229. A Conversation with Mike Joseph

by Tom Gentry | Dec 17, 2025

The Path to Authenticity

229. A Conversation with Mike Joseph

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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 himself an emotional being. Click here to listen to Tom’s conversation with Mike on his podcast, Detoxicity.

In this episode they refer to the author Dave Holmes and his book Party of One. To hear Dave on Mike’s podcast, click here.

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*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. 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. You can listen to Detoxicity on various platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Podbean, and Podimo.

© Copyright 2025, Tom Gentry; Music: I Wanna be a Machine, Study in FEEDBACK, and Guitar Lessons (Reprise) by the band Punk Rock Opera. All edited for use, with permission from the artist under a Creative Commons license.

Tom Gentry 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 tomgentry.com.