The Authentic Only Show

About The Authentic Only Show

Welcome to "The Authentic Only Show" podcast, hosted by Joey Chmiko. Join Joey as he sits down with artists, authors, entrepreneurs, and other local personalities for deep, honest conversations. On each episode, Joey invites his guests to share their personal experiences and insights into their respective industries. Through candid discussions, listeners gain a unique perspective on the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned on the road to success. Whether you're an aspiring artist or entrepreneur, or simply someone who enjoys engaging conversations, "The Authentic Only Show" offers somet

Publisher

Joey Chmiko

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Mar 2023

Latest episode

31 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

84 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Aug 2025

   Functional Medicine for Lifelong Health | Dr. Sarah Dible of Rejuvenance Therapy

   What if the key to overcoming chronic fatigue, pain, and inflammation wasn't another prescription, but a fundamental shift in how you treat your body? This week on The Authentic Only Show, Joey sits down with **Dr. Sarah Dible**, the insightful founder of **Rejuvenance Therapy** in Vancouver, WA, for a masterclass in **Functional Medicine.**A Doctor of Physical Therapy by training, Dr. Dible discovered that true, lasting healing requires looking beyond individual symptoms to address the body as a complete, interconnected system. She shares her journey from traditional orthopedics to holistic healing, explaining how diet, lifestyle, and environment form the foundation of lifelong wellness.**In this conversation, we explore:**🌿 **The Philosophy of Functional Medicine:** Learn how to identify and address the *root causes* of common health issues, moving beyond simply managing symptoms.🌎 **A Global Perspective on Wellness:** How growing up in countries like **Rwanda** shaped her view on community, food, and the true meaning of health.☀️ **Simple, Powerful Changes You Can Make:** Dr. Dible shares actionable advice—like the profound impact of **early morning sunlight** on your cortisol and sleep cycles—that you can implement today.🤝 **Empowerment Through Education:** Why Dr. Dible is passionate about giving her clients the knowledge and personalized plans they need to achieve **optimal whole-body health.**This is a hopeful, empowering conversation for anyone feeling stuck in their health journey and looking for a more natural, holistic path forward.**Learn more about Dr. Sarah Dible and Rejuvenance Therapy:**👉 **Website:** [Insert Website Here]👉 **Location:** Rejuvenance Therapy, Vancouver, Washington📍 **Recorded at GFY! Studios** beneath Nonavo Pizza in Vancouver, WA🎛️ **Engineered by Charlie Hickmott**💡 **Want the FULL UNCUT conversation?** This is an edited version. For an additional 40+ minutes of depth and insight, become a supporter on Patreon.👉 **[Join the Patreon Here: patreon.com/theauthenticonlyshow](https://patreon.com/theauthenticonlyshow)**#FunctionalMedicine #HolisticHealth #NaturalHealing #Wellness #Nutrition #HealthyLifestyle #VancouverWA #PNWHealth #Podcast #HealthTips #RootCause

2. 

   24 Aug 2025

   Jason America

   🎙️ From the stage to the stable! This week, Joey sits down with the multifaceted Jason America (Jay McDonough)—musician, former filmmaker, and rancher from Rainier, Washington. We dive into a lifetime of incredible stories: 🎸 The Rise and Fall of the Olympia Music Scene: Jason reveals how one infamous Rolling Stone article fundamentally changed—and arguably ruined—the iconic DIY punk ecosystem forever. 📺 Behind the Scenes of "Portlandia": What was it really like to work on the set of the defining hipster satire? Plus, the story of his band being dubbed the "Male Sleater-Kinney." 👨🍳 Culinary Institute of America Chaos: Why did he work with CIA-trained chefs who couldn't cook a prime rib? And how did that frustration help push him toward a life off the grid? 🐖 Ranch Life 2025: Jason gets real about the brutal challenges of modern ranching—from the economics of selling piglets and dealing with unpredictable customers to his unexpected expertise in the art of pickled quail eggs. This is a conversation about authenticity, the death of local scenes, and the hard, rewarding work of building a life with your own hands. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell for more conversations with fascinating people! 📍 Recorded at GFY! Studios beneath Nonavo Pizza in Vancouver, WA 🎛️ Engineered by Charlie Hickmott 💥 Want the FULL UNCUT 3+ HOUR conversation? We go even deeper into ranching, music, and everything in between. Get the extended episode, ad-free, right now on our Patreon. 👉 Join the Patreon Here: patreon.com/theauthenticonlyshow (https://patreon.com/theauthenticonlyshow) #JasonAmerica #Ranching #OlympiaMusicScene #Portlandia #SleaterKinney #DIY #Homesteading #SustainableFarming #Podcast #RollingStone

3. 

   17 Aug 2025

   The Triumphant Return of Michael McClernon!

   The legendary Michael McClernon returns with:✈️ Peruvian Adventures:Reconnecting with old friend Tim Butterly in PiscoStunning travel photos and storiesCultural insights from Cuzco🎸 Rock & Roll Confidential:Heartwarming untold Ozzy Osbourne memoryBehind-the-scenes at legendary Bill Graham concerts🔍 Music History Deep Dive:Brief tease about darker forces in the music industryMust-read music books (including "CHAOS")📍 Recorded at GFY! Studios beneath Nonavo Pizza🎛️ Engineered by Charlie Hickmott🔥 Want the UNCUT version? Get 15+ extra minutes including:✅ Full CIA conspiracy breakdown✅ Additional Ozzy stories✅ Never-before-heard McClernon tales👉 patreon.com/theauthenticonlyshow#MusicHistory #OzzyOsbourne #TravelStories #Peru #RockAndRoll #podcastinterview

Who has been a guest on The Authentic Only Show

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sasha Mereu
• Lyrizone
• Mario de Leon
• Heysus
• Gary Lee

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

11,028

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

2.5 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

53

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

67

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