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

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

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 boxing and basketball, the role of strength training in combat sports, building trust with athletes, and Andrew’s long-term vision of creating a boxing school that protects the art of the sport while using modern training and science.

Connect with Andrew:@123boxingandperformance

🕒 Timestamps:

00:00 — Andrew returns, coaching boxing, and developing young fighters

07:33 — Why Andrew chose boxing and martial arts

13:22 — Personal training, strength coaching, and teaching boxing as an art

18:02 — Leaving banking and redefining success

23:46 — Building a business, patience, and trusting the fundamentals

31:33 — Staying out of a coaching silo and learning from other sports

35:25 — Boxing, basketball, footwork, pacing, and movement crossover

43:12 — Strength training, conditioning, and old-school boxing beliefs

46:26 — Weight classes, athlete development, and earning trust as a coach

51:45 — Tyson Fury, adversity, and what champions reveal on bad nights

54:15 — Andrew’s vision for building a boxing school and culture

01:00:02 — Training for purpose, not popularity

#PodcastEpisode #BenThinkingPodcast #Boxing #BoxingCoach #StrengthAndConditioning #AthleteDevelopment #CombatSports #MartialArts #BoxingTraining #Fundamentals #Coaching #SportsPerformance #PersonalTraining #HendersonNV #LasVegasFitness #ProtoGym #Mindset #Discipline #FighterDevelopment

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 experience with red light therapy, dry cold plunge, and recovery

13:00 — Dr. Tim’s journey from traditional medicine to health optimization

25:30 — Why health is something you live, not something you do occasionally

31:30 — Biohacking, resilience, adaptability, and building health equity

44:00 — Why building health before you need it matters

#PodcastEpisode #BenThinkingPodcast #MyHealthMatrix #DrTim #HealthOptimization #Longevity #Biohacking #RedLightTherapy #ColdPlunge #WellnessRoutine #HealthSpan #Recovery #FunctionalMedicine #LasVegasWellness #SelfCare #Performance #PreventativeHealth

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, spirituality, mobility, and intentional living helped her rebuild her life. They also dive into burnout, emotional avoidance, identity, relationships, journaling, and the pressure to constantly perform, making this an honest conversation about healing, self-awareness, and creating a life that actually feels aligned.

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 the gap between school and real-world practice, the realities of postpartum recovery, and why treating the mom and baby together changes everything. Dr. Kelsey also breaks down her shift away from insurance-based care, what it takes to build a direct-pay business, and how she balances entrepreneurship with raising a family. This episode highlights what’s missing in modern care—and what it looks like to create something better.

Timestamps:

03:00 — Choosing physical therapy & early career path

08:00 — What PT school really teaches vs real-world experience

12:00 — Why she shifted to working with moms & babies

18:00 — The gap in postpartum care & supporting both mom + child

27:00 — Starting a business & first client/payment experience

37:00 — Leaving the traditional system & going direct pay

45:00 — Balancing motherhood, career, and building something new

If this episode gave you a new perspective on healthcare, motherhood, or building a business that actually helps people, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations.

#PhysicalTherapy #Postpartum #MomsAndBabies #Entrepreneurship #Healthcare #LasVegas #BenThinking

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 episode breaks down what it really takes to grow and level up in life.

Timestamps:

03:00 — First exposure to MMA & becoming an announcer

11:00 — Early announcing days, rejection & first opportunities

25:00 — Losing faith, personal struggles & rebuilding belief

30:00 — Marriage advice, love languages & communication

37:00 — Social media, distractions & staying focused

If this episode gave you a new perspective on mindset, discipline, or what it takes to build a meaningful life, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with high-level performers, athletes, and thinkers.

#UFC #JoeMartinez #Announcer #Mindset #Discipline #SelfImprovement #Faith #Podcast #LasVegas #BenThinking

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 coaching.

Connect with Brianna Walker:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brisensei/

Timestamps:

05:00 — Growing up in sports & finding a path into fitness

12:30 — From personal training to physical therapy

21:00 — Why community pushes performance

30:00 — Working with injuries, amputees & real patient cases

49:00 — Nutrition struggles & under-eating lessons

If this episode gave you a new perspective on training, recovery, or mindset, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with athletes, coaches, and high-level performers.

#BenThinking #Fitness #CrossFit #PhysicalTherapy #AthleteMindset #StrengthAndConditioning #LasVegasFitness #Training #Recovery #Health

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 like force plates help reveal what athletes actually need to improve. From basketball-specific movement patterns and injury prevention to discipline, consistency, and the business side of coaching, this episode highlights the systems and mindset behind long-term athletic development.Connect with Ben Adena:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben.adena_performance/

Website: https://www.mybestmefitness.com/

⏱️ Timestamps:

5:00 — How Ben built his coaching career in Las Vegas

12:30 — Why every athlete needs a different training approach

21:00 — Building trust, results, and word-of-mouth growth

30:00 — Force plates, testing, and data-driven performance

39:00 — Common basketball injuries and what causes them

49:00 — What separates athletes who make it from those who don’t

58:00 — The realities of coaching AAU athletes and training year-round

#BenThinking #BenAdena #MyBestMePerformance #StrengthAndConditioning #SportsPerformance #BasketballTraining #AthleteDevelopment #Coaching #ForcePlates #AthleteMindset #LasVegasFitness

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 lifting mechanics, and why mobility and proper movement often matter more than simply “doing kegels.” From internal pelvic exams to practical at-home strategies, this episode sheds light on a misunderstood but critical part of men’s health.

Connect with Antoinette:

Website: https://www.floorfabulous.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoinettepelvicptlv/

🕒 Timestamps:

5:00 — What a pelvic floor exam looks like for men

13:30 — Gym lifting, breathing patterns, and pelvic floor stress

27:00 — The most common symptoms men ignore

40:00 — Treatment tools: dry needling, manual therapy, and movement testing

51:00 — Should men see a pelvic floor PT even without symptoms?

#BenThinking #MensHealth #PelvicFloor #PelvicFloorTherapy #ErectileDysfunction #MensWellness #PhysicalTherapy #HealthEducation #StrengthTraining #Mobility #PelvicHealth