Episode 232
From Depression to Daily Wins: How to Rewire Your Brain for Better Days with Susanne Biro
What if having a great day isn't about everything going perfectly?
What if it's not about your calendar being light or life handing you zero problems?
What if a great day is something you can CREATE - no matter what chaos comes your way?
That's exactly what my guest Susanne Biro is here to teach you today.
Her definition of freedom stopped me in my tracks:
"True freedom is an inner state. It's freedom from the self-doubt, anxiety, and deep-seated fears that limit our potential. It's escaping the endless chase for external validation so you can lead with authenticity and enjoy the success you've already created."
Here's the truth Susanne has learned after 24 years as an executive coach:
Life is hard. The bigger your success, the MORE problems come.
So don't wait for the problems to end. They won't.
Instead, focus on what you CAN control.
The Daily Disciplines Framework
Susanne shares her 5-7 daily disciplines that put her in the best possible state:
- Sleep 7-8 hours
- 5-minute morning practice (set an intention + write down exciting thoughts)
- 1 hour of exercise
- Eat whole foods (one ingredient - know what's in it)
- Bake in something fun every day
The kicker? When she has really bad days, it's because she's done NONE of these things.
And that's okay. The purpose of knowing your daily disciplines is that you know how to get back on track.
The Morning Practice That Changes Everything
5 minutes. That's it.
- Write down an intention for who you want to BE today
- Write all the exciting thoughts you could choose to think about the day
Do this for ONE MONTH and see what changes.
It can feel phony at first. Do it anyway.
Susanne's Story of Rebuilding
Years ago, a business partner stole her work. She went from six figures to ZERO overnight. Two kids. Had to rebuild everything.
So she found ONE WIN every day.
Sometimes it was: "When I picked my kids up from school, they're alive."
She gave 90% of her internal attention to that ONE win.
My Story
I shared something vulnerable in this episode. When we moved to Idaho and I became a stay-at-home mom (my dream), I fell into the deepest depression of my life.
My practice: "Just for today, I will find ONE thing to be okay with."
It took every ounce of energy. It felt fake and dumb.
But I kept doing it. Every day got MICRO brighter.
I pulled myself out. One thing at a time.
The Truth About Negative Thinking
It's an addiction.
The more you think a thought, the more you'll think it. Your brain literally grows neurons down that highway.
Einstein said: "If we knew the power of one negative thought, we would never think it."
The Thought Replacement Exercise
When you feel bad:
- Write down what you've been thinking
- Ask: How do these thoughts make me feel?
- Write alternative thoughts you could choose
- Ask: How would someone I admire think about this?
You're giving your brain CHOICES.
The Fear Conversation
We dive deep into how fear drives our lives:
- Why we don't speak up in meetings
- Why we're afraid to ask questions
- How negative thinking becomes a habit
- Why the Instagram "six figures in 90 days" is all lies
Susanne's advice? Try to do NOTHING from fear.
Chase the fear down. It usually ends at something absurd like "I'll be homeless and unloved."
Then ask: What if it goes RIGHT?
One Final Truth:
You can't serve others by worrying about your own failures.
If ONE person gets ONE thing from this conversation, it's a success.
So ask yourself: What are MY daily disciplines? What makes a great day for ME?
Then do those things. As often as you can.
And when you have a bad day? You'll know exactly how to get back on track.
ABOUT SUSANNE BIRO:
Susanne Biro is an executive coach with 24 years of experience working with C-suite and executive-level leaders worldwide. After hiring her own coach while working as an advertising executive, she left corporate life to start her own coaching practice as a solopreneur.
She's the host of the podcast "Deep Fear: Empowered Leadership in Business and Life"and author of the upcoming book "This Could Be Everything" for anyone who wants to make their tomorrow better than today.
Connect with Susanne:
- Website: https://susannebiro.com/
Lindsay Sutherland is a business consultant, speaker, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping business owners build companies that run with freedom, purpose, and profit. With over 20 years of leadership and sales experience in the automotive industry, Lindsay understands the challenges of growing a business that feels more like a burden than a blessing. After leaving corporate life, she co-founded Biz in a Box Solutions, a CRM and automation company that empowers small service-based businesses to streamline their operations and reclaim their time.
Her signature consulting program, The Clockwork Method, guides overwhelmed business owners through the process of systemizing, scaling, and stepping back into the true role of visionary leader. Lindsay’s approach blends practical business systems with faith-led alignment, helping entrepreneurs not only make more money but also create a business that supports their life — not the other way around.
As the host of The Freedom Entrepreneur Podcast, Lindsay shares strategies, stories, and mindset shifts that challenge conventional thinking and inspire business owners to grow without burning out. She also co-owned Off Grid Unlimited Installations, an electrical and renewable energy company in Idaho, where she lives with her husband and four children on their family farm.
Passionate about redefining success beyond hustle culture, Lindsay helps leaders build businesses rooted in clarity, sustainability, and freedom. Whether she’s speaking on stage, consulting with executives, or mentoring faith-led entrepreneurs, her mission is the same: to help people transform their business into a vehicle for purpose, profit, and lasting impact.
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