1% Better Improvement Podcast

Improving 1% may not seem like much, but doing so repeatedly leads to remarkable growth. 1% Better offers insights from leaders across various industries who share their expertise on topics like transformation, leadership, and personal development. 1% Better emphasizes continuous improvement, where even small changes can lead to significant growth. Host and Thought Leader, Craig Thielen brings out meaningful conversations with our guests - Learn more at www.trissential.com/1-percent-better-podcast/

1% Better Improvement Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Trissential, with 66 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Trissential hosts 1% Better Improvement Podcast, a business show with 66 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  The Practice of Savoring, with Author and Speaker, Lisa Bennett

  Aug 25, 202650 minS4

  How do you keep getting better when the world around you feels increasingly overwhelming? In this episode of the 1% Better Podcast , Craig Thielen sits down with Lisa Bennett to explore the practice of savoring — slowing down enough to recognize, appreciate, and reconnect with what is good. Lisa shares how savoring can serve as a positive counterpart to coping, especially in a time of uncertainty, AI disruption, constant information, and stress. The conversation explores the difference between savoring and gratitude, the role of awe and sensory experiences, and how small moments can help restore agency and resilience. This episode is a reminder that getting 1% better is not always about doing more or pushing harder. Sometimes improvement starts by creating space, noticing what matters, and learning how to sustain yourself in the middle of complexity.

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  Episode #7

  No Age Limit - Making U.S. Olympic History with Rich Ruohonen

  Jul 14, 202650 minS4

  At an age when many people start slowing down, Rich Ruohonen made it to the Olympics. In this episode of the 1% Better Podcast, Craig Thielen sits down with Rich Ruohonen - Olympic curler, accomplished trial lawyer, and one of the oldest U.S. Winter Olympians - to talk about perseverance, discipline, pressure, and what it really takes to keep chasing a dream. Rich shares what it was like to compete on the Olympic stage, how he balanced elite curling with a demanding legal career, and why the lessons from sports and business often overlap: preparation, practice, confidence, listening, adaptability, and learning from mistakes. This conversation is a powerful reminder that getting 1% better has no age limit. Whether you are leading a team, building a career, navigating change, or pursuing a long-term goal, Rich’s story shows what can happen when you keep showing up. #1PercentBetter #OlympicMindset #HighPerformance

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  Episode #5

  The Sauna Ritual: Health, Recovery, and Human Connection with Justin Juntunen

  Jun 16, 202657 minS4

  Health is where getting 1% better starts. In this episode of the 1% Better Podcast , Craig Thielen sits down with Justin Juntunen , founder of Cedar & Stone Sauna , to explore the ancient practice of sauna and why it continues to matter in modern life. Justin shares the cultural roots of traditional Finnish sauna, the difference between sauna and infrared, and why heat, recovery, ritual, and consistency can support both physical and mental wellbeing. The conversation also goes beyond health benefits and into what makes sauna so meaningful: slowing down, disconnecting from screens, creating space for real conversation, and reconnecting with family, community, and tradition. This episode is a reminder that improvement is not always about pushing harder. Sometimes, getting 1% better starts with recovery, rhythm, and restoring the foundation.

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  Episode #5

  Better Toward What? Finding Your Purpose with Mitch Larson

  May 19, 202654 minS4

  If we’re trying to get 1% better every day, one question matters most: better toward what? In this episode of the 1% Better Podcast , Craig Thielen sits down with Mitch Larson , author of The Power of Purpose , to explore how purpose gives direction to personal and professional growth. Mitch shares the life experiences, books, mentors, and observations that shaped his own journey — and explains why purpose is often found by paying attention to what energizes us, what we’re naturally drawn to, and where we feel called to contribute. The conversation also explores the role of habits, attitude, association, fear, belief, and self-talk in helping — or preventing — us from living with greater intention. The key takeaway: purpose doesn’t always arrive as one big epiphany. Often, it’s discovered one step at a time.

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  Episode #4

  Why Your Health Isn’t Improving (And What to Do About It) with Sue McKinley

  Apr 21, 202648 minS4

  Why aren’t more people getting better, despite more access to health information than ever? In this episode of the 1% Better Podcast , Craig Thielen speaks with Sue McKinley , a certified homeopath who specializes in helping individuals navigate complex and chronic health challenges. Sue introduces the concept of “load” - the cumulative impact of stress, toxins, environment, and life experiences - and how it overwhelms the body’s natural ability to heal. She explains why the nervous system plays a central role in recovery, why root cause matters more than symptom management, and how small, sustainable changes can create meaningful progress over time. The key takeaway: healing isn’t about doing everything - it’s about reducing load, increasing capacity, and supporting the body to do what it’s designed to do.

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