Ben Thinking

Ben sits down with Dr. Justine Rhee, a chiropractor whose practice focuses on pregnancy, postpartum care, and children. They talk about how she found that specialty, what a visit looks like, and the questions parents bring to her office. They discuss the Gonstead method, how Dr. Rhee approaches an examination, and why she asks about a mother's pregnancy and birth history when seeing a child. T...

Ben sits down with David Shelton, a powerlifting coach, gym owner, and co-host of the Stacked Cast. Four years after their first conversation, they catch up on what has changed in David's coaching, his gym, and the sport itself. They discuss why David and his co-host started a longer-form powerlifting show, the tension between short social clips and deeper training conversations, and the changing...

Ben sits down with José and Berenice Orozco, founders of Broches for a Cause, alongside Lacey Frantz and Manish Chaudhary of Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada for an eye-opening conversation about free healthcare, dignity, and compassionate service. They discuss the medical, dental, behavioral health, women's health, pharmacy, and support services VMSN provides to uninsured Southern Nevada...

Ben sits down with Dr. Bianca Velayo, owner of Green Valley Smiles Dentistry, for a real conversation about the state of dentistry, oral health, and the surprising connections between diet and overall wellness. They discuss the challenges faced by dentists in the insurance landscape, the importance of preventive care, and the impact of processed foods on oral health. Dr. Velayo shares her insights...

Ben sits down with Vincent Brusco, founder of Agora, for a real conversation about men's mental health, community building, and the importance of meaningful conversations. They discuss the pressures men face, the need for vulnerability, and the role of community in supporting mental well-being. They break down the importance of creating a safe space for men to discuss their struggles, ancestral tr...

Ben sits down with Brock Holyoke, a longtime construction business owner, for a direct conversation about taking action before you feel ready, building confidence through repetition, and refusing to reach the end of life wondering what you could have done. Brock shares how he grew up in a blue-collar family, moved from small residential concrete jobs to million-dollar projects, and learned to focu...

Ben sits down with Kelsey Galtan for a wide-ranging conversation about myofunctional therapy, tongue posture, jaw pain, breathing, motherhood, business, and the hidden connection between the mouth and the rest of the body. Kelsey shares the path that took her from working as a dental hygienist to discovering myofunctional therapy through her own health struggles and her daughter’s tongue tie, feed...

Ben sits down with Steve Kuo for a wide-ranging conversation about technology, reinvention, entrepreneurship, and a new waste transformation project called GimmeTrash. Steve shares the winding path that took him from wireless telecom and Silicon Valley startups to filmmaking, patent analysis, early AI work, personal development, and eventually a technology designed to turn waste streams into usabl...

Ben sits down with Andrew for a conversation on boxing, coaching, athlete development, and what it really means to build skill the right way. Andrew shares how he went from banking to becoming a boxing and strength coach, why he believes fighters need patience, fundamentals, and emotional control, and how boxing is much more than just throwing punches. They also dive into the crossover between box...

Ben sits down with Dr. Tim and Cassie for a conversation on longevity, health optimization, biohacking, and creating a realistic wellness routine that actually fits into everyday life. Connect with My Health Matrix: healthmatrix.com Instagram: @healthmatrix_vegas Connect with Cassie:@cassienoguerahomes 🕒 Timestamps: 00:00 — Dr. Tim, Cassie, and the My Health Matrix wellness model 06:30 — Cassie’s...

Ben sits down with Amber — a performance coach, nutrition coach, yoga instructor, and mobility specialist — for a raw conversation on addiction, recovery, fitness, and learning how to slow down after years of living in survival mode. Amber opens up about battling alcoholism behind the scenes while chasing high performance, what getting sober in Las Vegas really looked like, and how community, spir...

Ben sits down with Dr. Kelsey (@the.mobility.project), a mobile physical therapist specializing in moms and babies, for a conversation on healthcare, motherhood, and building a business that actually supports people. From choosing physical therapy early on to navigating a system that often falls short, she shares how her path evolved—and why she decided to do things differently. They talk about th...

Ben sits down with UFC announcer Joe Martinez for a conversation on career, mindset, and faith. From growing up in Barstow to becoming one of the voices of the UFC, Joe shares how rejection, risk, and unexpected opportunities shaped his path. They talk about pushing past comfort, building discipline, navigating marriage and personal struggles, and the moment that brought him back to faith. This ep...

Ben sits down with Brianna Walker, a Las Vegas-based trainer and physical therapy technician, for a real conversation on training, recovery, and what it takes to push your body to the next level. From competing in brutal CrossFit workouts to working hands-on with patients in a clinical setting, Brianna shares how her experience across both worlds has shaped her approach to fitness, discipline, and...

Ben sits down with Ben Adena of MyBestMe Performance for a deep conversation on what it really takes to build better athletes, create lasting results, and succeed as a coach in today’s performance world. They break down Ben’s journey from corporate gyms to building a respected athlete roster in Las Vegas, why individualized programming matters more than one-size-fits-all training, and how tools li...

Ben sits down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Antoinette Gagliard PT, DPT for an eye-opening conversation about men’s pelvic health and the symptoms many men experience but rarely talk about. They break down what the pelvic floor actually does, how issues like pelvic pain, urinary leakage, and erectile dysfunction can be connected to muscle tension, nerve irritation, and poor breathing or...

Ben sits down with Abingdon Mullin, pilot and founder of Abingdon Co., for a conversation about building what doesn’t exist and growing a brand with conviction in a male-dominated industry. They discuss launching a watch company at 23 after realizing pilot watches weren’t made for women, navigating overseas manufacturing, turning down Kevin O’Leary’s Shark Tank advice, and reinventing her brand du...

Ben sits down with pelvic floor occupational therapist Tina Bhakta for an eye-opening conversation about pelvic floor health, postpartum recovery, and the biggest misconceptions women are taught about leaking, pain, and “just doing kegels.” They break down what the pelvic floor actually does, why incontinence is common but not normal, how strength training and breath work play a major role in reco...

Ben sits down with Jose and Bernice of Brooches for a Cause, alongside Michael, president of Critical Care Comics, for an inspiring conversation about empathy, community impact, and bringing hope to children in hospitals through superheroes and comics. They share how Critical Care Comics has touched over 50,000 kids, why nonprofits matter now more than ever, and how purpose-driven jewelry is helpi...

Ben sits down with Priyanka Villanassery, a pediatric physical therapist and mom-to-be, for a real conversation about pregnancy, pelvic floor health, and what women go through during birth preparation. They discuss first trimester fatigue, movement and strength during pregnancy, postpartum support, and why moms deserve far better care and resources through every stage of motherhood. Connect with P...

Ben sits down with Lily Fiore, an OnlyFans creator originally from Italy now living in Spain, for an unfiltered conversation about what the job actually looks like behind the screen. From daily discipline and creative control to emotional boundaries, fan dynamics, and cultural stigma, Lily breaks down the realities of running an OnlyFans account as a real business—not a shortcut to easy money. She...

Ben sits down with Rebecca Finken, an EOS Implementer and lifelong entrepreneur, to break down what actually makes businesses scale and why so many hit a ceiling without realizing it. Drawing on 30+ years of experience, Rebecca explains how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) brings structure, clarity, and accountability to chaotic organizations, sharing hard-earned lessons from near failur...

Welcome back to Ben Thinking with host Ben Neveras. In this thought-provoking episode, Ben sits down with Will Rucker, a Las Vegas community health professional pursuing his Doctorate in Public Health. Together, they explore the power of compassion, the realities of addiction, and how our relationships shape our overall well-being. From quitting nicotine to the science of social connection, Will s...

In this episode of Ben Thinking , host Ben Neveras sits down with Adrian Wolf — author, personal trainer, PhD candidate, and former Navy serviceman — to dive deep into the psychology of fitness, healing, and discipline. Adrian opens up about his journey from hockey coach to exercise scientist, the lessons from his divorce, and how therapy and writing helped him rebuild his purpose. They unpack his...

Welcome back to Ben Thinking, hosted by Ben Neveras! In this episode, Ben sits down with Paul Baer, the head coach and co-owner of the Las Vegas Venom, to explore the rise of the United Grid League — the world’s first professional co-ed fitness team sport. Paul breaks down what makes GRID so unique, how athletes of all levels can get involved, and the power of teamwork, inclusivity, and purpose in...