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Excellence Above Talent Podcast
Aaron Thomas
98 episodes
2 weeks ago
Send us a text We explore how non-threatening behavior turns homes from tense to safe, and why real strength shows in calm, controlled reactions. We share practical tools for regulation, repair, and leading without dominating so trust can replace fear. • redefining strength as self-control • presence versus intimidation in daily life • fear versus respect in relationships • emotional dysregulation and fight mode • practical regulation tools including 4-4-6 breathing • leading without dominat...
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Send us a text We explore how non-threatening behavior turns homes from tense to safe, and why real strength shows in calm, controlled reactions. We share practical tools for regulation, repair, and leading without dominating so trust can replace fear. • redefining strength as self-control • presence versus intimidation in daily life • fear versus respect in relationships • emotional dysregulation and fight mode • practical regulation tools including 4-4-6 breathing • leading without dominat...
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Christianity
Education,
Religion & Spirituality,
Self-Improvement,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
Episodes (20/98)
Excellence Above Talent Podcast
Power Seeks Fear; Leadership Creates Safety
Send us a text We explore how non-threatening behavior turns homes from tense to safe, and why real strength shows in calm, controlled reactions. We share practical tools for regulation, repair, and leading without dominating so trust can replace fear. • redefining strength as self-control • presence versus intimidation in daily life • fear versus respect in relationships • emotional dysregulation and fight mode • practical regulation tools including 4-4-6 breathing • leading without dominat...
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2 weeks ago
15 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
Silent Feelings, Loud Damage
Send us a text We explore how emotional avoidance becomes the hidden engine of abuse and why anger is often a mask for shame, fear, and rejection. We share tools for naming feelings, building responsibility, and guiding young men toward honest expression. • why avoidance, not anger, drives abusive behavior • how childhood conditioning trains boys to hide emotions • the real emotions under anger and control • silent patterns like stonewalling, numbing, and overworking • how distorted percepti...
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4 weeks ago
13 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
You Can’t Change What You Refuse To Admit
Send us a text We expose the seven common lies men tell themselves that protect ego and enable abuse, then show how accountability, consistency and humility rebuild trust. Practical reflections and clear next steps guide listeners to lead themselves before trying to lead at home. • abuse begins with a story, not an outburst • impact over intention as the true measure • minimizing harm versus owning responsibility • control and possessiveness are not care • blaming others destroys accountabil...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
My Ego Tried To Win The Argument And Lost The Marriage
Send us a text We challenge men to drop excuses, own their choices, and rebuild trust with consistent action instead of repeated apologies. A personal story of divorce leads into practical steps for full accountability, emotional regulation, and leading your home without ego. • growth begins when we stop defending ourselves • honest reflection on divorce and personal responsibility • what real accountability language sounds like • why half truths are lies that protect patterns • removing but...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
Abuse Is A Choice: Here’s What Really Drives It And How Men Can Change
Send us a text We unpack why abuse is a learned choice rooted in fear, control, and missing emotional skills, and we map a path toward accountability and healthier leadership. We share the “button” concept, name nonphysical abuse, and end with three reflection questions to drive change. • the myth of losing control and the truth about choice • fear of losing control and the pursuit of order • the button metaphor for triggers and responses • nonphysical abuse: verbal, emotional, financial, is...
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1 month ago
22 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
Owning The Truth About Abuse
Send us a text The hardest part isn’t admitting what happened; it’s admitting why. We open up about how abuse forms long before it turns physical, in the quiet moments where insecurity, fear, and ego go unchallenged and entitlement takes the wheel. You’ll hear why reactions are still choices, how the victim mindset keeps men stuck, and why “she made me mad” is a lie that blocks growth. We talk frankly about the early signals we ignore, especially with boys learning to posture instead o...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
The Burden of Unspoken Struggles: Why Men Hide Their Pain
Send us a text Men often fight battles in silence, not because no one cares but because they've been conditioned to suppress vulnerability and avoid appearing weak. The pressure to maintain a facade of strength creates a dangerous cycle where unaddressed struggles transform into destructive behaviors, broken relationships, and sometimes tragic outcomes. • Cultural conditioning teaches men that showing emotion equals weakness • Shame and fear of judgment prevent men from seeking help when nee...
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4 months ago
15 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
The Shadow Warriors: When Grinding Feels Invisible
Send us a text Aaron Thomas shares his powerful journey from contemplating suicide ten years ago to finding purpose in speaking openly about men's mental health. Breaking the silence surrounding men's struggles, he emphasizes how isolation breeds dangerous thoughts and how authentic conversations can save lives. • The dangers of chasing money without finding meaning or making an impact • How men's silence about mental health struggles reinforces isolation • The frustration of putting in auth...
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4 months ago
16 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
Are You Leading From Behind? Time to Reclaim Your Year
Send us a text We're halfway through 2025, and it's time for a brutal reality check about whether we're becoming the men we promised to be or just recycling excuses while our lives remain unchanged. • Six months gone that we can never get back • Every day offers a chance to change our story and bring order to chaos • Comparison is the thief of joy, especially when we lose focus on our higher purpose • Drifting doesn't make you a bad man, but an unfocused one • Write down what you said you'd ...
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5 months ago
16 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
Mind Games: Your Brain's Favorite Hobby Is Lying to You
Send us a text Confronting the lies we tell ourselves requires recognizing the deceptive voice in our heads and actively replacing falsehoods with truth to renew our minds and find inner peace. • The voice in your head that claims to know everything is often lying to you • This internal voice was formed in childhood and shaped by experiences, education, and environment • Most dangerous lies include thoughts like "I'm not enough," "I don't deserve good things," or "I'm not worthy" • Spiritual...
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6 months ago
22 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
Choose Your Battles: Fighting for Growth vs. Fighting to Impress
Send us a text Have you ever felt trapped between the person you've been and the person you're meant to become? That uncomfortable space of transformation is exactly where Aaron Thomas finds himself. Aaron opens his heart about the mental struggle he's been experiencing while trying to deepen his relationship with God. He describes the intense pressure that comes from trying to let go of an old identity while simultaneously resisting the birth of something new. "The old has gone, the new is ...
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7 months ago
20 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
Are You Killing Yourself to Keep Everyone Else Alive?
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 often operate under a false hero complex, believing self-neglect equals strength • Over 75% of US suicides are men, with approximately 100 men taking their lives daily • Mental...
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7 months ago
26 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
Dangerous Through Growth: Embracing Who You Really Are
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 vulnerability. "Your ability to partner with others will largely determine your potential." Aaron unpacks how this truth challenges the lone wolf mentality prevalent among men. Throu...
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7 months ago
27 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
Mom's Got This: Parenting Sons in a Fatherless Home
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 women have different characteristics that should complement each other rather than compete • Teaching boys practical skills like changing tires and using tools prepares them for ma...
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8 months ago
54 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
The 10 Walls Between Men and Greatness
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 and personal wellbeing • Relationship issues stem from difficulty expressing emotions and needs • Financial pressure ties economic stability to self-worth causing unnecessary ...
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8 months ago
35 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
Men Need Safe Places Too: A Wife's Perspective on Male Mental Health
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 • Creating safe spaces where men can remove their masks and express vulnerability • The energy a man brings home shapes the entire household • Emotional intelligence is often excluded...
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8 months ago
39 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
From Chumps to Champs: Embracing Vulnerability in Men's Lives
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 alongside traditional strength • Finding purpose requires living in alignment with personal values rather than chasing external validation • Embracing vulnerability allows men to ...
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8 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
Finding Your Purpose Beyond the Paycheck
Send us a text Youth Pastor Branden shares insights on modern manhood, challenging cultural definitions and exploring how men can balance strength with emotional intelligence in today's world. • Being a man has become culturally defined rather than universally understood • Essential life skills include communication, confrontation, and problem-solving • Finding purpose beyond work and status involves discovering meaning in relationships • Vulnerability is critical to being heard and understo...
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9 months ago
59 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
Run 100 Miles, Still Can't Outrun Your Feelings
Send us a text Pastor Andy from Hope Alive Church shares his journey through modern masculinity, revealing how vulnerability and faith shape authentic manhood in ways our grandfathers never experienced. • Contrasting traditional masculinity with modern expectations—from his grandfather's stoic approach to today's emphasis on emotional intelligence • Finding purpose beyond wealth and status by focusing on family and faith rather than societal measures of success • Vulnerability as a cornersto...
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9 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
Wiping Your Feet at the Door: How Small Actions Shape Big Character
Send us a text Justin Granado joins Aaron Thomas to explore the evolving landscape of modern masculinity, from defining purpose and embracing vulnerability to building meaningful friendships and leaving a positive legacy. • Defining manhood as consistently showing up for others in whatever capacity they need you • Finding purpose through difficult moments and using personal setbacks as catalysts for growth • Why vulnerability is essential to true masculinity and deep connections • The import...
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9 months ago
55 minutes

Excellence Above Talent Podcast
Send us a text We explore how non-threatening behavior turns homes from tense to safe, and why real strength shows in calm, controlled reactions. We share practical tools for regulation, repair, and leading without dominating so trust can replace fear. • redefining strength as self-control • presence versus intimidation in daily life • fear versus respect in relationships • emotional dysregulation and fight mode • practical regulation tools including 4-4-6 breathing • leading without dominat...