by Tom Gentry | Apr 4, 2023 | Blogs, Essays
We’re Sidestepping Emotions It’s not about masculinity. It’s about emotions. For some time now, that’s what I’ve been trying to say. I’m reading a book by Marc Brackett, Ph.D., the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. I picked it...
by Tom Gentry | Nov 26, 2021 | Blogs, Commentary, Culture
In 2006, I attended a men’s conference, representing a small facility for recovering men I helped create. At the time, the place was still relatively new. We had a booth, and I spent nearly the entire time manning it to promote our little program. Meanwhile, Robert...
by Tom Gentry | Oct 5, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Leaders, Questionnaire, Writers
Sri Preethaji is a global transformation leader from India. A philosopher and mystic, she is recognized around the world as an effective and enlightening speaker – her TEDx talk on reducing stress and anxiety, for example, has now been viewed more than three million...
by Tom Gentry | Aug 14, 2021 | Artists, Blogs, Guests, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
Elena Øhlander is an illustrator and painter, currently working in Jacksonville, Florida. She attained her BFA in Photography in 2014, exhibiting her work at national galleries and museums. Hear her in episode 94 of The Path to Authenticity. Click here to see examples...
by Tom Gentry | Aug 13, 2021 | Artists, Blogs, Entertainers, Guests, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
Taylor Crousore, is an actor, comedian, and writer based in New York City. He’s been acting professionally, Off Broadway and regionally, for the since 2013. Most recently he’s been performing off Broadway in the musical comedy he co-wrote, A Musical About...
by Tom Gentry | Aug 12, 2021 | Blogs, Questionnaire
April M. Woodard is an advocate for the autism community, sharing how she worked with her own autistic traits to create a fictional book series. She is also a marketing consultant to authors, helping them focus on how they can connect with their ideal audience. Hear...
by Tom Gentry | Aug 11, 2021 | Artists, Blogs, Friends, Guests, Healers, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
Allen Schwartz is a recovery advocate who serves as a prayer chaplain at Unity of the Palm Beaches. You can hear him in episode 104 of The Path to Authenticity. As person in long-term recovery, Allen is well known in the Palm Beach County recovery community. His...
by Tom Gentry | Aug 9, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Leaders, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity, Writers
Heather Stewart is a Ph.D. candidate and Instructor of The Rotman Institute of Philosophy at the University of Western Ontario. She works primarily in the areas of feminist philosophy, bioethics, and social and political philosophy. Hear Heather in episode 103 of The...
by Tom Gentry | Aug 9, 2021 | Artists, Blogs, Guests, Healers, Iconoclasts, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity, Writers
Lucia Capacchione is the best-selling author of 22 books, including: Recovery of Your Inner Child, The Creative Journaland The Power of Your Other Hand. Hear Lucia in episodes one, five, 40, and 57 of The Path to Authenticity. If your life were a novel,...
by Tom Gentry | Aug 8, 2021 | Blogs, Entrepreneurs, Guests, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
Matt Kennedy is the owner and director of Gallery 30 South, in Pasadena, California. He will be the guest in episodes 99 and 101 of The Path to Authenticity. Prior to opening his own gallery, he was the executive curator of La Luz de Jesus Gallery for almost...
by Tom Gentry | Aug 7, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
Chelsea Gage, is a lululemon ambassador and the co-owner of Yoga Path Palm Beach. Her her in episode 98 of The Path to Authenticity. As a teacher, Chelsea’s focus is to create a compassionate, loving space for students to tap into their inner wisdom. As a studio...
by Tom Gentry | Aug 6, 2021 | Artists, Blogs, Guests, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
VËR (veh-r), is short for “Vered,” the Hebrew word for rose. She is a singer-songwriter based in Montreal, Quebec. Hear her story in episode 97 of The Path to Authenticity. If your life were a novel, what would be the title? Holy Sh*t, Did...
by Tom Gentry | Aug 5, 2021 | Artists, Blogs, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
Andy Isham does custom woodwork, and is the owner of These Trees, which uses salvaged urban trees to create unique furniture pieces in Madison, Wisconsin. Hear Andy in episode 96 of The Path to Authenticity. If your life were a novel, what would be the title?...
by Tom Gentry | Aug 4, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
Amy Effman is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Hear her story in episode 95 of The Path to Authenticity. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges while staying focused...
by Tom Gentry | Aug 2, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Leaders, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity, Writers
Julie Smith has been teaching media literacy and media-related classes at the university level since 1997. She holds her B.A. in Public Relations from the University of Tulsa and her M.S. in Mass Communication from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville....
by Tom Gentry | Aug 1, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity, Writers
Author Gregory B. Davis has a real passion for personal growth and learning in his life, but most importantly, he enjoys helping others and seeing them advance in their life. Hear his story in episode 82 of The Path to Authenticity. Where is the place you...
by Tom Gentry | Jul 30, 2021 | Artists, Blogs, Guests, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
Alysse Gafkjen is an American portrait photographer based in Nashville, Tennessee. Her work is featured in publications around the world, and has served as the artwork for countless albums and promotional content for musicians of all genres. Hear Alysse in episode 90...
by Tom Gentry | Jul 30, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Podcasts, The Path to Authenticity, Transcripts
The following is an unedited transcript of episode 135 of The Path to Authenticity, with podcaster, therapist, and life coach, Rachel Astarte. She is the author of Celebrating Solitude. Learn more about Rachel at racheastartetherapy.com. Tom Gentry:...
by Tom Gentry | Jul 30, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
Bryn Marhefka is all about hope. She is a sex, love, and relationship coach living and working in Austin, Texas. Hear her story in episode 92 of The Path to Authenticity. If your life were a novel, what would be the title? Her Inner Knowing Where...
by Tom Gentry | Jul 29, 2021 | Blogs, Questionnaire
Tom Gentry is the producer and host of The Path to Authenticity. If your life were a novel, what would be the title? Learning to Breathe Where were you born? Kokomo, Indiana Where is the place you call home? West Palm Beach, Florida When...
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 episode...
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 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 | Jan 29, 2021 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Leaders, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
Jill Lang, better known as Coach Jilly, is a Certified Big Leap Coach, an author, a speaker, a teacher, an EFT (emotionally focused therapy) practitioner, a self-love ambassador, and hypnotherapist in training. Learn more about the life of Coach Jilly in episode...
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 | Aug 23, 2020 | Blogs, Guests, Healers, Podcasts, Questionnaire, The Path to Authenticity
Diana Paschal is a 500 E-RYT yoga and meditation teacher and an integrative coach who guides others to self-inquiry, clarity, compassion and wellbeing. She’s taught at top studios in NYC and LA, leads international retreats and trainings, as well as her signature...
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...
