The Best Ever You Show

Amber Wardell, PhD, is a cognitive psychologist and public figure who has built a personal brand based on marriage, motherhood, and mental health. Now boasting over a half million followers on her various social media platforms, she has become a trusted voice of honesty and reliability among women and moms. From a cognitive psychologist, a trusted voice among millennial women, a call to action for readers everywhere to enter their true self-care era that will nourish and sustain them.

Through the narrative voice of a psychologist who is also an exhausted millennial mom trying to keep it all together, Beyond Self-Care Potato Chips explores courageous self-care in the areas of marriage, motherhood, family dynamics, friendships, career life, and mental health. The author's personal stories range from the hilariously-yet-painfully relatable to the resonantly heart-rending. Each of these stories—the beautiful, the sparkling, the sad and the chaotic—teach women something about what it means to reach. What it means to stop settling for potato chips and to instead grasp for the things that truly fulfill. Beyond Self-Care Potato Chips is a mindset—a way of embracing and stepping into all of our divine, feminine power.

https://amberwardell.com/

Author Toni Bergins, M.Ed., joins host Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino to talk about her new book Embody - Feel, Heal, and Transform Your Life Through Movement. Toni  is an embodiment trailblazer who has taught at the premier holistic healing centers for the last 27 years. She is on permanent faculty at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, and has worked there as a movement artist, dance educator, expressive arts workshop leader, and expert in creating transformational workshops. She has led JourneyDance programs at the renowned Esalen Institute, Omega Institute, 1440 Multiversity, The New York Open Center, Pure Yoga, Blue Spirit and countless others. Since Toni first presented her workshop at the Omega Institute in 2008, JourneyDance has become a yearly event, and is the single most sought-after form taught in Omega’s on-campus Movement program, employing 10-plus JourneyDance teachers each season. Toni also writes and creates video content for her website, journeydance.com.

About the Book:

A new paradigm for embodied healing in a unique, experiential, therapeutic process in which expressive movement, guided imagery, ritual, music, and creative expression work together.

In Embody, Toni Bergins, the founder and creator of JourneyDance, an internationally renowned dance movement program, shares with readers a powerful way to address trauma mindfully so people can confront it, heal, and grow to love themselves unconditionally, just as they are. Embody is a dynamic, conscious practice that can help people release what no longer serves them and shows them how to stop stuffing/numbing the pain and start feeling, stop over-thinking/limiting, and get moving!

Learn More: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Embody/Toni-Bergins/9780757325007

Teralyn Pilgrim had no idea the environmental and economic impact of food waste, or that she could save $100 a month by living waste-free. But when a story of hungry children filled her with unbearable guilt, she decided to change the way her family approached mealtime. In her new book, No Scrap Left Behind: My Life Without Food Waste, she tells the story of her quest to end her family’s food waste—and all the blunders that came with it. Despite finicky kids and a skeptical husband, Pilgrim turned her feelings of guilt into action and created a zero-food waste kitchen. “Even if I can’t change how much food the world wastes, it feels good to look at this problem and say — with absolute honesty — that I have nothing to do with it,” says Pilgrim. Pilgrim defines food waste with Rule #1: the Hungry Kid Test—would you throw something edible away with a hungry child watching? If the answer is yes, it can go in the compost. If the answer is no, then it’s time to get creative.

Teralyn Pilgrim is the author of Don’t Dance on the Toilet: and Other Things I Never Thought I’d Say to my Kids. She lives with her husband and three children in Beavercreek, Oregon.

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Wayne Mazzoni was a college baseball coach from 1992-2022 coaching at Nova Southeastern University, Fairfield University, Post University, College of the Holy Cross, and Sacred Heart University.  He has spoken at all major baseball conventions, published 6 books (three on recruiting) and spoke at over 500 high schools on the recruiting process. From 2006-2022 Wayne Mazzoni was the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at Sacred Heart University.  During this time the program went to 8 conference finals and 3 NCAA regionals – 2011 Clemson Regional, 2012 NC State Regional 2015 TCU Regional.  In addition many players were drafted during this era including the programs only three Major League Players.  Troy Scriber (Astros, Angels, Diamondbacks), Jason Foley (Detroit Tigers) and Zack Short (Cubs, Tigers, Mets).

Learn more at: https://www.collegebaseballadvisor.com/

Books by Coach Wayne Mazzoni: https://www.collegebaseballadvisor.com/books

Dr. Katie Eastman joins Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino to share the five best books Dr. Eastman recommends to recreate your life after loss. Grief and loss are profound emotional experiences that everyone encounters at some point in life. They can stem from the death of a loved one, the end of a significant relationship, loss of a job, or even changes in life circumstances. Understanding and managing grief is crucial for emotional well-being.

The books are:

The Wheel of Life: A Memoir of Living and Dying by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, MD

UPLIFTING: Inspiring Stories of Loss, Change, and Growth Inspirited by the work of Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross by Dr. Katie Eastman

Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankyl

Good Grief: A Companion for Every Loss by Granger E. Westberg

Percolate: Let Your Best Self Filter Through by Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman

Host Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, founder of The Best Ever You Network, discusses 5 Best Books to Help You Change Your Life. The books are:

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

The Change Guidebook: How to Align Your Heart, Truths, and Energy to Find Success in All Areas of Your Life by Elizabeth Hamilton Guarino

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg

Percolate: Let Your Best Self Filter Through by Elizabeth Hamilton Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman

Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip Heath and Dan Heath

Here at Best Ever You, we love the topic of change. It can be a scary topic for people and we've found the more you know about change, the better we are when it comes time to use what we have learned and implement it in our life. Whether we are coping with an unexpected twist in our life or are proactively implementing a change, these bestselling books on change combine principles of self-improvement, mindfulness, and personal growth to help us navigate and implement positive changes in our lives.

Visit the 5 Best Blog at: https://www.besteveryou.com/post/5-best-books-to-help-you-change-your-life

Greg Kaplan is an internationally recognized college admissions strategist and speaker. Headquartered in Newport Beach, his firm, the Kaplan Educational Group, helps hundreds of high school seniors and over 1,000 underclassmen reach their educational and career potential each year. Greg draws on his experience as an investment banker and lawyer to tie one's education to their long-term goals. Beyond earning admission, Greg and the Kaplan Educational Group Team are committed to helping all of their students become healthy, happy, and financially independent adults.

The Journey is rooted in humorous stories distilled with bits of sagely honest advice, The Journey goes beyond the well-chronicled college admissions madness and cuts to the core of parental angst with concrete suggestions for preparing children for a competitive and rapidly changing world. Young people face an increasing medley of challenges as they pursue higher education—rising tuition costs, daunting prospective student debt, and a talented and competitive applicant pool. After a decade of preparing students for the ever more difficult admissions process, college counselor Greg Kaplan wishes parents would stop thinking, “What should I do to get my kid into a good college?” and instead ask: “How can I best prepare my child for what comes next?” 

The Journey paints a realistic picture of the lack of preparedness among today’s youth. Using stories of parents and students who have struggled and succeeded, Kaplan pushes students to consider: What do you want to get out of your college and work career? How can you jumpstart your journey into the real world? He asks parents: Are you preparing your children to attain a life of health, happiness, and financial independence?

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Beth Kurland, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, TEDx and public speaker, mind-body coach and author of four books. Her newest book, You Don’t Have to Change to Change Everything: Six Ways to Shift Your Vantage Point, Stop Striving for Happy, and Find True Well-Being, helps readers to discover a deep “well” of well-being within and realize they don’t need to fix or change themselves to awaken the power of inner transformation. Beth is also the author of three award winning books. Her book Dancing on the Tightrope: Transcending the Habits of Your Mind and Awakening to Your Fullest Life identifies five obstacles that get in the way of our well-being, and offers five tools to transform those obstacles into lasting inner resources for peace, resilience and joy. Her book The Transformative Power of Ten Minutes: An Eight Week Guide to Reducing Stress and Cultivating Well-Being offers readers practical tools for implementing short, daily practices within the course of their day to bring about lasting change. Her book Gifts of the Rain Puddle: Poems, Meditations and Reflections for the Mindful Soul invites readers to awaken to what is most important in their lives through poems, meditations, and questions for reflection.

Visit BethKurland.com for more information

Dr. Katie Eastman, author of UPLIFTING: Inspiring Stories of Loss, Change, and Growth, is a licensed psychotherapist, transition life coach, and organizational consultant based in Anacortes, Washington. She specializes in leadership, grief, trauma, and compassionate change, providing support to individuals of all ages, including children, and organizations navigating significant life transitions.

Dr. Eastman earned her education at Boston University School of Theology, the University of Houston School of Social Work Masters Program, and obtained a Doctorate in Clinical Child Psychology from Antioch University. Her professional journey includes roles focused on mental health, particularly with seriously ill children and adults, as well as their caregivers. Most recently, Dr. Eastman has been coaching individuals through personal and professional losses and transitions using her structured and practical Re-Create model. She empowers her clients to recognize and navigate both profound and everyday losses, guiding them to transform these experiences by clarifying personal and professional values and priorities.

Dr. Eastman believes in using the pain of loss as an opportunity for positive change, helping individuals of all ages reaffirm and recreate meaning by revealing the skills, gifts, and talents they bring to the world. As an engaging author and storyteller, she is known for her authenticity and dedication to fostering personal growth and resilience.

Learn more at: https;//www.drkatieeastman.com

Purchase your copy of UPLIFTING: Inspiring Stories of Loss, Change, and Growth

"This inviting story serves primarily as a celebration of what makes the Pine Tree State so special, but it is also a testament to the power and importance of novel experiences and strong friendships." - Publisher's Weekly

Join Blueberry the cat and Jam the mouse in Vacationland as they explore the great state of Maine! Blueberry and Jam love blueberries and leave a trail of blueberry prints wherever they go! This delightful adventure is perfect for children and adults of all ages and is filled with fun, facts, and beautiful illustrations that capture Maine's charm and your imagination.

From bustling coastal towns to serene blueberry fields, readers accompany Blueberry the cat and Jam the mouse on a colorful tour of Maine's most iconic landscapes. Their adventures include visiting beaches, lighthouses, and parks, engaging in activities like lobster fishing and hiking. The story is both entertaining and educational, enriched with beautiful illustrations. It captures the essence of Maine's natural and cultural landmarks, making it a captivating read for kids, encouraging exploration and curiosity about new places.

Blueberry and Jam - Adventures in Maine promises to be a delightful addition to any bookshelf, offering a taste of Maine's magic and sparking the imagination of readers of all ages!

Available in eBook, paperback and hardcover formats. Available wherever books are sold.  This book is carried at all Sherman's bookstores in Maine.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Blueberry-Jam-Adventures-Elizabeth-Hamilton-Guarino/dp/B0CQSYRBZ4

Website: BlueberryandJam.com