The Path to Authenticity

Maybe I Should Try Episode 162 of The Path to Authenticity features Taylor Crousore, 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 be

Coming Full Circle Episode 160 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Jamie Engel, founder and program director at Circle City Sober Living and Circle City IOP, in Indianapolis. For the past decade, Jamie has worked extensively with families and businesses around the world creating out-of-the-box treatment solutions & case management in the field of addiction & mental [&#...

Secret Agent Todd Episode 110 of The Path to Authenticity features Dr. Todd Kammerzelt, an addiction psychiatrist and medical director of Windrose Recovery. He tells us of his coming-of-age process and the meandering path he took to get where he is today. I hope you laugh as listening as we did recording this. Enjoy, and be nice. -tg If you […]

The Moose is Loose Episode 158 of The Path to Authenticity features recovery advocate Ed Tilton. Ed is the director of operations at the Begin Again Institute, in Boulder, Colorado, a program for me with intimacy disorders. He has developed several other community programs, working with young people and families affected by addiction. He is a Certified Addiction Counselor […]

A Lot of Pressure Episode 157 feature a conversation with Ezra Bates, a recovery advocate and coach living and working in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With host Tom Gentry, Ezra discusses manhood, recovery, and the intersection between the two. This episode was recorded live on Clubhouse. Join Tom’s Substack, The Manifest. The Path to Authenticity is sponsored by Windrose Recovery, […]

Another Puzzle Avi Hakhamanesh describes herself as a strategy muse, a marketing wizard, and a transformation ninja. She also has a very strong presence on Clubhouse, where we recorded this conversation. In addition to the other content she creates there

A Son Facing East Anthony Guilbert published his first book when he was 19 years old. His most recent book, Notes from the Drift, he published about a year ago. In episode 153 of The Path to Authenticity, you’ll hear the story of a writer whose life expe

The Stranger & the Road The day before Martin Luther King delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech to a quarter-million onlookers from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the poet Spencer Reece was born. Spencer is the author of “The Clerk’s Tale” and “T

Forced Healing This episode of features a conversation with Olivia Sage. This conversation took place in a live meeting on the Clubhouse app. Olivia is a coach, breath-work facilitator, yoga instructor, and meditation teacher. She sees life as a journey where we get to live up to our highest potential by finding our unique voice and purpose. Originally […]

The Value of Our Sensitivity This episode of features a deep conversation with author and empath David Sauvage. He is the author of Healing Heals the Healer Too. This conversation took place in a live meeting on the Clubhouse app, where David is a conspicuous figure with a considerable following. We touch on his childhood, his upbringing, […]

Burn it All Down This episode of features a conversation with Sacred Sexual Embodiment Coach, Yulia Rose. Hear Yulia talk about how tantra helped her heal her own relationship with herself and her sexuality. She also discusses the life experience that led her to do this work. Yulia grew up in what she describes as a […]

Put Away the French Films & Go Talk to Your Parents This episode of features a conversation with psychotherapist Arielle Kanitz from Memorial Day weekend. It’s the last in a four-part series with the clinicians from The Counseling Collective, in Boca Raton, Florida. Arielle is a licensed clinical social worker who provides individual, couples, and family therapy. She […]

Critics Be Damned Episode 147 of the podcast features a conversation with the psychotherapist and aspiring writer, Wendy Weaver. Part of The Counseling Collective, Wendy lives and practices in South Florida. Hear Wendy talk about her life, her work, her passion project, and more. If you like this episode, check out episode 95, with Amy Effman, and […]

Without Judgment Episode 146 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with salvaged-wood artist Brian Phillips. After growing up in a small Ohio town, Brian found healing in his artistry and a home in Texas. In this episode, we hear how Brian came to use one man’s trash to create another man’s treasure. He talks about the […]

Sacred Work Episode 144 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Pam Peckham, the assistant clinical director at The Manor. Hear Pam talk about the evolution of her career and the reverence with which she regards her work. If you enjoy this episode, you might also like episodes 83 and 84, with Dr. Chantelle Thomas. The Path […]

The Power of the Other Hand Episode 143 of The Path to Authenticity features part two of a conversation with Lucia Capacchione, Phd., author of “The Power of Your other Hand.” Lucia talks about her experiences working with Mattel and Disney’s Imagineers. She tells us how, more than once, her own inner child has brought her back […]

The Wisdom of the Inner Child Episode 142 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Lucia Capacchione, Phd., author of “The Power of Your other Hand.” In this, the first of two episodes, Lucia talks about growing up in the creative atmosphere of Hollywood. She tells us how, more than once, her own inner child has […]

Shape Up Episode 141 of The Path to Authenticity  features a conversation Amani Sherif, an entrepreneur and estate agent in London. She is also the co-creator and moderator of the Man Enough room, which meets on Sundays at 9:00am EST on Clubhouse. In addition to her path of personal development, hear Amani talk about her life and […]

September 7, 2021 Last night, as my little rat terrier, Caesar, and I returned from our final walk of the day, we encountered the man I used to be, and was until the very same evening 25 years ago. After holding the fob to unlock the door at the front entrance of the high rise, […]

If I’m Honest Episode 139 of The Path to Authenticity features Carl Huelin. We talked about his life journey and how he came to connect with his manhood. We discuss the place where he found himself prior to finding support in men’s group, overcome with nice-guy syndrome. This concept is described in the book No […]

Let’s Remember Who They Are Episode 137 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation Dr. Stevie Peña, a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Boca Raton, Florida. She works with teens, adults, and couples, addressing issues like anxiety, depression, and addiction. You can learn more about Dr. Pena at counselingcollectivefl.com. If you enjoy […]

Celebrating Solitude Episode 135 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Rachel Astarte. Rachel is a holistic psychotherapist and transformational coach, who is also the author of Celebrating Solitude. She also host a podcast called Self Talk. Enjoy. -tg If you enjoy this episode, you might also like episode 47, with Lucia Capacchione, […]

Remembering Who We Are Episode 134 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Aly Paws. Aly is a yoga teacher trainer and massage therapist living in Canada. She tells us about the winding road she took to get to this work and all her little stops along the way. The interview from this […]

Amazing Beings or From a Place of Respect Episode 133 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Lee McCormick. Lee is the co-founder of Integrative Life Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, and has been a leading voice in behavioral health and addiction treatment for many years. He is also the co-author of The Heart […]

It All Comes Down to Values Episode 132 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with fintech specialist, angel investor, and philanthropist Priya Vir. Priya is also the host of the Her Story Her Way podcast. We talk about the importance of understanding one’s relationship with money and how neglecting this can get in […]