Épisodes

  • Al Bean on Coaching, Leadership, and Why Great Coaches Change Lives

    Al Bean on Coaching, Leadership, and Why Great Coaches Change Lives
    May 27 2026
    On this episode of The Best Ever You Show, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino sits down with longtime athletic leader and coach Al Bean for a powerful conversation about leadership, mentorship, and the true role of coaches in shaping lives. After nearly 50 years connected to the University of Southern Maine, including 31 years as Director of Athletics, Al Bean has built a legacy that goes far beyond wins and championships. A Hall of Fame baseball player, coach, and leader, he has guided generations of student-athletes while helping to grow programs, facilities, and opportunities at every level. Now serving as Commissioner of the Little East Conference, Al continues to influence the future of collegiate athletics. In this conversation, Elizabeth and Al explore why the best coaches are really life coaches, the importance of trust and culture within teams, and how leaders can support student-athletes through pressure, growth, and change. This episode offers a meaningful look at how coaching shapes confidence, identity, and long-term success. In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • Why great coaching goes far beyond the game
    • The key differences between good coaches and great ones
    • How to build trust and culture within a team
    • The life skills every student-athlete should learn
    • How coaches can better support athletes under pressure
    • Why leadership in sports is really about developing people
    This episode is for coaches, parents, athletes, and leaders who believe that sports are one of the most powerful platforms for personal growth and life development.

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    1 h et 15 min
  • Creating a Life Bigger Than Grief: Healing, Hope, and Purpose with Melissa Hull

    Creating a Life Bigger Than Grief: Healing, Hope, and Purpose with Melissa Hull
    May 25 2026
    What if healing from grief isn’t about moving on… but about learning how to live fully alongside it? In this deeply moving episode of The Best Ever You Show, co-hosts Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman sit down with Melissa Hull, author of Dear Drew: Creating a Life Bigger Than Grief. Melissa shares her powerful and personal story of losing her four-year-old son, Drew, and the 25-year journey that followed. Through heartbreak, healing, and deep self-discovery, she has transformed her pain into purpose, offering a message of hope for anyone navigating loss. Together, this conversation explores what it truly means to grieve, not as something to “get over,” but as something we learn to live with, grow through, and even find meaning within. In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • Why healing is an active choice, even in the depths of grief
    • How to release guilt and self-blame after loss
    • What it means to create a life that honors both love and loss
    • Practical tools and gentle steps for navigating grief
    • How peace can still be practiced, even in life’s most difficult moments
    Rooted in the shared belief from The Peace Guidebook that peace is something we practice, this conversation invites you to pause, reflect, and meet yourself with compassion wherever you are. Whether you are grieving, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking deeper understanding, this episode offers a powerful reminder: you are not alone, and healing is possible.

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    It’s something you practice.
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    1 h et 8 min
  • 101 Lessons from the Dugout: What Baseball and Softball Can Teach Us About the Game of Life

    101 Lessons from the Dugout: What Baseball and Softball Can Teach Us About the Game of Life
    May 6 2026
    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.

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    48 min
  • Harness Your PromisePower: How One Promise Can Change Your Life with Matthew Cossolotto

    Harness Your PromisePower: How One Promise Can Change Your Life with Matthew Cossolotto
    May 3 2026
    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 and Dr. Katie Eastman sit 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.

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    1 h et 1 min
  • Peace, Purpose, and Success: A Conversation with Ken D. Foster | The Best Ever You Show

    Peace, Purpose, and Success: A Conversation with Ken D. Foster | The Best Ever You Show
    Apr 9 2026
    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

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    40 min
  • What If Peace Is Something You Practice? | Daily Peace Habits from The Peace Guidebook

    What If Peace Is Something You Practice? | Daily Peace Habits from The Peace Guidebook
    Apr 8 2026
    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 ones
    This 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.

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    7 min
  • Lucky: The Cookie That Changed Everything

    Lucky: The Cookie That Changed Everything
    Apr 4 2026
    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.

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    8 min
  • Rooted in Gratitude: The Gratitude Flip, Real Life, and Finding Peace Even When It’s Hard

    Rooted in Gratitude: The Gratitude Flip, Real Life, and Finding Peace Even When It’s Hard
    Apr 2 2026
    What if gratitude isn’t something you feel—but something you choose? In this deeply personal solo episode of The Best Ever You Show, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino shares her powerful practice known as The Gratitude Flip—a simple yet transformative shift from “I have to” to “I get to.” Drawing from real-life experiences as a mom of four, a wife of nearly 30 years, a bestselling author, and someone living with life-threatening food allergies, Elizabeth explores how gratitude can become an anchor—even in moments that feel challenging, overwhelming, or uncertain. This episode is not about pretending life is perfect. It’s about learning how to meet your life with awareness, compassion, and intention. In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • What the Gratitude Flip is and how to use it in everyday life
    • How gratitude can shift your mindset during stress and uncertainty
    • A grounded approach to navigating real-life challenges, including food allergies
    • Why gratitude is a powerful foundation for peace, resilience, and personal growth
    • Simple journal prompts and reflections to help you reconnect with what matters most
    Whether you’re navigating change, managing stress, or simply looking for a more meaningful way to move through your day, this episode offers a practical and heartfelt path forward.

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    It’s something you practice.
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    8 min