After a bit of a break, 20 Questions is back. I’m beginning production on Season Two. In this laid-back catch-up episode, Ed Tilton returns to the mic to reconnect with listeners and set the stage for what’s coming next. It’s been a minute, but the vibe is the same: real talk, good company, and (you guessed it) 20 questions.
This video episode is only available to paid subscribers. Look for the completed episode in the coming weeks, wherever you listen to podcasts.
Whether you’re a longtime listener or just jumping in, enjoy.
Hear more from Ed in episode 158 of The Path to Authenticity.
Summary
In this conversation, Ed Tilton and Tom Gentry explore a variety of topics through a series of 20 questions. They reflect on personal growth, career aspirations, and the importance of honesty in relationships. Ed shares insights about his work in behavioral health, his journey of recovery, and the significance of parenting. The discussion also touches on creative expression, leadership philosophies, and the value of connection. Throughout the conversation, both speakers emphasize the importance of being present and generous in their lives and relationships.
Takeaways
* Ed’s life title would be ‘Progress, not perfection.’
* The importance of training people to leave while treating them to stay.
* Bloomington, Illinois, is a great place to be from.
* Ed’s preferred form of creative expression is journaling.
* His favorite song is ‘You Are My Sunshine.’
* A Separate Peace was a pivotal book for Ed.
* Ed admires his parents for their hard work and dedication.
* Struggling with the inner critic is a common challenge.
* Childhood celebrity crush was Topanga from Boy Meets World.
* Ed’s greatest achievement is his personal recovery.
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.
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.
Host Tom Gentry talks to various types of writers and artists as well as therapists, coaches, teachers, entrepreneurs, and professionals of all kinds.
His guests possess one common trait. They’re people who know who they are.
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.
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.
Episode 228 of The Path to Authenticity features a conversation with friend of the show, past guest, therapist, and podcaster Eric Bricker. Eric is the host of the Good Counsel podcast and co-founder of the Trauma Studio. Enjoy. -tg
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.
Episode 219 features a conversation with therapist the late Tiffany Wehrner. Enjoy. -tg
Tiffany was a licensed mental health counselor and radio show host living in the greater Tampa Bay Area. She created her show, Moments of Clarity, as a way to shine a light on and combat the stigma associated with mental health and mental health treatment. From episode 22 of The Path to Authenticity, Tiffany talks to host Tom Gentry about how her personal experience led her to fighting this battle. Learn more about Tiffany at momentsofclaritywithtiffany.com.
If you like this episode, you might also like episode 31. Hear Tiffany interview Tom in episodes 23 and 28.
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.
This week, I published this little ebook on Amazon. It’s available at no charge to Kindle Unlimited subscribers. A .pdf version of The Boundaries Blueprint is available to paid subscribers of my Substack publication. The Boundaries Blueprint is a visualization designed to help the reader begin to see how they […]
