In a world hungry for healing and harmony, two inspiring women are proving that global impact doesn’t require a stage, a microphone, or a viral moment—just purpose, persistence, and a laptop.
Bestselling author and coach Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, 56, and licensed psychotherapist and grief coach Dr. Katie Eastman, 65, are co-authors of The Peace Guidebook: How to Cultivate Hope, Healing, and Harmony for All Humanity (HCI Books, Foreword by The Rev. Canon Mpho Tutu van Furth). But their book is more than a publication—it’s the spark of a grassroots movement known as The Percolate Peace Project.
Their ambitious goal? To help one million people “Percolate Peace”— and inspire a global ripple effect of compassion and transformation, one reader at a time.
“We wrote The Peace Guidebook in the midst of real life—while caregiving, healing, managing families, and working from home,” said Hamilton-Guarino. “Peace isn’t about perfection. It’s about practice.”
Written in bedrooms, basements, and between everyday responsibilities, The Peace Guidebook invites readers into a powerful, practical journey through ten core principles—such as Presence, Patience, Passion, and Partnership—alongside thought-provoking journal prompts and global contributor stories.
Hamilton-Guarino has worked remotely since 2008, raising four sons while managing life-threatening food allergies and founding The Best Ever You Network. Her podcast, The Best Ever You Show, boasts more than 8 million downloads.
Dr. Eastman provides virtual grief support and consultation from her cozy writing nook and home office, drawing from decades of clinical and personal experience, including the loss of her own child. Together, their voices offer not just wisdom, but a deep understanding of life’s messiness—and a guide for finding peace through it all.
“Peace is not passive—it’s powerful,” said Dr. Eastman. “It’s for parents, caregivers, leaders, and anyone navigating loss, burnout, or change. This book meets you where you are.”
Through The Percolate Peace Project, the authors are building a community where people can share moments of peace, hope, and humanity. With momentum growing through online engagement, coaching programs, and virtual events, the mission to reach one million lives is already underway.
The two have already helped thousands through their Guidebook Series (The Change Guidebook, The Success Guidebook), grief work, and compassionate outreach. Their story especially resonates with older adults navigating reinvention, caregiving, and the search for meaning in life’s second act. Their message is clear: You don’t need to leave your home to change the world. Peace begins right where you are.
Those interested in joining the movement, can find it at: Facebook.com/PercolatePeaceProject, and pre-order the book at: Amazon – The Peace Guidebook. To learn more, visit the sites at: www.BestEverYou.com and www.PercolatePeace.com.
