Exploring Masculinity and Kink: My Conversation with The American Masculinity Podcast

Amanda Earle, MA, LAC, LPC, LMHC
May 28
2 min read

I recently had the honor of being interviewed for The American Masculinity Podcast, created and hosted by my good friend and trusted colleague, Timothy Wienecke, MA, LPC, LAC. Tim and I first met as classmates in graduate school, and while our paths have taken us in different directions, they’ve both led to meaningful private practices.

Today, I focus on supporting the LGBTQIA+, Kink, and Non-Monogamous communities. Tim, on the other hand, has dedicated his work to serving men, Veterans, and First Responders through his practice, Empowered Change Counseling & Education. You can learn more about his incredible work here .

Despite the differences in our client populations, Tim and I share a deep commitment to Narrative Therapy. We have often challenged and supported each other in developing our clinical voices, and I was thrilled when Tim launched a podcast to explore masculinity through a thoughtful, therapeutic lens.

So, when he invited me to join him for a conversation on the intersections of masculinity and kink, I jumped at the chance. I'm excited to share our episode with you:

"Kink and Masculinity: Rethinking Power and Vulnerability with a Kink Therapist"

In this episode, we explore:

How masculinity influences kink dynamics and practices
The interplay of power, submission, and vulnerability
Common misconceptions and myths around certain kinks
How kink can be a pathway to healing
Safer ways to explore kink and enter spaces with intention
Challenges often faced by kink-aware male clients
– And much more

You can access this episode on Spotify here or on Apple here.

Resources

We also touch on helpful starting points for folks curious about exploring kink or just beginning their journey into the community. You’ll find a curated list of the resources I mentioned (and others) during the episode below…

Websites & Directories

National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) - Articles, programs, email list-serv, advocacy and outreach campaigns, etc.

Kink-Aware Professionals Directory - National directory with "a listing of psychotherapeutic, medical, legal and other professionals..."

FetLife - Social media network to connect with other kinksters, learn of events, etc. Known as"kinky LinkedIN"

Kink-focused Influencers to Follow

All handles below can be found on Instagram

@planetmidori
@kinkacademy
@thekinkery
@kinkfest

Colorado Spaces & Places

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Washington State Spaces & Places

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For more episodes of The American Masculinity Podcast, you can click here.

For questions, concerns, & comments on anything shared above, please email Amanda directly at amanda@livingstorytherapy.com.