Finding Better Podcast

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

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. If this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who might need to hear it today. Connect with Merry: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merrykorn/ Website: https://firedtoinspired.com/

Happy New Year 2026 🎉 In this special New Year episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki shares a powerful and deeply personal message about how to make 2026 your best year ever — not through resolutions, but through choices. John reflects on his own life journey, the power of personal responsibility, and lessons from history that prove even in the hardest circumstances, we still have agency over who we become. This episode challenges you to rethink how you approach time, growth, adversity, and opportunity — especially as we enter a world rapidly changing with artificial intelligence. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: 1. Why your life at the end of 2026 will be shaped by the choices you make today2. How taking responsibility can be the most empowering moment of your life3. What the story of Japanese American WWII soldiers teaches us about resilience4. How to stop negative self-talk and reframe it with one simple word: yet5. Why getting 1% better every day compounds into massive life change6. How curiosity and “scrappiness” are essential skills in the age of AI 💡 Key Takeaways: 1. No decision is still a decision — choose intentionally2. You can empower or disempower yourself every single day3. Growth doesn’t happen overnight, but it always compounds4. Curiosity is a muscle — and it can change your future5. If you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed about the year ahead, this episode will help you reset your mindset and move forward with clarity and confidence. 👉 Download American Grit for free at johnsuzuki.com If this episode resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs encouragement as we start this new year.

In this special holiday episode of Finding Better, John Suzuki shares a heartfelt solo reflection on love, forgiveness, gratitude, and finding peace in a divided world. As the holiday season brings both joy and tension, John offers a powerful reminder: we are far more connected than we realize. Through personal stories, thought-provoking perspective shifts, and deeply human lessons, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect—with yourself and with others. John explores why the opposite of love isn’t hate, but fear… how forgiveness can literally lift a lifetime of emotional weight… and why gratitude may be one of the most powerful tools we have for mental and emotional well-being. Whether you’re preparing for a difficult family gathering, feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world, or simply looking for meaning during the holidays, this conversation is an invitation to find peace—starting within. In this episode, you’ll hear about:1. Why we are all more connected than we think2. How forgiveness can free you, even when the other person isn’t present3. Why fear—not hate—is the true opposite of love4. How gratitude shifts your mindset and emotional health5. What “Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me” really means This episode is about choosing love, practicing grace, and remembering what the holidays are truly about. If this message resonates, please share it with someone who may need it.

Want success that fuels you — not drains you? 🚀 In this conversation, Dorota Kosiorek (neuroscience coach, ex-consultant) explains how she hit the “success wall,” rewired her high-achiever brain, and designed a version of success that brings peace and productivity. John Suzuki sits down with Dorota Kosiorek — a former consultant turned neuroscience coach for high achievers — to unpack the mental tools that let you keep winning without burning out. Over 13+ years in high-pressure corporate & startup roles Dorota discovered achievement without peace isn’t success. In this episode we cover practical brain training exercises, the power of one-word shifts, mental rehearsal used by elite athletes, and how to build boundaries and routines that protect your energy. Inside this conversation you’ll learn: 1. Why the words “have to” vs “get to” change how your brain experiences work.2. How the prefrontal cortex explains why mornings are prime for deep work.3. Simple, science-backed exercises (mental rehearsal, visualization) to build confidence and skill.4. How to use the 80/20 rule to stop perfecting low-value tasks and focus on what moves the needle.5. Practical steps to say “no,” set boundaries, and rehearse difficult conversations.6. Why adding the word “yet” unlocks a growth mindset for high achievers. 💡 Key Takeaways: 1. Reframe language: swap “I have to” → “I get to” (and add “yet” to limiting beliefs).2. Prioritize deep work in the morning — your prefrontal cortex is freshest then.3. Train your brain like an athlete: mental rehearsal builds confidence and improves performance.4. Use the 80/20 rule to focus energy on the 20% that creates 80% of value.5. Start small with daily micro-practices to build sustainable change (boundaries, visualization, morning rituals). Connect with Doroa:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorotakosiorekInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbydorota/Facebook: https://www.ook: facebook.com/dorota.kosiorek.56/ If this episode helped you rethink success, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share with a high achiever who needs this. Comment below: what one word will you change today — “have” → “get” or add “yet”?