Ben Thinking with Ben Nevares

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 ev

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 e

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

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