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The American Masculinity Podcast
Timothy Wienecke, MA, LPC, LAC
42 episodes
1 day ago
Send us a text Joining the military isn’t just a career choice. It’s a moral, psychological, and identity-defining decision that reshapes who you are, what you belong to, and what you carry long after the uniform comes off. In this episode, Air Force veteran and dual-licensed psychotherapist Timothy Wienecke offers a clear-eyed, deeply personal breakdown of what military service actually gives, and what it takes. Drawing on over a decade of clinical work with veterans and his own lived experi...
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Send us a text Joining the military isn’t just a career choice. It’s a moral, psychological, and identity-defining decision that reshapes who you are, what you belong to, and what you carry long after the uniform comes off. In this episode, Air Force veteran and dual-licensed psychotherapist Timothy Wienecke offers a clear-eyed, deeply personal breakdown of what military service actually gives, and what it takes. Drawing on over a decade of clinical work with veterans and his own lived experi...
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Episodes (20/42)
The American Masculinity Podcast
Is the Military Worth It? Why Some Men Thrive in the Military and Others Break?
Send us a text Joining the military isn’t just a career choice. It’s a moral, psychological, and identity-defining decision that reshapes who you are, what you belong to, and what you carry long after the uniform comes off. In this episode, Air Force veteran and dual-licensed psychotherapist Timothy Wienecke offers a clear-eyed, deeply personal breakdown of what military service actually gives, and what it takes. Drawing on over a decade of clinical work with veterans and his own lived experi...
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1 day ago
32 minutes

The American Masculinity Podcast
Masculinity is PRESENCE: A Marine's Take on Parenting
Send us a text Being a present father isn’t about perfection. It’s about intention. It’s what you do in the tiny windows between work, exhaustion, and everything else pulling at you. It’s the choice to show up, even when time is tight, and life is loud. In this episode, licensed therapist Timothy sits down with Marine Major and children’s author Olaolu Ogunyemi. He explores modern fatherhood through discipline, community, and the evolving identity of men in today’s world. Together, they walk ...
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1 week ago
1 hour 4 minutes

The American Masculinity Podcast
How to Develop Real Empathy in 30 Days (Professor and Therapist Explains)
Send us a text Most men are told to “listen better,” but almost nobody teaches the actual skills. In this episode, therapist and professor Tim Wienecke breaks empathy down into a practical, trainable system you can improve in 30 days. No personality shift required—just simple tools that help you communicate clearly, stay grounded in tough moments, and understand what people actually need from you. Tim teaches the same framework he uses with counseling students: a 30-day daily drill that impro...
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4 weeks ago
21 minutes

The American Masculinity Podcast
MeToo's Impact on Men - A Conversation About Accountability and Shame (MeToo Part 3)
Send us a text What happens to men’s mental health after #MeToo—once the headlines fade and you’re left with shame, confusion, and a culture you didn’t choose but still live in? In this final part of the Men and #MeToo series, licensed therapist and veteran Tim Wienecke sits down with advocate Michael Brasher for an unhurried conversation about the “water” men were raised in: intergenerational violence, confusing sexual scripts, status pressure, and the stories that keep “good guys” from seei...
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1 month ago
1 hour

The American Masculinity Podcast
How Men Can Actually Support MeToo - A Therapist's Guide
Send us a text Most men want to support survivors—but freeze when it matters. This guide teaches the three phases men need to show up with safety and presence. Many men believe in the MeToo movement but freeze when it’s time to actually show up. In Part 2 of the Men and MeToo series, therapist and veteran Tim Wienecke outlines a modern masculine framework for supporting survivors—focusing on emotional regulation, relational skill, and community presence. PHASE 1 — Support Yourself...
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1 month ago
46 minutes

The American Masculinity Podcast
What To Do When You're Accused - A Therapist's Guide for Men
Send us a text When an accusation hits, everything collapses. Here’s how to steady yourself and move forward with integrity. When you’re accused—rightly or wrongly—your body floods with fear, anger, and shame. Licensed therapist and veteran Tim Wienecke shares what to do next: how to regulate, think clearly, and take accountability without losing who you are. This isn’t legal advice. It’s therapeutic guidance for one of the hardest moments a man can face. Drawing from over a decade of c...
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1 month ago
29 minutes

The American Masculinity Podcast
How To Fix Low Testosterone The Right Way
Send us a text Modern men have 20–30 percent less testosterone than their fathers. ER physician Dr. Hisham Valiuddin joins therapist Tim Wienecke to unpack why levels are falling and what responsible care looks like. They reveal what most low-T clinics won’t tell you about TRT, fertility, and whole-body health—separating quick-fix marketing from evidence-based medicine so you can get comprehensive testing and real answers. Why are men today averaging drastically lower testosterone than their ...
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1 month ago
56 minutes

The American Masculinity Podcast
Navy Submarine Commander on Real Stoicism vs Social Media Stoicism
Send us a text In this episode of American Masculinity, licensed therapist and veteran Tim Wienecke talks with Commander William C. Spears — an active-duty U.S. Navy submarine warfare officer and author of “Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy: Insights on the Morality of Military Service.” Full fact-check notes, sources, and extended show notes for this episode are available at www.americanmasculinity.com . This is not the internet version of Stoicism. We’re not talking about pretending you’re u...
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2 months ago
1 hour

The American Masculinity Podcast
Four Masculine Traits You Think Are Toxic But Aren't (And How to Use Them)
Send us a text What if aggression, sex drive, risk-taking, and status-seeking aren’t toxic at all? Licensed therapist and veteran Tim Wienecke reframes four core masculine traits from Richard Reeves’ Of Boys and Men and shows how to channel them through Service · Discipline · Connection · Expression. These traits aren’t moral judgments or gender rules—they’re descriptive, not prescriptive. Calling them “masculine” doesn’t mean they belong only to men; it means they tend to appear more often o...
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2 months ago
38 minutes

The American Masculinity Podcast
Living Alone as a Man: Boundaries, Anger, and Building Real Connection
Send us a text Loneliness is hitting men hard — but you’re not stuck with it. In this episode, therapist Tim Wienecke (LPC, LAC) talks with Atlanta-based counselor Phillip Quinones, M.S., LPC about living alone without feeling isolated, using anger as a boundary signal, and building the kind of community that actually supports you. Show notes & links: www.americanmasculinity.com Guest site: https://pqcoachingandconsulting.com/ Key takeaways: • Loneliness is a real healt...
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2 months ago
48 minutes

The American Masculinity Podcast
B11 I Spent 4 Hours on 90 Seconds of Video (Perfectionism is Wrecking Me)
Send us a text I almost skipped this week’s Thought of the Week because I’ve been stuck in a perfectionist loop on another video—4 hours rerecording a 90-second intro. As a licensed therapist who helps men break free from perfectionism, you’d think I’d have this figured out. I don’t. And that’s the point. In this 3:44 episode, I share how I use the 80/20 rule: getting to ~80% takes reasonable effort; pushing from 80% to “perfect” eats time, energy, and momentum. The hard part is accepting wha...
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2 months ago
3 minutes

The American Masculinity Podcast
What Really Happens To Dads In Family Court.
Send us a text What really happens when fathers step into family court? And how do men cope with the chaos of divorce, custody battles, and financial strain? In this episode of the American Masculinity Podcast, host Tim Wienecke sits down with Furkhan Dandia, a Canadian Certified Counsellor, therapist, and divorced father, to unpack the realities men face in court. With a background that spans two decades in engineering and business before moving into therapy, Furkhan brings both personal exp...
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2 months ago
59 minutes

The American Masculinity Podcast
B10 The Shame and Anger Cycle Is Destroying American Men
Send us a text The shame–anger cycle breaks men—and it breaks our relationships. I’ve lived it myself. Even as a clinician with 10 years of experience, I’ve let this cycle destroy relationships, including my marriage. Shame tells us to swallow our needs, to stay small, to “be strong” and never burden anyone. But when we push it down long enough, anger steps in as the bouncer—forcing the conversation in all the worst ways. In this episode, I share: How shame silently fuels angerWhy provider ex...
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3 months ago
4 minutes

The American Masculinity Podcast
Dad Secrets for Raising Strong Daughters | Redefining Masculinity with Oscar from Daughtered
Send us a text What happens when two podcasters swap seats to talk fatherhood and masculinity? In this crossover between American Masculinity and Daughtered, Tim Wienecke and Oscar explore what it really means to raise daughters while rethinking the old scripts of being a man. This candid conversation blends lived experience with clinical insight. From the fading role of intergenerational fatherhood to the dangers of early sports specialization, Tim and Oscar dive into the challenges modern d...
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3 months ago
1 hour 22 minutes

The American Masculinity Podcast
B9 Setting These Boundaries Changed My Entire Dating Life
Send us a text Every relationship I had through high school ended the same way—with betrayal. At the time, I thought being “the nice guy” was the answer. What I didn’t realize was that avoiding conflict and failing to set boundaries actually invited disrespect. It wasn’t until I hit a breaking point that everything changed. In this bonus episode connected to Daughtered, I share my personal story of repeated betrayal and the exact moment I decided to stop being a victim in my own relationships...
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3 months ago
7 minutes

The American Masculinity Podcast
Why Men Suffer in Silence After Betrayal
Send us a text Betrayal isn’t just about broken promises — it shatters trust, identity, and safety all at once. In this episode of American Masculinity, Tim Wienecke talks with Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the PBT Institute and creator of the Post-Betrayal Transformation framework. Drawing on research with over 100,000 participants, Dr. Debi explains why betrayal trauma is different from other wounds, the symptoms of Post-Betrayal Syndrome™, and the five stages of healing. Together, they explo...
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3 months ago
52 minutes

The American Masculinity Podcast
B8 Dating Anxiety Is Normal—Here’s How to Actually Enjoy the First Date
Send us a text Even therapists get the dating jitters. After sitting down with one of the world’s best dating coaches, I found myself right back in the world of first dates—awkward, ambiguous, and full of lessons. Here’s what really happens: The pressure to “make it a date” kills genuine connection—change the frame and be present. The so-called “friend zone” is a made-up concept that turns connection into a competition. Real intimacy grows from curiosity, not conquest. Approach anxiety is...
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3 months ago
8 minutes

The American Masculinity Podcast
The Dating Mistakes Every Man Makes.
Send us a text Dating in 2025 asks more of men than ever before. Apps can feel like a grind, rejection hits hard, and old scripts like “the man should always pay” don’t always fit. In this episode of American Masculinity, Tim sits down with Damien Diecke, Founder & Head Coach of the School of Attraction, to talk about what actually helps men thrive in today’s dating world. Damien’s coaching emphasizes presence over performance, empathy over pressure, and real-world skills over gimmicks. F...
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3 months ago
1 hour

The American Masculinity Podcast
B7 Making Rejection a Tool Instead of a Barrier
Send us a text Is fear of rejection holding you back from asking for what you want in life? What if rejection could be a tool for growth, not just a barrier? In this bonus episode of American Masculinity, I get real about what it’s like to re-enter the dating world at 45. After an incredible first date—flirty texts, excitement, and even a sleepless night—I woke up to the sting of a rejection text. I walk you through how much it hurt, how it hijacked my day, and how I used the very tools I te...
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3 months ago
11 minutes

The American Masculinity Podcast
B3 Three Anxiety Techniques I Use Every Week in My Clinical Practice
Send us a text Struggling with anxiety and tired of advice that just doesn’t work for guys? As a licensed psychotherapist who works with men every week, I’m sharing the three most effective tools I use in my clinical practice—real strategies that help you break the cycle and actually feel better. Full show notes: www.americanmasculinity.com American Masculinity's Bonus Episode 3. What You’ll Get in This Video: Why “powering through” anxiety usually backfires (and what to do instead) How ...
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3 months ago
8 minutes

The American Masculinity Podcast
Send us a text Joining the military isn’t just a career choice. It’s a moral, psychological, and identity-defining decision that reshapes who you are, what you belong to, and what you carry long after the uniform comes off. In this episode, Air Force veteran and dual-licensed psychotherapist Timothy Wienecke offers a clear-eyed, deeply personal breakdown of what military service actually gives, and what it takes. Drawing on over a decade of clinical work with veterans and his own lived experi...