230. Author, Corporate Executive, & Army Veteran Lee Pepper

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230. Author, Corporate Executive, & Army Veteran Lee Pepper
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Episode 230 of The Path to Authenticity features Tom’s conversation with the author Lee Pepper. Lee is the author of Never Outmatched. He has leveraged his service in the United States Army and his experience as a staff member on Ross Perot’s Presidential campaigns into building great teams that solve technological challenges and grow market share. During his tenure as Chief Marketing Officer at Foundations Recovery Network, the company grew to 60 times its shareholder value, culminating in its acquisition for $350 million. Lee also built the marketing teams for SpecialtyCare and Meadows Behavioral Healthcare. He resides in Tennessee where he writes and consults on marketing, leadership and innovation. Click here to see Lee’s TEDx talk, Never Outmatched: Applying military strategy to pivot in the era of AI.

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© 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.

229. A Conversation with Mike Joseph

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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.

20 Questions with Ed Tilton

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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.

 

Welcome to The Path to Authenticity

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Real Conversations with Real People

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.

©Copyright 2021, Tom Gentry; Music: Happy Song by Pachyderm, edited for use. Used with permission from the artists under a Creative Commons license.

228. Therapist & Podcaster Eric Bricker

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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.

©Copyright 2024, Tom Gentry; Music: I Wanna be a Machine, Study in FEEDBACK, Roach-Man, and Buy a Guitar by Punk Rock Opera. All edited for use, with permission from the artist under a Creative Commons license.