The Path to Authenticity

A Symptom of the Problem Sarey Ruden transforms her negative experiences in the world of online dating into powerful works of art. She’s the creator of SareyTales, and was a featured speaker at TedX Detroit in 2019. In this episode, we explore the often-toxic nature of online interactions. We talk about the undercurrent of hostility […]

A Symptom of the Problem: Sarey Ruden transforms her negative experiences in the world of online dating into powerful works of art. She’s the creator of SareyTales. In this episode, we explore the often-toxic nature of online interactions. We talk about the undercurrent of hostility that feeds this phenomenon. We touch on an array of topics including, manhood, emotional balance, institutional racism, and (this episode was recorded on the day of the 2019 school shooting in Denver) the need for gun control. Hear Sarey’s conversation with host, Tom Gentry, on episode eight of The Path to Authenticity. To learn more about Sarey Ruden, click here. Hear Sarey talk about The Art of Online Dating at Tedx Detroit.

The Path to Authenticity is brought to you by The Bridge to Recovery, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Visit thepathtoauthenticity.com. Email us at [email protected]. Find the show on Patreon. Like us on Facebook. Find the podcast playlist on Spotify. Follow us on Instagram. The Path to Authenticity is powered by Equivox. For digital marketing and web design services, visit their website at equivox.com.

© Copyright 2020, Tom Gentry; Music: Buy a Guitar, The Bad Plants, and Guitar Lessons by Punk Rock Opera, all edited for use. Used with permission from the artist under a Creative Commons license.

The Path to Authenticity is a podcast for people looking for more from life. It starts from the premise that our true power comes from our individuality. We talk to various types of writers and artists as well as therapists, coaches, teachers, entrepreneurs, and professionals of all kinds. Our guests possess one common trait. They’re people who know who they are. We talk about what makes them who they are, how they became who they are, and how we might become truer expressions of who we are.

The Fire in Our Hearts In this episode, author, psychotherapist, and happiness coach Dani La Barrie talks about her book, “Stories of an Ex-Party Girl: How to Feel Happy and Good about Yourself Without Alcohol and Drugs,” on the eve of its publication. Recorded on the day the podcast was launched, Dani, discusses her trepidation […]

The Fire in Our Hearts - In this episode, author, psychotherapist, and happiness coach Dani La Barrie talks about her book, “Stories of an Ex-Party Girl: How to Feel Happy and Good about Yourself Without Alcohol and Drugs,” on the eve of its publication. Recorded on the day the podcast was launched, Dani, discusses her trepidation with baring her soul publicly in her book. She talks about her practice and the events she hosts, which include group meditations and cacao ceremonies. The conversation touches on topics like the discomfort in the process of personal growth, letting go of our resistance to change, the importance of de-stigmatizing therapy, and what it’s like to be a young person in long-term recovery. Hear her conversation with host, Tom Gentry, on episode seven of The Path to Authenticity. Dani has over a decade of professional and personal experience with mental health and addiction and she is taking everything she has learned to the mainstream. Once having a problem with drugs herself, Dani is on a mission to connect with and serve as many women who are seeking happiness and huge transformation in their lives, breaking the chains and cycles of unwanted habits.

© Copyright 2020, Tom Gentry; Music: Buy a Guitar, The Bad Plants, and Guitar Lessons by Punk Rock Opera, all edited for use. Used with permission from the artist under a Creative Commons license.

The Path to Authenticity is a podcast for people looking for more from life. It focuses on emotional wellness and starts from the premise that our true power comes from our individuality. We talk to various types of writers and artists as well as therapists, coaches, teachers, entrepreneurs, and professionals of all kinds. Our guests possess one common trait. They’re people who know who they are. We talk about what makes them who they are, how they became who they are, and how we might become truer expressions of who we are.

A month after the launch of the show, this episode, with host Tom Gentry, briefly looks back on the first five episodes and previews the next five. Visit tomgentry.net. Email us at [email protected]. Find the show on Patreon. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram.

© Copyright 2019-2020, Tom Gentry; Music: Buy a Guitar, Bad Plants, and Guitar Lessons by Punk Rock Opera, all edited for use. Used with permission from the artist under a Creative Commons license.

The Power of the Other Hand: In part two of the conversation with Lucia Capacchione, she elaborates on the other members of the inner family. We hear about her voice dialogue work, using the non-dominant hand. Lucia shares some of her experiences consulting with Disney, where she worked with the Imagineers every Friday for 10 years, helping them delve deeper into the creative process. She looks back on her career and touches on the trainings and certification programs she has developed.To learn more about Lucia, click here. Hear her conversation with host, Tom Gentry, on episode five of The Path to Authenticity. Visit tomgentry.net. Email us at [email protected]. Find the show on Patreon. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram.

© Copyright 2020, Tom Gentry; Music: Buy a Guitar, Bad Plants, and Guitar Lessons by Punk Rock Opera, all edited for use. Used with permission from the artist under a Creative Commons license.

The Outward Expression of the Soul: From the moment she emerged from the womb, Mimie Langlois’s  life has been a study in awareness. Her art epitomizes the close relationship between creativity and divinity. And, it hangs in public buildings around the globe. This episode tells the story of a woman whose charmed life took flight as she came to understand the true meaning of art. The conversation with this abstract expressionist painter unveils an enchanting life filled with love and peace, as well as surprises. Hear her conversation with host, Tom Gentry, on episode four of The Path to Authenticity. To learn more about Mimie, and to see examples of her work, click here.

A special thank you to Mimie for love and generosity.

If you enjoy listening to The Path to Authenticity, please take the time to leave a review, a rating, or both on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. You can also like the podcast on Spotify. If you know someone who would enjoy a particular episode, please share it with them. Questions or comments? Call (561) 247-4757 to leave a message. We’d love to hear from you and value any feedback you might offer. Visit thepathtoauthenticity.com. Email us at [email protected]. Find the show on Patreon. Like us on Facebook. Find the Sunday playlist on Spotify. Follow us on Instagram. The Path to Authenticity is powered by Equivox. For digital marketing and web design services, visit their website at equivox.com.

© Copyright 2020, Tom Gentry; Music: Buy a Guitar, The Bad Plants, and Guitar Lessons by Punk Rock Opera, all edited for use. Used with permission from the artist under a Creative Commons license.

The Path to Authenticity is a podcast for people looking for more from life. It focuses on emotional wellness and starts from the premise that our true power comes from our individuality. We talk to various types of writers and artists as well as therapists, coaches, teachers, entrepreneurs, and professionals of all kinds. Our guests possess one common trait. They’re people who know who they are.  We talk about what makes them who they are, how they became who they are, and how we might become truer expressions of who we are.

The Closest We Get to God: Episode three of The Path to Authenticity features birth photographer Jen Conway. As an aspiring English teacher, Jen's love for reading led her to a book on unassisted childbirth. What began as curiosity evolved into a passion. Now, in addition to being a mother of four, she is an accomplished doula and birth documentarian. This award-winning photographer captures images every bit as powerful as the moments they represent. In this episode she talks about her career path and offers insight as someone who has immersed herself in pregnancy and childbirth. Visit jenconwayphotography.com. Click here to learn more about Jen.

This podcast would have never happened without Jen's friendship and support. What's more, she shot all the photos used to brand it. In the process of creating this show, because of Jen's input, what was a thought became and idea. Not unlike all the other births she documents, Jen and her work were instrumental in bringing that idea, The Path to Authenticity, to life.

If you enjoy listening to The Path to Authenticity, please take the time to leave a review, a rating, or both on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. You can also like the podcast on Spotify. If you know someone who would enjoy a particular episode, please share it with them. Questions or comments? Call (561) 247-4757 to leave a message. We’d love to hear from you and value any feedback you might offer. Visit thepathtoauthenticity.com. Email us at [email protected]. Find the show on Patreon. Like us on Facebook. Find the Sunday playlist on Spotify. Follow us on Instagram. The Path to Authenticity is powered by Equivox. For digital marketing and web design services, visit their website at equivox.com.

© Copyright 2020, Tom Gentry; Music: Buy a Guitar, The Bad Plants, and Guitar Lessons by Punk Rock Opera, all edited for use. Used with permission from the artist under a Creative Commons license.

The Path to Authenticity is a podcast for people looking for more from life. It focuses on emotional wellness and starts from the premise that our true power comes from our individuality. We talk to various types of writers and artists as well as therapists, coaches, teachers, entrepreneurs, and professionals of all kinds. Our guests possess one common trait. They’re people who know who they are.  We talk about what makes them who they are, how they became who they are, and how we might become truer expressions of who we are.

Replacing the Radio Tower: In this episode of The Path to Authenticity, host, Tom Gentry, briefly introduces himself. He describes of some upcoming episodes and explains why the topic of this podcast is relevant to him. Episode two serves to orient the listener to the show.

To learn more about the host, read 20 Questions for Tom Gentry or hear episode 73.

The Path to Authenticity is a podcast that features conversations with artists, writers, photographers, therapists, musicians, journalists, entrepreneurs, and healers of all kinds. The hope is that, by hearing their stories, we can learn something about ourselves. Click here to hear episode one.

Tom Gentry is a writer and substance abuse counselor, living in West Palm Beach, Florida. Tom has spent more than 20 years working with people and families affected by addiction. He helps men navigate the terrain between early stages of abstinence and long-term recovery. He facilitates groups, focusing on relationships, codependency issues, and the transition into manhood.

If you enjoy listening to The Path to Authenticity, please take the time to leave a review, a rating, or both on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. You can also like the podcast on Spotify. If you know someone who would enjoy a particular episode, please share it with them. Questions or comments? Call (561) 247-4757 to leave a message. We’d love to hear from you and value any feedback you might offer. Visit thepathtoauthenticity.com. Email us at [email protected]. Find the show on Patreon. Like us on Facebook. Find the Sunday playlist on Spotify. Follow us on Instagram. The Path to Authenticity is powered by Equivox. For digital marketing and web design services, visit their website at equivox.com.

© Copyright 2020, Tom Gentry; Music: Buy a Guitar, The Bad Plants, and Guitar Lessons by Punk Rock Opera, all edited for use. Used with permission from the artist under a Creative Commons license.

The Path to Authenticity is a podcast for people looking for more from life. It focuses on emotional wellness and starts from the premise that our true power comes from our individuality. We talk to various types of writers and artists as well as therapists, coaches, teachers, entrepreneurs, and professionals of all kinds. Our guests possess one common trait.  They’re people who know who they are. We talk about what makes them who they are, how they became who they are, and how we might become truer expressions of who we are.

Replacing the Radio Tower: In this episode of The Path to Authenticity, host, Tom Gentry, briefly introduces himself. He describes of some upcoming episodes and explains why the topic of this podcast is relevant to him. Episode two serves to orient the listener to the show. To learn more about the host, read 20 Questions […]