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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Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
In this eye-opening episode, a doctor becomes a patient after a near-fatal heart attack known as the Widowmaker. Hear the story of how denial almost cost Dr. Andrew his life and the critical warning signs he ignored. From the operating room to recovery, his journey offers a rare glimpse into heart surgery from a physician's perspective. Learn what men must know about heart health, and how this experience transformed his outlook on life and medicine. Whether you’re a healthcare professional or someone looking to prevent a similar scare, this episode is full of valuable insights and lessons for everyone.
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
In this episode, we dive into two largely unknown secrets to transform your life: embracing humility and unlocking the miracle of forgiveness. Discover why admitting "We don't know Jack" can be the key to personal growth and how releasing your mental baggage can lift you into a better life. With real-life examples, from chasing dreams to healing from the past, this conversation shows how humility and forgiveness are essential tools on the journey to something better. Tune in for practical wisdom and inspiration as we explore these transformative steps!
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Ann Mracek, author of *Unpacking the Attic: A Path to Healing Your Inner Child*, as she shares her powerful journey of breaking emotional triggers and healing old wounds. Discover how Ann's childhood memories, uncovered during her parents' move, helped her reframe past trauma and forgive. Learn about the transformative power of retrospection, compassion, and self-forgiveness in finding emotional and personal freedom!
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Join us in this compelling episode as we explore the journey of healing from PTSD with author Peggy Onlock. Discover how trauma affects not just mental health, but physical and spiritual well-being, and learn valuable tools for identifying PTSD and living a fulfilling life post-trauma. Peggy shares her personal story, shedding light on the stigma surrounding mental health and the importance of seeking help. From grounding techniques to the power of professional support, this conversation is a beacon of hope for anyone navigating their own path to recovery. Tune in and embrace the possibility of thriving after surviving!
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
In this episode, Dr. Tracy Latz, an integrative psychiatrist and healer, shares profound insights on overcoming self-sabotage. We explore how childhood beliefs, like feeling unlovable, can silently shape our lives and hold us back. Dr. Latz reveals her personal journey of healing and how listening to her inner voice transformed her path. Discover the power of questioning faulty beliefs and the importance of prioritizing self-love. Tune in for a deep dive into unlocking the wisdom within and breaking free from limiting patterns!
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Join us in this inspiring conversation with John’s life coach, mentor, and best-selling author Christina Smith as we dive into the power of shifting your mindset, overcoming limiting beliefs, and simple language changes that can transform your life. Christina shares her personal journey through her entrepreneurial path, offering insights on creating a vision for your life and flowing with change, and learning how to embrace opportunities, even late in life, including starting a rock and roll band!
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Teryn Gregson as she shares her powerful journey of religious discrimination, social media's impact on mental health, the rise of cancel culture, and the critical role faith plays in building a better life. Teryn’s insights on finding peace amidst chaos and arming our youth and loved ones with biblical wisdom will leave you inspired to embrace God's purpose in your life, especially in the face of adversity.
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Join host John Suzuki on this fantastic journey transforming conflict into powerful collaboration with John Rice, one of the pioneering attorneys who introduced mediation to the U.S., and is now introducing “wincrafting” — a method John founded — which transforms adversaries into allies. Whatever the conflict or disagreement, John shares the profound steps to achieve a true win-win, where both sides walk away feeling uplifted and heard. We explore the mindset shift from surviving to thriving, turning challenges into growth, and the beauty of creating lasting positive outcomes that go beyond compromise. Ready to craft your next big win? Let’s dive in!
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.