Excellence Above Talent Podcast
The State of Man Is in Crisis—It’s Time for a Conversation. The Excellence Above Talent podcast was born from pain, loss, and a deep need for change. - Men are 3.6 times more likely to die by suicide than women. - Men commit the majority of violence in the U.S., including domestic abuse and sexual assault. - 90% of the prison population consists of men. These are not just statistics—they represent broken families, lost lives, and a cycle of harm and abuse that must end. As a BIPP (Batterer’s Intervention and Prevention Program) Director for four years, I’ve had countless conversations with men—men who believed abuse was necessary, men who didn’t even realize they were abusers. What I learned is that men want to talk, but they have no safe space to do so. Society teaches men to suppress their struggles, to avoid vulnerability, and to uphold a toxic version of manhood. But silence is destroying us. The Excellence Above Talent podcast is here to challenge the status quo. We’re redefining what it means to be a man—one conversation at a time. Join me. Let’s fight for the future of manhood. Our sons are watching. #ExcellenceAboveTalent #MensMentalHealth #RedefiningManhood #BreakTheCycle
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Send us a text We challenge the dangerous myth that men must sacrifice their mental health to care for their families. Sharing my own experience with suicidal thoughts from trying to be everyone"s hero while neglecting myself, we explore how this common pattern leads men to silent suffering and self-destruction. • Men
Send us a text Aaron Thomas dives deep into three transformative quotes that have become guideposts in his journey toward authentic manhood. With refreshing honesty, he explores the struggle many men face—wanting to succeed independently while knowing deep down that meaningful achievement requires connection and vulner
Send us a text Esmeralda shares her perspective on raising two teenage boys as a single mother and discusses her views on what makes a good man in today"s world. • Being a man comes with unique challenges like societal expectations to be the provider, to be tough, and to take on numerous responsibilities • Men and wome
Send us a text Aaron Thomas explores ten barriers preventing men from reaching their full potential as open, vulnerable individuals who inspire those around them. • Societal expectations around traditional masculinity discourage emotional expression • Workplace stress puts pressure on men to prioritize work over family
Send us a text Aaron Thomas explores the evolving definition of masculinity with his wife Yanni, examining how men can find purpose beyond societal expectations and create healthier relationships through emotional intelligence. • Men today have more opportunity to be themselves beyond traditional provider roles • Creat
Send us a text Coach Q shares his journey of redefining masculinity through vulnerability, emotional intelligence, and authentic connection, challenging traditional notions of what it means to be a man in today"s world. • Masculinity is evolving to include vulnerability, emotional awareness, and nurturing qualities alo