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.

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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