Are you tired of checking all the boxes in life—career, family, success—yet still feeling unfulfilled? 🎯 In this powerful episode of Finding Better, host John Suzuki sits down with Joshua Fineman, founder of Mensch in North London, to explore what it really means to live with integrity, honor, and purpose.

Josh opens up about his journey from running a “successful” creative agency to realizing he was living out of alignment. He shares how fatherhood, loneliness, and hitting career milestones without joy pushed him toward men’s work, community, and personal transformation.

👉 In this conversation, you’ll learn:

* Why living with integrity is not a destination, but a daily practice. * How Josh turned loneliness into deeper connection and authentic brotherhood. * The truth about success: why ticking boxes won’t bring real fulfillment. * What it means to be a Mensch—and why the world desperately needs more of them. * How fear, confusion, and loneliness can be signs that you’re actually on the right path. * The surprising reason you “can’t be brave if you’re not scared.”

If you’ve ever felt like something was missing despite doing “everything right,” this episode will inspire you to slow down, reconnect, and find a life beyond checkboxes.

💡 Don’t miss this heartfelt and transformative conversation—it might just be the nudge you need to live more fully.

✨ Learn more and join the movement: www.bemoremensch.com

What if happiness isn’t something you find but something you choose? 🌟 In this inspiring Labor Day special, John Suzuki shares powerful lessons on happiness, work, and the choices that shape our lives. From the story of Ariana Cowden — who built a 7-figure business from her hospital bed while battling 30 chronic illnesses — to the resilience of Japanese Americans in WWII, this episode reveals how refusing victimhood and choosing joy can transform everything. 💪 John also dives into the rise of Artificial Intelligence, the future of work, and why embracing “scrappiness” and heart-led living is the ultimate career advantage in a world changing faster than ever. 🚀

✨ Learn how aligning your mind, heart, and gut can guide better choices, discover why work is more than a paycheck, and explore the superpowers you already have within you.

If you’ve ever wondered how to find happiness, stay inspired at work, or navigate life in uncertain times, this episode will leave you with the clarity and courage to choose better. 🙌

What if true happiness, fulfillment, and connection aren’t found “out there”… but already within you? 🌱✨

In this inspiring episode of the Finding Better Podcast, host John Suzuki sits down with Sara Byers — CEO, thought leader, inspirational speaker, and published poet. From leading her family business Leonardo’s Pizza, to chairing corporate and non-profit boards, to publishing two poetry collections (Heart and Moon & Wise Stars) and co-hosting the Collecting Insight Podcast — Sara has lived many lives.

But her real journey began when she faced imposter syndrome, deep anxiety, and a 2020 spiritual awakening that changed everything. Today, Sara’s mission is simple yet powerful: to help us embrace wholeness, courage, and self-acceptance — so we can unlock the hidden gifts that change not only our lives, but the world. 🌍💖

✨ Connect with Sara Byers:

🔗 Website: https://sarasbyers.com/

📖 Books: Heart & Moon : https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Moon-Sara-Byers-ebook/dp/B0CPFTF3H4?ref_=ast_author_mpb

📖 Wise Stars : https://www.amazon.com/Wise-Stars-Sara-Byers-ebook/dp/B0DNTW9Q3J?ref_=ast_author_dp

🎙️ Podcast: Collecting Insight Official website: https://collectinginsight.com/

Apple Podcasts: “Collecting Insight – Podcast” on Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collecting-insight/id1732570634

Spotify: “Collecting Insight | Podcast on Spotify” : https://open.spotify.com/show/7pvMkrlv9vA0AooQOEXVG3

👉 Watch until the end for Sara’s powerful reminder: “Be who you are. Just. Be. You.”

What if the most painful moments are the very keys to purpose, resilience, and freedom? In this raw, powerful episode, peak performance coach and “pain alchemist” Jessie Torres reveals how to turn trauma into strength, forgive without condoning, and reclaim sovereignty—so pain stops defining the story. From childhood sexual abuse and two brothers murdered 30 years apart to an 18-year abusive marriage, Jessie shares the exact mindsets, micro-shifts, and her 4-step forgiveness protocol that transformed everything—and how they can for anyone ready to choose differently today.

Big ideas you’ll learn:

* Pain is part of life—suffering is a choice (and how to stop choosing it). * “If you don’t look for the gift in your pain, you’ll only remember the pain” (how to actually find the gift). * Heart armor: drop what childhood built unconsciously, then re-armor consciously with boundaries and love. * Belief rewiring: the one shift that separates a 6-day-old’s purity from an adult’s identity traps. * Radical gratitude after loss: finding light when it feels impossible (including two family tragedies). * The forgiveness protocol: letting go without letting anyone “off the hook”. * Kindness interrupts despair: the moment that reignited her will to live. * Life as choice points: the decisions that shape the future—starting now.

Free resources:

1. Download Jessie’s “10-Step Guide to Freedom” to get unstuck and take action today : https://www.unshakeablelife.com/10stepstofreedom

2. Visit Jessie’s website: https://iamfiercegrace.com/

What if the real barrier to your success isn’t ambition — but clarity? 🤯 In this eye-opening episode of Finding Better, host John Suzuki sits down with David Prosper — clarity coach, speaker, and author of Finding Clarity: Your Guide to Peace, Purpose, and Prosperity.

David shares his inspiring journey from growing up in the projects of Fort Lauderdale, to chasing achievements that left him unfulfilled, to finally unlocking the life-changing power of clarity.

Together, they dive deep into: ✅ How to move from confusion to confidence ✅ Why success without clarity leads to emptiness ✅ The C5 Model: Capacity, Competence, Courage, Connection & Curiosity ✅ The messy middle — the hardest, yet most transformative part of growth ✅ The surprising role of forgiveness in finding true peace ✅ Why surrounding yourself with “Only Quality People” changes everything

If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or unsure of your next step — this conversation will show you how to design a life you love, instead of living by default.

✨ Learn more about David Prosper: 🌐 Website → www.davidbprosper.com

📖 Book → Finding Clarity: Your Guide to Peace, Purpose, and Prosperity on Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Clarity-Guide-Purpose-Prosperity/dp/B0F6V6G31X

🎧 Tune in, take notes, and start compounding clarity in your own life today.

Are you living life on your terms—or chasing someone else’s expectations?

🤔 In this episode of Finding Better, host John Suzuki sits down with business coach Kristan Swan for a powerful conversation on self-trust, resilience, and unlocking the wisdom you already carry inside.

✨ Learn why knowing yourself is the first step to trusting yourself. ✨ Discover how asking better questions leads to better answers. ✨ Explore grit, resilience, and showing up even when life feels impossible. ✨ Find out why AI is pushing us toward a renaissance of heart and humanity. ✨ Hear how building community and surrounding yourself with the right people changes everything.

This is more than a conversation—it’s a roadmap to living authentically, building resilience, and stepping into your “why.”

👉 Learn more about Kristan Swan’s work here: 🌐 Website: https://kristanswan.com/

📰 Substack: https://substack.com/@kristanswan

💥 Would you have the courage to rebuild your life when your body is fighting against you every single day? 💥

In this powerful Finding Better episode, host Jon Suzuki sits down with Adriana Cowdin — Executive Coach, Entrepreneur, and Author of Stubborn as Fck* — whose life is a testament to grit, resilience, and the power of living on your own terms.

From battling 30 chronic illnesses and enduring countless hospital stays… To building and selling a 7-figure digital marketing agency from her hospital bed… To coaching high-achieving leaders through identity reclamation and authentic leadership…

Adriana’s story will challenge everything you think you know about success, work-life balance, and personal reinvention.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll discover:

* Why reinvention doesn’t have to wait for a crisis * The secret to building resilience like a muscle * How to stop white-knuckling through life and start writing your own script * The role of love, grace, and gratitude in overcoming life’s toughest battles * How to lead authentically — even when you’re on the edge

📌 Connect with Adriana Cowdin: 🔗 Website: adrianacowdin.com

📣 If you’re ready to stop living by other people’s expectations and create a life that’s truly yours, hit play — and share this episode with someone who needs it!

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?