A Virtuous Character Episode 214 features the second of a two-part conversation with author and philosopher Tanner Campbell. He talks sbout the pursuit of a virtuous character, and draws the distinction between Stocism, with a capital S, and stoicism. Tanner is the founder of Practical Philosophy and host of the Practical Stoicism podcast. His current […]

This episode features a passage from The Road to Hell is Paved with Suppressed Emotions, by Tom Gentry. It was published February 24, 2023, on Substack. Subscribe to Tom’s Substack publication: The Manifest     Just a Thought on Apple Podcasts The Path to Authenticity with Tom Gentry                  Men Who Talk with Ed Tilton & Tom Gentry         20 Questions      The Podcast: […]

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 in 2021. It features a conversation with my then 90-year-old mother, Martha Gentry. I wanted an opportunity to ask her some of the questions […]

Please follow The Path to Authenticity on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.  Practical Stoicism Episode 213 is the first of season two of The Path to Authenticity. It features the first of a two-part conversation with Tanner Campbell. He talks about how creating a podcast on Stocism helped him reconnect with his own practice […]

This episode features a passage from Stop Telling Us to Be Vulnerable, by Tom Gentry. It was published January 27, 2023, on Substack. Subscribe to Tom’s Substack publication: The Manifest     Just a Thought on Apple Podcasts The Path to Authenticity with Tom Gentry                  Men Who Talk with Ed Tilton & Tom Gentry         20 Questions      The Podcast: The Sound […]

Episode 14 features VËR, an independent singer, songwriter, and producer from Montreal, Quebec. Her musical identity is drawn from contemporary influences like Snoh Aalegra, Charlotte Cardin, and Sinead Harnett, with the jazzy and soulful inspiration of Amy Winehouse and Norah Jones. Her intimate, moody, and smooth vocals draw the listener in close, transporting them into […]

This episode features a passage from How Patriarchy Undermines Masculinity, by Tom Gentry. It was published January 20, 2023, on Substack. Subscribe to Tom’s Substack publication: The Manifest     Just a Thought on Apple Podcasts The Path to Authenticity with Tom Gentry                  Men Who Talk with Ed Tilton & Tom Gentry         20 Questions      The Podcast: The Sound of Tom’s […]

Episode 13 features Angela Abide, a Licensed Professional Counselor trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy. She teaches clients to practice Self-led mediation as a way to manage their mind and emotions, their relationships with others, and their interactions in the world. Angela works with clients to help them discover how to be true to themselves […]

This episode on avoiding emotions features a passage from When We’re at Odds with Our Emotions, by Tom Gentry. It was published February 3, 2023, on Substack. Subscribe to Tom’s Substack publication: The Manifest     Just a Thought on Apple Podcasts The Path to Authenticity with Tom Gentry                  Men Who Talk with Ed Tilton & Tom Gentry         20 Questions      […]

This episode features a passage from Resisting Painful Emotions, by Tom Gentry. It was published February 27, 2023, on Substack. Subscribe to Tom’s Substack publication: The Manifest     Just a Thought on Apple Podcasts The Path to Authenticity with Tom Gentry                  Men Who Talk with Ed Tilton & Tom Gentry         20 Questions      The Podcast: The Sound of Tom’s Substack […]