01 - Masculinity Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Starting Point

The American Masculinity Podcast

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00:00 – What Is American Masculinity?
01:02 – Who Is Tim Wienecke?
02:06 – Reflections on MeToo and Cultural Shifts
03:11 – The Problem with "Toxic Masculinity"
04:21 – Right-Wing Masculinity Myths
05:40 – What This Podcast Is Actually About
06:57 – What You Can Expect Going Forward
08:19 – The 3 Questions I’ll Ask Every Guest
09:09 – Masculinity Lesson from My Father
12:18 – When Masculinity Hurt Me
16:00 – When Masculinity Empowered Me
18:30 – Final Thoughts and What Comes Next

Description:
Masculinity isn’t toxic—the polarized way we talk about it is.

In this first episode of American Masculinity, therapist, veteran, and longtime men’s advocate Tim Wienecke shares why he launched the podcast—and what’s missing from today’s conversations about being a man in America.

Drawing on years of clinical work with men, veterans, and first responders—plus award-winning advocacy in sexual violence prevention and LGBTQ+ allyship—Tim reflects on how cultural narratives about masculinity have become either rigid or performative, and how both ends of the spectrum fail real men.

This episode sets the tone for what’s to come: no yelling, no easy answers—just honest, grounded exploration of gender, identity, accountability, and the quiet work of becoming the man you want to be.

You’ll hear:
– Why “toxic masculinity” misses the point
– What Tim’s father taught him about showing up
– How chasing status with women became a trap
– Why the Air Force changed everything
– What this podcast promises to deliver

Books Mentioned:
📚 Of Boys and Men by Richard Reeves
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Note: This show offers insight and education but isn’t a substitute for therapy.

The American Masculinity Podcast™ is hosted by Timothy Wienecke — licensed psychotherapist, Air Force veteran, and men’s advocate.
Real conversations about masculinity, mental health, growth, and how men can show up better — as partners, leaders, and friends.
We focus on grounded tools, not yelling or clichés. If you have questions or want a tool for something you're wrestling with, leave a comment or send a message — your feedback shapes what we build next.
Note: While this doesn’t replace therapy, it might help you notice something worth exploring.

פרקים

1. What Is American Masculinity? (00:00:00)

2. Who Is Tim Wienecke? (00:01:02)

3. Reflections on MeToo and Cultural Shift (00:02:06)

4. The Problem with "Toxic Masculinity" (00:03:11)

5. Right-Wing Masculinity Myths (00:04:21)

6. What This Podcast Is Actually About (00:05:40)

7. What You Can Expect Going Forward (00:06:57)

8. The 3 Questions I’ll Ask Every Guest (00:08:19)

9. Masculinity Lesson from My Father (00:09:09)

10. When Chasing Masculinity Hurt Me (00:12:18)

11. When Masculinity Empowered Me (00:16:00)

12. Final Thoughts and What Comes Next (00:18:30)