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The Path to AuthenticityDetoxicity with Mike JosephThis is a bonus episode of The Path to Authenticity. Awhile back, one of my favorite writers, Dave Holmes, was a guest on this podcast. It’s called Detoxicity. I listened, and eventually reached out to the host, Mike Joseph.Mike has become a friend. He is a force for good in this world. I was honored to be a guest one his show. Please give a listen.Stay tuned for season three of The Path to Authenticity.-TomMike Joseph is a life coach, a radio personality and me...
2025-04-231h 06
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 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
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
20 QuestionsWriter & Podcaster Tom GentryEpisode 11 features a conversation with writer, podcaster, and addiction professional Tom Gentry. He’s also the usual the host of the podcast. Learn more about Tom in episode 140 of The Path to Authenticity. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. 20 Questions is recorded live on Clubhouse. You can hear the original recording on Patreon. Join Tom’s […]
2023-02-231h 02
The Path to AuthenticityStop Telling Us to Be VulnerableIt’s Not That Simple Episode 209 of The Path to Authenticity features features host Tom Gentry reading an article he published on Substack about vulnerablity. Join Tom’s Substack, The Manifest. Click here to listen to Men Who Talk, a podcast on men and intimacy hosted by Tom Gentry and Ed Tilton. The Path to Authenticity […]
2023-01-3113 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
20 QuestionsArtist & Muralist Elena ØhlanderElena Øhlander is a visual artist and muralist working in the medium of mixed-media illustration, currently residing in Jacksonville, Florida. Subscribe to Tom’s Substack publication: The Manifest Just a Thought on Apple Podcasts The Path to Authenticity with Tom Gentry Men Who Talk with Ed Tilton & Tom Gentry 20 Questions The Podcast: The Sound of Tom’s Substack […]
2023-01-1252 min
The Path to Authenticity206. MAN FEELS SOMETHING; CRIES PUBLICLYMORE AT 11:00 Episode 206 of The Path to Authenticity features host Tom Gentry reading an article he published on Substack about men and our relationships with our emotions. Join Tom’s Substack, The Manifest. Click here to listen to Men Who Talk, a podcast on men and intimacy hosted by Tom Gentry and Ed Tilton. […] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tgentry.substack.com/subscribe
2023-01-1018 min
The Path to AuthenticityMAN FEELS SOMETHING; CRIES PUBLICLYMORE AT 11:00 Episode 206 of The Path to Authenticity features host Tom Gentry reading an article he published on Substack about men and our relationships with our emotions. Join Tom’s Substack, The Manifest. Click here to listen to Men Who Talk, a podcast on men and intimacy hosted by Tom Gentry and Ed Tilton. […]
2023-01-1018 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
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
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 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
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 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
The Path to Authenticity69. Photographer Safaa KaganThe Human SoulEpisode 69 of The Path to Authenticity is the first of two episode with fine art photographer Safaa Kagan, who is based in Los Angeles. She was born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco, and moved to the United States to pursue her dream of becoming a photographer. She studied art and earned a degree in Commercial Photography, then apprenticed under many National Geographic photographic masters such as Steve McCurry, Sissie Brimberg, and Nancy Brown, working in portraiture and travel photography. This training broadened her horizons to the massive diversity of cultures across the world, triggering...
2020-05-2659 min
The Path to Authenticity67. Healthcare Consultant Jamie VanceThat FireEpisode 67 of The Path to Authenticity features Jamie Vance. Jamie is the Founder of the Vance Group Healthcare Consulting. Throughout his career, Jamie has been a resource for people seeking help for alcoholism, substance abuse, and mental health disorders. He has a passion for helping people redefine themselves and a proficiency for helping behavioral health care providers redefine their businesses. We talk about how the pandemic has illuminated the fact that the security many of us trade our desires for is only an illusion. Jamie tells us about the disciplines and people who challenge him...
2020-05-1956 min
The Path to Authenticity66. Chelsea Ursin & Dear Young RockerAfter writing a memoir about her adolescence, Chelsea Ursin hit a roadblock. Publishers told her a book deal would be nearly impossible because no one knew who she was. So, eventually, she took that memoir and created Dear Young Rocker. The A.V. Club wrote “this podcast exploring the relationship between gender, rage, and the power of music is like an unearthed time capsule containing a forgotten strain of teendom.” Chelsea calls it a podcast for the weirdos, the loners, and the ugly ducklings. Hear her tell her story and sing a song on episode 66 of The Path to Auth...
2020-05-151h 18
The Path to Authenticity65. Historian Rose GuerreroFeeling Connected to Where We AreEpisode 65 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Rose Guerrero, who is the Research Director for the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. Her job is to make the area’s history accessible to the general public. She has a master’s degree in anthropology, with a specialty in food archeology. We talk the role that discipline had in leading her to a career as a historian. And, being a teacher at heart, educating people about the history of the community keeps her connected to her authentic self.Th...
2020-05-121h 08
The Path to Authenticity64. Sports Podcaster Kolby CastilloThe Infinite GameEpisode 64 of The Path to Authenticity features podcaster Kolby Castillo. Kolby is the creator of sportsasajob.com and the Sports as a Job podcast. He is a first-generation American who grew up in Hawaii, knowing he always wanted to work in sports. But, he had to overcome his family’s insistence that he pursue security over happiness. We talk about The difficulty of transitioning into manhood and how that affects one’s choice of career. Being true to his authentic self, he chose purpose over passion. Now, he has devoted his life to helping peop...
2020-05-081h 05
The Path to Authenticity62. Author Laura VaismanThat Little Kick in the AssLaura Vaisman is the author of Spiritual Nomad, A Journey Within and Abroad. This episode of The Path to Authenticity was recorded a few days after her appearance on Tea with Gary V., from which her online following and book sales grew quickly and exponentially. She talks to host Tom Gentry about how much bigger our lives become and how much we learn about ourselves when we travel abroad. To learn more about Laura, visit travelingjerseygirl.com. Find her on Instagram and Twitter, both @traveljerzgirl. Click here to join her Facebook...
2020-05-011h 26
The Path to Authenticity61. Emotional Acceptance Coach Deniz MustardThis is What We NeededEpisode 61 of The Path to Authenticity features a second conversation with Emotional Acceptance Coach Deniz Mustard. Deniz returns to the podcast to talk about the collective emotional turmoil that has ensued in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and the work that she and her colleagues are doing in response to it. Deniz says she has always had a vision that she would make a big impact on this planet, but wasn’t sure how. She coached in the health, wellness, and fitness industry for 20 years before finding her strength, and a se...
2020-04-2858 min
The Path to Authenticity59. Psychotherapist Kim LittonIt’s a Big, Big DealKim Litton has a passion for helping people grow out of the insanity of addiction. As an addictions expert as well as a person who suffered from the illness herself, she is deeply committed, both personally and professionally, to helping people overcome their addictions. Kim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Certified Addiction Professional, and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate practicing in North Palm Beach, Florida. After her undergraduate studies at Florida Atlantic University, she earned her master’s degree at Barry University. On episode 59 of The Path to Auth...
2020-04-241h 15
The Path to Authenticity58. Coach Jilly on Love & DatingAn Invitation HomeIn episode 58 of The Path to Authenticity, Jill Lang, otherwise known as Coach Jilly, tells us her life is about wisdom and empowerment; that it’s these things she lives to obtain and to share. She is a life coach who specializes dating, relationships, love, and more specifically, helping her clients achieve self-love. After a painful divorce, she made the decision to, rather than avoid the pain, take a a long, hard look at herself in what she calls “the spirit of radical personal responsibility.” Hear her talk about her process of acknowledging and sharin...
2020-04-211h 31
The Path to Authenticity57. Lucia CapacchioneScribble Them Out or The Immune System of the PsycheIn this episode 57 of The Path to Authenticity, Lucia Capacchione, Ph.d. discusses the work she is doing in response to the Corona virus. She reminds us how, more than once, her own inner child has brought her back from debilitating physical illness. You’ll hear about her new series of YouTube videos The Creative Journal Goes Viral. Hear her conversation with host, Tom Gentry, on episode 57 of The Path to Authenticity. To learn more about Lucia, click here. Click here for her Amazon page. He...
2020-04-1656 min
The Path to Authenticity56. Paul Hamblin & the Bridge to RecoveryCraving ConnectionEpisode 56 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Paul Hamblin, the CEO of The Bridge to Recovery. He talks about the new virtual work shops the agency has created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He describes the way the crisis in which we find ourselves has created an opportunity for the agency to improve and evolve. With host Tom Gentry, he discusses how the Corona virus has giving us all the means for deep, personal reflection. To learn more about The Bridge to Recovery, call Paul at (858) 945-7848. Or, visit thebridgetorecovery.com...
2020-04-1435 min
The Path to Authenticity49. Personal Trainer Oli BeardsallBurning the BoatsEpisode 49 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Oli Beardsall. Oli is a Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and certified Yoga teacher based in West Bloomfield Michigan. Using a holistic approach to health and fitness, he understands the connections between physical and mental health, spiritual balance, and emotional well-being and uses physical practices as tools for empowerment and self-discovery. Oli will host his first men's retreat in Michigan at the end of September. Learn more by following him on Instagram, @olibeardsall.If you like this episode, you might enjoy...
2020-03-0255 min
The Path to Authenticity48. Social Media Ghostwriter Amy BlaschkaInspiring TransformationIn episode 48 of The Path to Authenticity, host Tom Gentry has a conversation with social media ghostwriter Amy Blaschka. Amy has made a career offering “stories as a service.” From her degree in film to her two and a half decades spent branding products, places, and people, to founding her writing practice, Amy has always understood the power of weaving an engaging tale. She is a collaborative writer, working with partners to bring to life compelling narratives. Amy also helps leaders craft their stories to communicate and connect better through ghostwritten social media posts and book...
2020-02-241h 20
The Path to Authenticity47. The Inner Child & the Other Hand: Lucia CapacchioneIn episode 47 of The Path to Authenticity, two episodes featuring Lucia Capacchione, one and five, are combined and condensed. In the first hour, upon release of the third edition of her book “The Power of Your other Hand,” Lucia talks about growing up in the creative atmosphere of Hollywood. She tells us how, more than once, her own inner child has brought her back from debilitating physical illness through emotional wellness. She recounts the evolution of her career from artist, to schoolteacher, art therapist, psychologist, author, and consultant. In hour two, she elaborates on the other members of the inne...
2020-02-171h 59
The Path to Authenticity45. Author Dr. Donna MarksExiting the MazeIn episode 45 of The Path to Authenticity, author Dr. Donna Marks talks about her new book, Exit the Maze: One Addiction, One Cause, One Cure. Donna is a psychotherapist with a long list of credentials and has been a teacher of A Course in Miracles for as long as she has practiced, over three decades. Donna talks to host Tom Gentry about how, even after many years of healing, some of us remain stuck in unhealthy patterns that keep us from being truly authentic. Donna is a seasoned healer whose personal life and professional...
2020-02-0338 min
The Path to Authenticity43. Artist Heather Sundquist HallThrough the Lens of a ChildEpisode 43 of The Path to Authenticity features the artist Heather Sundquist Hall. Heather lives and works in Texas and is part of the vibrant art scene in Austin. She talks about how painting helps her feel grounded and touches on some positive aspects of having a day job. Visit heathersundquist.com. To purchase prints, visit goldenhourprints.com.The Path to Authenticity is brought to you by The Bridge to Recovery, in Bowling Green, Kentucky.©Copyright 2020, Tom Gentry; Music: Buy a Guitar, The Bad Plants, and Guitar Lessons b...
2020-01-201h 15
The Path to Authenticity42. Author Jane BinnsForming that ConnectionEpisode 42 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with author Jane Binns. Jane joins host Tom Gentry to talk about her memoir, Broken Whole. It’s an intimate collection of essays, written over the course of a decade, that begins with the dissolution of her 12-year marriage. In this courageously transparent work, she recounts the process by which, in looking for a partner, she finds herself. Learn more about Jane by visiting janebinnswrites.com. Find her memoir, Broken Whole, can on amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and indiebound.org.Jane grew up in...
2020-01-131h 16
The Path to Authenticity41: Vocational Therapist Olga RochaA Process of DiscoveryEpisode 41 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with vocational therapist, Olga Rocha, PhD. Olga has devoted her life to helping others find their true path in their professional lives. In this first episode of 2020, hear her and host Tom Gentry discuss what led her to this vocation and how her work can help not only those looking for work or considering a career change, but anyone eager to learn more about themselves. She completed her doctoral studies in rehabilitation counseling with an emphasis on educational standards and employment outcomes. She is...
2020-01-061h 15
The Path to Authenticity38. Interventionist Kevin PetersenFollow the PlanEpisode 38 of The Path to Authenticity features Kevin Petersen. Kevin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Petersen Family Counseling, in Denver, Colorado. In his practice, he focuses on guiding family members to effectively help their loved ones who suffer from addiction, and on helping them address their own issues with codependency. He’s the author of Chronic Hope: Parenting the Addicted Child. When you hear his life story, that of someone raised in the home of an addicted parent who only wanted to address her son’s problem, you can...
2019-12-161h 10
The Path to Authenticity37. Yoga Instructor Jasmine EstevezLearning How to BreatheEpisode 37 of The Path to Authenticity features Jasmine Estevez, another in a series of guests who chose to forego the illusion of career security to enhance her quality of daily life. She talks about her love for yoga, how her yoga practice has changed over the years, and how it has changed her. In Learning How to Breathe, you’ll hear Jasmine carry out what has become her life purpose by carrying the message of yoga to anyone who’ll listen. Learn more about her at jasmineestevez.com. Tom Gentry is an i...
2019-12-091h 00
The Path to Authenticity36. Entrepreneur & Coach David PaulThe Power HourEpisode 36 of The Path to Authenticity features the investor, entrepreneur, and coach, David Paul. His story is full of examples of how personal change actually takes place. This show is made for people like David, who want more from life. We talk about living with intention and some of the social constructs that often get in the way of doing that. We discuss the power of spontaneity and how it has affected his career path, as well as the transitions into marriage and fatherhood.Tom Gentry is an internationally certified alcohol and...
2019-12-021h 05
The Path to Authenticity33. Paul Hamblin, CEO of the Bridge to RecoveryDifferent Branches of the Same TreeEpisode 33 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Paul Hamblin, the agency’s CEO. Paul has worked in the helping profession for more than 20 years. He found himself at The Bridge to Recovery at exactly the right time. Paul discusses his experience at the Bridge and how it improved his quality of life. With host Tom Gentry, he talks the underlying philosophy there, who his program can help, and how he and his staff define and address trauma. To learn more about The Bridge to Recovery, call Paul at (858) 945-7...
2019-11-181h 26
The Path to Authenticity32. Tyson Stark & ArdmoreTake Wednesdays OffBrought to you by The Bridge to Recovery, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, episode 32 of The Path to Authenticity features Tyson Stark. Tyson is the co-founder of Ardmore, a men’s Twelve-Step immersion retreat in Savannah, Georgia. You’ll hear the story that begins with Tyson wanting to disappear and for his family to forget about him. It then unfolds to the present, where he sees his vision through and gets to watch the love he was given, when he needed it most, grow exponentially in this sacred place. Learn more about Ardmore at ardmorerecovery.com...
2019-11-1054 min
The Path to Authenticity31. Podcaster Ameé QuiriconiJust Say NoBrought to you by The Bridge to Recovery, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, episode 31 of The Path to Authenticity features Ameé Quiriconi, the host of One Broken Mom. Ameé is a powerful force who has created a compelling podcast aimed at spreading the word about mental health and emotional well-being. She has targeted authors who have written books that helped her in her own transformation. Her esteemed guests include Wendy Behary, Stan Tankin, Rhonda Freeman, and Brad Klontz. The list goes on and on. Learn more about Ameé at ameequiriconi.com.If you lik...
2019-11-041h 26
The Path to Authenticity30. Lifespan Recovery with Michael WeinerLifespan RecoveryEpisode 30 of The Path to Authenticity is the second of two featuring Michael Weiner, Ph.D. Dr. Weiner has been teaching about and treating addiction for decades. In this conversation with host, Tom Gentry, he talks about the need for us to reframe our thinking as it relates to addiction treatment and recovery. We talk about what’s working and what’s not and how some subtle changes might yield significant results.Tom Gentry is an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor (ICADC). He provides recovery coaching for individuals, family coaching for people with...
2019-10-281h 03
The Path to Authenticity29. Deniz Mustard on Emotional AcceptancePeeling Back the LayersEpisode 29 of The Path to Authenticity. As well as anyone, Deniz Mustard understands how the feelings we fail to experience block us from our authentic selves. As a personal trainer in the U.K., she began to see that, no matter how physically healthy one might become, our emotions can often prevent us from becoming our very best. As an Emotional Acceptance Coach, she devotes her time to walking people through the process of actually experiencing their feelings after they have habitually avoided them. Learn more about Deniz at https://www.facebook.com...
2019-10-2156 min
The Path to Authenticity28. Tom Gentry on Moments of Clarity - 2Moments of Clarity - Tom GentryEpisode 28 of The Path to Authenticity features an interview of the host for the October 10 episode of Moments of Clarity with Tiffany, on the Tan Talk Radio Network. Tom talked about his personal experience with substance abuse, finding recovery in his early 20’s, and how the opioid crisis has changed the world of addiction treatment. Tiffany Werhner is a licensed mental health counselor 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 me...
2019-10-1753 min
The Path to Authenticity27. Addiction Expert Michael Weiner, PhD.From Acute to ChronicEpisode 27 of The Path to Authenticity is the first of two featuring Michael Weiner, Ph.D. Dr. Weiner has been teaching about and treating addiction for decades. In this conversation with host, Tom Gentry, he talks about the need for us to reframe our thinking as it relates to addiction treatment and recovery. We talk about what’s working and what’s not and how some subtle changes might yield significant results.Tom Gentry is an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor (ICADC). He provides recovery coaching for individuals, family coaching for...
2019-10-1453 min
The Path to Authenticity26. Music Journalist Craig HavighurstOld Enough to See HankIf you move to Nashville to become something other than a musician, it’s to become Craig Havighurst. In episode 26 of The Path to Authenticity, Craig talks about the origins of his love for music and recounts the progression of his career in music journalism. He’s a writer, a multi-media producer, the show journalist for Music City Roots, and the music news producer of WMOT Roots Radio 89.5, an NPR affiliate dedicated to Americana and the Nashville music scene. He’s the host of The String and the author of Air Castle of the...
2019-10-071h 15
The Path to Authenticity25. Author Lauren ArtressThe Soul Assignmentor Sealed OrdersEpisode 25 of The Path to Authenticity features Lauren Artress, the author of Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Practice. The burnout she experienced from her work at San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral, in the mid 1980’s, led her toward the path to becoming the foremost expert on the labyrinth in the Western world. She created Veriditas, a non-profit devoted to organizing pilgrimages to sacred sites and carrying the labyrinth message around the world. She sees the walking meditation the labyrinth offers as a tool to trul...
2019-09-301h 07
The Path to Authenticity23. Tom Gentry on Moments of Clarity - 1Moments of Clarity - Tom GentryEpisode 23 of The Path to Authenticity features an interview of the host for the September 5 episode of Moments of Clarity with Tiffany, on the Tan Talk Radio Network. Tom talked about his personal experience with substance abuse and his role as an addiction professional with over two decades of experience working with clients and families. Tiffany Werhner is a licensed mental health counselor 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...
2019-09-1654 min
The Path to Authenticity21. Podcast & Film Producer Tyrell William LissonHonoring the MusicTyrell William Lisson is a veteran film and live-events producer based in Toronto. He has produced multiple award-winning documentaries including a short documentary about The Band’s Richard Manuel. In episode 21 of The Path to Authenticity he talks about his podcast, The Band: A History. He began exploring the history of the Canadian/American roots-rock group after attending a small folk festival where Garth Hudson was the headliner. If you’re someone who likes to know the stories behind the songs, you’ll enjoy listening to this episode, as well as his podcast. Hear him ta...
2019-09-031h 12
The Path to Authenticity17. Therapist Joan MarineauI Pick YouIn episode 17 of The Path to Authenticity, Joan Marineau talks about the intersection between her professional and personal life; between being a therapist and being a mother. Her career took a sharp turn after an intervention led to treatment for her codependency. Her life took a sharp turn when she flew to China to unite with her daughter. With host Tom Gentry, Joan talks about the early history of addiction treatment in South Florida, how her reckoning with codependency forever changed her approach as a therapist, and what she has learned since becoming an...
2019-08-051h 36
The Path to Authenticity15. Terry Shapiro, CEO of Hanley Center at OriginsThe Diamond PolisherTerry Shapiro is the Regional Vice-President of Professional Relations with Origins Behavioral Healthcare. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who is more well-known in his industry or more well-liked in general. He’s the guy who’s never met a stranger. In this episode, you’ll hear the story of a man who knows just as many players and scouts at a spring training or minor league baseball game as he does addiction professionals at a well-attended conference. Listen to Terry’s conversation with host, Tom Gentry, on episode 15 of The Path to Authentici...
2019-07-221h 04
The Path to Authenticity13. Psychologist Dr. Lalitaa SuglaniThis is My LanguageDr. Lalitaa Suglani is on a mission to teach us how to love ourselves. She’s a psychologist and executive coach based in the U.K. In this episode, we cover topics like neuropathways, negative self-talk, mantras, reiki, relationships, self-actualization, and of course, authenticity. Hear her conversation with host, Tom Gentry, on episode 13 of The Path to Authenticity.Dr. Lalitaa Suglani is a bestselling author, and renown speaker based in the United Kingdom. For her work with those seeking to make empowering life changes, she has garnered global recognition as a cl...
2019-07-071h 24
The Path to Authenticity8. Sarey Ruden & SareyTalesA Symptom of the ProblemSarey Ruden transforms her negative experiences in the world of online dating into powerful works of art. She’s the creator of SareyTales, and was a featured speaker at TedX Detroit in 2019. In this episode, we explore the often-toxic nature of online interactions. We talk about the undercurrent of hostility that feeds this phenomenon. We touch on an array of topics including, manhood, emotional balance, institutional racism, and (this episode was recorded on the day of the 2019 school shooting in Denver) the need for gun control. Hear Sarey’s conversation with host, Tom...
2019-06-101h 22
The Path to Authenticity7. Author & Happiness Coach Dani LaBarrieThe Fire in Our HeartsIn this episode, author, psychotherapist, and happiness coach Dani La Barrie talks about her book, “Stories of an Ex-Party Girl: How to Feel Happy and Good about Yourself Without Alcohol and Drugs,” on the eve of its publication. Recorded on the day the podcast was launched, Dani, discusses her trepidation with baring her soul publicly in her book. She talks about her practice and the events she hosts, which include group meditations and cacao ceremonies. The conversation touches on topics like the discomfort in the process of personal growth, letting go of our...
2019-06-031h 04