I’m Tom Gentry. I’m a writer. I launched my first podcast in 2019. And, for over 20 years, I’ve helped families struggling with addiction and related issues. I’m all about helping people reconnect with themselves and connect with others. I’ve spoken to men and women from many walks of life, with the aim of getting […]

In episode 156, host Tom Gentry reads excerpts from a manuscript he’s working on. It’s a look at manhood. He touches on emotional literacy, toxic masculinity, and how the two are connected. In this episode he references the books Modern Manhood, by Cleo Stiller, The Way of Men, by Jack Donovan, Iron John, by Robert […]

In episode 155, host Tom Gentry looks back at the year 2021. He touches on some of the highlights throughout the year with the podcast and with life in general. January Journaling Challenge Join a community of people who are committed to developing a deeper connection with themselves in the coming year by taking part […]

The Good Counsel Podcast is an exploration into the world of helping professionals from various disciplines and walks of life. The goal of the podcast is to discover the motivations and methodologies of these unique individuals in order to satisfy and arouse curiosity among members of the public who have an interest in this area […]

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, she hosts weekly rooms with episode 150 guest David Sauvage. She talks about how her […]

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 experience shows up on the page. Among his […]

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 “The Road to Emmaus.” The documentary “Voices Beyond the Wall” chronicles […]

A Good & Holy Life Martha Agnes Gentry: August 23, 1930 – November 28, 2021 Episode 122 was originally released as a special Mother’s Day installment of The Path to Authenticity. It features a conversation with my then 90-year-old mother, Martha Gentry. I wanted an opportunity to ask her some of the questions I never […]

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 […]

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, […]