Bestselling authors Dr. Harley Rotbart and Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino have a behind the scenes chat about what it's really like to be an author and chat about how all books don't sell as well just because you have one or two that do reach people better.

What can baseball and softball teach us about life? More than you might think. In this episode of The Best Ever You Show, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman sit down with Dr. Harley Rotbart and Ken Davidoff, co-authors of 101 Lessons from the Dugout, to explore the powerful life lessons hidden within the game. From discipline and decision-making to resilience, risk-taking, and personal growth, this conversation goes far beyond the field. Together, they unpack how everyday moments in sports—choosing the right pitch, leading off a base, or learning to recover from failure—translate into real-world success. You’ll discover how sports can shape character, build emotional strength, and teach lessons that apply to school, relationships, leadership, and life. Whether you’re a parent, coach, athlete, or simply someone looking for practical wisdom, this episode is a reminder that the greatest lessons aren’t always taught in classrooms—they’re lived, practiced, and earned. 👉 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why baseball is one of the greatest teachers of life skills How to reframe failure into growth and resilience The role of discipline, patience, and mindset in success What parents and coaches can do to support young people today How to apply simple, powerful lessons from the dugout to everyday life Step up to the plate—this conversation might just change the way you see the game…and your life.

What if the key to changing your life wasn’t setting better goals, but making better promises? In this episode of The Best Ever You Show, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino sits down with Matthew Cossolotto, author of Harness Your PromisePower: Change Your Life, Transform the World, to explore the life-changing impact of making and keeping meaningful promises. Matthew shares the deeply personal story that inspired his work, including a defining promise he made to his mother that shaped the direction of his life and career. From his high-level experience as a speechwriter for NATO, the U.S. House of Representatives, and Fortune 100 executives, to his work as an author and speaker, Matthew brings a powerful perspective on integrity, commitment, and personal responsibility. Together, Elizabeth and Matthew explore how shifting from goals to promises can transform the way you approach success, strengthen your self-trust, and create meaningful, lasting change. You’ll also learn about his G.P.S. Success Formula and how small, intentional commitments can build momentum in your life starting today. In this conversation, you’ll discover: Why promises are more powerful than goals How to build self-trust by keeping your word to yourself The connection between commitment, confidence, and success How to apply PromisePower in your everyday life A simple shift you can make today to create meaningful change If you’ve ever struggled to follow through, felt disconnected from your goals, or are ready to create a more intentional, purpose-driven life, this episode offers practical tools and inspiration to help you begin.

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or burned out? You’re not alone—and there is a way back to peace. In this Fox 5 DC interview, bestselling author and master life coach Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino shares simple, practical tools to help you navigate stress, uncertainty, and emotional overload in real time. Drawing from her work in The Peace Guidebook (co-authored with Dr. Katie Eastman), Elizabeth explains how peace is not something you wait for—it’s something you practice daily. ✨ In this segment, you’ll learn: • Why so many people feel overwhelmed right now • How stress impacts your thoughts, emotions, and relationships • Simple ways to reset when you’re feeling burned out • How to create calm even in uncertain moments • A powerful daily practice: Pause, Breathe, Choose You don’t need to fix everything to feel better. You just need one moment of awareness to begin. 💬 Key takeaway: Pause. Breathe. Choose. That’s how you come back to yourself—and your peace.

We're thrilled to invite you to join us, Dr. Katie Eastman and Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, as we celebrate the launch of our new book, *The Peace Guidebook*. In this special episode, we share how peace begins with *you* and offer practical tools to help you cultivate it in your daily life. Dive into our journey of bringing this book to life, and discover the tiny rituals that foster inner tranquility. We'll reveal how our work is sparking hope and harmony in communities, and how you can be part of this movement. Learn what peace truly looks like—kindness, self-awareness, and consistent practice—not perfection. Even small actions can ripple outward, shaping a better world. You'll gain tangible steps to live more peacefully, understand why peace is an act of community, and see how supporting local bookstores and sharing your story magnifies this movement. Whether you're a therapy professional, a community leader, or someone yearning for calm amid chaos, this episode is your invitation to start your peace journey today. We're committed to making peace accessible, real, and, most importantly, doable for everyone. Because the change you seek in the world begins with your own peaceful heartbeat. Join us if you're ready to embrace hope, healing, and harmony in yourself and beyond. #peaceguidebook #peace #booksaboutpeace Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino Dr. Katie Eastman, Psy.D, LICSW, HCI Books - The Life Issues Publisher Smith Publicity, Inc.

What if true success begins with peace? In this meaningful and thought-provoking episode of The Best Ever You Show, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman speak with Ken D. Foster to explore the powerful connection between peace, purpose, and success. In a world that often feels fast-paced, overwhelming, and demanding, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective: that peace isn’t something we wait for—it’s something we create through clarity, intention, and aligned living. Together, Elizabeth, Dr. Katie, and Ken discuss how cultivating inner peace can transform not only your mindset, but your relationships, your work, and your overall sense of fulfillment. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why peace is the foundation for true success How to create clarity in your life and reduce overwhelm The connection between purpose and inner peace How to align your actions with what truly matters Simple ways to bring more calm, focus, and intention into your daily life This episode beautifully complements the message of The Peace Guidebook, reinforcing the idea that peace is not passive—it’s a daily practice. When you create peace within, everything else begins to align. Ken's Books: The Courage to Change Everything and Ask and You Will Succeed Subscribe, share, and be part of a global movement to live with more peace, purpose, and gratitude.

What if true success begins with peace? In this meaningful and thought-provoking episode of The Best Ever You Show, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman speak with Ken D. Foster to explore the powerful connection between peace, purpose, and success. In a world that often feels fast-paced, overwhelming, and demanding, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective: that peace isn’t something we wait for—it’s something we create through clarity, intention, and aligned living. Together, Elizabeth, Dr. Katie, and Ken discuss how cultivating inner peace can transform not only your mindset, but your relationships, your work, and your overall sense of fulfillment. In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why peace is the foundation for true success • How to create clarity in your life and reduce overwhelm • The connection between purpose and inner peace • How to align your actions with what truly matters • Simple ways to bring more calm, focus, and intention into your daily lifeThis episode beautifully complements the message of The Peace Guidebook, reinforcing the idea that peace is not passive—it’s a daily practice. When you create peace within, everything else begins to align. Ken's Books: The Courage to Change Everything (https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Change-Everything-Strategies-Essential/dp/057852886X) and Ask and You Will Succeed (https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Will-Succeed-Extraordinary-Life-Changing/dp/0470455934) Subscribe, share, and be part of a global movement to live with more peace, purpose, and gratitude. • Learn more: https://www.BestEverYou.com • Explore The Peace Guidebook + free gifts: https://www.BestEverYou.com/gifts • Join the Practical Peace Masterclass: https://www.besteveryou.com/peacemasterclass Follow Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman for more inspiration, tools, and real-life conversations on peace, change, success, and gratitude. Peace isn’t something you find. It’s something you practice. 

What if peace isn’t something you wait for… but something you practice? In this heartfelt and empowering episode, bestselling author and master life coach Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino invites you to rethink everything you’ve been taught about peace. Instead of chasing calm “someday,” you’ll discover how to create peace right now—moment by moment, choice by choice. Inspired by The Peace Guidebook, co-authored with Dr. Katie Eastman, this episode explores how peace is not passive—it’s a daily, intentional practice. You’ll learn how to: • Create inner peace during stress, uncertainty, and overwhelm • Navigate conflict with clarity and compassion • Shift from reacting to responding in everyday life • Build emotional resilience and grounded calm • Practice peace in real-life situations—not just ideal onesThis episode is part of the global Percolate Peace Project, a movement inspiring 1,000,000 people to live and share peace in meaningful, practical ways. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply searching for more calm in your life, this episode will meet you exactly where you are—and help you move forward. Peace doesn’t begin in the world around you. It begins within you. Order Your Copy of The Peace Guidebook: How to Cultivate Hope, Healing, and Harmony for the Good of Humankind (https://www.amazon.com/Peace-Guidebook-Cultivate-Healing-Humankind/dp/0757326080) , which is available wherever books are sold. Subscribe, share, and be part of a global movement to live with more peace, purpose, and gratitude. • Learn more: https://www.BestEverYou.com • Explore The Peace Guidebook + free gifts: https://www.BestEverYou.com/gifts • Join the Practical Peace Masterclass: https://www.besteveryou.com/peacemasterclass Follow Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman for more inspiration, tools, and real-life conversations on peace, change, success, and gratitude. Peace isn’t something you find. It’s something you practice. 

A true story about food allergies, survival, and purpose. What if one ordinary moment changed the entire course of your life? In this deeply personal, TED-style episode, bestselling author, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino shares the true story of the day everything shifted. Six months pregnant, she ate a simple chocolate chip cookie… and within minutes, she was fighting for her life and the life of her unborn son. Rushed to the emergency room as her body went into a severe allergic reaction, Elizabeth found herself in a moment where every second mattered and every decision carried risk. Doctors would later call her and her baby “lucky” to have survived. But this is not just a story about survival. It is a story about what comes next. That baby, Cam Guarino, would grow up to play baseball at Georgetown University and go on to become a professional baseball player in Germany. What began as a moment of fear became a lifetime of purpose.  In this episode, Elizabeth reflects on:  • What it feels like when your life changes without your permission • Living with life-threatening food allergies • Moving from fear to advocacy and purpose • Motherhood, resilience, and perspective • How the moments that almost break us can become the ones that define us This is more than a story about food allergies. It is a reminder that even in life’s most terrifying moments, something meaningful can still unfold. If you or someone you love lives with food allergies, or if you have ever experienced a moment that changed everything, this episode will stay with you. Because sometimes, the smallest moments carry the greatest impact. Order The Peace Guidebook: How to Cultivate Hope, Healing, and Harmony for the Good of Humankind (https://www.besteveryou.com/peaceguidebook) Subscribe, share, and be part of a global movement to live with more peace, purpose, and gratitude. • Learn more: https://www.BestEverYou.com • Explore The Peace Guidebook + free gifts: https://www.BestEverYou.com/gifts • Join the Practical Peace Masterclass: https://www.besteveryou.com/peacemasterclass Follow Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman for more inspiration, tools, and real-life conversations on peace, change, success, and gratitude. Peace isn’t something you find. It’s something you practice.