Send us a text Have you ever wondered what kind of strength it takes to turn a personal tragedy into a purpose? Join me, Aaron Thomas, for an intimate conversation with the inspiring Bryn, a professional counselor, who has navigated this very journey following the heartbreaking loss of her son. Bryn opens up about the harsh realities of grief, and how her faith became a beacon of light during the darkest times. We delve into the invincibility mindset of 18-year-old boys, their skewed prioritizat...
Jun 30, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text Ever been so overwhelmed that you felt like giving up? In this raw and heartfelt episode, I open up about my personal experiences, including hitting rock bottom, making mistakes, and finding the strength to keep moving forward. Listen in as I share the story of when I got caught stealing as a kid and thought my life was over. But through these challenges, I discovered the importance of not giving up, taking breaks, and sharpening our tools to reach our goals - even when it feels l...
Jun 24, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text Is it possible to navigate masculinity and relationships in today's society without succumbing to the pressures and expectations placed on men? Listen as I share my personal struggles with self-worth in past relationships, as well as the growth and communication I've embraced in my current one. I'll reveal how I've learned to be a human and not a machine, showing up in every way I can, and the importance of understanding one another. Together, we'll dive into the societal pressure...
Jun 20, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send us a text What does it truly mean to be a man in today's society, and how can we take responsibility for bettering the state of manhood? Join us, Aaron Thomas, Patrick Mackie, and Kenzie Clifton, as we embark on an eye-opening journey to redefine manhood and explore the responsibilities of men in society, from the impact of absent fathers to the importance of self-respect and confidence. Throughout this episode, we discuss the urgent need for men to hold each other accountable and engage in...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text Divorce is Hard!!!! As a man, you question your manhood. Are you good enough? Why didn't that person want to stay and fight with you? Are you worthy of being fought for? You are a good man! You are working on your issues and building yourself to be a better man. Stop letting society put you in a box. You are a good man!!!!!! Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youareenough ......
Jun 03, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text We live in a world where people are always looking for ways to have power over each other. Power is assumed; you don't have to give it to anyone!! Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youareenough ......
May 26, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text Don't allow society to stop you from being the best man you can possibly be. Don't allow society to box you in. Step out of the box and fight to showcase your God-given gifts and talents to the world!! “Let the quality man you’ve been created to be out; the world is world incomplete without him.” ― Eric M. Watterson Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youareenough ......
May 19, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text The United States is far from united. More than 60 percent of the country’s young men are now single ; that’s nearly twice the rate of single young women. Males are now responsible for 80 percent of suicides , according to the CDC. Every 13.7 minutes, somewhere in the U.S., a man takes his own life . The masculinity crisis is real, and it’s getting worse. https://americanmind.org/salvo/men-in-crisis/ Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youa...
May 12, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text If a man wants a woman who doesn't want him, he cannot win. His neediness will undermine any possible relationship, and his woman will never trust him. - David Deida Manhood is a complex and multifaceted concept that encompasses many different qualities and behaviors. It is important for men to embrace a wide range of behaviors and emotions, and to work towards creating a more equitable and just society for all. “Don’t chase people. Because the right person who really belongs to y...
May 05, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text Cheating changes EVERYBODY involved!! Coward- a person who lacks courage in facing danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, etc.; a timid or easily intimidated person. Men who run to other women instead of facing the issue that's going wrong in their marriage or relationship are cowards. You don't have the balls to walk away and you don't have the guts to sit and have a difficult conversation. Communicating your needs as a man doesn't make you weak. Support the show #excellenceabovet...
Apr 28, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text Life sometimes hits you so hard. You don't feel like you could ever get back up. I will not only get back up, but I will also finish STRONG!!!! I've been gone for three months getting manhandled by life. I'm back!!!!!!! Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youareenough ......
Apr 21, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text I am on a quest to find out why men are three times more likely to commit suicide than women. I have lost a few friends to suicide, and it hurts. One of the reasons I feel men commit suicide is the fact that we fight change. We see the need to change, but instead, we put our heads down and work, work, work in the hopes that when we look up, there will be change. When that doesn't happen, we feel like no progress has been made, and we feel useless as a man. It is Ok to slow down an...
Jan 27, 2023•14 min
Send us a text You don’t have to pretend it’s OK. Or put on that brave face when, in reality, you’re feeling anything but brave. The emotional and even physical agony has likely sapped the little energy you left, leaving behind an uncomfortable numbness. As humans, we naturally crave affection from our loved ones or things that make us comfortable. But when we lose that feeling, it sows a gut-wrenching seed of abandonment. As the bitter roots take hold, so do the thoughts of why. Why did they le...
Jan 20, 2023•20 min
Send us a text This week has been a struggle and has helped me grow in many ways. Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youareenough ......
Jan 13, 2023•21 min
Send us a text Kenisha is a trailblazer and a fantastic person. She inspires me to be better from afar. I see her determination, perseverance, and strength. The slave mentality came up in our conversation, and this is the definition; “ A mental attitude that includes feelings of inferiority .” The slave mentality is a belief that leads to the idea that they cannot do anything on their own. Kenisha is creating the world she wants to see around her, and I love it!! Support the show #excellenceabov...
Jan 06, 2023•36 min
Send us a text I want to see what changes happen to me in all phases of life if I reset the way I think about sex. I feel like I have been conditioned to view sex and women in a certain way, and the more I learn to more I want to challenge the status quo. Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youareenough ......
Dec 23, 2022•15 min
Send us a text Conversation with real people energize me!! We talked about life, love, marriage, and humility. I left this conversation inspired and I know you will too. Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youareenough ......
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Send us a text Life is what you make it. Join our conversation with Justin on life, what keeps him motivated, his biggest fears, and what he thinks Odessa needs to improve. Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youareenough ......
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Send us a text The last three months have been an emotional roller coaster from wanting to sleep and not wake up to the joy of giving back and helping out others. Life can sometimes get overwhelming, and we think the best choice is not to do anything, but what I've learned over time is having hobbies and things that are productive can help you overcome being overwhelmed. Keep pushing forward and don't give up because in the rollercoaster of life, if you don't quit, it's only making you stronger....
Dec 02, 2022•21 min
Send us a text Men don't finish well in life. There is a struggle that men have and nobody is talking about it. All the things we do, we do out of obligation, expectation, or lust. We have lost the art of doing it out of LOVE!!!!!! Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youareenough ......
Sep 02, 2022•31 min
Send us a text “Happiness was never important. The problem is that we don't know what we really want. What makes us happy is not to get what we want. But to dream about it. Happiness is for opportunists. So I think that the only life of deep satisfaction is a life of eternal struggle, especially struggle with oneself. If you want to remain happy, just remain stupid. Authentic masters are never happy; happiness is a category of slaves.” ― Slavoj Žižek Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT ...
Aug 12, 2022•18 min
Send us a text People pleasing is an energy-draining characteristic that you can only stop. I was so caught up in what people thought that I stopped moving and started caring more about what people said about me. Caring about what others think about you kills your creativity and your energy. I started to slow down, move toward my goals, and look to God for support and help. Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youareenough ......
Aug 05, 2022•25 min
Send us a text We live in a world where society tells us less is more. Dim your light and don't let people see all of you. If you are a man and you are looking for a woman, you should pretend, act, or be mysterious in order to get with a woman. Let's normalize being our true, authentic selves at all times. Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youareenough ......
Jul 09, 2022•22 min
Send us a text Birthday Update!! Life is as good as it can be right now and I am blessed. I'm not here I want to be but I'm where I need to be!!! “The one who falls and gets up is stronger than the one who never tried. Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying.” ― Roy T. Bennett Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youareenough ......
Jul 01, 2022•19 min
Send us a text You don't have to settle for people to like you. You don't have to listen to what a negative person is saying. You don't have to be afraid of living because the people around you are afraid of living. Your life is your life. Don't dim your light to please others. "Your need for acceptance can make you invisible in this world. Don't let anything stand in the way of the light that shines through this form. Risk being seen in all of your glory." ― Jim Carrey Support the show #excelle...
Jun 28, 2022•17 min
Send us a text I know I'm going to die. I tried killing myself to speed up the process, but the gun jammed. So I am here on this Earth, fighting to live my best life. I now want to die making an impact on the lives of others, especially men and young men. We are the missing piece to create peace in the world truly. Remember, you are Enough, and You are Worthy!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for peo...
Jun 21, 2022•26 min
Send us a text Women Initiate Divorce 70% of the time, and if you are an educated woman, they initiate divorce 90% of the time. So we sit down and ask the question, why. Such a fun conversation with fantastic feedback. I hope yall enjoy it!!!! Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youareenough ......
Jun 10, 2022•56 min
Send us a text Men are in the struggle to deal with abuse too. 1 and 4 men will experience physical abuse, but most men will not report being abused. Ways men can be abused are: Verbal Physical Emotional Breadcrumbing Gas Lighting Sexual Abuse Speak up; you are not alone Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youareenough ......
Jun 03, 2022•32 min
Send us a text “FEARLESS is getting back up and fighting for what you want over and over again....even though every time you've tried before you've lost.” ― Taylor Swift Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youareenough ......
May 27, 2022•13 min
Send us a text I'm finding peace in my life because I forgive myself. How? 1. Ask God for Forgiveness 2. Forgive myself 3. Accountability 4. Have guilt but don't let shame ruin you 5. Fix your bad choices 6. Grow Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youareenough ......
May 20, 2022•21 min
