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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Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Tired of starting over with your health every Monday—or every New Year? In this must-listen episode of Finding Better, host John Suzuki sits down with health coach, author, and speaker Esther Avant (To Your Health: A Lifestyle of Health, Happiness, and Confidence) to reveal how you can finally break free from the all-or-nothing mindset that keeps sabotaging your goals.
Esther shares her powerful FIT Framework—a simple, proven approach to creating sustainable habits for better physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. You’ll discover:✅ The real reasons you struggle to stay consistent (it’s not laziness!)✅ How to define health your way—beyond the number on the scale✅ The three universal barriers to better health and how to crush them✅ Why support systems are the secret to lasting success✅ How compassion + ownership will keep you on track for life
If you’re ready to stop the cycle of burnout and start building the life, energy, and confidence you deserve, this episode will show you exactly where to begin.
📚 Get Esther’s Book: To Your Health: A Lifestyle of Health, Happiness, and Confidence → https://a.co/d/2OJZ384
🎧 Listen to Esther’s Podcast: To Your Health → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-your-health/id1543658046
🌐 Visit Esther’s Website: https://estheravant.com/
📩 Share this episode with someone who needs a boost in their health journey!💬 Tell us in the comments: What’s YOUR definition of health?
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
🔥 What if losing your dream job was the best thing that ever happened to you?
In this empowering episode, host John Suzuki sits down with Kathryn Booker-Veloz—executive coach, leadership strategist, and former senior advisor to U.S. diplomats—who shares her raw, unfiltered story of being unexpectedly laid off from a job she loved… and how that gut-wrenching moment became the catalyst for a new, purpose-driven chapter.
You’ll discover:✨ The emotional rollercoaster of sudden job loss—and how to ride it with dignity✨ Why rest, not hustle, might be your most powerful next step✨ How faith, clarity, and courage can transform your life after a setback✨ Practical ways to silence self-doubt and ignite your hidden superpowers✨ Why proving yourself to YOU matters more than proving yourself to others
If you’ve ever felt underestimated, blindsided by change, or stuck at a crossroads—Kathryn’s journey will inspire you to rise stronger, dream bigger, and embrace the opportunities hidden in life’s toughest moments.
💡 Connect with Kathryn & explore her work: Kathrynexecutive.com
🎧 Listen now and learn how to turn your setback into your greatest comeback!
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
What if losing everything—your business, your faith, your identity—was the key to becoming your truest self? In this raw and transformative episode, entrepreneur Vince Covino shares how he built a $100M empire, only to watch it collapse… and how that collapse led to a spiritual awakening, emotional rebirth, and a radically different way of leading.
From bankruptcy and belief breakdowns to healing through psychedelics, mentorship, and self-love, Vince reveals how pain became his greatest teacher. Now the CEO of WarriorSage, he's helping business leaders shift from hustle to heart, and from profit-only to purpose-aligned leadership.
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🎙 In this episode, you’ll learn:
* How Vince lost $100M and found peace* The power of letting go, self-forgiveness & heart-centered leadership* How to scale your business without losing your soul* Why the next big wave in capitalism is emotional intelligence* Vince’s 3-part transformation blueprint: Mentorship, Meditation, Self-Love
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Are we truly aware of who we are—and what drives us? Leadership coach and emotional intelligence expert Ron Reich joins us with jaw-dropping insights on how your core personality is shaped by age 3 and how that impacts your career, relationships, and personal growth today.
We dive into:✅ The power of early childhood memories to unlock your purpose✅ Why emotional intelligence is more than just a buzzword✅ The “PRD” method to manage emotional reactions in any situation✅ How vulnerability builds trust and powerful leadership✅ Using the DiSC Personality Assessment to transform how you relate to others✅ Servant leadership and why it’s not about results—it’s about people
From personal stories to business breakthroughs, this episode is packed with real-life, actionable tips that will inspire you to find better in every area of your life.
👉 Whether you're a team leader, entrepreneur, or simply seeking personal growth, don’t miss this heart-driven conversation.
📌 Learn more about Ron Reich on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/inron-reich-7809829
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
💥 What if the biggest breakthroughs in your life came from within? In this powerful episode of Finding Better, host John Suzuki dives deep into the transformative world of hypnotherapy with expert Craig Meriwether, a certified clinical hypnotherapist and founder of Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy. 🚀
Discover how hypnotherapy taps into the 95% of your mind that truly runs the show—your subconscious! Craig unpacks how fear, anxiety, PTSD, and even lifelong nightmares can be rewired through simple but powerful mind-body techniques. 🧠✨ From veterans battling trauma to students paralyzed by test anxiety, learn how hypnosis helps YOU heal YOU. This episode is filled with jaw-dropping insights—like how pretending to play the piano actually rewires your brain (backed by neuroscience!) and how one 9-year-old boy stopped 2 years of nightmares… in just one session. 😮
🎯 You'll walk away with:
* A 5-minute reset that floods your brain with dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin 💖* Why your brain can’t tell the difference between real & imagined—and how to use that to your advantage!* The difference between talk therapy vs. hypnotherapy (and why talk therapy might not be enough)* How to break negative cycles and create your reality—on purpose.
👉 Whether you're an athlete, student, professional, or someone seeking inner peace, this episode is your gateway to rewiring your mind and reclaiming your power. Don’t miss it!
🔗 Connect with Craig:Ace Any Test - https://aceanytest.com
💬 Drop a comment: Have you tried hypnotherapy or experienced subconscious breakthroughs?
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
He had the dream life—six figures at 26, a model girlfriend, the perfect body, and success by society’s standards. But inside? Kevin Palmieri was completely lost.
In this gripping episode of Finding Better, Kevin opens up about the moment he sat on the edge of a hotel bed and asked himself if life was still worth living.
🎧 You’ll learn:
* Why external success didn’t fix his internal struggle* The hidden pain behind a "perfect" life* What triggered his transformation from suicidal to spiritually fulfilled* How Kevin built Next Level University into a global podcast with millions of listeners* Tangible tools for building self-worth, clarity, and purpose
✨ This isn’t just a story of survival—it’s a roadmap for reinvention.
📢 If you’ve ever felt trapped, aimless, or stuck in a life that looks great but feels empty, this episode will move you deeply—and possibly change your trajectory.
🛑 You are not alone. Help is available. Hope is real.
🔗 Connect with Kevin:Podcast: Next Level University (https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/)Email: kevin@nextleveluniverse.com
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
✨ What if the secret to a fulfilling life isn’t outside you—but within? In this inspiring episode of the Finding Better podcast, intuitive coach and author Lillian Savoie joins John Suzuki to reveal how to design a life you love by listening to your spirit. 💫
From spiritual hygiene to energy healing, Lillian shares powerful, real-life strategies for reconnecting with your inner voice, healing your energy field, and cultivating unshakable confidence. 🌿
Discover how simple shifts—like intentional showers, laughter therapy, and solo silence—can transform your daily life. Whether you're a woman seeking balance, a man hoping to understand more deeply, or a soul searching for peace, this episode is for YOU. 🧘♀️🔥
✨ Topics Covered:* Spirit vs. Ego: Which one is guiding your life?* Energetic cleansing rituals that actually work* Why your dog and your kids can sense your energy (and what to do about it)* How solitude, humor, and presence lead to personal transformation* The power of intention and spiritual self-care in real life!
🎧 Listen now and start designing your life with your spirit — not society’s expectations. Your inner voice has been waiting.
🔗 Connect with Lillian Savoie: https://awakenchange.com
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
🔥 What would YOU do if you got laid off after nearly two decades at your dream job—during a pandemic? Kristin Wyza was living her best life at Disney for 18.5 years, traveling the world, and building a dream career… until everything changed.
💥 In this powerful and emotional episode of Finding Better, Kristin shares her raw, unfiltered journey through sudden layoffs, battling colon cancer at just 33, and bouncing back stronger with not one—but TWO successful businesses.
🎯 Whether you're afraid of being laid off, going through career uncertainty, or dreaming of building your own brand, this episode will leave you inspired to ROLL WITH IT and take back control of your life.
🧠 Learn how faith, grit, and adaptability helped Kristin overcome fear, launch a web design empire, and turn rock bottom into rocket fuel.
✨ Featuring game-changing advice on:
Rebounding from layoffs
Embracing career reinvention
Turning side hustles into full-time freedom
The power of mindset and trusting your instincts
Staying human in the age of AI
➡️ Share this with someone who needs a reminder: You CAN rebuild. You CAN rise again. You're not alone.
🔗 Connect with Kristin Wyza on her website : https://kwmediadesign.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.