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How to Build a Men's Group That Actually Holds You Accountable

August 06, 2025 • Timothy Wienecke, MA, LPC, LAC • Season 1 • Episode 15

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What actually makes a men’s group work — and how do you build one that lasts? Tim sits down with Jason Lange for a practical conversation on accountability, shadow work, and building circles that go deep.

Books Mentioned: https://bookshop.org/lists/amp-15-how-to-build-a-men-s-group-that-actually-holds-you-accountable-recommended-reads

Tim Wienecke: https://americanmasculinity.start.page

Jason Lange: https://evolutionary.men/

Full show notes and links: yourwebsite.com/amp15

Episode Chapters

00:00 Cold Open — Why Men’s Groups Matter
02:00 Jason’s Story — How Men’s Groups Changed His Life
07:00 The Science of Male Bonding & Vasopressin
13:00 Shadow Work — Facing What’s Under the Surface
17:00 Why Commitment Makes (or Breaks) a Group
22:00 How to Start Your Own Group with Two Guys
27:00 Clearings — Handling Conflict Before It Breaks You
35:00 Leadership, Boundaries, and When to Step Out
46:00 What Men’s Groups Taught Us About Community
52:00 Final Reflections & The Challenge for Listeners
53:30 Cold Close — Which Man Will You Be?

The American Masculinity Podcast™ is hosted by Timothy Wienecke — licensed psychotherapist, Air Force veteran, and men’s advocate.
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