The Path to Authenticity

Episode 73 of The Path to Authenticity features an episode of another podcast, in which the host, Tom Gentry, talks about his own path to authenticity. Certified Empowerment Coach and friend of the show Ellen Stewart, otherwise known as The Pushy Broad From the Bronx, was a significant source of support as this podcast came […]

Do it Anyway Episode 71 of The Path to Authenticity is the second of two episode with fine art photographer Safaa Kagan. It features a conversation on nurturing one’s authentic self. Her work is particularly relevant now, amidst the turmoil in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, and, simply put, is an outward […]

A New Way to Lead Michael Brody-Waite is on a mission. After finding recovery from addiction as a young adult, he climbed the corporate ladder. As he did, he began to see how his way of life as a man in recovery could revolutionize the way we approach business. His presentation at TEDx Nashville, entitled […]

The Human Soul Episode 69 of The Path to Authenticity is the first of two episode with fine art photographer Safaa Kagan, who is based in Los Angeles. She was born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco, and moved to the United States to pursue her dream of becoming a photographer. She studied art and earned […]

That Fire Episode 67 of The Path to Authenticity features Jamie Vance. Jamie is the Founder of the Vance Group Healthcare Consulting. Throughout his career, Jamie has been a resource for people seeking help for alcoholism, substance abuse, and mental health disorders. He has a passion for helping people redefine themselves and a proficiency for helping behavioral […]

After writing a memoir about her adolescence, Chelsea Ursin hit a roadblock. Publishers told her a book deal would be nearly impossible because no one knew who she was. So, eventually, she took that memoir and created Dear Young Rocker. The A.V. Club wrote “this podcast exploring the relationship between gender, rage, and the power […]

Feeling Connected to Where We Are Episode 65 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Rose Guerrero, who is the Research Director for the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. Her job is to make the area’s history accessible to the general public. She has a master’s degree in anthropology, with a specialty in food archeology. […]

The Infinite Game Episode 64 of The Path to Authenticity features podcaster Kolby Castillo. Kolby is the creator of sportsasajob.com and the Sports as a Job podcast. He is a first-generation American who grew up in Hawaii, knowing he always wanted to work in sports. But, he had to overcome his family’s insistence that he pursue security over happiness. We talk […]

That Little Kick in the Ass Laura Vaisman is the author of Spiritual Nomad, A Journey Within and Abroad. This episode of The Path to Authenticity was recorded a few days after her appearance on Tea with Gary V., from which her online following and book sales grew quickly and exponentially. She talks to host Tom Gentry about how much […]

This is What We Needed Episode 61 of The Path to Authenticity features a second conversation with Emotional Acceptance Coach Deniz Mustard. Deniz returns to the podcast to talk about the collective emotional turmoil that has ensued in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and the work that she and her colleagues are doing in response to […]

How it Happened Recorded about a year to the day since the podcast debuted, in episode 60 of The Path to Authenticity, host Tom Gentry reflects on some of the lessons he’s learned since then. He talks about what he might have done differently in the beginning, and shares about some new things to come. He […]

It’s a Big, Big Deal Kim Litton has a passion for helping people grow out of the insanity of addiction. As an addictions expert as well as a person who suffered from the illness herself, she is deeply committed, both personally and professionally, to helping people overcome their addictions. Kim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, […]

Scribble Them Out or The Immune System of the Psyche In this episode 57 of The Path to Authenticity, Lucia Capacchione, Ph.d. discusses the work she is doing in response to the Corona virus. She reminds us how, more than once, her own inner child has brought her back from debilitating physical illness. You’ll hear about her new […]

Craving Connection Episode 56 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Paul Hamblin, the CEO of The Bridge to Recovery. He talks about the new virtual work shops the agency has created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He describes the way the crisis in which we find ourselves has created an opportunity […]

Broken Radios With this podcast being what it is, it only made sense to pay tribute to John Prine after his passing. He went from being a mailman to becoming the Mark Twain of singer-songwriters. In episode 55 of The Path to Authenticity, Tom runs through an assortment of John Prine songs, which comprise a Spotify playlist assembled to accompany […]

Plan C Less than two weeks after the Coronavirus was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, we revisit the conversation with Psychology Today Publisher John Thomas. Episode 52 of The Path to Authenticity features this interview, which comprised episode 12, The Magical Moment of Redemption, and episode 14, Burying the Lead. This episode was produced at the […]

Burning the Boats Episode 49 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with Oli Beardsall. Oli is a Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and certified Yoga teacher based in West Bloomfield Michigan. Using a holistic approach to health and fitness, he understands the connections between physical and mental health, spiritual balance, and emotional […]

In episode 47 of The Path to Authenticity, two episodes featuring Lucia Capacchione, one and five, are combined and condensed. In the first hour, upon release of the third edition of her book “The Power of Your other Hand,” Lucia talks about growing up in the creative atmosphere of Hollywood. She tells us how, more […]

Exiting the Maze In episode 45 of The Path to Authenticity, author Dr. Donna Marks talks about her new book, Exit the Maze: One Addiction, One Cause, One Cure. Donna is a psychotherapist with a long list of credentials and has been a teacher of A Course in Miracles for as long as she has practiced, over three decades. Donna talks […]

Through the Lens of a Child Episode 43 of The Path to Authenticity features the artist Heather Sundquist Hall. Heather lives and works in Texas and is part of the vibrant art scene in Austin. She talks about how painting helps her feel grounded and touches on some positive aspects of having a day job. […]

Forming that Connection Episode 42 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with author Jane Binns. Jane joins host Tom Gentry to talk about her memoir, Broken Whole. It’s an intimate collection of essays, written over the course of a decade, that begins with the dissolution of her 12-year marriage. In this courageously transparent work, she recounts […]

A Process of Discovery Episode 41 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with vocational therapist, Olga Rocha, PhD. Olga has devoted her life to helping others find their true path in their professional lives. In this first episode of 2020, hear her and host Tom Gentry discuss what led her to this vocation and how her work […]

Your True Heart’s Desire – A Vision for 2020 Episode 40 of The Path to Authenticity features author Lucia Capacchione. In the last episode of 2019, the show’s first guest returns to talk about how to create a vision for the New Year. Rather than focusing on what not to do as the New Year begins, like we tend to […]

Follow the Plan Episode 38 of The Path to Authenticity features Kevin Petersen. Kevin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Petersen Family Counseling, in Denver, Colorado. In his practice, he focuses on guiding family members to effectively help their loved ones who suffer from addiction, and on helping them address their own issues […]

Learning How to Breathe Episode 37 of The Path to Authenticity features Jasmine Estevez, another in a series of guests who chose to forego the illusion of career security to enhance her quality of daily life. She talks about her love for yoga, how her yoga practice has changed over the years, and how it has changed her. […]