Excellence Above Talent Podcast

The State of Man Is in Crisis—It’s Time for a Conversation.

The Excellence Above Talent podcast was born from pain, loss, and a deep need for change.

- Men are 3.6 times more likely to die by suicide than women.
- Men commit the majority of violence in the U.S., including domestic abuse and sexual assault.
- 90% of the prison population consists of men.

These are not just statistics—they represent broken families, lost lives, and a cycle of harm and abuse that must end.

As a BIPP (Batterer’s Intervention and Prevention Program) Director for four years, I’ve had countless conversations with men—men who believed abuse was necessary, men who didn’t even realize they were abusers. What I learned is that men want to talk, but they have no safe space to do so.

Society teaches men to suppress their struggles, to avoid vulnerability, and to uphold a toxic version of manhood. But silence is destroying us.

The Excellence Above Talent podcast is here to challenge the status quo. We’re redefining what it means to be a man—one conversation at a time.

Join me. Let’s fight for the future of manhood. Our sons are watching.

#ExcellenceAboveTalent #MensMentalHealth #RedefiningManhood #BreakTheCycle

Contributors

Host

Aaron Thomas

What’s up, my BEAUTIFUL people!

I’m Aaron Thomas, a speaker, podcaster, and advocate for change. Born and raised in Odessa, Texas, I’ve always questioned the narratives around manhood, strength, and identity.

Through my work in the non-profit sector and as a BIPP Director, I’ve seen the silent struggles men face—expectations that suppress them, cycles that repeat, and pain that goes unspoken. But I believe in something different: men can heal, grow, and redefine their path.

Society doesn’t define you—you do.

My mission is simple: to inspire, challenge, and transform. Whether through my podcast, speaking, or real conversations, I’m here to create change.

If you’re ready to break the cycle and step into your full potential, let’s do it together.

#ExcellenceAboveTalent #BreakTheCycle #RedefiningManhood #StayTrue