Best M.A. LAC Podcasts (2025)

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03 - Why the Gender Spectrum Matters: Insights for the Modern Man 33:22

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Send us a text What if embracing the gender spectrum could make you a better man? In this episode, host Tim Wienecke — therapist, veteran, and men’s advocate — breaks down how to show up in gender-diverse spaces without shutting down or taking over. You’ll learn: Why gender isn’t just identity politics — it’s personal How masculine traits got confu…

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02 Latino Masculinity Family, Machismo, and the Weight of Expectation with Alejandro Castro 1:09:29

1d ago1:09:29

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Send us a text What happens when masculinity is shaped by loyalty, religion, and unspoken family roles? This episode explores Latino manhood, machismo, and the pressure to show up strong—even when it costs you. A powerful conversation on cultural identity, spiritual healing, and what it takes to break the mold without breaking yourself. The America…

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01 - Masculinity Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Starting Point 18:57

2d ago18:57

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Send us a text 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 …

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Intro - What is American Masculinity and Why you might care what Tim thinks about it. 1:29

2d ago1:29

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Send us a text A quick look at the who, what, and why of The American Masculinity Podcast. Meet host Timothy Wienecke—a therapist, veteran, and advocate. By the end of this 90 seconds, you just might care what another middle-aged white guy on the internet thinks about masculinity in America. The American Masculinity Podcast™ is hosted by Timothy Wi…

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Combat to Counseling - A interview with Duane France 53:51

6+ y ago53:51

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In today's episode, we chat with Duane France. Duane is a retired Army Combat Veteran who has become a leader in veteran mental health both in Colorado and the country. Today he shares with us how he went from multiple deployments in combat zones to the counseling chair and national conferences. In the episode Duane and Tim chat about a few resourc…

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Happy Birthday? 20:28

6+ y ago20:28

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For many of us, holidays can be hard. From the outside, it seems like everyone is celebrating. In an effort to not be reminded of hard times and to not ruin other's celebrations, we pull back and isolate ourselves. Tim's experiences on his birthdays made it hard for him to celebrate. He shares the painful stories that caused him to pull back from t…

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Becoming Whole - A interview with Ben Obrien 49:59

6+ y ago49:59

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Ben Obrien is a father, friend, and person in the world. He has also been a Fire Fighter and EMT for over two decades and has recently built a coaching business helping men develop the skills needed to meet and beat their personal goals. In this episode, Ben shares his story and struggles of joining the fire service, finding his needs for connectio…

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Big Decisions are Hard 19:39

6+ y ago19:39

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Major life choices are difficult because they matter. Most folks getting out of the military to find themselves having to make major choices about what to do, where to live, and who they want to connect with. In this story, Tim shares how his transition out of the Air Force went and what those choices led to.…

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A Interview with Mindfulness Master, Chris Griffin 1:04:52

6+ y ago1:04:52

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Mindfulness Master, Chris Griffin came on to share his story of growing up as an Irish Catholic, moving from music to business, to counseling and how he blends those experiences into his successful life. In this episode, you will learn a lot about mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and how Chris used those skills to improve his life and the…

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Lessons on Supporting Survivors 25:32

6+ y ago25:32

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In our thirteenth episode, Tim picks up from our seventh episode to sharing his lessons gained supporting survivors of sexual assault and his training on Bystander Intervention. With the MeToo movement encouraging survivors to share their stories with loved ones, many of us are struggling to hold the pain and learn how to help protect our loved one…

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Interview with John Marx - Developing Resilience Among First Responders 1:00:26

6+ y ago1:00:26

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We are so lucky to have John Marx with us for this episode. John has a lifetime of service, 23 years as a police officer in Colorado who now works as an educator and advocate for the responder community. I know him from our work in ResponderStrong, an organization here in Colorado trying to coordinate and develop resources for first responders in C…

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Settling into Stability 18:40

6+ y ago18:40

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In this episode, Tim shares his story of settling into his new life in Denver at 19. Coming from the stress of his family, learning to just be a student came slowly, but it helped him learn how to enjoy stability and how to leave space for happiness.By Timothy Wienecke, MA, LPC, LAC

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Fatherhood - A Interview with Child Therapist Jeff Silverman 47:40

6+ y ago47:40

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Jeff and I chat about how he knew he wanted to work with children, how fatherhood has impacted him, and how we often see fathers struggle in our work. If you’re in the Denver area and are looking for a therapist for your child, Jeff is a great resource. Here is his website: http://www.jeffsilvermanlpcc.com/ He also mentions Love and Logic. This is …

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Using Fear to Get Up and Off the Mat 20:42

6+ y ago20:42

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In our 9th episode, I share the story of coming back to Denver after college. This was a dark time in my life because, like many folks, college did not lead to the future I had planned on. I came back to find my friends moving on, a job market choked with other over-educated and under-qualified folks like myself, and a lack of purpose that I couldn…

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Blast From the Past - A Interview with Rick Blodgett 1:04:50

6+ y ago1:04:50

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Rick Blodgett, a friend from my college days, is switching careers into the helping profession. He will not be in practice for a few years as he's in the middle of his degree program, but he shared a great insight into life. We had a lot of fun reminiscing about our college days, our insights looking back now, and share some tools to fight the sadn…

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Anger - Good and Bad Ways to Use it 20:35

6+ y ago20:35

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In episode 7, I tell the story of how a getting furious at an overwhelmed woman trying to take on a prolific problem got me involved in fighting for survivors of sexual violence and how that same anger almost betrayed the moral imperative that empowered my work.

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Brotherly Love 20:41

7y ago20:41

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I recorded this on my brother's birthday because what better way to let him know I care than to share embarrassing stories from our youth. In this story, you'll hear about how we grew up, the ways we cared for each other, and about what it took for me to see my brother as a man. I hope you enjoy.By Timothy Wienecke, MA, LAC, NCC

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Izzy Abbass Shares a Story 25:24

7y ago25:24

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Izzy Abbass, a man who has spent his entire adult life either in uniform or advocating for our servicemembers, comes on and shares how his first experience serving with a female soldier impacted him as a young infantryman.

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Basic Training Part 2: The Importance of Service to Others. 19:10

7y ago19:10

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Picking up where he left off in Episode 3, Tim finishes his story about Air Force Basic Training. He shares the surprising role he found cleaning toilets and how important it can be to find your role in a group. After settling into my new world at Basic Training, I was surprised to find both peace and purpose while scrubbing toilets. Additionally, …

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Basic Training Part 1 - You can't learn if you are not humble. 16:37

7y ago16:37

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I tried and tried to put a solid story together about my experience at basic in under 20 minutes and couldn't do it, so here's our first two-part episode. After graduating from the U, I had a hard time sorting out what I was going to do and who I was going to be. After a few years, I decided to join the United States Air Force at 27 years old. I kn…

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The Dangers of Ego and Assumption 18:26

7y ago18:26

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Back in 2002, I looked great on paper and people generally thought I was doing everything right for a first-time college student. As most of us know, those struggling learn to hide their problems and I was no different. I was unable to be alone for any significant amount of time and I had just lost my main supporters to a work move. To fill the spa…

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Stepping into Social Justice to Avoid Problems Didn't Work 20:21

7y ago20:21

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Tim tells a story about his first attempt to get involved in social justice. Like most first tries, it did not go entirely as planned.By Timothy Wienecke, MA, LAC, NCC

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Stories and Lessons Introduced on a Minute 1:00

7y ago1:00

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Stories and Lessons is a podcast where Timothy Wienecke shares personal stories from his life and collects stories from other people in the helping fields. These stories are chosen to be entertaining and normalizing. For more information about Tim and his guests, please visit www.empoweredchangece.com…

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First Recording 0:14

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First recording

Podcasts Worth a Listen

M.A. LAC Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The American Masculinity Podcast

Timothy Wienecke, MA, LPC, LAC

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Mental Health Minutes

Aaron Jimenez, M.A. LAC

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Stories and Lessons

Timothy Wienecke: Counselor, Educator, and Storyteller

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03 - Why the Gender Spectrum Matters: Insights for the Modern Man 33:22

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02 Latino Masculinity Family, Machismo, and the Weight of Expectation with Alejandro Castro 1:09:29

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01 - Masculinity Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Starting Point 18:57

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Intro - What is American Masculinity and Why you might care what Tim thinks about it. 1:29

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Combat to Counseling - A interview with Duane France 53:51

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Happy Birthday? 20:28

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Becoming Whole - A interview with Ben Obrien 49:59

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Big Decisions are Hard 19:39

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A Interview with Mindfulness Master, Chris Griffin 1:04:52

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Lessons on Supporting Survivors 25:32

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Interview with John Marx - Developing Resilience Among First Responders 1:00:26

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Settling into Stability 18:40

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Fatherhood - A Interview with Child Therapist Jeff Silverman 47:40

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Using Fear to Get Up and Off the Mat 20:42

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Blast From the Past - A Interview with Rick Blodgett 1:04:50

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Anger - Good and Bad Ways to Use it 20:35

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Brotherly Love 20:41

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Izzy Abbass Shares a Story 25:24

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Basic Training Part 2: The Importance of Service to Others. 19:10

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Basic Training Part 1 - You can't learn if you are not humble. 16:37

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The Dangers of Ego and Assumption 18:26

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Stepping into Social Justice to Avoid Problems Didn't Work 20:21

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Stories and Lessons Introduced on a Minute 1:00

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First Recording 0:14