The Path to Authenticity

To Finally Belong Episode 198 of The Path to Authenticity features the one and only Hallie Heeg. Our conversation took place on the afternoon of May 25, a few hours before George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis. Hallie is an entrepreneur, consultant, recovery coach, and interventionist with over 18 years of expertise in eating disorders, substance use disorders, […]

Living in a Beautiful State Episode 197 features a conversation with Sri Preethaji from late 2021. She is the co-author, with her husband, Krishnaji, of the national bestseller The Four Sacred Secrets for Love and Prosperity: a Guide to Living in a Beaut

The Return Episode 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). […]

Sharpening the Chisels Episode 194 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Andy Isham. Andy 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 talk about how the idea of practicality has affected his career path, and how emotional literacy […]

Becoming a Quitter Episode 193 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Seattle-based journalist and author Erica C. Barnett. In July of 2020, 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 […]

Rough Stones Episode 192 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 o

In episode one of Men Who Talk Tom Gentry and Ed Tilton begin an eight-part series of conversations on men and intimacy with a discussion on what intimacy is in the first place, why it matters, and how this topic is relevant to modern men and the people love them.

Emotions Are Not Gender-Dependent In episode two of Men Who Talk Tom Gentry and Ed Tilton continue an eight-part series of conversations on men and intimacy with a discussion on how we are socialized to believe that women feel and "real" men don't.

In episode three of Men Who Talk Tom Gentry and Ed Tilton continue an eight-part series of conversations on men and intimacy with a discussion on toxic masculinity, a polarizing term often conflated with masculinity itself. Brought to you by Begin Again Institute.

Men andFriendship In episode four of Men Who Talk, Tom Gentry and Ed Tilton continue an eight-part series of conversations, discussing men and their struggles with meaningful friendships. Brought to you by Begin Again Institute.

In episode five of Men Who Talk Tom Gentry and Ed Tilton continue an eight-part series of conversations, discussing men and their struggles with meaningful friendships. Brought to you by Begin Again Institute.

Raising Men In episode six of Men Who Talk, Tom Gentry and Ed Tilton continue an eight-part series of conversations with a discussion on on parenting boys and raising men. Brought to you by Begin Again Institute.  Visit tomgentry.net to learn m

In episode seven of Men Who Talk, Tom Gentry and Ed Tilton continue an eight-part series of conversations with a discussion on on intimacy in the context if family. Brought to you by Begin Again Institute.   

In episode eight of Men Who Talk Tom Gentry and Ed Tilton wrap up season one in a series of conversations on men and intimacy. Brought to you by Begin Again Institute. 

Men Who Talk is an eight-part series of conversations on men and intimacy, It’s hosted by Tom Gentry, ICADC, and features Ed Tilton, MPA, CAC II. It was recorded live on Clubhouse in the fall of 2022. Brought to you by Begin Again Institute. Relay: Find Freedom from Porn Addiction – If you or someone […]

Episode 188 of The Path to Authenticity consists of a monologue where I talk about how my life experience has shaped the way I think about other men, especially as it pertains to how men treat women. 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 […]

Dad Has No Friends or Hurt People Hurt People Episode 185 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with journalist Cleo Stiller. Cleo is the author of Modern Manhood: Conversations About the Complicated World of Being a Good Man Today, out wit

As if It Didn’t Matter Episode 181 features a conversation with Dr. Dheena Sadik, who lives and works in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She discusses the pursuit of her education as a female growing up in a traditional, male-dominated culture. We also hear about how she has navigated her romantic life in a culture where arranged marriage […]

Burying the Lead This is the second of a two episodes featuring John Thomas, Executive Vice-President and Publisher of Psychology Today. We pick up where we left off, talking about some of my career highlights, including how, in my 30’s I had the opportu

The Magical Moment of Redemption This is the first of two episodes featuring John Thomas, Executive Vice-President and Publisher of Psychology Today. John talks a little about his background and how he got his career off the ground with the help of a minor mishap. Then he reverses roles with the host. Hear our conversation, which […]

Episode 178 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with hypnotherapist, RRT, and coach Jill Lang. Coach Jilly and host Tom Gentry discuss our beliefs around sex and relationships, how pornography affects relationships, and much more. This ep

Taking One Small Risk Episode 176 of The Path to Authenticity features Akashic Record reader, reiki master, and shamanic practitioner Rita Ellen Mirchandani. Hear Rita talk about her winding spiritual path, and her vision to teach the rest of us how to access the Akashic Records as a source of healing. Enjoy. -tg The Path to Authenticity is brought […]

The Wisdom of No Escape Episode 175 of The Path to Authenticity features the second in a two-part conversation with Albert Flynn DeSilver, a poet and prose writer, speaker, and workshop leader. Albert served as Marin County California’s very first Poet L

Saved by Poetry Episode 174 of The Path to Authenticity features the first in a two-part conversation with Albert Flynn DeSilver, a poet and prose writer, speaker, and workshop leader. Albert served as Marin County California’s very first Poet Laureate from 2008 to 2010. He is the author of the memoir Beamish Boy. His latest nonfiction book, Writing as a […]

A Living Entity Episode 172 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Cornwall, Ontario’s own Jenna Malyon. After many years of working for the family business, Jenna went all-in on her dream, launching J-Bear Child Care in the beginning of 2022. Hear her talk about taking the leap and how her life has changed since. […]