Empowered Change: Counseling & Education

06/19/2025

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05/28/2025

What is kink really about? Power? Pain? Healing?

In this raw and insightful conversation, I sit down with kink therapist Amanda Earle to explore how kink intersects with masculinity, consent, and emotional growth. This isn't 50 Shades. This is about healing, identity, play, and power—from a licensed psychotherapist who works in this space every day.

If you’ve ever wondered:

“Is kink always sexual?”

“Why do high-powered men sometimes seek submission?”

“What does a healthy, masculine dom or sub actually look like?”

…this one’s for you.

Watch the 1-minute trailer here 🎥👇
https://youtu.be/l9B_-JDoJis?si=rC_AowPE3KZK2PKd

Then dive into the full episode on Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app:
🔗 Full show notes + links to resources: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2470364/episodes/17223571

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What do kink, masculinity, and healing have to do with each other?  In this episode, licensed psychotherapist Amanda Earle joins us to unpack what kink actually is—and what it gets wrong in mainstream portrayals. We dig into the relation...

05/21/2025

“Understanding Male Pain: Deep Insights from an Expert Trauma Therapist” is live.

Eric Blommel is a veteran, licensed therapist, and trauma specialist. In this episode, we dig into:

💥 How trauma shows up differently in men
🧠 Why avoiding therapy might be the most "masculine" move men make—and why it backfires
💻 The truth about telehealth: how effective is it, really?
🔥 One thing Eric wishes every man learned before age 12

This one’s sharp, grounded, and practical. Whether you’ve been through trauma or love someone who has, it’s worth your time.

🎧 Listen now: https://youtu.be/uYjkEmKKx_U

📚 Full show notes, resources, and fact checking at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2470364/episodes/17203093

05/14/2025

Stephen DeGuzman was my leadership instructor in the Air Force—and the impact he had on me shaped the therapist, leader, and man I’ve become.

In this episode, we talk about modern leadership—the kind that doesn’t posture, doesn’t control, and doesn’t need to raise its voice. We break down military culture, leadership trauma, masculine identity, and why so many guys are burnt out trying to carry everything alone.

If you’ve ever felt like leadership was just about control, or wondered what a different way to lead would be, this one is worth your time.

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cD1GsK8Ema0

If it hits home for you, let me know. I’d love to hear what stuck.

00:00 – Intro & Why Stephen Mattered in My Life03:40 – Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals and Military Impact07:30 – The Seahawks and the Shift to Accountability10:...

05/09/2025

New Episode of American Masculinity:
03 Why the Gender Spectrum Matters: Insights for the Modern Man

This one’s for the guys trying to do better.

Not to impress anyone. Not to virtue signal. But because you want to show up with more integrity in a changing world—and you're not sure how.

In this episode of The American Masculinity Podcast, I tackle the gender spectrum and why it matters even if you're a straight, cisgender man. Especially then.

We’ll get into:
✔ What masculine traits actually are—and aren’t
✔ How to walk into non-masculine spaces without shutting down or taking over
✔ How to avoid being “that guy” when you mess up
✔ The difference between being a guest and being a host in identity spaces
✔ How finding a guide can change everything

There’s no shaming, no preaching. Just grounded tools for guys trying to show up better—in their friendships, relationships, work, and the wider world.

Listen anywhere you find your podcasts or:

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pLmwEAvcivw

Let me know what stood out to you. Or where you disagree. I read every comment.

00:00 - Why This Matters for Men02:00 - It's Okay to Make Mistakes03:45 - Understanding the Gender Spectrum06:00 - Masculine Traits Aren’t Toxic — They're Mi...

05/08/2025

🔊 New Podcast Episode: Latino Masculinity, Machismo & the Weight of Expectation

Alejandro Castro is a TEDx speaker, therapist, trainer for the FBI, and spiritual leader for Latino men.

He shares stories from his life as a bridge to understanding:

The difference between machismo and masculinity

Why the oldest son often carries the family legacy

The emotional cost of code-switching, expectation, and silence

How spirituality—not just therapy—can help men stay grounded

This episode is especially for men who want to better understand Latino culture—or clinicians, leaders, and family members working across cultural lines.

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6_xa44o4nyg

Let us know what stood out—or what you’re still working through.

03/19/2025

What topics would you like to hear a counselor specializing in Men, Veterans, and First responders discuss? I've recorded the first few solo episodes for American Masculinity, but I want to ensure the content is as useful as possible for listeners. It would be helpful to know what I can create that would be most beneficial to you.

02/20/2025

Hi Folks, I'm starting up a podcast explore Men's Issues in the US, which of these logos do you like the best?

02/20/2025

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