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EP 214 - Why AI & Your Phone Are Making You Lonely — And How to Take Your Life Back | Anthony Silard
Jun 11, 2026
41m 58s
EP 213 - How to Stay Irreplaceable & Find Your Purpose in the Age of AI | Derek Rydall
Jun 10, 2026
57m 12s
EP 212 - Transitioning from a life you love to a life you love more - Alex Husner & Annie Holcombe
May 25, 2026
53m 26s
EP 211 - The Lady in the Mask: Surviving the Paddington Crash & Finding Better | Pam Warren
May 15, 2026
51m 11s
EP 210 - 5-3-26 - AI Isn't Replacing You - It's Revealing You
May 14, 2026
33m 49s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/11/26 | ![]() EP 214 - Why AI & Your Phone Are Making You Lonely — And How to Take Your Life Back | Anthony Silard✨ | loneliness epidemicsmartphone addiction+4 | Dr. Anthony Silard | LUISS Business SchoolCenter for Leadership and Sustainability+2 | — | lonelinesssmartphone addiction+5 | — | 41m 58s | |
| 6/10/26 | ![]() EP 213 - How to Stay Irreplaceable & Find Your Purpose in the Age of AI | Derek Rydall✨ | AI and human identityfinding purpose+4 | Derek Rydall | A Whole New Human: 10 Ways We Must Evolve to Survive and Thrive in the AI Age | — | AIpurpose+5 | — | 57m 12s | |
| 5/25/26 | ![]() EP 212 - Transitioning from a life you love to a life you love more - Alex Husner & Annie Holcombe✨ | career reinventionmindset shift+3 | Alex HusnerAnnie Holcombe | Alex and Annie Podcast | — | career transitionabundance mindset+3 | — | 53m 26s | |
| 5/15/26 | ![]() EP 211 - The Lady in the Mask: Surviving the Paddington Crash & Finding Better | Pam Warren✨ | survivaltrauma+5 | Pam Warren | — | UKBritain | Paddington crashtrauma recovery+8 | — | 51m 11s | |
| 5/14/26 | ![]() EP 210 - 5-3-26 - AI Isn't Replacing You - It's Revealing You✨ | AI and technologyhuman connection+3 | — | IBM | — | AItechnology+5 | — | 33m 49s | |
| 4/30/26 | ![]() EP 209 - Why Ownership Fixes Everything✨ | ownershipleadership+4 | Brian Price | Extraordinary Husband Framework | — | ownershipleadership+5 | — | 59m 27s | |
| 4/24/26 | ![]() EP 208 - Why Modern Relationships Are Failing (And What to Do Instead)✨ | modern relationshipstechnology and connection+3 | Keith Spurgin | FacebookLinkedIn | — | relationshipstechnology+5 | — | 57m 05s | |
| 4/15/26 | EP 207 - AI Isn’t Replacing You… You’re Using It Wrong | From Fear to Freedom with Wes Towers✨ | artificial intelligenceresilience+4 | Wes Towers | Uplift360 | — | AIbusiness+5 | — | 50m 58s | |
| 4/8/26 | EP 206 - He Had Everything… Then Walked Away to Find His Real Life | John Salzwedel✨ | successidentity+3 | John Salzwedel | Stop Leaving Life on the Table | — | successfulfillment+3 | — | 38m 42s | |
| 4/1/26 | ![]() What If You’re Stronger Than Your Circumstances? | Jay Setchell on Resilience, Pain & Never Quitting✨ | resiliencemindset+4 | Jay Setchell | — | — | resiliencepain+5 | — | 38m 57s | |
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| 3/25/26 | Why You’re Not Getting Better (Even When You’re Trying) | Aaron Trahan✨ | personal growthleadership+4 | Aaron Trahan | — | — | leadershipperformance+6 | — | 49m 37s | |
| 3/18/26 | ![]() EP 203 - Stop Doing More: Nell Debevoise on Letting Go to Find Better✨ | systematic subtractionburnout+4 | Nell Debevoise | — | — | subtraction strategisthigh achievers+5 | — | 54m 18s | |
| 3/11/26 | ![]() EP 202 - The Truth About Self-Worth: You Don’t Have to Earn It✨ | self-worthpersonal development+4 | Jillian DiIorio | We Are EnoughTOMS Shoes | — | self-worthacceptance+6 | — | 47m 59s | |
| 3/4/26 | ![]() EP 201 - Purpose Over Ego: The Future of Work Is Human with Florian Kemmerich✨ | AI and productivityidentity and automation+4 | Florian Kemmerich | Finding Better | — | AIidentity+5 | — | 51m 58s | |
| 2/25/26 | ![]() EP 200 - Lessons from Two Years of Finding Better✨ | milestone reflectioncommunity building+5 | — | — | Santorini, Greece | Finding Better PodcastJohn Suzuki+6 | — | 27m 41s | |
| 2/18/26 | ![]() EP 199 - Reclaim the Moment: Why Kindness Changes Everything, with Greg Bennick✨ | kindnessleadership+3 | Greg Bennick | Reclaim the Moment: Seven Strategies to Build a Better Now | — | kindnessleadership+3 | — | 43m 47s | |
| 2/11/26 | ![]() EP 198 - Love Is Not a Two-Way Street — A Conversation with Kim Sorrelle | 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 | 50m 47s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | ![]() Ep 197 - The Hidden Rules of Promotion, the AI Era | 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 | 39m 56s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | ![]() Ep 196 - Finding a Plan B now: Merry Korn's Journey | 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/ | 36m 41s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | ![]() EP 195 – How Beliefs Shape Success, Health, and Fulfillment with Robert White | 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 👍 If this episode resonated, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who needs to hear this message today. | 42m 58s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | ![]() EP 194 - Making 2026 Your Best Year EVER ! | 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. | 41m 23s | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | ![]() EP 193 - Mindset + Heartset: why both matter in reinventing yourself. | The world is changing faster than ever — from AI-driven disruption to career uncertainty — and many people are wondering what comes next. In this powerful episode of Finding Better, John Suzuki sits down with Andrew Brummer, leadership coach and author of Leading Magnanimously, to talk about reinvention, mindset, and how to move forward when the ground shifts beneath your feet. After receiving the call no one wants to get at age 53, Andrew chose service over panic and transformed uncertainty into purpose. What followed was a global coaching journey spanning continents, industries, and cultures — proving that it’s never too late to start again. Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:1. Why mindset — and “heartset” — determine how you handle change2. How taking action quickly can break fear-based spirals3. Why serving others is often the fastest path to clarity and momentum4. How Andrew built a thriving coaching practice without a degree or network5. The power of asking yourself the right questions at critical moments6. Why leadership always starts with leading yourself 💡 Key Takeaways:1. You may not control what happens to you, but you always control your response2. Energy builds energy — action creates momentum3. Helping others can pull you out of your own fear and uncertainty4. Reinvention is possible at any age when values guide decisions If you’re navigating change, uncertainty, or reinvention, this episode will give you perspective, tools, and hope. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement right now. Connect with Andrew:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbrummer/ Twitter: https://x.com/AndrewBrummer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ardunan.village/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ardunan Website: https://www.ardunan.com | 56m 07s | ||||||
| 12/24/25 | ![]() EP 192 - Happy Holidays! | 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. | 26m 10s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | ![]() EP 191 – The Brain Hijack: Your brain is built for survival—not love. Here's how to change it. | What if the reason your relationships feel hard isn’t communication… but your nervous system? In this episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Diane McDowell, creator of the Brain to Heart Code, to explore why love can feel unsafe even when everything else in life is working. Diane explains how our brains are wired for survival—not connection—and how a hidden “brain hijack” can turn the people we love most into perceived threats. Together, John and Diane unpack how emotional disconnection happens, why willpower and communication tools aren’t enough, and how learning to regulate your nervous system can completely change how you show up in relationships—from romantic partnerships to work and everyday life. Inside this conversation, you’ll learn: 1. Why most relationship struggles aren’t about communication2. How the “brain hijack” turns closeness into perceived danger3. Why shame and self-blame keep relationship cycles stuck4. How emotional safety changes everything—without needing your partner to change5. The power of calming your nervous system in moments that matter6. Why changing your energy can change the entire relationship dynamic 💡 Key Takeaways: 1. Your brain is designed for safety, not connection—and that matters in love2. Understanding your nervous system removes shame and blame3. It only takes one regulated person to shift a relationship4. Emotional safety starts from the inside out5. You don’t need to fix yourself—you need to feel safe being you Connect with Diane McDowell: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-mcdowell/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diane_pqc/Website: https://www.powerfulquestionscoaching.com/ 👉 If this conversation resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share this episode. Your support helps us continue bringing real conversations about finding better—together. | 47m 57s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | ![]() EP 190 - Stop Chasing Busy: Neuroscience tips that fuel and focus your energy | 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”? | 56m 03s | ||||||
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