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The Best Ever You Show

The Best Ever You Show

By: Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman
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Welcome to The Best Ever You Show, one of the longest-running personal growth podcasts in the world, with millions of downloads and a global audience since 2010. Hosted by bestselling author Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, this show delivers powerful, real-world conversations on change, success, peace, gratitude, and personal transformation.

This is where real life meets real growth. Each episode brings you meaningful conversations, practical insights, and real-world tools to help you navigate change, redefine success, and create peace in your everyday life. Together, Elizabeth and Katie blend decades of experience in personal growth, psychology, coaching, and storytelling—cutting through the noise to focus on what actually works.
You won’t find fluff here.
You’ll find truth.
You’ll find tools.
You’ll find the kind of conversations that stay with you long after the episode ends. And most importantly, you’ll be reminded to live with intention, lead with love, and return to gratitude, again and again. If you’re ready to think differently, live more intentionally, and become your best ever you… Press play.Copyright Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting & Families Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships
Episodes
  • 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.

    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.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 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.

    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.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 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.

    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.
    Show More Show Less
    48 mins
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