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Today, we welcome author Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, the founder of The Best Ever You Network. If you are seeking change and want to align with your highest purpose, the power is in your hands. In Elizabeth's book, The Change Guidebook, she has created a framework for crafting a new way to move through the world and inhabit our lives. By using the tools provided within this book, you will experience the joy of living life as someone firmly grounded in values, anchored by a consistent moment-to-moment practice of gratitude. Starting with learning how to change your outlook on life.
Who is Elizabeth? Well, in 2008, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino closed the door to her finance office to think about her life. When she opened it, she walked out, leaving behind an almost two-decade career in the financial services industry to open the doors for The Best Ever You Network. Today Best Ever You is a multi-media brand and platform with millions of fans and followers worldwide.
As the CEO and founder, guiding spirit and energy behind the Best Ever You brand, Elizabeth brings audiences together with encouragement and inspiration. She understands firsthand the challenges of life, work, family, change, and struggle and has worked with people worldwide to illuminate their light within and help them uncover their best life and a better way forward.
Elizabeth is a bestselling author of multiple books in the children's book genres and the self-help category, including the bestselling and award-winning books PERCOLATE – Let Your Best Self Filter Through and The Change Guidebook. Elizabeth's gratitude-based belief systems and behavior have helped people to transform their lives by using her unique blend of humility and world-class excellence as a guide.
A member of the Forbes Business Council and creator of YOU Magazine, Elizabeth hosts her long-standing syndicated podcast, The Best Ever You Show, which has millions of downloads and listeners. Today, as she continues to expand Best Ever You, Elizabeth has returned to the financial services industry and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Compliance4. Elizabeth holds a bachelor's degree with honors in journalism from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, and attended Harvard Business School for Leadership. Elizabeth is also a Certified Master Coach through Wainwright Global Inc.
Elizabeth lives her daily life with multiple life-threatening food allergies. In 1998, Elizabeth nearly lost her life from an allergic reaction to almonds. In 1999, she suffered a near-fatal allergic reaction while six months pregnant with her third son. She and her unborn child were hospitalized for more than a week following the reaction. Elizabeth has served as a spokesperson for the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT) and MedicAlert Foundation for over a decade. She works tirelessly to support others with similar conditions. She and co-author Sally Huss teamed up to create the bestselling children's book A Lesson for Every Child: Learning About Food Allergies and Dream Big with Food Allergies . Elizabeth was featured in the book One of The Gang with football great Jerome Bettis.
Elizabeth and her husband, Peter, reside in Maine, have been married for over twenty-five years, and have four adult sons. As a family, they donate their time, money, and other resources to enrich the lives of others and support important causes. They have baked and donated tens of thousands of chocolate chip cookies for organizations and people throughout the United States. Elizabeth's cookies even won first place at the Cumberland County Fair in Maine.
Elizabeth and Peter also share three rescued cats and two dogs, Harley and Bahama, and can often be found in their gardens, in the pool, raking leaves, or, depending on the season, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
In this episode Elizabeth shares that she is donating books to listeners and a few highly coveted personalized vision statements. If you are interested in either, email us at [email protected] for the next steps.
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As a reminder, the experiences and advice expressed in this episode are the host and guest's own personal stories. RAN is passionate about opening the doors for all voices and experiences – not just those expressed in any particular podcast.
If you want to share your experiences or expertise, we encourage you to be a future guest by emailing us at [email protected]. Or submit a blog post by emailing [email protected].
In case you are wondering, every individual working with RAN does so on a 100% volunteer basis. All funds raised go to support the mission. So, don't forget to Love, not like, our podcast and subscribe. We have quite a few amazing guests booked for future episodes. Trust me - You won't want to miss them, so subscribe today!
We hope you will also connect with us at www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org where you can donate to the mission, read blog posts, and stay in the loop about upcoming events If you would like to donate items or services, email us.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Recovery_advocate_network, and on Twitter @Ran2Wellness.
If this episode was triggering to you, we encourage you to contact your support system, therapist, national and community support groups, the Global Crisis Text Line by texting 741741, and/or if in the US, dialing 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis lifeline. If you are in the US and need additional resources such as shelter, support group resources, transportation, food, and/or a safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic abuse, call 211 or visit www.211info.org for assistance.
If you wish to provide feedback, please feel free to leave comments on the episode or email us. Now back to your coffee.
Today, we welcome back Sasha Young. This is the third episode of our unique three-part series where I interviewed Joshua Young in Episode 26 about his story and book "Craving Recovery", then interviewed Sasha in Episode 27 to hear her perspective of his struggle, recovery, and impact on her, and today, I will interview her about her own trauma and resilience story. A power couple that I truly admire. If you missed the earlier episodes – make sure you go back and listen to them!
This episode includes sensitive topics. If you feel it may be triggering to you, then we encourage you to listen to the episode in a therapeutic community to ensure you are safe and supported.
You can learn more about Joshua and his upcoming books by visiting his website: https://joshuamyoung.com/.
Donate Today:
Email: [email protected]
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· Be a Coffee & Conversation Podcast Guest: [email protected]
As a reminder, the experiences and advice expressed in this episode are the host and guest's own personal stories. RAN is passionate about opening the doors for all voices and experiences – not just those expressed in any particular podcast.
If you want to share your experiences or expertise, we encourage you to be a future guest by emailing us at [email protected]. Or submit a blog post by emailing [email protected].
In case you are wondering, every individual working with RAN does so on a 100% volunteer basis. All funds raised go to support the mission. So, don't forget to Love, not like, our podcast and subscribe. We have quite a few amazing guests booked for future episodes. Trust me - You won't want to miss them, so subscribe today!
We hope you will also connect with us at www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org where you can donate to the mission, read blog posts, and stay in the loop about upcoming events If you would like to donate items or services, email us.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Recovery_advocate_network, and on Twitter @Ran2Wellness.
If this episode was triggering to you, we encourage you to contact your support system, therapist, national and community support groups, the Global Crisis Text Line by texting 741741, and/or if in the US, dialing 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis lifeline. If you are in the US and need additional resources such as shelter, support group resources, transportation, food, and/or a safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic abuse, call 211 or visit www.211info.org for assistance.
If you wish to provide feedback, please feel free to leave comments on the episode or email us. Now back to your coffee.
Today, we welcome Sasha Young, the wife of Joshua Young, from episode 26. This is the second episode of a unique three-part series where I interviewed Joshua about his story and book, and today, I will interview his wife, Sasha about her perspective supporting him and finally her own personal trauma story.
This episode includes sensitive topics. If you feel it may be triggering to you, then we encourage you to listen to the episode in a therapeutic community to ensure you are safe and supported.
You can learn more about Joshua and his upcoming books by visiting his website: https://joshuamyoung.com/.
Donate Today:
Email: [email protected]
Additional Resources:
· Be a Coffee & Conversation Podcast Guest: [email protected]
As a reminder, the experiences and advice expressed in this episode are the host and guest's own personal stories. RAN is passionate about opening the doors for all voices and experiences – not just those expressed in any particular podcast.
If you want to share your experiences or expertise, we encourage you to be a future guest by emailing us at [email protected]. Or submit a blog post by emailing [email protected].
In case you are wondering, every individual working with RAN does so on a 100% volunteer basis. All funds raised go to support the mission. So, don't forget to Love, not like, our podcast and subscribe. We have quite a few amazing guests booked for future episodes. Trust me - You won't want to miss them, so subscribe today!
We hope you will also connect with us at www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org where you can donate to the mission, read blog posts, and stay in the loop about upcoming events If you would like to donate items or services, email us.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Recovery_advocate_network, and on Twitter @Ran2Wellness.
If this episode was triggering to you, we encourage you to contact your support system, therapist, national and community support groups, the Global Crisis Text Line by texting 741741, and/or if in the US, dialing 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis lifeline. If you are in the US and need additional resources such as shelter, support group resources, transportation, food, and/or a safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic abuse, call 211 or visit www.211info.org for assistance.
If you wish to provide feedback, please feel free to leave comments on the episode or email us. Now back to your coffee.
Today, we welcome Joshua M. Young, the author of the book Craving Recovery. This is a unique three-part series where I will interview Joshua about his story and book, his wife Sasha about her perspective supporting him, and, finally, her personal trauma story.
After a life spent dealing with childhood trauma, depression and anxiety, Joshua found the answer to his problems by way of alcohol. Joshua finally sought out the help needed to detox safely, openly address the root cause of his drinking, and has since regained control over his life. The lessons learned through recovery have taught him to be patient, understanding, open, and honest with his loved ones. Craving Recovery, speaks to Joshua's firsthand experience within a treatment facility, myths & stigmas, relapse prevention, intervention, lying & withholding, cravings, dealing with the root cause, and so on.
Joshua is passionate about sharing his experience with rehab & therapy and to specifically assist other alcoholics on their road to recovery. Joshua is married with four children and has built a career in the finance industry
This episode includes sensitive topics (sexual trauma, suicidal ideations, drug addiction, alcohol addiction). If you feel it may be triggering, then we encourage you to listen to the episode in a therapeutic community to ensure you are safe and supported.
You can learn more about Joshua and his upcoming books by visiting his website: https://joshuamyoung.com/.
Donate Today:
Email: [email protected]
Additional Resources:
· Be a Coffee & Conversation Podcast Guest: [email protected]
As a reminder, the experiences and advice expressed in this episode are the host and guest's own personal stories. RAN is passionate about opening the doors for all voices and experiences – not just those expressed in any particular podcast.
If you want to share your experiences or expertise, we encourage you to be a future guest by emailing us at [email protected]. Or submit a blog post by emailing [email protected].
In case you are wondering, every individual working with RAN does so on a 100% volunteer basis. All funds raised go to support the mission. So, don't forget to Love, not like, our podcast and subscribe. We have quite a few amazing guests booked for future episodes. Trust me - You won't want to miss them, so subscribe today!
We hope you will also connect with us at www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org where you can donate to the mission, read blog posts, and stay in the loop about upcoming events If you would like to donate items or services, email us.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Recovery_advocate_network, and on Twitter @Ran2Wellness.
If this episode was triggering to you, we encourage you to contact your support system, therapist, national and community support groups, the Global Crisis Text Line by texting 741741, and/or if in the US, dialing 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis lifeline. If you are in the US and need additional resources such as shelter, support group resources, transportation, food, and/or a safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic abuse, call 211 or visit www.211info.org for assistance.
If you wish to provide feedback, please feel free to leave comments on the episode or email us. Now back to your coffee.
Today, we welcome Dr. Gary May. Dr. May is the Chancellor of the most comprehensive campus in the University of California system, with four colleges and six professional schools. UC Davis enrolls more than 40,000 students, brings in more than $1 billion annually in sponsored research, and contributes more than $12.5 billion annually to California's economy. In 2019, UC Davis reached the Top 10 in four national rankings of universities, including fifth among public universities in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
Dr. May's vision as UC Davis' seventh chancellor is to lead the university to new heights in academic excellence, inclusion, public service, and upward mobility for students from all backgrounds.
He believes success is best judged by how we enhance the lives of others. Throughout his career, he has championed diversity and mentorship in both higher education and the workplace. He developed nationally recognized programs to attract, mentor, and retain underrepresented groups in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. In 2015, President Barack Obama honored May with the Presidential Award for Excellence in STEM Mentoring. In 2021, he received the Lifetime Mentor Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science and an honorary doctorate from the Georgia Institute of Technology. In 2023, he received the Lifetime Member of the Year award from the National Society of Black Engineers.
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Dr. May's Bio: https://leadership.ucdavis.edu/chancellor/gary-s-may
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Guest Quote:
Luke 12:48 "To much is given much is required"
This is "Between The Lines" Blog Series - Episode #3 and Shayne will share their experience with The Impossible Task. This episode focusing on how debilitating depression can be!
"Between The Lines" episodes are written by guests who prefer to use their written voice instead of their interview voice to share their stories. Each author has submitted a blog, and then either I, Ange, or an actor or actress, will read and record it for them.
As a reminder, the views expressed in any blog are the views of the author, and the purpose is to provide a safe place for the author's voice to be heard.
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Additional Resources:
· Be a Coffee & Conversation Podcast Guest: [email protected]
As a reminder, the experiences and advice expressed in this episode are the host and guest's own personal stories. RAN is passionate about opening the doors for all voices and experiences – not just those expressed in any particular podcast.
If you want to share your experiences or expertise, we encourage you to be a future guest by emailing us at [email protected]. Or submit a blog post by emailing [email protected].
In case you are wondering, every individual working with RAN does so on a 100% volunteer basis. All funds raised go to support the mission. So, don't forget to Love, not like, our podcast and subscribe. We have quite a few amazing guests booked for future episodes. Trust me - You won't want to miss them, so subscribe today!
We hope you will also connect with us at www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org where you can donate to the mission, read blog posts, and stay in the loop about upcoming events If you would like to donate items or services, email us.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Recovery_advocate_network, and on Twitter @Ran2Wellness.
If this episode was triggering to you, we encourage you to contact your support system, therapist, national and community support groups, the Global Crisis Text Line by texting 741741, and/or if in the US, dialing 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis lifeline. If you are in the US and need additional resources such as shelter, support group resources, transportation, food, and/or a safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic abuse, call 211 or visit www.211info.org for assistance.
If you wish to provide feedback, please feel free to leave comments on the episode or email us. Now back to your coffee.
Today, we welcome Nicolle Nattrass straight from Canada - the author of Just the Two of Us: A Safe Place for Tender Hearts to Land. Parents, teachers, counselors, and social workers are often at a loss about how to help young children who can't adequately describe how they feel after experiencing anxiety, stress, or trauma. That does not diminish the need for children to be able to express themselves in a safe, non-threatening environment and feel connected to someone who cares.
Nicolle Nattrass, an Addiction Counselor and world-renowned Journaling expert, shares how to connect with children in a way that allows for creativity and healing in "Just the Two of Us." She came to what she calls tender-hearted work following a personal trauma experienced by her child. Although her son did not suffer serious physical injuries from a car accident, the emotional and mental impact was significantly life-changing. Nicolle worked diligently, through the use of a journal, to help her son explore his feelings, thoughts, and ideas—in a safe, creative, and fun manner that she details in this gentle guide. "Just the Two of Us" is a tender-hearted guide on how to use Creative Journaling as a key recovery tool to help children (age 4 and up) to connect and process stress, anxiety, trauma."
If you want more information about Nicolle you can reach her on her website at: www.nicollenattrass.com. For recovery check out her creative journaling courses at nicollenattrasscom/creative-journaling-courses/.
Donate Today:
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Additional Resources:
· Be a Coffee & Conversation Podcast Guest: [email protected]
As a reminder, the experiences and advice expressed in this episode are the host and guest's own personal stories. RAN is passionate about opening the doors for all voices and experiences – not just those expressed in any particular podcast.
If you want to share your experiences or expertise, we encourage you to be a future guest by emailing us at [email protected]. Or submit a blog post by emailing [email protected].
In case you are wondering, every individual working with RAN does so on a 100% volunteer basis. All funds raised go to support the mission. So, don't forget to Love, not like, our podcast and subscribe. We have quite a few amazing guests booked for future episodes. Trust me - You won't want to miss them, so subscribe today!
We hope you will also connect with us at www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org where you can donate to the mission, read blog posts, and stay in the loop about upcoming events If you would like to donate items or services, email us.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Recovery_advocate_network, and on Twitter @Ran2Wellness.
If this episode was triggering to you, we encourage you to contact your support system, therapist, national and community support groups, the Global Crisis Text Line by texting 741741, and/or if in the US, dialing 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis lifeline. If you are in the US and need additional resources such as shelter, support group resources, transportation, food, and/or a safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic abuse, call 211 or visit www.211info.org for assistance.
If you wish to provide feedback, please feel free to leave comments on the episode or email us. Now back to your coffee.
Today, we welcome actor, writer, filmmaker, musician, poet, yoga teacher, singer-songwriter, husband and father, James Morrison. James has been on the professional stage since the early 1980s and has won many awards such as The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Performance.
On TV you may recognize him from Law and Order SVU, Frasier, Quantum Leap, The X-Files, The West Wing, Six Feet Under, and the 1995 series Space: Above and Beyond. On 24, he played CTU Director Bill Buchanan beginning in the 4th season.
James has done about a hundred plays at theaters like the McCarter Thater, the La Jolla Playhouse, the Mark Taper Forum, the LA Stage Company, The Salt Lake Acting Company, The Old Globe, and the Pasadena Playhouse. He and his wife have made several fims together, including a feature-length documentary, Showing Up.
As a playwright his play, "Leave your Fears Here," explores his journey through his son's brain cancer. Check out his website jpmorrison.com for links to his projects, songs, and amazing details about James.
Donate Today:
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Additional Resources:
· Be a Coffee & Conversation Podcast Guest: [email protected]
As a reminder, the experiences and advice expressed in this episode are the host and guest's own personal stories. RAN is passionate about opening the doors for all voices and experiences – not just those expressed in any particular podcast.
If you want to share your experiences or expertise, we encourage you to be a future guest by emailing us at [email protected]. Or submit a blog post by emailing [email protected].
In case you are wondering, every individual working with RAN does so on a 100% volunteer basis. All funds raised go to support the mission. So, don't forget to Love, not like, our podcast and subscribe. We have quite a few amazing guests booked for future episodes. Trust me - You won't want to miss them, so subscribe today!
We hope you will also connect with us at www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org where you can donate to the mission, read blog posts, and stay in the loop about upcoming events If you would like to donate items or services, email us.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Recovery_advocate_network, and on Twitter @Ran2Wellness.
If this episode was triggering to you, we encourage you to contact your support system, therapist, national and community support groups, the Global Crisis Text Line by texting 741741, and/or if in the US, dialing 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis lifeline. If you are in the US and need additional resources such as shelter, support group resources, transportation, food, and/or a safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic abuse, call 211 or visit www.211info.org for assistance.
If you wish to provide feedback, please feel free to leave comments on the episode or email us. Now back to your coffee.
Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. This is Episode #2 and Shayne will share their experience with Eating Disorders.
We also share a sneakpeak of some items available in our upcoming Fundraising Auction on Oct. 26th - 28th, 2023.
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We are proud that every individual working with RAN does so on a 100% volunteer basis. You can support the mission by clicking the "love", not like, icon of our podcast and subscribe. The reception of this podcast blows us away and hence are seeking a volunteer Podcast Publishing Assistant. If you are interested, please email us at [email protected].
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If this episode was triggering to you, we encourage you to contact your support system, therapist, national and community support groups, the Global Crisis Text Line by texting 741741, and/or if in the US, dialing 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis lifeline. If you are in the US and need additional
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Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation with Recovery Advocate Network. I am your host, Ange, and welcome you to Episode 20.
Today, we welcome Scott Lynch, host of the Motivated Mind Podcast. Scott's podcast was the inspiration for me to kick off this podcast, and so this episode is very special for me!
As the Host of the Spotify Top 100 Health & Fitness podcast with over 4.6 million downloads, listeners in 232 countries, and close to 140k followers, Scott Lynch challenges you to expand your perspective on how to achieve a successful life through motivational lessons, reflections, and interviews with other Motivated Minds. From concepts based in philosophy and psychology to energizing lessons in mindset and lifestyle hacks, personal growth and process, entrepreneurship, business, and mindfulness, Scott utilizes research-backed frameworks and personal experiments to guide you to invest more heavily in your own happiness and personal success.
This episode does include sensitive topics, including the mention of suicide. If you feel it may be triggering to you, then we encourage you to listen to the episode in a therapeutic community to ensure you are safe and supported.
So, what are we waiting for?
Fill up your coffee, and let's get started!
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If this episode was triggering to you, we encourage you to contact your support system, therapist, national and community support groups, the Global Crisis Text Line by texting 741741, and/or if in the US, dialing 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis lifeline. If you are in the US and need additional resources such as shelter, support group resources, transportation, food, and/or a safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic abuse, call 211 or visit www.211info.org for assistance.
If you wish to provide feedback, please feel free to leave comments on the episode or email us. Now back to your coffee.
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