The Path to Authenticity

Episode 229 of The Path to Authenticity features Tom’s conversation with his friend, the life coach, podcaster, and Brooklynite Mike Joseph. Tom and Mike discuss modern manhood, and what it’s like to be a man who is not ashamed to call himsel

<p>This is a bonus episode of <em>The Path to Authenticity</em>. </p><p>Awhile back, one of my favorite writers, Dave Holmes, was a guest on this podcast. It’s called Detoxicity. I listened, and eventually reached out to the host, Mike Joseph.</p><p>Mike has become a friend. He is a force for good in this world. I was honored to be a guest one his show. Please give a listen.</p><p>Stay tuned for season three of <em>The Path to Authenticity</em>.</p><p>-Tom</p><p><em>Mike Joseph is a life coach, a radio personality and mental health/sexuality educator. IN 2020, he created the podcast "Detoxicity", which he also hosts and produces.The show delves into what it means to be a man in the 21st century, exploring a wide array of topics such as relationships, creativity, psychology, and sexuality. Each episode features in-depth interviews with guests from diverse backgrounds, offering thoughtful, sensitive, and often humorous perspectives on masculinity and personal growth.</em></p><p><em>The podcast aims to provide a platform for men to engage in open conversations about emotional well-being, identity, and societal expectations. By addressing these themes, Detoxicity seeks to foster a more inclusive and nuanced understanding of modern masculinity.</em></p><p><em>You can listen to </em>Detoxicity<em> on various platforms, including </em><a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/detoxicity-by-men-about-men-for-everyone/id1501550713"><em>Apple Podcasts</em></a><em>, </em><a target="_blank" href="https://detoxpod.podbean.com/"><em>Podbean</em></a><em>, and </em><a target="_blank" href="https://podimo.com/shows/detoxicity-by-men-about-men-for-everyone"><em>Podimo</em></a><em>.</em></p><p>© Copyright 2025, <a target="_blank" href="https://tgentry.substack.com/about/about-tom-gentry/">Tom Gentry</a>; Music: <em>E Blues slop more</em>, by acinet, edited for use, with permission from the artist, under a <a target="_blank" href="http://bit.ly/2IRo3Ow">Creative Commons</a> license.</p><p>DetoxPod 195: Tom Gentry</p><p>Hope you are doing as well as can be given current times. Remember, we are stronger together! Community remains of utmost importance!</p><p>I'm excited to bring you my conversation with Tom Gentry. Tom is not only a treasured friend, but he's a counselor specializing in addiction. He's also a passionate advocate for progressive masculinity, which makes him a perfect fit for Detoxpod! Tom and I chat about his own experience as an addict and what drove him to recovery. We talk about familial cycles and how the things we learn growing up can affect us without even knowing it. Tom and I chat about the term "toxic masculinity" and how using those words can sometimes negatively obscure the work that we do. And there's so much more!</p><p>Check out Tom's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tomgentry.net/">website</a> and his <a target="_blank" href="https://thepathtoauthenticity.com/">podcast.</a></p><p>Hope you get something positive out of this conversation. Feel free to drop me a line and share your thoughts!</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://tgentry.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">tgentry.substack.com/subscribe</a>

<p>Real Conversations with Real People</p><p><em>The Path to Authenticity</em> 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.</p><p>Host Tom Gentry talks to various types of writers and artists as well as therapists, coaches, teachers, entrepreneurs, and professionals of all kinds.</p><p>His guests possess one common trait. They’re people who know who they are.</p><p>They talk about what makes them who they are, how they became who they are, and how we all might become truer expressions of who we are.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://tomgentrycoaching.substack.com/"><strong>Tom Gentry</strong></a><strong> is an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor (ICADC). He provides recovery coaching for individuals, family coaching for people with loved ones who suffer from substance use disorders, and transitional coaching for people amid significant life changes. He has spent more than 25 years working with people and families affected by addiction and related issues. Learn more about Tom and his work by visiting </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.tomgentry.net/"><strong>tomgentry.net</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>©Copyright 2021, Tom Gentry; Music: Happy Song by Pachyderm, edited for use. Used with permission from the artists under a Creative Commons license.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://tgentry.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">tgentry.substack.com/subscribe</a>

Lee McCormick: January 24, 1956 to October 26, 2024 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, Tennes

The Brand of Being Episode 113 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with life purpose expert and branding strategist Mike Iamele. Mike is author of Enough Already: Create Success on Your Own Terms. A key part of his work involves help