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.
Did you do what you intended to do in 2023?
2023 was a year in which I experienced so much growth financially, spiritually, and personally that it felt unreal looking back at it.
That said, I also came…
What’s the point of having opportunities if you continue to squander them because you choose to stay who you always have been💭
In every opportunity, there is something to be learned, gained, or discov…
Your losses and failures, no matter how big or small, are all shaping the path you’re on.
You may have encountered a setback that may seem like the impact has derailed your train but it hasn't.
It mere…
What you focus on grows!
So if you continually focus on where you aren't in life, what you don't have, not being enough, lack, etc., that's what you'll get more of.
In this episode, I discuss the impor…
Life is always going to be in a state of ebb and flow. Don't be hard on yourself in a low tide. You'll get back to the high soon enough.
Understand you are human, and even with all the positive change…
Trust is a significant component of vulnerability, and that trust starts with yourself.
When you haven’t built that trust in yourself, it will make being vulnerable with others difficult.
There is an i…
At some point in our lives, we all seek to live a meaningful life, but what does that mean for us, and is it possible?
In today's episode, we will discuss creating our own meaningful life, determining…
Most people believe they must take it on all at once to overcome a circumstance or situation.
We think like this because we want to detach ourselves from feeling any pain related to that problem.
By do…
In this episode, I highlight five reasons why we "Men" don't ask for help.
Asking for h…
What is your value? How do you define it?
In this episode, we break down the meaning of value and the importance of knowing that you, as a man, are essential.
Our default programming has led us men to …
How significant is the change you want to make, and what will you sacrifice to get it?
One of the reasons it's hard to let go of something is because of what we made that prized or desired thing out t…
Often, men's needs, especially those with families, get buried under the moral obligation to care for others.
Now because were operating from an unconscious state of being (not being aware), it doesn'…
In today's episode, I'll take you through my five coaching pillars that help you navigate the changes you want to make.
As you begin personal development, you have no real idea where to start; that's …
Fellas, too often as men, we walk around stressed, anxious, and in total discomfort due to the various roles we play in our lives.
From being a father, husband, employee, business owner, friend, etc.,…
Love is a basic human need we all want to give and receive.
How we love is based on our experiences and interactions starting from childhood.
If done correctly, love can steer excellent personal relati…
Getting caught up in life is so easy that you lose sight of what you want.
The life you desire to have is a conscious decision away from becoming your reality; identify your wants and decide to go aft…
Welcome to the "More Than Average Men Podcast!" In this trailer, you'll understand what you can expect from the podcast and how it may benefit you to continue listening. I look forward to connecting …