Podmass_In [Podmass](https://www.avclub.com/c/podmass),_ The A.V. Club _sifts through the ever-expanding world of podcasts and recommends the previous week’s best episodes. Have your own favorite? Let us know in the comments or at [podmass@avclub.com](mailto:podmass@avclub.com)._ 
On the first episode of Coach’s Dream It Real podcast hosted by comedian Heben Nigatu, Selena Gomez helps usher in the pod as its first official guest. The musician is there to talk about this week’s theme: authenticity. Gomez knows a thing or two about the topic, discussing her recent social media hiatus and the negative effects Instagram had on her self-esteem. In her most open interview to date, Gomez shares how growing up in the entertainment industry forced her to adopt a persona that wasn’t always authentic to who she was. As she’s gotten older and dealt with some serious issues, she’s learned the importance of stepping back from the spotlight to focus on her mental health. Both she…
