syndrome as a symptom of a deeper “authenticity struggle.” This is not another motivational pep talk — it’s a practical, soulful conversation about how stillness (not silence) reconnects you to your true design so pressure drops and leadership rises.
Inside this conversation you’ll learn:
Why imposter syndrome is often a symptom, not the root cause.
The “authenticity struggle”: what it is and why it’s so common among successful people.
How stillness functions as alignment — and how it reveals your next right move.
Practical first steps to notice and begin to dissolve the invisible ceilings holding you bank.
Why admitting “I don’t know myself” is often the bravest, most effective choice.
How soul, heart, gut and brain interact — and how to listen to them more clearly.
Markus’s personal story of hitting low points during COVID and the nine-month rebirth that followed.
💡 Key takeaways:
Imposter syndrome can be reframed: start by diagnosing the authenticity struggle. The single deliberate decision that starts healing: admit you don’t fully know yourself.
Stillness is action aligned — not passive; it’s the clearest route to better choices.
Ego and pride often mask as competence — humility and curiosity unlock real strength.
Reconnection to soul (and listening practices) accelerates the move from striving → presence.
🔗 Guest / Resources Markus Neukom — Institute of CFLI & The Stillness Council https://www.linkedin.com/in/markusneukom/ 👉 If this episode landed for you — please Like, Subscribe, and Share. Drop a comment: What’s one place you can practice stillness today?
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
🤖 Are you intimidated by AI — or curious how to actually make it work for your business? In this episode of Finding Better, host John Suzuki speaks with Hunter Jensen, Founder & CEO of Barefoot Solutions / Barefoot Labs, about practical, secure ways businesses and everyday people can adopt AI. Hunter has 20+ years building ROI-driven software for companies like Microsoft and Salesforce, and now helps CEOs operationalize private AI with products like Compass.
💡In this conversation, you’ll learn:
Why AI is a civilizational shift — and how to think about it as leaders and humans.The difference between public chatbots and private, secure AI that can connect to your internal systems.The hidden risk of shadow AI and simple steps to discover and stop it.How to start small (CoPilot / Gemini + show-and-tells) and scale to a private LLM platform.Real ROI examples: a patent attorney saving 8 hours/week, speeding government permitting demos, and doubling proposal capacity for a defense contractor.Hunter’s founder lessons — bootstrapping from a Craigslist job to a product company and leading through reinvention.
🔒Key Takeaways
Beyond ChatGPT: Build a secure AI foundation that scales across your org.Shadow AI is leaking value — educate employees and provide safe alternatives.Use private LLM + document DB to protect sensitive data while unlocking value.Focus on a single “killer use case” to drive ROI, then expand.Book dedicated time with LLMs (an “AI meeting”) to solve real business problems.
🌐 Check out Hunter and Barefoot Labs: https://www.barefootlabs.ai/
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Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
✨ “Life is simple — but we make it hard.”In this powerful and emotional episode of The Finding Better Podcast, host John Suzuki sits down with Anil Gupta, the world-renowned “Love Doctor” who has transformed lives across 18 countries — including coaching legends like Richard Branson and Mike Tyson.
Anil opens up about his near-suicide in 2008 and the life-altering moment that helped him rediscover purpose, love, and fulfillment.He reveals his simple yet profound “3 G’s Formula for Happiness” — Giving, Gratitude, and Growing — and how mastering them can dissolve negativity, repair relationships, and unlock lasting joy.
💬 In This Episode You’ll Learn:
Why life feels hard even when it’s simpleThe difference between happiness and fulfillmentThe 3 G’s that can transform your mindset and relationshipsHow forgiveness sets you freeThe power of integrity and how it builds true loveHow to overcome unworthiness, self-judgment, and pain
🔥 Plus:
The story of how Anil’s wife saved his lifeTony Robbins’ advice that changed his path foreverHow to “be the light” that makes darkness disappear
💡 About Anil Gupta:Author of Immediate Happiness and The Heart Map of Health, Anil is a global speaker and mindset coach who has shared the stage with Dalai Lama, Tony Robbins, and more. His work has been featured on Harvard University, Fox News, iHeartRadio, and Sky TV.
🔗 CONNECT & LEARN MORE
🌍 Website: www.meetanil.com
📘 Books by Anil Gupta: Immediate Happiness → https://www.amazon.in/Immediate-Happiness-Practical-Proven-Results/dp/1935989030
The Heart Map of Health → https://www.amazon.in/Heart-Map-Health-years-years-ebook/dp/B0FB3VSST7
📣 If you’ve ever wondered why happiness feels just out of reach, this episode will open your eyes. Watch till the end — every minute is pure gold.
00:00 Meet Anil Gupta: Wisdom & Journey07:10 Overcoming Darkness & Finding Light15:07 The 3Gs: Giving, Gratitude, Growth26:08 Practicing Gratitude & Shifting Energy31:46 Building Loving, Healthy Relationships44:38 Forgiveness, Self-Worth & Lasting Takeaways
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Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
✨ Are you struggling with self-doubt, toxic patterns, or relationships that don’t seem to work? In this powerful episode of Finding Better, host John Suzuki speaks with internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author Christian de la Huerta about his journey from self-hatred to self-love — and how Conscious Love can transform the way we relate to ourselves and others.
💡 Inside this conversation, you’ll discover:
How Christian healed from stigma, depression, and self-doubt Why breathwork is one of the fastest and deepest healing tools The truth about self-worth, purpose, and breaking old patterns How to approach relationships through the lens of Conscious LoveWhy AI and technology may spark a renaissance of the heart
This isn’t just another conversation on love — it’s a radical reframe of self-worth, spirituality, and connection. Whether you’re healing from the past or searching for your life’s purpose, this episode will remind you of one thing: you are worthy of love.
📖 Get Christian’s new book Conscious Love: Transforming Our Relationship to Relationships here 👉 https://www.amazon.in/Conscious-Love-Transforming-Relationship-Relationships-ebook/dp/B0FC3395JG
🌐 Connect with Christian at soulfulpower.com
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
What if your brain has been hijacked since childhood—by parents, schools, workplaces, even marketing—and you never realized it?
In this episode of Finding Better, host John Suzuki talks with Arnold Beekes, creator of the concept Unconditioning Your Brain. Together, they uncover why most of us secretly believe we’re “not good enough,” how invisible conditioning shapes our lives, and what it actually takes to break free.
Arnold reveals his 6R Method—a transformational roadmap that helps you move from fitting in to flying out. You’ll learn why fear-based systems keep us trapped, how to stop living someone else’s life, and why unleashing your true strengths leads to better health, freedom, and purpose.
💡 If you’ve ever felt stuck in a hamster wheel, trapped by expectations, or questioning what you really want in life—this episode will change the way you see yourself and the world.
👉 Watch until the end to hear Arnold’s 3 daily practices that can start rewiring your brain today.
📌 Connect with Arnold Beekes: https://braingym.fitness/
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
What if the secret to breaking free from addiction—and transforming your entire life—came down to 3 powerful pillars: awareness, education, and action? 🚀 In this episode of Finding Better, host John Suzuki sits down with Trent Carter, a board-certified addiction specialist, nurse practitioner, published author, and founder of Renew Health, awarded the Best Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center in New Mexico.
Trent shares raw and inspiring stories from the frontlines of addiction recovery, including jaw-dropping moments of survival, breakthrough mindset shifts, and the powerful role of support systems. From patients overdosing 20+ times to those now living clean, thriving, and even helping others—this episode is packed with life-changing insights, “cheat codes” to success, and practical tools from his book The Recovery Tool Belt.
But here’s the twist: these lessons don’t just apply to addiction. Whether you want to rebuild your life, overcome fear, or finally break bad habits, this conversation will empower you to step outside your comfort zone and build the foundation for lasting change. 🌟
👉 If you’ve ever wondered how to shift your mindset, surround yourself with the right people, or rise above life’s toughest battles, this episode is for YOU.
📖 Get Trent’s book: The Recovery Tool Belt : https://www.amazon.in/Recovery-Tool-Belt-Strategies-Sustaining-ebook/dp/B0FGX2LF3V 🌐 Connect with Trent: https://imtrentcarter.com/
Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Sunday Sep 21, 2025
What if the greatest lesson from history is one we keep forgetting? In this powerful episode of Finding Better, host John Suzuki sits down with Dr. Robert J. Wolf, author of the award-winning book Not a Real Enemy, to uncover his father’s harrowing survival story during the Holocaust, the rise of antisemitism, and what it really takes to choose love over hate in a divided world.
From escaping Nazi labor camps to rebuilding life in America, Robert’s family story is not only about resilience and miracles — it’s about why history must not repeat itself. Together, John and Robert dive into:
🔥 The hidden truths about Holocaust survival stories🔥 Why hate and fear keep repeating across generations🔥 Rising antisemitism and what it means today🔥 How love, compassion, and unity are the only antidotes🔥 Lessons on resilience, faith, and purpose for our world now
📘 Explore more in Dr. Robert J. Wolf’s award-winning book, Not a Real Enemy — a legacy of survival, courage, and the unbreakable human spirit:👉 https://robertjwolfmd.com/buy-not-a-real-enemy-by-dr-robert-j-wolf-md/
🌍 Learn more at: https://robertjwolfmd.com/
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.