What if the traits most often called "toxic"-aggression, sex drive, risk-taking, and status-seeking-aren't toxic at all? What if they're simply powerful, and their impact depends on how we use them? In this solo episode, licensed therapist and veteran Tim Wienecke reframes four core masculine traits drawn from Richard Reeves' Of Boys and Men. Rather than treating masculinity as something to suppress or prove, Tim explores how these traits can be channeled through four anchors: Service, Discipline, Connection, and Expression.

Loneliness is hitting men hard — but it doesn’t have to define your life. In this episode of the American Masculinity Podcast, Tim Wienecke (LPC, LAC) sits down with Atlanta-based therapist Phillip Quinones to explore how men can live alone without feeling isolated, set healthier boundaries, and build real community.

What is family court really like for dads today? And how do fathers cope in the chaos of divorce and custody battles?In this candid conversation, Canadian Certified Counsellor Furkhan Dandia joins host Tim Wienecke to unpack the realities men face in custody disputes. Drawing from his own experience as a divorced father, his background as an engineer, and his work as a therapist, Furkhan reveals how bias, financial strain, and short hearings shape men’s experiences in court. Together, they explore coping strategies that actually help — from therapy and men’s groups to radical acceptance and rebuilding community.