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Beyond The Surface

Welcome to Beyond the Surface—the podcast where real growth begins with real conversations.
I’m Michael A. Benton, and every week we dive into the deep stuff—mindset, purpose, parenting, failure, healing, and how to rebuild your life when things fall apart.
This isn’t surface-level motivation. It’s about transformation—from the inside out. If you’re tired of settling and ready to live with intention, you’re in the right place. 

Mindset Self-Improvement Mental Health Personal Development Education
Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
29 minutes
Episodes
38
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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“Leadership Isn’t Control: What Great Leaders Actually Do”

“Leadership Isn’t Control: What Great Leaders Actually Do”

True leadership isn’t about control — it’s about trust, empowerment, and creating an environment where people can grow. 

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a personal experience that reminded me exactly …

00:25:14  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
“Why Life Keeps Pushing Me: Leveling Up When You’re Forced to Move”

“Why Life Keeps Pushing Me: Leveling Up When You’re Forced to Move”

Have you ever felt like life keeps forcing you to move before you’re ready? Like just when you start to feel stable, something shifts—and you’re pushed into the unknown? 

In this episode, I open up ab…

00:35:17  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
Fatherhood While Healing: How to Lead When You Feel Broken

Fatherhood While Healing: How to Lead When You Feel Broken

How do you show up for your kids when you’re the one hurting?

So many fathers carry silent battles — trying to be the provider, the protector, the steady rock — all while feeling completely broken ins…

00:33:15  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
How to Create a Vision for the Life You Actually Want | Conscious Living Book Series Ep. 4

How to Create a Vision for the Life You Actually Want | Conscious Living Book Series Ep. 4

If your life looked exactly the same 10 years from now… would that be good enough?

Most people never stop to ask themselves what they actually want. They work hard, stay busy, follow the rules—but sti…

00:22:21  |   Thu 19 Jun 2025
You Can’t Grow Without Roots | Conscious Living Book Series Ep. 3

You Can’t Grow Without Roots | Conscious Living Book Series Ep. 3

If your life hasn’t changed… maybe it’s not your circumstances.
Maybe it’s your thinking. 

In this episode of the Conscious Living Book Series, we’re diving into the mindset shifts that lay the foundat…

00:23:14  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
Commit or Stay the Same | Conscious Living Book Series Ep. 2

Commit or Stay the Same | Conscious Living Book Series Ep. 2

Waking up to your potential is one thing.
Committing to change? That’s the part that separates the few from the many.

In this second episode of the Conscious Living book series, we’re digging into what…

00:25:55  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
Would You Still Chase It?

Would You Still Chase It?

If you knew your dream would take 13 years… would you still chase it?
 What if it never came to pass—would you still show up, still put in the work?

In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most imp…

00:16:10  |   Tue 27 May 2025
Wake Up: How to Stop Living on Autopilot | Conscious Living Book Series Ep. 1

Wake Up: How to Stop Living on Autopilot | Conscious Living Book Series Ep. 1

Have you ever looked around at your life and wondered, “How did I even get here?”
In this episode, I’m sharing the real, raw moment that woke me up from living on autopilot—and how you can begin to d…

00:12:53  |   Wed 21 May 2025
Tis' The Season!

Tis' The Season!

In this episode, I'll dive into the essence of summer, a season that symbolizes growth, abundance, and the fruits of hard work. As the days stretch longer and the sun shines brighter, we explore how …

00:29:11  |   Thu 22 Aug 2024
Diving Timing: Trusting The Process

Diving Timing: Trusting The Process

In this episode, we explore the concept of divine timing and how embracing it can transform your life. We'll discuss the importance of trusting the process, letting go of the need for control, and un…

00:43:09  |   Tue 23 Jul 2024
The Power of Being Less Accessible!

The Power of Being Less Accessible!

In this insightful episode, we explore the importance of setting boundaries and being less accessible in relationships. Learn how to protect your time, energy, and emotional well-being by establishin…

00:26:48  |   Mon 08 Jul 2024
Morning Mindset: Preparing for Life's Daily Battles

Morning Mindset: Preparing for Life's Daily Battles

In this empowering episode of "Morning Mindset," we delve into the transformative power of a mental morning routine. Let's explore why the first moments of your day are crucial for setting the tone f…

00:27:13  |   Mon 24 Jun 2024
Are You Listening

Are You Listening

In this episode, we explore the subtle messages that guide us toward what truly deserves our attention. From intuitive nudges to insightful conversations, life often sends us signals pointing us in t…

00:37:42  |   Wed 29 May 2024
4 Barriers to Your Success

4 Barriers to Your Success

In this episode, I will break down the key obstacles that can derail your path to success. We will identify and explore five critical barriers: lack of a process, distractions, resistance, and instan…

00:39:15  |   Thu 23 May 2024
Growing Amongst Adversity

Growing Amongst Adversity

In this episode, we're going to touch on resilience and personal growth as we explore the theme of facing adversity. Life's challenges can be tough, but they also offer unique opportunities for growt…

00:23:56  |   Sat 11 May 2024
Navigating the Alignment in 2024

Navigating the Alignment in 2024

In this episode, Join me as we uncover the subtle connections guiding your journey and revealing the hidden patterns that have been quietly at work behind the scenes. From chance encounters to unexpe…

00:17:32  |   Fri 19 Apr 2024
Lacking a Path

Lacking a Path

In this episode, I discuss what it's like to know what you want in life but unsure as to how you're going to obtain it. I break down three reasons that I believe led me to feel this way and what I be…

00:41:05  |   Tue 09 Apr 2024
What Makes a Healthy Relationship

What Makes a Healthy Relationship

In this episode, I delve into the intricacies of what truly makes a relationship thrive. Join me as I explore the key ingredients that contribute to a healthy and fulfilling connection between partne…

00:33:08  |   Sat 30 Mar 2024
Getting Familiar with Discomfort

Getting Familiar with Discomfort

"Comfortability brings you brief emotional peace but creates long-term mental paralysis."- Michael Benton

When your growth feels stagnant and suffocating, a fresh air of uncertainty brings life back i…

00:23:34  |   Tue 19 Mar 2024
Controlling vs Allowing

Controlling vs Allowing

Have you ever found yourself trying to control the outcome of something you want or are a part of?

Do you ever find yourself giving up all the control and allowing forces outside yourself to give you …

00:18:30  |   Mon 11 Mar 2024
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