The Opposite of Small Talk
a podcast for people who want more from life
About us
Real conversations with real people
The Path to Authenticity starts from the assertion that we wrest our true power from our individuality.
We talk to various types of writers and artists as well as therapists, coaches, teachers, entrepreneurs, and professionals of all kinds. Our guests possess one common trait.
They’re people who know who they are.
We talk about what makes them who they are, how they became who they are, and how we might become truer expressions of who we are.
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Recent Episodes

111. Singer-Songwriter Alessandro Montelli
It's Called Life - Episode 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,...

110. Psychiatrist Dr. Todd Kammerzelt
Secret Agent Todd - Episode 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....

109. Fashion Entrepreneur Evan Streusand
Best-Dressed in 7th Grade or Robe Life - Episode 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....
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Blogs

17 Records – This Year (So Far)
These are the records I've picked up since the beginning of the year, or just before. Some I already owned on CD. But, I'm always looking to find my favorites on vinyl. What I didn't pre-order, I found at Rust & Wax, In West Palm Beach, Florida. I traded old...
17 Records – This Year (So Far)
These are the records I've picked up since the beginning of the year, or just before. Some I already owned on CD. But, I'm always looking to find my favorites on vinyl. What I didn't pre-order, I found at Rust & Wax, In West Palm Beach, Florida. I traded old records I didn't listen to for several of these. The Avett Brothers - Emotionalism If you haven't heard these guys, this record is a good place to...
18 Questions for Jessica Baum
Jessica Baum is the founder of Be Self-full®, a company that provides tailored coaching services, helping women empower themselves. Be Self-full® is the sister company to The Relationship Institute of Palm Beach, where Jessica offers psychotherapy services to clients in Palm Beach, Florida. Hear Jessica in episode 24 of The Path to Authenticity. If your life were a novel, what would be the title? Look Below the Surface Where were you born? Englewood, New Jersey Where is the place you call home? West Palm Beach, Florida When you were a kid, what did you want to be...

18 Questions for Jessica Baum
Jessica Baum is the founder of Be Self-full®, a company that provides tailored coaching services, helping women empower themselves. Be Self-full® is the sister company to The Relationship Institute of Palm Beach, where Jessica offers psychotherapy services to clients...
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