Razor-Wire Retreat
Episode 108 of The Path to Authenticity features Gus Castellanos from Inner Inmate Mindfulness. Gus is a retired Neurologist and Sleep Specialist, and now a UMass certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher. He talks about how, years before finding recovery from his addiction, a colleague suggested he look into mindfulness practice. That suggestion changed the course of his life and led to what he calls his “razor-wire retreat.” He has quite a story. Enjoy. -tg
If you like this episode, you might also enjoy episode 18, with poet Anthony Guilbert.
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©Copyright 2021, Tom Gentry; Music: What Now, 1984, and Guitar Lessons (Reprise) by Punk Rock Opera, all edited for use. Used 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.net.
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.
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