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 change 2. How taking action quickly can break fear-based spirals 3. Why serving others is often the fastest path to clarity and momentum 4. How Andrew built a thriving coaching practice without a degree or network 5. The power of asking yourself the right questions at critical moments 6. Why leadership always starts with leading yourself

💡 Key Takeaways: 1. You may not control what happens to you, but you always control your response 2. Energy builds energy — action creates momentum 3. Helping others can pull you out of your own fear and uncertainty 4. 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.

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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

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 think 2. How forgiveness can free you, even when the other person isn’t present 3. Why fear—not hate—is the true opposite of love 4. How gratitude shifts your mindset and emotional health 5. 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.

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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 communication 2. How the “brain hijack” turns closeness into perceived danger 3. Why shame and self-blame keep relationship cycles stuck 4. How emotional safety changes everything—without needing your partner to change 5. The power of calming your nervous system in moments that matter 6. 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 love 2. Understanding your nervous system removes shame and blame 3. It only takes one regulated person to shift a relationship 4. Emotional safety starts from the inside out 5. 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/

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