Ben Thinking with Ben Nevares

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 creatin

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

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, j

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, aci

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, an

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 fr

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,