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Ben Thinking

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  • Ben Thinking

    Why “Normal” Isn’t Healthy Enough | Ben Thinking Podcast Ep. 156

    06/02/2026 | 49 mins.
    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 Thinking

    What Addiction Actually Feels Like | Ben Thinking Podcast Ep. 155

    05/26/2026 | 1h 17 mins.
    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 Thinking

    Why Postpartum Care Is Failing Moms | Ben Thinking Podcast Ep. 154

    04/08/2026 | 1h 33 mins.
    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 Thinking

    Losing My Way, Finding Faith, Becoming a UFC Announcer | Ben Thinking Podcast Ep. 153

    03/31/2026 | 1h 2 mins.
    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 Thinking

    The Most Brutal CrossFit Workout I’ve Ever Tried | Ben Thinking Podcast Ep. 152

    03/24/2026 | 47 mins.
    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
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About Ben Thinking
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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