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In this powerful episode of Finding Better, I sit down with world-renowned leadership professor, executive coach, and author Dr. Anthony Silard to talk about one of the most urgent crises of our time — the loneliness epidemic — and what we can do about it.
If you've ever felt disconnected, anxious, or overwhelmed by your phone and social media, this conversation will change the way you think about technology, relationships, and what it truly means to live a meaningful life.
We dive deep into:
✅ Why smartphone addiction and screen time are fueling the global loneliness crisis✅ How AI, social media, and digital distraction are destroying real human connection✅ The shocking statistics behind the mental health epidemic in America and worldwide✅ Why social media creates envy, depression, and anxiety — not real friendship✅ Dr. Silard's proven strategies to break phone addiction and reclaim your time✅ The Love Progression Model — moving from suffering and disconnection to authentic love✅ How to build meaningful relationships in the age of AI and digital overload✅ Practical tools for emotional resilience, purpose, and mental wellness✅ Why human beings who master AI will replace those who don't✅ How to restore your humanity and find deeper purpose in a distracted world
Dr. Anthony Silard is a professor of leadership at LUISS Business School in Rome, Director of the Center for Leadership and Sustainability, executive coach to G-20 cabinet ministers and Fortune 500 CEOs, and bestselling author of Screened In: The Art of Living Free in the Digital Age and Love and Suffering.
📖 Get the book: Love and Suffering: Break the Emotional Chains that Prevent You from Experiencing Love by Dr. Anthony Silard : https://www.amazon.in/Love-Suffering-Emotional-Prevent-Experiencing/dp/0981785379
👉 Get Dr. Silard's 2 FREE books — The Myth of Happiness and The Myth of Friendship — at: https://theartoflivingfree.org/freehappinessandfriendshipbooks/
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In this powerful episode of Finding Better, I sit down with bestselling author, transformational coach, and human potential expert Derek Rydall to tackle the most urgent question of our time: how do you survive and thrive in the age of AI?
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the future of work, millions of people are asking — will AI replace me? What's left for humans when machines can do everything faster, cheaper, and smarter? Derek and I dive deep into why the real threat of AI isn't job loss — it's the loss of meaning, purpose, and human identity.
Derek, author of "A Whole New Human: 10 Ways We Must Evolve to Survive and Thrive in the AI Age," shares the timeless principles and practical strategies you need to become irreplaceable in an AI-driven world. We explore how to navigate rapid change, rediscover your unique purpose, future-proof your career, and build the one thing AI can never replicate — your authentic humanity.
In this episode, you'll discover:✅ Why AI is triggering the greatest identity crisis in human history✅ How to find your life purpose and become irreplaceable✅ The #1 mindset shift to thrive during AI disruption✅ Why self-knowledge is the ultimate survival skill in the AI age✅ How to use AI as a tool — without losing your humanity✅ The role of community, authenticity, and human connection in an AI world✅ How to future-proof your career, wealth, and wellbeing right now
If you're feeling uncertain, anxious, or overwhelmed by how fast AI is changing the world — this episode will give you clarity, direction, and hope.
🎙️ Guest: Derek Rydall | Author | Human Potential Expert | Host of the Emergence Podcast📖 Book: A Whole New Human — available now on Amazon : https://www.amazon.in/Whole-New-Human-Evolve-Survive-ebook/dp/B0FCG7FW67 🎧 Derek's Podcast: Emergence
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Career reinvention isn't about retreat — it's about betting on yourself. In this episode of Finding Better, I sit down with Alex Husner and Annie Holcombe, co-hosts of the award-winning Alex and Annie Podcast, to talk about leaving the corporate world, navigating career transition in the age of AI, and building a life you actually love.
We dig into what it really takes to reinvent your career: shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset, overcoming imposter syndrome, the real power of relationships and personal branding, and how a "just-for-fun" podcast became the catalyst that changed both their careers, businesses, and lives.
If you're thinking about leaving your 9-to-5, navigating a career pivot, starting your own business, or just need a serious mindset shift — this conversation is for you. Hit subscribe, drop a comment, and share this with someone who needs to hear it today.
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In 1999, Pam Warren survived the Paddington train crash — Britain's worst rail disaster of the 20th century — and became known as "The Lady in the Mask."
In this episode of Finding Better, I sit down with Pam to talk about surviving unimaginable tragedy, rebuilding her identity after trauma, and how she took on the UK government to make British rail one of the safest in Europe.
We talk about:✅ Surviving the 1999 Paddington train crash and fireball✅ Life as "The Woman in the Mask" — 2 years in a Perspex face mask✅ Rebuilding identity, purpose, and confidence after tragedy✅ Why life isn't fair — and why that's not the end of your story✅ How an "ordinary woman" took on the government and won✅ Finding better when life changes overnight✅ Designing Your Life When All Goes Wrong
If you're navigating unexpected change, loss, divorce, job loss, illness, or any kind of personal tragedy, Pam's story is proof that no matter how bad things get — finding better is always an option.
🌐 Learn more about Pam: https://www.pamwarren.co.uk/
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Is AI going to replace you? I used to hear that question every single day — and after 40 years in technology, from IBM in 1984 through the rise of the internet, e-commerce, and now artificial intelligence, I can tell you the answer is not what you think.
AI isn't replacing you. It's revealing you.
In this episode of Finding Better, I break down the 5 most powerful lessons from our recent episodes — the ones I truly believe can change your life if you let them in.
Here's what we cover:
🔹 The illusion of connection — why we've never been more connected yet more lonely, and what "pseudo connections" are doing to our mental health and relationships🔹 AI as a mirror — how artificial intelligence is exposing what's truly valuable about you (and it's not your tasks or your data)🔹 The success trap — why so many high achievers are succeeding at the wrong things, and how to define success on your own terms before it's too late🔹 Your human edge — why empathy, emotional intelligence, presence, and deep human connection are becoming the most valuable skills in the age of automation🔹 The renaissance of heart — how the AI revolution is pushing us toward a revival of our humanity, and why that's the greatest opportunity of our lifetime
I've spent decades watching technology get smarter and smarter — and in the process, I've watched a lot of people forget their heart. This episode is about coming back to it.
If you're asking "will AI take my job," "how do I find purpose in the age of AI," or "how do I stop feeling so disconnected," this conversation is for you.
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🔥 The moment you choose ownership… everything changes.
In this powerful episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Brian Price — executive coach, speaker, and creator of the Extraordinary Husband Framework — to explore how taking full ownership of your life can transform your relationships, identity, and purpose.
From navigating burnout and career pressure to facing his daughter’s leukemia diagnosis and nearly losing his marriage, Brian shares the raw, real experiences that forced him to redefine leadership — starting with himself.
This is a conversation about presence, responsibility, and what it truly means to fight for the people you love — not with them.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:
1. Why most people struggle with relationships (even when they care deeply)2. The hidden cost of “compartmentalizing” your life3. How disconnection is quietly damaging modern relationships4. The difference between fighting with vs. fighting for your partner5. How a life crisis can realign your priorities instantly6. What true ownership actually looks like in everyday life7. Why self-leadership is the foundation of all leadership
💡 Key Takeaways:
1. Ownership means taking full responsibility for your actions, emotions, and impact2. You can’t lead others until you learn to lead yourself3. Presence matters more than performance in relationships4. Everything in your life is connected — nothing is isolated5. Choosing ownership is the turning point for real change
Connect with Brian Price:Facebook: www.facebook.com/brian.m.price1LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brianmpriceInstagram: @brianmprice109
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We’ve never been more connected… yet so many of us feel completely alone.
In this powerful episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Keith Spurgin to explore one of the biggest paradoxes of our time — how technology is bringing us closer together while quietly pulling us apart.
From social media to AI companions, this conversation dives deep into why real human connection is fading — and what we can do to reclaim it.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:
1. Why technology creates a false sense of connection2. The concept of “pseudo community” and why it leaves us empty3. How social media and AI can increase loneliness instead of solving it4. Why relationships — not success — are what truly matter5. The danger of constantly “restarting” relationships instead of growing them6. How conflict, when handled right, actually deepens connection7. Why the future of AI makes human relationships more important than ever
💡 Key Takeaways:
1. Life is relationships — everything else is just details2. Real connection requires effort, discomfort, and sacrifice3. Loneliness is rising despite unprecedented digital access4. Conflict is not the problem — avoiding it is5. Human connection is a skill, and it can be learned
Connect with Keith Spurgin:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keith.spurgin.3LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-spurgin-807056278/
👍 If this episode resonated with you, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs more real connection in their life.
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What if the thing you fear the most right now…is actually the thing that could change your life forever?
What if AI isn’t here to replace you…but to reveal who you really are?
In this episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Wes Towers — founder of Uplift360 — who faced a moment most people never see coming:
His business… his identity… his life…all shaken at once.
Because here’s the truth:AI doesn’t just disrupt industries…it exposes them.
And sometimes… it exposes you too.
Just a few years ago, Wes was running a successful digital agency.But when AI entered the picture, everything changed.
His industry was suddenly under threat.His company was labeled “uncertain”… even “worthless.”And at the same time — his personal life was falling apart.
He went from building a business…to sleeping under his office desk.
From stability…to complete uncertainty.
But instead of running from AI —he made a decision most people avoid:
He chose to understand it.He chose to adapt.He chose to rebuild.
And what happened next…changed everything.
This conversation isn’t just about artificial intelligence.It’s about resilience, identity, and what happens when life forces you to start over.
Because in a world where AI is getting smarter every day…your humanity matters more than ever.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:-Why AI is not your biggest threat — but your biggest opportunity-How to adapt when your entire industry is being disrupted-The real reason most businesses fail in the age of AI-How to use AI without losing your authenticity-Why trust and human connection are becoming more valuable than ever-How Wes rebuilt his business after hitting rock bottom-The shift from “doing more” to focusing on what actually matters-Why AI should enhance your life — not replace it
💡 Key Takeaways:-AI will amplify who you are — not replace you-The businesses that win will be the most human-Your lowest moments can become your turning point-Adaptation is no longer optional — it’s survival-Connection will always outperform automation
🌍 Connect with Wes Towers:Website: https://uplift360.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Uplift360AusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/uplift_360/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/westowers/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westowersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uplift_360/streams
👍 If this episode made you rethink your relationship with AI,like, subscribe, and share it with someone who’s feeling uncertain about the future.
Because the future isn’t about competing with AI…it’s about becoming more human than ever before.
#FindingBetter #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #BusinessGrowth #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #FutureOfWork #HumanConnection
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🔥 What if the reason you feel stuck in life… isn’t because you’re lost — but because you’ve never actually decided what you want?
In this episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with John Salzwedel — coach, speaker, and author of Stop Leaving Life on the Table — who walked away from decades of success as a CEO… after realizing he had everything society told him to want, but none of what truly fulfilled him.
Because here’s the truth:Most people don’t feel empty because they failed… they feel empty because they succeeded at the wrong things.
After spending 30 years building a successful career from the ground up — going from opening mail to becoming the owner and CEO of a national company — John hit a moment most people fear:He reached the top… and realized he didn’t want to be there anymore.
So he made a decision most people avoid.He stepped away, turned down the noise of the world, and started designing a life that actually meant something.
This conversation isn’t just about success.It’s about identity, intention, and having the courage to stop living by default — and start living by design.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:-Why achieving “success” can still leave you feeling empty-How to cut through the noise and discover what truly matters to you-The simple exercise that reveals your real priorities-Why most people are chasing a definition of success that isn’t theirs-How to stop leaving life on the table — and start living fully-Why fulfillment comes from alignment, not achievement-How to make bold life changes without losing yourself-The truth about purpose that no one teaches you
💡 Key Takeaways:-Success without meaning will always feel empty-If you don’t define your life, the world will do it for you-Clarity comes when you slow down and listen to yourself-You’re allowed to choose a different path — even after “making it”-Don’t leave your life on the table
Website: www.theCoach.vipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecoach.vipLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/john-salzwedel-75986718Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsalzwedel/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnsalzwedel
👍 If this message resonated with you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who feels stuck — or someone who needs the courage to start living life on their own terms.
#FindingBetter #LifeDesign #Purpose #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #Fulfillment #Success #SelfDiscovery #Motivation #LifeLessons
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🔥 What if the real reason you’re struggling… isn’t your circumstances — but your willingness to keep going when life gets hard?
In this episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Jay Setchell — a resilience speaker, author, and multi-time death survivor who has endured over six dozen surgeries, paralysis, traumatic injuries, and unimaginable pain… yet refuses to quit.
Because here’s the truth:Most people don’t break because life is hard… they break because they stop moving forward.
Drawing from a lifetime of extreme adversity — including near-death experiences, chronic pain, and living mostly paralyzed in a wheelchair — Jay shares the mindset that has carried him through it all:Sweat dries. Blood clots. Bones heal. So get up and keep going.
This conversation goes far beyond resilience.It dives into what it really means to live with gratitude, to reject victimhood, and to keep showing up — not just for yourself, but for others — no matter what life throws at you.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:-Why quitting becomes tempting — and how to push through anyway-The mindset that turns pain into purpose-Why gratitude is a daily decision (even in suffering)-How “stubbornness” can become your greatest strength-The truth about resilience that most people don’t understand-Why you must take responsibility instead of waiting for help-How small actions create momentum in the hardest moments-The power of perspective when everything seems against you
💡 Key Takeaways:-If you’re breathing, you’re not done — keep moving.-You have more to offer life than you think.-Gratitude isn’t situational — it’s a choice.-Resilience is built through action, not comfort.-If you can’t find better… create it.
👍 If this message resonated with you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reminder to keep going — especially when life feels impossible.
#FindingBetter #Resilience #NeverGiveUp #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #Discipline #MentalStrength #Motivation #LifeLessons #Gratitude #Perseverance
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🔥 What if getting better isn’t about working harder… but working on the right things?
In this episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Aaron Trahan — a leadership and performance coach who helps high performers rethink how they approach growth, success, and improvement across both work and life.
Because here’s the truth:Most people don’t fail because they lack effort… they fail because they’re focused on the wrong things.
Drawing from over 20 years of leadership experience — including running a billion-dollar business — Aaron shares the real lessons he learned the hard way:Success without awareness can still lead to failure.
This conversation goes beyond business.It dives into what it actually means to get better as a leader, a partner, a parent, and as a human being — and why most people stay stuck despite wanting more.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:Why “getting better” is not a solo journey-The hidden reason most people fail their goals (even with motivation)-How your calendar reveals your real priorities-Why focus — not talent — is the ultimate performance superpower-The role of subtraction (not addition) in personal growth-How blind spots hold you back more than lack of skill-The “5 Whys” method to uncover the real reason behind your goals
💡 Key Takeaways:-You can’t improve what you don’t see — awareness is everything.-Your priorities aren’t what you say — they’re what you schedule.-Focus requires saying no — and that’s non-negotiable.-A strong “why” will always lead you to the “how.”-Growth isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what matters.
Connect with Aaron Trahan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarontrahancoaching/👍 If you enjoyed this conversation, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who’s trying to get better — but might be focusing on the wrong things.
#FindingBetter #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Mindset #SelfImprovement #Focus #Productivity #HighPerformance #Success #GrowthMindset #Discipline #LifeLessons
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🔥 What if the path to finding better isn’t about doing more… but doing less?
In this episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Nell Debevoise, a subtraction strategist who helps high achievers rethink success by removing what quietly drains their energy.
In a world obsessed with productivity, hustle, and adding more habits, Nell introduces a powerful alternative: systematic subtraction — the intentional process of letting go of what no longer serves you so you can reclaim clarity, alignment, and sustainable success.
Drawing from her personal experiences with burnout, a life-changing car accident, and her work coaching leaders alongside horses, Nell shares why the most capable and responsible people are often the most depleted — and how to break that cycle.
This conversation will challenge the idea that success always requires more effort and offer a refreshing new perspective: sometimes the best way forward is by removing what’s holding you back.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:
1. Why high achievers are often the most burned out2. The concept of systematic subtraction and how it works3. The difference between balance and true alignment in life and leadership4. How constant productivity pressure leads to diminishing returns5. What horses can teach us about presence and energy management6. Why stopping to ask “How is this really going?” can change everything7. The simple “Stop, Drop, Roll” method for preventing burnout
💡 Key Takeaways:
1. Success isn’t always additive — sometimes progress requires subtraction.2. Burnout often comes from responsibility and capability, not weakness.3. Alignment across work, personal life, and purpose matters more than balance.4. Constant productivity pressure leads to diminishing returns.5. Real clarity often comes from pausing and removing what drains you.
Connect with Nell Debevoise:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nell3d/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nellddYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Leadin3D
👍If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who might need permission to do a little less and live a little better.
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Are you constantly feeling like you're not enough?
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John sits down with Jillian DiIorio, President of the We Are Enough movement, to explore one of the most important truths we often forget: you are already enough.
In a world flooded with comparison, social media pressure, and constant messages telling us we need to be more, do more, and achieve more, Jillian shares a powerful message about reclaiming our inherent self-worth.
The conversation also explores the story behind the We Are Enough movement, inspired by entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS Shoes, and the personal journey that led him to realize that success, wealth, and recognition cannot fill the deeper need for self-acceptance.
This episode is about resetting the foundation of how we see ourselves.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:
1. Why self-worth is something you're born with, not something you earn2. How success and achievement can still leave people feeling empty3. The hidden damage caused by constant comparison and social media4. The powerful story behind the We Are Enough bracelet movement5. Why reminding someone they are enough can change a life6. How to start each day from a place of self-acceptance instead of self-criticism
💡 Key Takeaways:
1. You were born enough — your worth is not conditional.2. External validation will never replace internal acceptance.3. Small reminders can have life-changing impact.4. Choosing how you see yourself is a daily decision.5. True growth starts when you stop believing you're broken.
Connect with Jillian / We Are Enough:Instagram: @jilliandiiorioWebsite: https://weareenough.co/
👍 If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that they are enough.
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🤖 What happens when AI replaces productivity — and your identity?
In one of the most consequential conversations on Finding Better, John sits down with impact investor, entrepreneur, and purpose strategist Florian Kemmerich to explore a question that will define the next decade:
If automation replaces what we do… who are we?
Florian shares his personal turning point — from corporate high-potential executive living in “golden handcuffs” to discovering his inner child and redefining success through vocation. Together, John and Florian unpack the difference between ego-driven success and purpose-driven service — and why AI makes this distinction more urgent than ever.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:
1. Why fame and fortune feed the ego — but not fulfillment2. The powerful “two-chair” inner child breakthrough that changed Florian’s life3. The difference between helping and serving (and why it matters)4. Why 500M jobs may disappear — and what that means for identity5. The concept of “vocating” — building, not searching for, your vocation6. How to leverage AI without becoming dependent on it7. Why human agency is the critical skill of the future
💡 Key Takeaways:
1. Purpose comes from inside; ego seeks validation from outside2. AI should be leveraged with intention — not used as a substitute for direction3. Success without alignment leads to burnout and emptiness4. Serving others creates meaning; helping from ego creates hierarchy5. Education must evolve to include vocation alongside profession
Florian is the author of On Vocation: How to Align Your Purpose with Your Profession and has helped over 150 individuals build structured, purpose-driven pathways toward meaningful impact.
🔗 Connect with Florian:
Linkedin: https://share.google/aDJaGsNOEj6WZnjNKWebsite: https://www.buildingbridges.org/speaker/florian-kemmerich/
If this episode challenged or inspired you, please share it with someone navigating career uncertainty in the age of AI.
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🎉 This is Episode 200 of the Finding Better Podcast — and it’s all about YOU.
In this special milestone episode, John reflects on two years, 200 conversations, 3,000+ subscribers, and the unexpected joy of building a community focused on real-life experiences — not opinions.
From Santorini, Greece to your living room, this episode is a heartfelt thank you — and a powerful roadmap for what’s ahead in 2026.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:
1. The 3 core principles behind every breakthrough: Curiosity, Clarity, and Courage2. Why experience matters more than opinion3. How 52 great ideas a year can completely transform your life4. The truth about money, credit cards, and building real wealth5. Why AI is the most important career skill you can learn right now6. What parents must understand about teens and technology7. Why failing fast is the fastest way forward
💡 Key Takeaways:
1. Curiosity is a muscle — if you don’t use it, you lose it.2. Wealth isn’t about how much you make — it’s about how much you keep and invest.3. AI isn’t coming — it’s already here. Learn it or risk being replaced by it.4. Surround yourself with people who support your growth, not those who pull you back.5. One great idea per week = 52 life-changing ideas per year.
🌐 New Website Launching April 1st:Visit johnsuzuki.com for exciting updates and new resources.
If this podcast has impacted you in any way, please Like, Subscribe, and Share.Let’s make 2026 your best year ever.
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What if the secret to stronger relationships, better leadership, and a more meaningful life starts with one simple choice? 💛
In EP 199 of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with keynote speaker and author Greg Bennick to explore the power of kindness — not as a cliché, but as a strategy for life and business.
Greg shares insights from his book Reclaim the Moment: Seven Strategies to Build a Better Now and explains why believing in the possibility of kindness can completely change how we show up in the world.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:• Why kindness is the foundation of authentic connection• How being kind to yourself changes everything• The hidden cost of comparison culture and social media• Why success can be more intimidating than failure• How to “spin up” instead of spiraling down• What it really means to reclaim the present moment
💡 Key Takeaways:• Kindness is a choice — and it’s always available.• You can’t pour into others if you’re not kind to yourself first.• Comparison steals joy; presence restores it.• Growth requires leaping into the unknown.• When you lift one person, you lift the world.
Connect with Greg Bennick:Website: https://www.gregbennick.comStudent Programs: https://www.amazingassemblies.com
If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that kindness still matters.
Like, subscribe, and help us continue building a community focused on growth, authenticity, and finding better.
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As artificial intelligence accelerates and technology reshapes how we live and work, one essential human truth becomes clearer than ever: we’ve gotten smarter, but we’ve forgotten our heart.
In this episode of Finding Better, John Suzuki welcomes back author and speaker Kim Sorrelle for a powerful conversation about love—not as a feeling or transaction, but as a way of being. Drawing from her book Love Is and her journey studying the meaning of love through lived experience, Kim reframes what love really means in relationships, leadership, trust, and human connection.
Together, John and Kim explore why love is becoming more important—not less—in the age of AI, and why true human connection can never be replaced by technology.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
1. Why love is not transactional and never a “two-way street”2. How expectations quietly sabotage relationships3. What “Love is patient, love is kind” really means in everyday life4. Why trust changes everything in relationships and leadership5. How love becomes the defining human advantage in an AI-driven world6. Why learning to love yourself may be the hardest—and most important—work
💡 Key Takeaways:
1. Love is not something you trade—it’s something you live2. Expectations turn love into disappointment3. Trust first creates stronger human connection4. Technology amplifies intelligence, but love defines humanity5. Understanding love transforms how we lead, relate, and live
📘 Guest: Kim Sorrelle, author of Love Is
👍 If this conversation resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who could use a reminder of what truly matters.
Connect with Kim:
Website: https://www.kimsorrelle.com Facebook: https://tiny.one/kimsfacebookpageLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-langlois-sorrelle-11079523/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimsorrelle/?hl=enYoutube: https://tiny.one/kimsorrelleyoutubeTV Show: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bold+brave+tv+heart+%26+soulAmazon Book Links:1. https://tiny.one/loveisonamazon2. https://www.amazon.com/Cry-Until-You-Laugh-Funny/dp/1630472697/ref=sr_1_6?crid=DDLLDDUVGPXD&keywords=cry+until+you+laugh+book&qid=1705248198&sprefix=cry+until%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-6
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What does it really take to succeed — and get promoted — in today’s rapidly changing, AI-driven world?
In this episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Keith Anderson, founder of Career Alchemy Lab and former leader at Google, Uber, Meta, and YouTube. Together, they unpack why performance alone is no longer enough — and why trust, perception, and human connection matter more than ever.
Keith shares firsthand insights from sitting inside promotion rooms at Big Tech companies and explains why being “great at your job” doesn’t automatically make you a safe bet for leadership. As AI reshapes how work gets done, the next era of success belongs to those who lead with humanity, intuition, and clarity.
Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:
1. Why strong performers often get overlooked for promotions2. The difference between being likable and being promotion-ready3. How leaders decide who is a “safe bet” for advancement4. Why storytelling matters more than checklists and metrics5. How human connection protects careers during layoffs and disruption6. What skills will matter most as AI transforms the workplace
💡 Key Takeaways:
1. Promotions are driven by trust, not just results2. Leaders advocate for people they can clearly “tell a story” about3. Human connection is a career survival skill in the AI era4. Career growth requires shaping perception, not just doing good work
👍 If you found this valuable, please like, subscribe, and share the episode with someone navigating their career right now.
Connect with Keith:Website: https://keithanderson.io/MediaPartnershipsLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/keithand
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What if getting fired wasn’t the end — but the beginning of the life you were meant to live?
In this powerful and deeply human episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Merry Korn, whose life changed forever after being fired just two months into what she thought would be her final job before retirement. As a single parent with two teenagers headed to college, the fear was overwhelming — but what followed was extraordinary.
Merry shares how that moment of despair became the foundation for a mission-driven business that eventually employed over 1,300 people across 30 states, many of whom had severe disabilities and were considered “unemployable” by society. Inspired by her mother, a Holocaust survivor, and the legacy of Oskar Schindler, Merry redefined what meaningful work can look like — and how purpose, courage, and listening to the inner voice can change everything.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
1. Why getting fired can sometimes be a hidden gift2. How listening to your inner voice can change your life’s direction3. What fear actually teaches us — and how to move through it4. The power of gratitude during life’s hardest moments5. How purpose and service can transform work into meaning6. Why alignment matters more than security
💡 Key Takeaways:
1. Rock bottom can become your strongest foundation2. Fear shrinks when action begins3. Purpose often reveals itself in moments of crisis4. Gratitude is a powerful antidote to despair5. Meaningful work can change lives — including your own
If you’re facing uncertainty, job insecurity, or a major life transition, this episode will remind you that sometimes the path forward begins where you least expect it.
👉 Listen, reflect, and find what “better” looks like for you.
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Connect with Merry: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merrykorn/
Website: https://firedtoinspired.com/
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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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