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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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Lessons I Learned in 2023 & What I will Be Implementing in 2024

Lessons I Learned in 2023 & What I will Be Implementing in 2024

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…

00:21:30  |   Sat 20 Jan 2024
Understanding Opportunities

Understanding Opportunities

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…

00:33:51  |   Wed 22 Nov 2023
Knowing Your Path

Knowing Your Path

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…

00:39:19  |   Wed 15 Nov 2023
Practice Being Present

Practice Being Present

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…

00:21:43  |   Wed 25 Oct 2023
Ebb N Flow

Ebb N Flow

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…

00:22:03  |   Wed 18 Oct 2023
Vulnerability is a Super Power

Vulnerability is a Super Power

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…

00:49:33  |   Wed 11 Oct 2023
Living A Meaningful Life

Living A Meaningful Life

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…

00:34:24  |   Fri 29 Sep 2023
Looking Past Your Circumstances

Looking Past Your Circumstances

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…

00:46:30  |   Wed 20 Sep 2023
5 Reasons Men Don't Ask For Help

5 Reasons Men Don't Ask For Help

In this episode, I highlight five reasons why we "Men" don't ask for help.

  1. Ego Gets Involved
  2. We Don't Want to Appear Weak
  3. Judgment by Others
  4. We Can Handle Anything
  5. Facing Truth About Ourselves

Asking for h…

00:24:32  |   Wed 13 Sep 2023
Bonus: Bridging Divides With Mitch Bates

Bonus: Bridging Divides With Mitch Bates

Mitch invited me on his podcast to discuss my experiences, successes, and how they align with his bridging divides philosophy.

Take a listen!

Watch the full episode HERE!


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01:00:51  |   Wed 06 Sep 2023
Do You Know Your Value

Do You Know Your Value

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 …

00:26:45  |   Wed 30 Aug 2023
Sacrifice

Sacrifice

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…

00:27:34  |   Wed 23 Aug 2023
Neglecting Your Needs

Neglecting Your Needs

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'…

00:33:18  |   Wed 16 Aug 2023
Roadmap To Change

Roadmap To Change

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 …

00:27:41  |   Wed 09 Aug 2023
Peace

Peace

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.,…

00:28:15  |   Wed 02 Aug 2023
Knowing How to Love

Knowing How to Love

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…

00:39:48  |   Wed 26 Jul 2023
What Do You Want

What Do You Want

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…

00:14:30  |   Thu 20 Jul 2023
Trailer

Trailer

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 …

00:02:27  |   Mon 17 Jul 2023
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