On The P.A.T.H.

Dr. Mark McNear is a licensed psychotherapist with over 35 years of clinical experience in trauma — and a survivor himself. Childhood abuse, addiction, three months in rehab, and a decade of real recovery. He is the author of  Finding My Words  and host of the  Trauma Meets Recovery  podcast. In this episode, two therapists get honest about what healing actually costs, what faith has to do with it...

Ashley Buckner shares what shaped her long before she became a licensed clinical social worker. Growing up in rural South Georgia, surrounded by addiction, chaos, and unpredictability, Ashley learned early what it meant to survive—and what it meant to fight for something different. From a childhood marked by instability to a relentless drive for education as a way out, this episode explores the un...

Welcome back to On The P.A.T.H. with Part 2 of Jeannie’s story. In this continued conversation with my sister Jeannie, we move beyond the earlier parts of her story and talk about the realities of adulthood—marriage, building a family, and navigating life while carrying the impact of a complicated upbringing.⚠️ Content AdvisoryThis episode contains discussion of family abuse, difficult childhood e...

⚠️ Content Note:This episode includes a discussion of childhood abuse and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. (proceed to summary below):Childhood Abuse, Betrayal & Finding Hope:In this deeply personal episode of On The P.A.T.H., Dr. Jack Gatti Hilton sits down with his sister, Jeannie, for an honest and courageous conversation about survival, truth-telling, and the long road towar...

In Episode 5, I sit down with my mother to explore the story behind our family’s resilience. She shares what it was like growing up in an Italian immigrant family in Montreal — navigating cultural expectations, identity, and the unspoken pressures placed on women. We talk about her early life and becoming a young mother while facing circumstances that tested her strength in ways few people see fro...

In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Jack Gatti Hilton shares the story behind the creation of the P.A.T.H. Model™ and the lived experiences that shaped it. Long before he became a therapist, Jack developed emotional intelligence as a survival skill—learning to read the room, manage others’ emotions, and stay safe in environments that didn’t always feel secure. As he later came to faith and entere...

Dr. Jack Gatti Hilton, also known as UnsungEmpath, interviews Evan Dominguez about their friendship, Evan's background, and the impact of his mother's illness. The conversation delves into the importance of peer relationships for men and the challenges of cultural identity and family dynamics. The conversation covers topics such as family connections, the loss of a loved one, fertility str...

In this episode, Dr. Jack Gatti Hilton, also known as UnsungEmpath, interviews his wife Kelsey about their life together, family dynamics, and personal growth. They discuss Kelsey's upbringing in South Florida, her experiences as a twin, cultural influences, and the impact of losing a parent at a young age. The conversation delves into their parenting journey, the importance of friendship in m...

Before the conversations begin, there’s presence. This isn’t a formal episode—just a dad, a microphone, and a small voice reminding me why this work matters. On the P.A.T.H., with Ezra.

Dr. Jack Gatti Hilton, also known as UnsungEmpath, introduces his podcast series 'On The P.A.T.H.' as a space for honest conversations about healing, faith, mental health, and human stories. He shares the influence of journalism on his empathy, early lessons in empathy, the impact of tragedy on understanding suffering, therapy as a form of storytelling, reclaiming voices in mental health,...