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The Path to AuthenticityWelcome to The Path to AuthenticityReal Conversations with Real PeopleThe Path to Authenticity is a podcast for people looking for more from life. It focuses on emotional wellness and starts from the premise that our true power comes from our individuality.Host Tom Gentry talks to various types of writers and artists as well as therapists, coaches, teachers, entrepreneurs, and professionals of all kinds.His guests possess one common trait. They’re people who know who they are.They talk about what makes them who they are, how they became who they are, and how we...2025-02-1004 min
The Holistic CounselorEp. 31 - Teen Mental Health: Navigating Trauma, Social Media, and Family Dynamics with Mike Giresi, CAC, CTP, ICADC, NMPIn this insightful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, sits down with Mike Giresi, Chief Clinical Officer at Family First Adolescent Services. Together, they explore a range of topics focused on the complexities of teen mental health, offering guidance for both teens and those who are raising them. Having worked with teens for decades, Diana reflects on her experiences as a parent of four while bringing in Mike’s expertise to highlight the current trends, challenges, and solutions in adolescent therapy. From self-harm to dissociation, marijuana-induced psychosis to social media’s impac...2024-11-1853 min
Bob Forrest's Don't Die PodcastEpisode Two Hundred Eighty NineDon't Die had some technical difficulties of late, Mike Martt's laptop not really following the golden rule of Stop Dying! Sometimes DD record two a night depending on everyone's availability, so after an election night episode crashed, before it was clearly gone forever, the boys recorded an ending for it, leading into a new episode with a special guest, then Elijah spliced the whole mess together for a little radical honesty in broadcasting! Don't Die welcomes honored guest Erin Madden, LCSW CAP ICADC, Chuk's dear family friend and former colleague at Wavelengths recovery center, and the gang...2024-11-071h 57
Neff Inspiration456 Michael Herbert: Recovery - Living beyond my wildest dreamsWith over 35 years of experience in addiction treatment, Michael Herbert is a highly accomplished professional in the field. His expertise spans from intervention to aftercare, making a positive impact on countless individuals and families.
Michael's international work has taken him to various parts of the world, including Behman Hospital in Cairo, Egypt, where he taught addiction counseling. He also served as a consultant for the Cairo American College and the Maadi Psychological Center, contributing to the development of effective treatment approaches. In addition, Michael has devoted his time to facilitating self-help groups in North Africa and engaging...2024-06-2851 min
Criminal Justice EvolutionCriminal Justice Evolution: Finished Inpatient Treatment? This is just the beginning - with Frank GalimidiHello an welcome back to the show. Thank you so much for your support over the years. Please share the podcast with family and friends and give us a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.
A special thanks to all the brave men and women who serve our country and our communities. Thank you so much for your dedicated service. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe.
I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I...2024-05-2937 min
Becoming WilkinsonAddiction: What is a Common Denominator? Some Thoughts on Taking Your Power Back with Joe BossJoe Boss is a Certified Addiction Counselor II, (CADC ll) and Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC), registered with the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP). He has actively worked as an addiction and co-dependency professional in the field for over 16 years at The Betty Ford Center, ABC Recovery Center, and with renowned addiction specialist and author, Dr. Harry Haroutunian. Joe owns and operates Boss Counseling Services, focusing on co-dependence, relationship, and addiction counseling. He has also been dedicated to his own recovery from addiction and codependency for over 22 years. Additionally, he is the...2024-05-2940 min
Co-Parenting and CoffeeCo-Parenting and AddictionAddiction in a relationship is complicated and challenging to navigate. It becomes even more complex when it is part of a divorce, custody negotiation, or during the co-parenting phase. Our Coffee Date today is with Laura Crossett, a certified drug and alcohol counselor and senior business development/outreach manager at Soberlink. We will explore how to navigate addiction as a part of your co-parenting journey, and how to help your kids through it.
Main Points
Today’s Quote: “You can’t save people. You can only love them while they learn how to save themselves.” - Lori D...2024-04-0942 min
The Path to Authenticity226. Author & Choreographer Amy JordanEpisode 226 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with author and choreographer Amy Jordan. Enjoy. -tgTom Gentry is an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor (ICADC). He provides recovery coaching for individuals, family coaching for people with loved ones who suffer from substance use disorders, and transitional coaching for people amid significant life changes. He has spent more than 25 years working with people and families affected by addiction and related issues. Learn more about Tom and his work by visiting tomgentry.net. © Copyright 2023, Tom Gentry; Music: I Wanna be a Machine, Study in FEEDBACK, R...2023-12-3052 min
The Path to Authenticity224. A Conversation with Dr. Scott LippEpisode 224 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Dr. Scott Lipp, a board-certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey. He specializes in treating anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, substance-related and addictive disorders, and co-occurring disorders. He believes that the heart of counseling lies in the therapeutic relationship and the empowerment of all clients. In addition to his practice in South Florida, he is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counselor Education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Enjoy. -tgTom Ge...2023-11-1355 min
Recovery with RootRecovery With Root - Treating Transgender PatientsIn this episode of Recovery with Root, we sit down with Dr. Fredrick Dombrowski, LMHC, CASAC, LPC, LADC, NCC, CCMHC, MAC, ACS, BC-TMH, HS-BCP, ICADC, DCMHS, AMHCA President, Department Chair at the University of Bridgeport, and Author of Co-occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, to discuss how to treat transgender clients.In the evolving world that we live in, it is important to find ways to expand our horizons and knowledge to make treatment more inclusive for all. We aim to provide a safe space for anyone and everyone, regardless of their background, race, gender, sexuality...2023-11-0620 min
High Truths on Drugs and AddictionEpisode # 147 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Eric Gremminger on mental health and SUDThere is much overlap between mental health and SUD, substance use disorder.
44%, almost half of everyone with a SUD has some form of mental illness.
Eric Gremminger trains behavioral health professionals on using patient reported outcome measures for personalized clinical pathways.
Eric Gremminger, ICADC
Eric is CEO and Co-Founder of ERPHealth and a nationally recognized leader in the behavioral health space. Since 2014 Eric has trained behavioral healthcare professionals around the country on how to use patient reported outcome measures to personalized clinical curriculums, and inform policy and procedure. Eric holds a degree in Psychology from...2023-10-161h 09
The Path to Authenticity220. A Conversation on Manhood with Therapist Angela AbideMission ManhoodEpisode 220 features a conversation with Austin therapist Angela Abide. Angela hosts the Mission Manhood Podcast which encourages and celebrates mature masculinity, and on Substack, she writes the Love Revolution newsletter. She is also the mother of three adult sons. You can hear more from Angela in episode 13 of 20 Questions. Enjoy. -tgTom Gentry is an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor (ICADC). He provides recovery coaching for individuals, family coaching for people with loved ones who suffer from substance use disorders, and transitional coaching for people amid significant life changes. He has spent...2023-08-081h 21
The Path to Authenticity219. Tiffany Wehrner from 2019What She Needed to HearEpisode 219 features a conversation with therapist the late Tiffany Wehrner. Enjoy. -tgTiffany was a licensed mental health counselor and radio show host living in the greater Tampa Bay Area. She created her show, Moments of Clarity, as a way to shine a light on and combat the stigma associated with mental health and mental health treatment. From episode 22 of The Path to Authenticity, Tiffany talks to host Tom Gentry about how her personal experience led her to fighting this battle. Learn more about Tiffany at momentsofclaritywithtiffany.com....2023-07-261h 02
Conversations with KatConversations with Susan Raphael: Understanding Addictions CounsellingJoin me in conversation with Susan Raphael as we hear her personal story of recovery and learn more about her present day work as an an addictions counsellor. For anybody interested in learning more about addictions counselling, this one is for you! Susan is an International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor (ICADC).Susan is certified with the Canadian Addictions Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF). Susan is also a certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Her counselling practice, Sustainable Recovery, provides effective counselling solutions to youth, individuals and families recovering from addiction and mental health disorders th...2023-03-0645 min
The Path to Authenticity209. Stop Telling Us to Be VulnerableIt's Not That SimpleEpisode 209 of The Path to Authenticity features features host Tom Gentry reading an article he published on Substack about vulnerability.Join Tom's Substack, The Manifest.The Path to Authenticity is brought to you by GIA Miami. Founded by world-class mental health experts, GIA provides advanced care for difficult-to-treat conditions, including anxiety, medication-resistant depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Using state-of-the-art methods, GIA can help people recover from conditions when more-traditional approaches can’t. Dr. Antonello Bonci has assembled an expert team serving international clientele in a modern and resplendent Miami setting. If...2023-01-3113 min
The Path to Authenticity195. Divorce Coach & Rabbi Noam RaucherThe ReturnEpisode 195 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with features a conversation with rabbi and divorce coach Noam Raucher. Noam is also the producer and host of several podcasts. Listen in on this discussion, which took place live on Clubhouse.Tom Gentry is an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor (ICADC). He provides recovery coaching for individuals, family coaching for people with loved ones who suffer from substance use disorders, and transitional coaching for people amid significant life changes. He has spent more than 25 years working with people and families affected by...2022-10-041h 03
Positive Recovery MDEPISODE 72: Growing Through the Pain to Find Peace with Helena Washington, M.Ed., LCDC, ICADC, MACThis week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Helena Washington, M.Ed., LCDC, ICADC, MAC. Helena is a licensed addiction specialist, mental wellness, behavioral health diversity authority, and media contributor with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and preserving family systems. Due to Helena’s clinical rooting in mental health, her passion is working with a holistic and collaborative approach to mental wellness and educating communities, organizations, and corporations. She has worked for treatment programs, in corrections, and acute care settings, as a clinician and program manager, and for many years in private pr...2022-08-1635 min
Positive Connections RadioPersonal Recovery and the State of the Recovery World Today: Kelley Hattox CADC-II, ICADC, CPCPositive Connections Radio: Episode-65: Kelley Hattox CADC-II, ICADC, CPCPersonal Recovery and the State of the Recovery World TodayI want to introduce you all to my friend Kelly Hattox. Kelley has been a constant positive influence in my life and personal recovery program for the past 9 years. I hold overwhelming gratitude that she agreed to come on the show and share her strength, courage, and downright positive vibes with us all. Enjoy the podcast and reach out to her if you or someone you know needs help. Here’s her bio: After a lo...2022-05-171h 17
The Path to Authenticity140. The Great FactSeptember 7, 2021Last night, as my little rat terrier, Caesar, and I returned from our final walk of the day, we encountered the man I used to be, and was until the very same evening 25 years ago.After holding the fob to unlock the door at the front entrance of the high rise, I avoided a big puddle of coffee, lightened with creamer, to get through the door. As this happened, I heard an unfamiliar woman, who was pacing in front of the building with her phone to her ear, pleading for an ambulance....2021-09-071h 10
The Path to Authenticity139. Navigating Manhood with Carl HuelinIf I'm HonestEpisode 139 of The Path to Authenticity features Carl Huelin. We talked about his life journey and how he came to connect with his manhood. We discuss the place where he found himself prior to finding support in men's group, overcome with nice-guy syndrome. This concept is described in the book No More Mr. Nice Guy, by Dr. Robert A. Glover. We also discuss the importance of a man finding his purpose before finding his partner and the book Fire in the Belly, by Sam Keen. I also mention episode 89, with author Lisa Cleary. Thank...2021-08-311h 07
The Path to Authenticity137. Family Therapist Dr. Stevie PeñaLet’s Remember Who They AreEpisode 137 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation Dr. Stevie Peña, a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Boca Raton, Florida. She works with teens, adults, and couples, addressing issues like anxiety, depression, and addiction. You can learn more about Dr. Pena at counselingcollectivefl.com. If you enjoy this episode, you might also like episode 95, with Amy Effman.Tom Gentry is an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor (ICADC). He provides recovery coaching for individuals, family coaching for people with loved ones who suffer fro...2021-08-171h 01
The Path to Authenticity136. Good Counsel with Eric BrickerEpisode 136 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Eric Bricker, LMHC. Eric is a psychotherapist and long-time friend living and practicing in Boca Raton, Florida. He returned to the show to talk about his podcast Good Counsel. We also discuss grief and loss, which is an area where he specializes. You can learn more about Eric in episode 20 of the podcast. Enjoy. -tgIf you enjoyed this episode, you might also like episode 95, with Amy Effman.Please check out episode 24 of my friend Lane Kennedy's podcast, Recover Like a Mother.The...2021-08-101h 01
The Path to Authenticity135. Author & Therapist Rachel AstarteCelebrating SolitudeEpisode 135 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Rachel Astarte. Rachel is a holistic psychotherapist and transformational coach, who is also the author of Celebrating Solitude. She also host a podcast called Self Talk. Enjoy. -tgIf you enjoy this episode, you might also like episode 47, with Lucia Capacchione, or episode 126, with Jennifer Schlueter.Please check out episode 24 of my friend Lane Kennedy's podcast, Recover Like a Mother.Tom Gentry is an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor (ICADC). He provides recovery coaching for individuals, family coaching...2021-08-031h 25
The Path to Authenticity134. Yoga Teacher Trainer Aly PawsRemembering Who We AreEpisode 134 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Aly Paws. Aly is a yoga teacher trainer and massage therapist living in Canada. She tells us about the winding road she took to get to this work and all her little stops along the way. The interview from this episode was recorded in a public room on Clubhouse. Follow Tom, or join The Path to Authenticity podcast club there, to hear conversations like this as they take place. Enjoy. -tgIf you enjoy this episode, you might also like episode 98...2021-07-271h 17
The Path to Authenticity133. Lee McCormick on Heart ReconnectionAmazing Beingsor From a Place of RespectEpisode 133 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Lee McCormick. Lee is the co-founder of Integrative Life Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, and has been a leading voice in behavioral health and addiction treatment for many years. He is also the co-author of The Heart Reconnection Guidebook. Lee talks about his life a experience and philosophy, which is rooted in personal authenticity and has has led him to offers a path to healing to countless people over the past 20 years. Enjoy. -tgTom Gentry...2021-07-201h 06
The Path to Authenticity132. FinTech Specialist & Podcaster Priya VirIt All Comes Down to ValuesEpisode 132 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with fintech specialist, angel investor, and philanthropist Priya Vir. Priya is also the host of the Her Story Her Way podcast. We talk about the importance of understanding one's relationship with money and how neglecting this can get in the way of us becoming the truest expression of ourselves. Enjoy. -tgIn this episode, we discussed Wired for Wealth, by Brad Lontz, PhD., Ted Klontz, PhD., and Rick Kahler, CFP. If you enjoy this episode, you might also like episode 117...2021-07-131h 04
The Path to Authenticity131. Podcast Strategist Tanner CampbellOn All 12 CylindersEpisode 131 of The Path to Authenticity features sound engineer and podcast expert Tanner Campbell. Tanner helps podcasters grow loyal communities and make money doing what they love. You’ll hear about his childhood, and how he became familiar with government cheese. He talks about his love for mythology, and offers his insights on how to go about starting that podcast you’ve been thinking about. Enjoy. -tgIn this episode, we discussed Iron John, by Robert Bly. If you enjoy this conversation with Tanner, you might also like episode 66, with Chelsea Ursin, or e...2021-07-061h 16
The Path to Authenticity130. Intuitive Coach Sasha LipskaiaIt’s a Muscleor The Right TribeEpisode 130 of The Path to Authenticity features mindset and intuitive life coach Sasha Lipskaia. Hear Sasha discuss her winding path to North America and to becoming a healer who helps people tap in to the power of their intuition. She also tells us her favorite food and why she likes to talk about it. In this episode, we discussed episode 122, with my mom, and episode four, with the abstract expressionist painter Mimie Langlois.Please check out episode 24 of my friend Lane Kennedy's podcast, Re...2021-06-291h 23
The Path to Authenticity129. Author & Podcaster Mark SephtonTo Change One LifeEpisode 129 of The Path to Authenticity features author and podcast host Mark Sephton. He is also a popular moderator on the audio drop-in application, Clubhouse. Hear Mark talk about his career on radio and in print, as well as his experience on the Clubhouse, and why he believes it’s the best of all social media apps. Enjoy, and be nice. -tgThe Path to Authenticity proud to partner with Her Escape Vortex. Outside Los Angeles, California, in Topanga Canyon, it’s a gorgeous venue for spiritual retreats, wellness workshops, and cere...2021-06-2255 min
The Path to Authenticity128. Relationship Strategist Dimple ThakrarRight in Front of My NoseEpisode 128 of The Path to Authenticity features Dimple Thakrar. Dimple is considered by many to be the go-to Elite Relationship Strategist for global brands, executives, corporations, and CEO’s. Hear her talk about how, after planning their divorce, she and her husband of 20 years now have a flourishing marital relationship, since a dramatic intervention by Tony Robbins. Dimple is a treasure. I love this episode, and I hope you do, too. Enjoy, and be nice. -tgThe Path to Authenticity proud to partner with Her Escape Vortex. Outside Los An...2021-06-151h 35
The Path to Authenticity127. Life Design Coach Jesi CarrollA Tangible MirrorEpisode 127 of The Path to Authenticity features life design coach Jesi Carroll. She combines her background in interior design with her passion for helping women to mentor them through chaotic times of transition, to help them get clear about what they want and how to make it happen. We talk about how the environment where we live can be a tangible mirror of our inner world. Enjoy, and be nice. -tgIf you like this episode, you might also check out episode 34, with Hannah Uhler.The Path to Authenticity is...2021-06-091h 01
The Path to Authenticity126. Jennifer Schlueter on HypnotherapySpeak it Into ExistenceEpisode 126 of The Path to Authenticity features journalist turned hypnotherapist and breathwork facilitator Jennifer Schlueter. She tells the story of how she awoke at 5:00am the morning after she underwent hypnosis for the first time and left her job as the managing editor of 22 newspapers to travel the world. Enjoy, and be nice. -tgFollow Tom, or join The Path to Authenticity on Clubhouse.The Path to Authenticity is sponsored by Windrose Recovery, a family of premier addiction treatment programs in southeastern Wisconsin. Privately owned, Windrose offers a full...2021-06-0257 min
The Path to Authenticity125. Part 2 with Artist Safaa KaganMy Mountain Childor The Ultimate Attunement with NatureEpisode 125 of The Path to Authenticity features part two of a conversation with fine art photographer Safaa Kagan about her new labor of love. Learn about it on Instagram. She calls it her mountain child, and discusses the poem by the same title that she wrote months before. We also talk about what she calls her “sunflower project.” In this this installment, I refer to the author Myriam Gurba, and her memoir, Mean. I mention episode 10, with the artist Brian Phillips, as well as episode 78, with Mich...2021-05-251h 00
The Path to Authenticity124. Artist Safaa KaganWhere the Wind Takes Youor Yurts Near MeEpisode 124 of The Path to Authenticity features part one of a conversation with fine art photographer Safaa Kagan about her new labor of love, which you can learn more about on Instagram. She tells the story of returning to her home in Topanga Canyon after moving her family to Morocco during the height of the pandemic, and how a yurt she pitched on her property helped her make sense of it all. She calls it her mountain child, which is also the title of a poem...2021-05-1859 min
The Path to Authenticity123. Author Karen Casey, Ph.D.All the Lives We TouchEpisode 123 of of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Karen Casey, author of Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women, and many other books. I had the opportunity to meet Karen, and hear her speak, in the early 2000’s. She has helped thousands upon thousands of women, not only with her writing, but her workshops, as well as her service and involvement in the Twelve Step community. What I didn’t realize before this conversation is that we grew up in similar communities in central Indiana that are only...2021-05-111h 17
The Path to Authenticity122. A Conversation with My MomA Good & Holy LifeEpisode 122 is a special Mother’s Day installment of The Path to Authenticity. It features a conversation with my 90-year-old mother, Martha Gentry. I wanted an opportunity to ask her some of the questions I never asked my dad. She tells about when she first met my father, what dating him was like, and their wedding and honeymoon. We also talk about our family history as it relates to alcoholism. I definitely learned some things in this conversation. For those who are new to the podcast, or don't know my family, the liner no...2021-05-061h 39
The Path to Authenticity121. Part 2 with Podcaster Alisha CrossleyRefusing to Cryor The Things Everyone KnewEpisode 121 of The Path to Authenticity features Alisha Crossley. Alisha is a podcaster, photographer, and writer living in Birmingham, Alabama. Her podcast, Imperfectly Polished, offers support for female entrepreneurs. In part two of conversation, Alisha discusses her childhood and the challenges she faced. Having grown up with a mother who struggled with addiction, Alisha asked about my experience with finding recovery. So, there’s a lot of my story in this episode. Enjoy, and be nice. -tgFollow Tom, or join The Path to Authenticity, on...2021-05-041h 04
The Path to Authenticity120. Podcaster & Photographer Alisha CrossleyImperfectly PolishedEpisode 120 of The Path to Authenticity features Alisha Crossley. Alisha is a podcaster, photographer, and writer living in Birmingham, Alabama. Her podcast, Imperfectly Polished, offers support for female entrepreneurs. In the first of a two-part conversation, Alisha talks about her life and career and how she came to be a photographer. Enjoy, and be nice. -tgFollow Tom, or join The Path to Authenticity, on Clubhouse.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like episode 32, with Ameé Quiriconi, or episode 3, with Jen Conway.The Path to Authenticity is s...2021-04-2756 min
The Path to Authenticity119. Musician & Model Luisa LadevezeThat's What He SaidEpisode 119 of The Path to Authenticity features Luisa Ladeveze, also known as Flutesy. Luisa is a musician and a model living in New York City. She was featured in the March 2021 issue of Psychology Today. Hear Luisa talk about her career as a flautist and how she came to work as a model for painters in the medium of body art. She’s full of personality and passion. This was a fun conversation. Enjoy, and be nice. -tgIf you enjoyed this episode, you might also like episode 52, with Psychology Today Pu...2021-04-201h 07
The Path to Authenticity118. Playwright & Journalist Cayla ClarkWoke Up in Floridaor Honest Self-ReflectionEpisode 118 of The Path to Authenticity features Cayla Clark. Cayla is a playwright and a journalist living in Asheville, North Carolina. You’ll hear her story and how she stumbled upon a happier and healthier lifestyle after struggling in her relationship with alcohol. We talk about the suffering people often experience before achieving sobriety and touch on some of the challenges one encounters as they transition into long-term recovery. The Path to Authenticity is sponsored by Windrose Recovery, a family of premier addiction treatment programs in so...2021-04-1354 min
The Path to Authenticity117. Author Simone KnegoThe Way We See OurselvesEpisode 117 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Simone Knego. Simone is the best-selling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You. She is also a speaker, an entrepreneur, and a mother to six multicultural children. With her bold witticism, larger than life personality, and fearless attitude, she is a powerful force for good.Sharing her journey of adopting three of her six children in foreign countries, her climb of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise cancer awareness, and all of the funny, scary, and inspiring stories that came along the way...2021-04-061h 10
The Path to Authenticity116. College Professor Dr. Melissa MirelesOff Mute with MelEpisode 116 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Dr. Melissa Mireles. Melissa is a college professor and hospital administrator in Dallas, Texas. You’ll hear about her creative project, Off Mute with Mel, in which she casts light on and tells stories of people from various backgrounds. She also talks about her family and childhood and how those things, along with growing up in south Texas, have influenced her life and career. Follow Melissa on Instagram, @melissa_mireles_. Or, click here to learn more about Off Mute with Mel....2021-03-301h 16
The Path to Authenticity115. Part 2 with Grief Specialist Gina MoffaAn Incredibly Vulnerable EndeavorEpisode 115 of The Path to Authenticity features author and psychotherapist Gina Moffa. After sharing a listener email, we pick up from where we left off in the last episode. Gina talks about her work as a writer and how her daily pep talks came to be. You can learn more about her in episodes 114 and 222 of The Path to Authenticity. Also, see 20 Questions for Gina Moffa.Follow Gina on Instagram, @ginamoffalcsw. Or, click here to subscribe to her daily Pep Talks.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also...2021-03-231h 00
The Path to Authenticity114. Psychotherapist Gina MoffaIt’s Not LinearEpisode 114 of The Path to Authenticity features psychotherapist, author, and lifelong New Yorker Gina Moffa. After writing her senior thesis on the traumatic aftermath of international terrorism, she altered her career path from international relations to social work. Now, she specializes in treating grief and trauma. This is the first half of a two-part conversation imbued with Gina’s warmth and sincerity. You can learn more about her in episodes 115 and 222 of The Path to Authenticity. For more about Gina, see 20 Questions for Gina Moffa.Follow Gina on Instagram, @ginamoffalcsw. Or, clic...2021-03-161h 16
The Path to Authenticity113. Brand Strategist Mike IameleThe Brand of BeingEpisode 113 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with life purpose expert and branding strategist Mike Iamele. Mike is author of Enough Already: Create Success on Your Own Terms. A key part of his work involves helping people determine what he call their “sensitivities.” Mike goes into detail about this process in an episode where we ponder some big questions, including what it means to be a man today’s world. To learn more about Mike, see 20 Questions for Mike Iamele.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like episod...2021-03-091h 34
EOC PodcastCentral Valley Sustainability - Jerri Thompson, Administrator for Recovery Resources.Jerri Thompson is an Administrator and Co-Owner with Recovery
Resources in Tulare County. She is NCAC-I, CADC-II, ICADC, SAP
certified. She has been a substance abuse specialist since 1994. Rick
Thompson is also NCAC-I, CADC-II, ICADC and SAP certified. He has
been a substance abuse specialist since 1987.
In 1999, Rick and Jerri Thompson. founded Recovery Resources'. The staff increased from two founders to a team of qualified professionals. In 2003 Recovery Resources began providing prevention and counseling services to local school districts to reach our youth and work together with school districts to minimize the impact of substance use to prevent students from...2021-03-0230 min
The Path to Authenticity112. Psychotherapist Tara LemastersI Need to Think About ThatEpisode 112 of The Path to Authenticity. features the Tara Lemasters. Tara is a psychotherapist living and working in private practice in northern Ohio. She specializes in relationship issues and couples counseling, sexual addiction and sexual compulsivity, love addiction and love avoidance, and relational trauma. She has trained with the likes of Pia Mellody and Patrick Carnes. Tara and I have enjoyed a working relationship for about 15 years. So we get deep pretty quickly here - talking a lot about codependence, it’s core symptoms, an how misunderstood it can be. I th...2021-03-021h 07
The Path to Authenticity111. Singer-Songwriter Alessandro MontelliIt's Called LifeEpisode 111 of The Path to Authenticity. Features the Toronto-based musician Alessandro Montelli. In the beginning of 2021, Alessandro released his new single, Life. The Italian alt-pop artist began his career performing at local open-mics and festivals in Bari, the town in the south of Italy, where he was born. He released of his first single Strane Parti di Me (meaning "strange parts of me" in English), in 2016. He then showcased that song on local radio stations and television shows. He is a multi-instrumentalist who connects with his fans, making them feel like a part of...2021-02-231h 05
The Path to Authenticity110. Psychiatrist Dr. Todd KammerzeltEpisode 110 of The Path to Authenticity features Dr. Todd Kammerzelt, an addiction psychiatrist and medical director of Windrose Recovery. He tells us of his coming-of-age process and the meandering path he took to get where he is today. I hope you laugh as listening as we did recording this. Enjoy, and be nice. -tgIf you enjoyed this episode, you might also like episodes 83 and 84, with Dr. Chantelle Thomas.Dr. Todd Kammerzelt is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). In addition to his role of Psychiatrist at Windrose Recovery, Dr. Kammerzelt...2021-02-161h 08
The Path to Authenticity109. Fashion Entrepreneur Evan StreusandBest-Dressed in 7th Gradeor Robe LifeEpisode 109 of The Path to Authenticity features Evan Streusand, founder of Fortress of Inca boots and shoes, and co-founder, with his wife, of Highway Robery. At Highway Robery, you can find unique, kimono-inspired robes, all of which are made from dead-stock fabrics. That being the case, all of their robes are made in limited quantity. Enjoy, and be nice. -tgIf you like this episode, check out episode 96 with Andy Isham.The Path to Authenticity is sponsored by Windrose Recovery, a family of premier...2021-02-0956 min
The Path to Authenticity108. Mindfulness Expert Gus CastellanosRazor-Wire RetreatEpisode 108 of The Path to Authenticity features Gus Castellanos from Inner Inmate Mindfulness. Gus is a retired Neurologist and Sleep Specialist, and now a UMass certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher. He talks about how, years before finding recovery from his addiction, a colleague suggested he look into mindfulness practice. That suggestion changed the course of his life and led to what he calls his “razor-wire retreat.” He has quite a story. Enjoy. -tgIf you like this episode, you might also enjoy episode 18, with poet Anthony Guilbert.The Path to Auth...2021-02-021h 10
The Path to Authenticity107. Heather Stewart ReturnsHow the Hell Do We Fix This?Episode 107 of The Path to Authenticity features another conversation with feminist philosopher Heather Stewart. Our last episode dropped on January 5. After the events the following day, we decided to do another, specifically to discuss this turbulent and historic time in American history. We recorded it a day after the inauguration of Joe Biden. You can hear my first conversation with Heather in episode 103. During this episode, we briefly discussed the book Native, by Kaitlin B. Curtice. Thank you for listening. Enjoy and be nice. -tgHeather is a...2021-01-261h 26
The Path to Authenticity105. Author April M. WoodardTo Have an AnswerEpisode 105 of The Path to Authenticity features April M. Woodard. April is an author and an advocate for the autistic community. Since working through her own issues with autism, she has written a series of novels that she describes as speculative fiction. She is also a marketing consultant who works with other authors, helping them focus on how they can connect with their own ideal audiences. In this episode, we talk about her writing has helped her deal with her autism, as well as how the condition is often misunderstood and, to some...2021-01-191h 09
The Path to Authenticity104. Recovery Advocate Allen SchwartzRough StonesEpisode 104 of The Path to Authenticity features Allen Schwartz. Allen is a recovery advocate who also serves as a prayer chaplain at Unity of the Palm Beaches. He’s been an important figure in my life since we first met in 1996. And, he’s one of those people who makes everyone smile when he walks in the room. I’m grateful Allen agreed to be a guest. We had this conversation the evening of January 6. I was happy to talk to Allen on such a troubling day in America. Enjoy. -TomIf you enjoy...2021-01-121h 34
The Path to Authenticity103. Feminist Philosopher Heather StewartFalling in Love with PhilosophyEpisode 103 of The Path to Authenticity features my conversation with feminist philosopher Heather Stewart, a doctoral student at the University of Western Ontario. Heather focuses primarily on bioethics, feminist philosophy, social and political philosophy, and queer theory. We talk about inequities in the American healthcare system and the inherently problematic nature health insurance. We also touch on misogyny the workplace and the ways powerful women, who challenge patriarchal structure in politics and elsewhere, tend to be labeled. Thank you for listening. Enjoy. -tgHeather earned an MA in Philosophy at...2021-01-051h 12
The Path to Authenticity101. Gallery 30 South Owner Matt KennedyA Guy Named Kennedy or It’s a MixtapeEpisode 101 of The Path to Authenticity features part two of a conversation with Matt Kennedy, owner and director of Gallery 30 South, in Pasadena, California. Listen to part one in episode 99.Matt is the founder and creative director of the Panik Collective, a multi-cultural crew of anonymous artists who use pop culture iconography to make political and sociological statements.He curated the first modern survey of contemporary comic book art, called Pop Sequentialism. The gallerist then rebranded the Pop Sequentialism website, which includes blogs about pop culture an...2020-12-291h 16
The Path to Authenticity100. The Art of Authenticity: a special episode with Heather Sundquist HallTo Build a CommunityEpisode 100 of The Path to Authenticity features the artist Heather Sundquist Hall. To commemorate the 100th episode Heather created an original work that is available for purchase in two different sizes. A portion of the proceeds will go to iSpeak Media, to help bring media literacy education to the communities that need it most. Visit goldenhourprints.com to learn more. Heather lives and works in Texas and is part of the vibrant art scene in Austin. In this episode, Heather and host Tom Gentry talk about how she created this piece and how...2020-12-2246 min
The Path to Authenticity99. Art Gallery Owner Matt KennedyIt Makes You Feel SomethingEpisode 99 of The Path to Authenticity features Matt Kennedy, owner and director of Gallery 30 South, in Pasadena, California. Matt is the founder and creative director of the Panik Collective, a multi-cultural crew of anonymous artists who use pop culture iconography to make political and sociological statements.He curated the first modern survey of contemporary comic book art, called Pop Sequentialism. Matt then rebranded the Pop Sequentialism website, which includes blogs about pop culture and links related to the topics addressed there. The new Pop Sequentialism is the nexus of all things pop...2020-12-151h 08
The Path to Authenticity97. Singer, Songwriter, & Producer VËRSomething SacredEpisode 97 of The Path to Authenticity features VËR, an independent singer, songwriter, and producer from Montreal, Quebec. Her musical identity is drawn from contemporary influences like Snoh Aalegra, Charlotte Cardin, and Sinead Harnett, with the jazzy and soulful inspiration of Amy Winehouse and Norah Jones. Her intimate, moody, and smooth vocals draw the listener in close, transporting them into her world. To learn more about VËR, visit thisisver.com. You can also follow her on Spotify and Facebook.The Path to Authenticity is sponsored by Windrose Recovery, a family of premier ad...2020-12-011h 25
The Path to Authenticity94. Mixed Media Illustrator Elena ØhlanderCreating ReactionEpisode 94 of The Path to Authenticity features Elena Øhlander, an illustrator and painter, currently working in Jacksonville, Florida. Her focus is in illustration that explores identity, gender issues, space, individuality, and pop culture with a Japanese context. Learn more about Elena at elenaohlander.com.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like episode 3, with abstract expressionist painter Mimie Langlois.The Path to Authenticity is sponsored by Windrose Recovery, a family of premier addiction treatment programs in southeastern Wisconsin. Privately owned, Windrose offers a full continuum of personalized care for those s...2020-11-101h 28
The Path to Authenticity93. Julie Smith on Media LiteracyWe’re the ProductEpisode 93, the election day episode of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with media literacy expert Julie Smith. Julie is the author of Master the Media: How Teaching Media Literacy Can Save Our Plugged-In World. She’s an instructor of Media Communications and Digital Literacy at Webster University in St. Louis. Her book has helped make her a widely sought-after speaker at national and international conferences and workshops.If you enjoy this episode, you might also like episode 79, with journalism teacher John Snyder.The Path to Authenticity is prou...2020-11-031h 09
The Path to Authenticity92. Sex Coach Bryn MarhefkaIs This It?or Breaking the PatternIn episode 92 of The Path to Authenticity, you’ll hear a conversation with Bryn Marhefka. Bryn is a sex, love, and relationship coach in Austin, Texas. She has devoted her life to helping visionary women unapologetically claim better sex, sensual living, and epic orgasms. Learn more about her at 20 Questions for Bryn Marhefka.The Path to Authenticity is brought to you by the Manor, a premier residential addiction treatment center nestled in the rolling hills of Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine Forest. Learn more about the Manor by c...2020-10-271h 02
The Path to Authenticity91. Author Laura Vaisman on AnxietyThat Human ConnectionIn episode 91 of The Path to Authenticity, author Laura Vaisman returns to the show to talk about her new book, Penny Panic: A Young Girl’s Journey with Anxiety. To acquire a signed copy of the book, click here. Hear Laura talk about writing this - the book she needed when she, was a kid suffering from anxiety. Her last appearance, in episode 62, was recorded a few days after her appearance on Tea with Gary V., from which her online following and sales of her first book, Spiritual Nomad, A Journey Within and Abroad, gr...2020-10-2057 min
The Point is Recovery PodcastE4: Addiction, Relationships & Tumbleweeds, Oh My!, with Ken Donaldson, LMHC, CAP, ICADCOn Episode 4 we are joined by Ken Donaldson, LMHC, CAP, ICADC (also a PhD student) for a conversation about how addiction can affect relationships. Ken is also the author of Marry Yourself First, a book that was born out of his interest in helping couples to have meaningful, healthy relationships with themselves and their partners.This podcast was started to get the word out that recovery is possible. Whether you are struggling with addiction yourself or you are the family member/friend of someone who is suffering, please know that there is hope for recovery....2020-10-1446 min
The Path to Authenticity85. Erica Barnett on Drinking & RecoveryBecoming a QuitterEpisode 85 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Seattle-base journalist and author Erica C. Barnett. In July, she published Quitter: A Memoir of Drinking, Relapse, and Recovery. Hear her talk about some of the experiences that went into writing the book. She also reveals the original title, and tells us why she opted not to use it. You can learn more more about Erica by visiting thecisforcrank.com.The Path to Authenticity is brought to you by the Manor, a premier residential addiction treatment center nestled in the rolling hills...2020-09-0852 min
Courageous Recovery PodcastInterview with Tyna Baugess, MA, CAP, ICADCMy guest is Tyna Baugess MA, CAP, ICADC, she is the Program Director/Clinical Director, at the "Purpose Recovery & Addiction Centers" in Merritt Island, Florida.Tyna started her journey in a family of Christ followers who believe in the power of...2020-09-0122 min
Down To The White MeatEpisode 10: Sex Talk No ChaserIn this episode, Chasity Chandler joins us as our sex expert to discuss the distorted perceptions of sexuality in our community. This episode will examine attitudes about sex and how they were shaped. You will learn how your early sexual development shapes your relationship with sex as an adult. How to dismantle unhealthy thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. Parents will walk away with some basic tools on how to manage sex talk with your children and how to improve your attitudes around those talks. Its time to develop a healthy relationship with sex so lets get down to the white meat...2020-08-271h 06
The Path to Authenticity82. Author Gregory B. DavisTake a Deep BreathEpisode 82 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with author Gregory B. Davis. You’ll hear about how he overcame personal obstacles to publish his first book, Fight or Flight: Making Better Decisions to Enjoy Your Life. Gregory has a passion for personal growth and learning. More importantly, he enjoys helping others and seeing them advance in their lives. He comes from a family that believes in the importance of personal growth. His grandmother, Thelma Box, founded Choices Seminars. Today, he leads that program. Coming soon is Gregory’s second book, Wisdom is t...2020-08-1859 min
The Path to Authenticity80. Yoga & Meditation Teacher Diana PaschalIt's a Daily PracticeEpisode 80 of The Path to Authenticity features yoga instructor and holistic coach Diana Paschal. She talks about her journey from childhood, in a small town in rural Tennessee, to finding a spiritual path in adulthood. After spending time abroad, she landed in New York where she pursued a career in marketing and spent some time acting. There, she developed a yoga practice and, ultimately, began teaching. She now lives and works in Los Angeles.Diana Paschal is a 500 E-RYT yoga & meditation teacher and holistic health coach who guides others to self-inquiry...2020-08-041h 37
The Path to Authenticity79. Journalism Teacher John SnyderA Few Positive WordsEpisode 79 of The Path to Authenticity features retired high school journalism teacher John Snyder. In the first 45 minutes of the episode, he discusses his life and career. The remainder of the episode focuses more on issues around journalism in modern America.If you like this episode, you might enjoy episodes 12, 14, 85, and 90.Snyder taught in high schools in central Indiana for 38 years. He spent most of those years teaching at schools in the city of Kokomo. At Kokomo High School, Snyder functioned as the faculty adviser for the Red & Blue...2020-07-281h 41
The Path to Authenticity73. The Beginning of All WisdomEpisode 73 of The Path to Authenticity features an episode of another podcast, in which the host, Tom Gentry, talks about his own path to authenticity. Certified Empowerment Coach and friend of the show Ellen Stewart, otherwise known as The Pushy Broad From the Bronx, was a significant source of support as this podcast came to fruition. The recently-syndicated Pushy Broad from the Bronx podcast can be heard on Transformation Talk Radio as well as anywhere you listen to podcasts. Ellen has spent the last 15 years as a Certified Life Coach and Recovery Coach, helping hundreds of people find direction...2020-06-161h 00
The TEC ReportEmployee Covid 19 Stress - Is It Affecting Your Bottom Line?Many people are afraid to go back to work because they feel unsafe in their work places. I recall hearing people who worked at meat packing plants and how scared they were to be shoulder to shoulder with fellow workers and how many Covid cases and deaths were attributed to the meat packing industry. While our country is greatly improving the Covid numbers, there is still a lot of stressed out people. Our guest today is a Florida Board-Certified Addictions Professional (CAP); Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ICADC); a certified health coach (Villanova College of Nursing); an App...2020-06-0627 min
The Path to Authenticity71. Part 2 with Safaa KaganDo it AnywayEpisode 71 of The Path to Authenticity is the second of two episode with fine art photographer Safaa Kagan. It features a conversation on nurturing one's authentic self. Her work is particularly relevant now, amidst the turmoil in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, and, simply put, is an outward expression of her authentic self. Her artist statement reads, in part. “The purpose of my work is to reveal the depth and beauty of human connection. I have dedicated the past several years of my life to traveling the world photographing various tribes an...2020-06-021h 12
The Path to Authenticity70. Author Michael Brody-WaiteA New Way to LeadMichael Brody-Waite is on a mission. After finding recovery from addiction as a young adult, he climbed the corporate ladder. As he did, he began to see how his way of life as a man in recovery could revolutionize the way we approach business. His presentation at TEDx Nashville, entitled “Great Leaders Do What Drug Addicts Do,” has been viewed a million times on YouTube. Episode 70 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Michael on the release date of his book, Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like...2020-05-291h 08