by Tom Gentry | Jul 20, 2021 | Blogs, Wellness & Addiction
I’ve spent more than two decades helping people and their families contend with addiction issues. These are some things I’ve found myself saying frequently and consistently. 1. The idea that the person has to “want to stop” is a myth. At some point, a...
by Tom Gentry | Jul 20, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity, Writers
Cleo Stiller is a speaker, television host, and the author of Modern Manhood: Conversations About the Complicated World of Being a Good Man Today. She received a prestigious Peabody Award nomination for public service journalism in 2018 and an Emmy Award nomination in...
by Tom Gentry | Jul 17, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
Gus Castellanos, MD, is a retired neurologist and sleep specialist, who teaches Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and mindfulness practice. Hear him in episode 108 of The Path to Authenticity. If your life were a novel, what would be the title?...
by Tom Gentry | Jul 16, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Iconoclasts, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
Evan Streusand runs a handmade women’s shoe company called Fortress of Inca, which he started 10 years ago. He and his wife also started a robe company called Highway Robery. Learn more about Evan and his work in episode 109 of The Path to Authenticity. If your...
by Tom Gentry | Jul 15, 2021 | Blogs
Episode 129 for June 22, 2021 The following is an automated transcript from episode 129, with author and entrepreneur mentor Mark Sephton. Tom Gentry: It’s funny. I don’t know if you know this, but so Gina Moffa, who’s a psychotherapist in New...
by Tom Gentry | Jul 15, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity, Writers
Jane Binns was awarded the Jack Kerouac Award for Prose in 1998. In 2004, she self-published a chapbook of short-short stories, Pocket Change through Eye of the Tiger Press. In 2008, she published Broken Whole: A Memoir. You can learn more about Jane in...
by Tom Gentry | Jul 12, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Leaders, Podcasts, The Path to Authenticity, Transcripts
Episode 132 for July 13, 2021 The following is an automated transcript from episode 132, with the host of the Her Story Her Way podcast, Priya Vir. Tom Gentry: So, I know that you work in the financial sector. One of the things about the show, I...
by Tom Gentry | Jul 11, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity, Writers
Rachel Astarte holds a Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. She received a diploma in Mind-Body Wellness from Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, where she also received her certifications in Transformational...
by Tom Gentry | Jul 7, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Leaders, Podcasts, The Path to Authenticity, Transcripts
It’s a Muscle or The Right Tribe The following is an automated transcript from episode 130, with intuitive coach Sasha Lipskaia. Tom Gentry: Sasha Sasha Lipskaia: Tom TG: Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. So, I sent you, you...
by Tom Gentry | Jul 6, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Leaders, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity, Writers
Joshua Shea works as an author and speaker/presenter sharing his story and educating about addiction. Hear him in episode 44 of The Path to Authenticity. If your life were a novel, what would be the title? Joshua Shea: A Cautionary Tale Where were...
by Tom Gentry | Jul 6, 2021 | Blogs, Entrepreneurs, Guests, Leaders, Podcasts, The Path to Authenticity, Transcripts
On All 12 Cylinders The following is an automated transcript from episode 131, with podcast strategist and sound engineer Tanner Campbell. Tom Gentry: You know, I’ve been talking a lot about Clubhouse on the podcast lately. This is, I guess the...
by Tom Gentry | Jul 4, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Leaders, Podcasts, The Path to Authenticity, Transcripts
Right in Front of My Nose The following is an automated transcript from episode 128, with relationship strategist Dimple Thakrar. Tom: So, where to start with you Dimple? I’m not even sure, but when I first encountered you, it was in a room on Clubhouse...
by Tom Gentry | Jun 30, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
Dr. 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 episode 13 of the podcast, we cover topics like neuropathways, negative self-talk, mantras, reiki, relationships, self-actualization,...
by Tom Gentry | May 10, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Podcasts, The Path to Authenticity, Transcripts
Transcript for episode 122, with Martha Gentry A Conversation with My Mom 00:02:13 Tom Gentry If this is your first time here, thanks for checking it out, if not, thanks for coming back. I’m Tom Gentry and this is The Path to Authenticity. Episode...
by Tom Gentry | May 7, 2021 | Blogs, Friends, Liner Notes, Podcasts, The Path to Authenticity
Regarding episode 122, for Mother’s Day 2021: If you’re not a member of my family, there are some moments in episode 122 when you probably have no idea what we’re talking about. If you’re a regular listener, you might connect some of the dots. But, even if you...
by Tom Gentry | Mar 13, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
Psychotherapist Gina Moffa is passionate about the human condition. A writer and a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Manhattan, Gina specializes in working with people suffering from grief and trauma, as well as guiding people through significant life...
by Tom Gentry | Mar 8, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
For nearly a decade, Mike Iamele’s Sacred Branding® system has helped hundreds of celebrities, artists, entrepreneurs, influencers, and soul seekers to map their experiences and discover their subconscious motivations, unique brand, and life purpose. Hear...
by Tom Gentry | Mar 2, 2021 | Blogs, Wellness & Addiction
Some Things You Should Know Before Choosing a Treatment Program for Someone You Love When a person finds him or herself calling an addiction treatment facility for someone in their family, they are in a fairly desperate place. The person of concern is not only...
by Tom Gentry | Feb 26, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity, Writers
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...
by Tom Gentry | Feb 19, 2021 | Artists, Blogs, Guests, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
The Italian, Toronto-based alt-pop artist Alessandro Montelli 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...
by Tom Gentry | Jan 29, 2021 | Blogs, Commentary, Culture
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....
by Tom Gentry | Dec 12, 2020 | Blogs, Commentary, Culture
Twitter disgusts me. I try to stay away from it. But, I do have a profile for the podcast, where I promote the episodes and, occassionally, call out a particular U.S. Senator on his thinly-veiled feigned sincerity. But, I also use it to keep up with guests of the...
by Tom Gentry | Nov 9, 2020 | Artists, Blogs, Galleries, Guests, Podcasts, The Path to Authenticity
Elena Øhlander is an illustrator and painter, currently working in Jacksonville, Florida. Hear her in episode 94 of the podcast. Learn more Elena’s focus is in illustration that explores identity, gender issues, space, individuality, and pop culture with a...
by Tom Gentry | Oct 22, 2020 | Artists, Blogs, Galleries, Guests, Podcasts, The Path to Authenticity
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...
by Tom Gentry | Oct 10, 2020 | Artists, Blogs, Galleries, Guests, The Path to Authenticity
Alysse Gafkjen is an American portrait photographer based in Nashville, Tennessee. She is the guest featured in episode 90 of the podcast. Alysse’s work is featured in publications around the world, and has served as the artwork for countless albums and...
by Tom Gentry | Oct 8, 2020 | Artists, Blogs, Galleries, The Path to Authenticity
Brian Phillips as painter living and working in Austin,Texas. He Creates his art with reclaimed materials. You can hear his story in episode 10 of the podcast. See more of his work at artbybrianphillips.com. Click on a thumbnail to see a slideshow of full images. 1 2...
by Tom Gentry | Oct 7, 2020 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Leaders, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
Amanda Kuda is a holistic life coach trained in supporting gray area drinkers. She uses her unique gifts to help women quit drinking for good. She holds a Master of Arts in Communication from Missouri State University and spent 12 years in the corporate world as...
by Tom Gentry | Oct 4, 2020 | Artists, Blogs, Galleries, Guests, Podcasts, The Path to Authenticity
Heather Sundquist Hall was the guest in episode 43 of The Path to Authenticity. She’s an artist based in Smithville, Texas. Her work is heavily influenced by narratives, nostalgia and details. Her illustrations have become pieces of her own stories whose purpose...
by Tom Gentry | Oct 3, 2020 | Artists, Blogs, Friends, Guests, Podcasts, The Path to Authenticity
Jen Conway is a doula and birth photographer living and working in Greenville, South Carolina. Hear more about Jen and her work in episode 3 of the podcast. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolition, Natural Parent, Cafe Mom, Popsugar, ...
by Tom Gentry | Sep 30, 2020 | Blogs, Guests, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity, Writers
Lisa Cleary is a tough love self-help author and blogger. She recently released the book, How to Survive a Breakup: When All of Your Friends are Birthing their Second Child. Lisa is the guest in episode 89 of The Path to Authenticity. What is your...
by Tom Gentry | Sep 29, 2020 | Artists, Blogs, Guests, Podcasts
Safaa Kagan is a travel photographer based in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco. Safaa moved to the United States to pursue her dream of becoming a photographer. She studied art and earned a degree in commercial photography. She then apprenticed...
by Tom Gentry | Sep 25, 2020 | Blogs, Questionnaire
A Brief Q&A with my dog, Caesar, a rescued rat-terrier mix and podcast mascot. You can hear him in multiple episodes of The Path to Authenticity. Follow him on Instagram, @kwaichang_official. If your life were a novel, what would be the title?...
by Tom Gentry | Sep 7, 2020 | Blogs, Commentary, Wisdom
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...
by Tom Gentry | Aug 28, 2020 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Podcasts, The Path to Authenticity, Transcripts, Writers
The following transcript is from episode one of The Path to Authenticity. Upon release of the third edition of her book The Power of Your other Hand, inner child expert Lucia Capacchione, Ph.D. talks about growing up in the creative atmosphere of Hollywood. She tells...
by Tom Gentry | Jul 10, 2020 | Blogs, Commentary, Getting Real About Manhood
Over the summer, a guy threw a temper tantrum at a Costco in Fort Myers, Florida. The video spread like COVID-19. It began much like this cycle we’ve seen repeated in America since around the time the Minneapolis police officer murdered George Floyd as others watched....
by Tom Gentry | Jul 5, 2020 | Blogs, Commentary, Guests, Podcasts, The Path to Authenticity, Writers
“Your term, not mine,” she smiled. “I didn’t say it.” Cleo Stiller, the author of Modern Manhood, had agreed to be a guest on the podcast. I had just proposed the idea of making male privilege a point of focus for the episode. Hear my conversation with Cleo on episode...
by Tom Gentry | Jul 1, 2020 | Blogs, Commentary, The Path to Authenticity
In May of 2019, I launched a podcast called The Path to Authenticity. It took a couple years of planning to arrive there. Very early on in the process, I chose a title. But, I ultimately used another. The last thing I wanted was to start with one name, only to change...
by Tom Gentry | Jun 21, 2020 | Blogs, Commentary
When you have a dad who didn’t have a dad, in some ways, you don’t have a dad. Those words came to me one morning. I printed them prominently, in all capital letters, on the first page of a blank journal I was using at the time, to collect my thoughts, about...
by admin | Apr 16, 2020 | Blogs, Commentary
Originally published on January 28, 2019 — As a man, as the father of a boy beginning the transition into manhood, and as someone who works with many troubled young men, I felt encouraged to learn the powers that be at Gillette saw fit to publicly evaluate their...
by Tom Gentry | Mar 18, 2020 | Blogs, Commentary
I began playing baseball in the tiny back yard of the home where I grew up. It was a small, bumpy patch of grass surrounded by four-foot hedges. I played with my older sister and neighborhood kids, including some my mom was paid to care for, at a time when the Big Red...
by Tom Gentry | Jun 9, 2019 | Artists, Blogs, Commentary, Guests, The Path to Authenticity
Sareytales: The Art of Online Dating Imagine going through a painful breakup. Maybe you married your high school sweetheart. You had years of fun together. But, after having a couple kids, you learned your parenting styles are diametrically opposed. You never...
by Tom Gentry | Jun 12, 2018 | Blogs, Commentary
A couple years ago, my son gave me a cookbook. We’d been out shopping and had seen it a couple times. He knew I wanted it. It was one of those times when you buy the gift so they can give it to you. In truth, you’re doing something for them. Hardbound and illustrated...
