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
Author Laura Vaisman on Anxiety
That Human Connection: In 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...
Music Photographer Alysse Gafkjen
That’s the Dream: Episode 90 of The Path to Authenticity features Alysse Gafkjen, a Nashville-based portrait photographer working in the music industry. Click here to see examples of Alysse's work. Hear her talk about how she built a career by honoring her love for both music and photography. Click here to see...
Author Lisa Cleary on Surviving a Breakup
Toxic Milestone Mentality: Episode 89 of The Path to Authenticity features the return of Lisa Cleary, the author of How to Survive a Breakup (When All of Your Friends are Birthing Their Second Child). Lisa is a tough love self-help author and blogger. Her work has appeared in TODAY, The Huffington Post, Women’s...
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Blogs
The Career Path of the Authentic Self
As an young adult, I abandoned my authentic self and the life I really wanted. In terms of vocation, rather than pursuing something that excited me, I opted for what others described as a more practical path. Imagine having the aptitude to write professionally. You...
The Career Path of the Authentic Self
As an young adult, I abandoned my authentic self and the life I really wanted. In terms of vocation, rather than pursuing something that excited me, I opted for what others described as a more practical path. Imagine having the aptitude to write professionally. You love words and you have a way with them. You immerse yourself in mass media - newspapers, magazines, music, radio. Any time you can take a class related...
The Art of Online Dating – Sareytales
Detroit-based artist Sarey Ruden’s project Sareytales: the Art of Online Dating is a collection of art and designs inspired by the creepy, cruel and misogynistic messages she has received during her online dating journey. Hear Sarey's story in episode eight of The Path to Authenticity. Or click here to read more about her work. To see the images below in their entirety, click on one of the thumbnails to see a slideshow. Click here to see Sarey's presentation at TEDx Detroit. Visit sareytales.com. to learn about Sarey and her work, including her own upcoming podcast. [ngg src="galleries"...
The Art of Online Dating – Sareytales
Detroit-based artist Sarey Ruden’s project Sareytales: the Art of Online Dating is a collection of art and designs inspired by the creepy, cruel and misogynistic messages she has received during her online dating journey. Hear Sarey's story in episode eight of The...
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