Ben Thinking

Ben Nevares
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Discussing topics such as fitness, exercise physiology, psychology, nutrition, entrepreneurship, business development, religion, arts and sciences of all types. Talking to people that I am curious to learn from, and take lessons from to better my life and the lives of those around me.

  1. Oct 29

    Pediatric Chiropractic With Dr. Justine Rhee | Ben Thinking Podcast Ep.165

    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. The conversation also moves through posture, pelvic changes during pregnancy, exercise, and the transition after birth. Ben asks direct questions about spinal imaging, disc problems, and childhood movement milestones. Dr. Rhee shares her clinical perspective and personal experience throughout; listeners should discuss individual health decisions with their own qualified care team. Topics include: - Dr. Rhee's path into pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic care - What she looks for during a Gonstead examination - Questions parents ask about newborns and children - How pregnancy and postpartum changes shape her conversations with patients - Exercise, movement, and childhood development Chapters: 0:00 Meeting Dr. Justine Rhee 4:40 Why she focuses on women and children 8:34 The Gonstead method 12:50 Questions about pregnancy and newborn care 20:03 Differences Dr. Rhee sees in her practice 27:30 How she examines the spine 35:50 Pregnancy and pelvic changes 43:40 Exercise and core strength 49:40 Childhood movement milestones #BenThinkingPodcast #JustineRhee #Chiropractic #Pregnancy #Postpartum #PediatricCare #Gonstead #Movement #WomensHealth

  2. Oct 15

    Coaching the Athlete, Not the Program With David Shelton | Ben Thinking Podcast Ep.164

    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 federation landscape. David explains why he adapts programming to the athlete rather than asking every lifter to fit one system. He also talks candidly about expanding Progressive Overload Dallas, balancing a gym for powerlifters and general members, and the difference between coaching athletes and operating a facility. The conversation closes with practical thoughts on training effort, learning from other lifters, and staying open to better ideas as a coach. TopicsThe story behind the Stacked CastPowerlifting federations and meet cultureIndividualized coaching and training decisionsGrowing Progressive Overload DallasTraining effort, setbacks, and long-term progressLearning through conversation and communityFind David on Instagram: @DShell_11Gym: Progressive Overload Dallas, Richardson, Texas Chapters0:00 Catching up with David Shelton1:25 David's coaching and the Stacked Cast13:40 Powerlifting's changing culture19:00 Federations and meet choices26:40 Coaching the athlete, not a fixed system37:30 Growing Progressive Overload Dallas47:40 Effort, progress, and training expectations54:30 Learning from other lifters63:27 Where to find David

  3. Sep 24

    When Healthcare Becomes Community Service | Ben Thinking Podcast Ep. 163

    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 residents. The guests also explore the volunteers and donors who keep the clinics operating, the emotional toll of nonprofit healthcare, changing coverage rules, and why patients need to feel seen—not simply treated. José and Berenice share how their family's experience without insurance inspired their commitment to giving back and the Maria Dolores brooch honoring their grandmother. Connect with Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada vmsn.orgConnect with Broches for a Cause brochesforacause.comChapter Markers 0:00 - Meet the Guests and VMSN's Mission 5:47 - Two Free Clinics Serving Southern Nevada 8:32 - Who Qualifies for Care 15:00 - A Broken Tooth and the Cost of Going Without 24:53 - Manish's Journey From Hardship to Service 30:35 - Turning Giving Back Into a Mission 36:16 - Coverage Changes and Growing Community Need 43:07 - How to Volunteer, Donate, and Help#BenThinkingPodcast #SouthernNevada #LasVegas #HealthcareAccess #FreeClinic #CommunityHealth #Volunteerism #Nonprofit #CompassionateCare #BrochesForACause

  4. Sep 10

    How Your Diet Is Killing Your Oral Health | Ben Thinking Podcast Ep. 162

    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 on the latest technologies in dentistry, including AI and saliva testing, and her personal journey as a dentist and entrepreneur. Key topics include:The link between oral health and overall healthThe future of dentistry with AI and roboticsMaking quality oral care more accessibleDr. Velayo's passion for educating the public about oral health Connect with Dr. Bianca Velayo on Instagram: @Dr.BiancaVelayo

  5. Sep 2

    The Pressure Valve | Ben Thinking Podcast Ep. 161

    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 trauma, and the need for men to prioritize their mental health. Vincent shares his journey of creating Agora and its mission to support men's mental health. Key Topics: Men's mental health and the importance of vulnerability The role of community in supporting mental well-being Ancestral trauma and its impact on men's behaviors Finding purpose in a rapidly changing world

  6. Aug 20

    Stop Waiting and Start Building | Ben Thinking Podcast Ep.160

    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 focus on the daily process instead of chasing an outcome. They discuss why the climb matters more than the view, how fitness became Brock's stress relief and a proving ground for consistency, and why competence comes before confidence. The conversation also covers writing his first book, the risks of waiting for perfect information, AI and the loss of practical skills, personal accountability, honest self-reflection, small acts of kindness, and being fully present with your work and family. Chapter Markers 00:00 - Blue-Collar Roots and Starting a Business05:13 - From Small Jobs to a Profitable Niche09:22 - Start Before You Have Every Answer16:10 - The Two Versions of Your Life23:30 - Fitness, Consistency and Real Confidence29:11 - AI, Comfort and Losing Practical Skills41:12 - Self-Accountability and Personal Standards53:49 - Self-Love, Presence and Doing the Work#BenThinkingPodcast #BenjaminNevares #BrockHolyoke #Entrepreneurship #Construction #Fitness #SelfAccountability #Discipline #Confidence #PersonalGrowth #TakeAction #Mindset

  7. Jul 2

    Why Your Tongue Might Be Causing Jaw Pain | Ben Thinking Podcast Ep. 159

    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, feeding challenges, speech therapy, and occupational therapy journey. She breaks down how the tongue, jaw, lips, cheeks, airway, neck, shoulders, diaphragm, and even the pelvic floor can all be connected, and why issues like teeth grinding, mouth breathing, jaw pain, headaches, poor chewing patterns, and neck tension may have more going on beneath the surface. They discuss tongue exercises, nasal breathing, night guards, jaw tools, swallowing, posture, working with orthodontists, speech therapists, pelvic floor therapists, and body workers, as well as the challenge of advocating for yourself in the medical system. Kelsey also opens up about starting her own business, finding more freedom as a working mom, building balance, delegating, creating online courses, and making myofunctional therapy more accessible. Connect with Kelsey Galtan: https://nbmyo.com Instagram: @myofunctional.balance Chapter Markers 0:00 - Meet Kelsey Galtan 1:00 - How The Jaw And Pelvis Mirror Each Other 1:49 - What Myofunctional Therapy Is 4:00 - Grinding, Snoring, And Mouth Breathing 8:26 - From Dental Hygiene To Tongue Ties 14:31 - Clenching, Pain, And Finding Myofunctional Therapy 17:13 - Starting Her Business 20:33 - Neck Pain, Jaw Pain, And Muscle Function 22:50 - Jaw Tools, Tongue Exercises, And Breathing 28:36 - Speech Therapy, Pelvic Floor, And Collaboration 33:01 - Diaphragm Breathing And Posture 35:30 - Tongue Weights, Swallowing, And Therapy Tools 40:37 - Fitness, Mobility, And Listening To The Body 41:29 - Motherhood, Business, And Finding Balance 50:35 - Accessibility, Insurance, And Online Courses 53:50 - Where To Find Kelsey Galtan #BenThinkingPodcast #BenjaminNevares #KelseyGaltan #MyofunctionalTherapy #TonguePosture #JawPain #MouthBreathing #NasalBreathing #TongueTie #DentalHealth #Wellness #Motherhood #FemaleEntrepreneur #LasVegas

  8. Jun 16

    From Silicon Valley Burnout To Building The Trash Machine | Ben Thinking Podcast Ep. 158

    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 usable commodities. He breaks down how the "trash machine" works, why sawmill waste, biochar, fuels, acids, and clean energy all connect, and what it would take to bring the first full deployment into the United States.They discuss startup failure, burnout, divorce, therapy, travel, spirituality, moving to Vegas during the pandemic, finding the right partners, why new technology can sound too good to be true, and how Steve thinks about building something that can make money while doing good. Connect with Steve Kuo: https://gimmetrash.com Chapter Markers 0:00 - Meet Steve Kuo 7:55 - Berkeley, Telecom, And Startup Lessons 15:02 - Film Production And Business Burnout 20:32 - Patents, AI, And Reinvention 29:26 - Healing, Travel, And Finding Vegas 42:13 - Discovering The Trash Machine 53:01 - Funding, Data Centers, And What's Next #BenThinkingPodcast #BenjaminNevares #SteveKuo #GimmeTrash #WasteToEnergy #CleanTechnology #Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #Sustainability #Innovation #PersonalGrowth #LasVegas

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Discussing topics such as fitness, exercise physiology, psychology, nutrition, entrepreneurship, business development, religion, arts and sciences of all types. Talking to people that I am curious to learn from, and take lessons from to better my life and the lives of those around me.

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  • Creator
    Ben Nevares
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    163
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ben Nevares
  • Show Website
    Ben Thinking