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

Ben sits down with Abingdon Mullin, pilot and founder of Abingdon Co., for a conversation about building what doesn’t exist and growing a brand with conviction in a male-dominated industry.They discuss launching a watch company at 23 after realizing pilot watches weren’t made for women, navigating overseas manufacturing, turning down Kevin O’Leary’s Shark Tank advice, and reinventing her brand during COVID. From owning 94% of her company to creating a watchmaking tech program in Las Vegas, this episode is about craftsmanship, responsibility, and playing the long game.Connect with Abingdon Co.:Website: https://abingdonco.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabingdonco/?hl=en

🕒 Timestamps:

2:00 — Becoming a pilot at 22

15:45 — Early growing pains

24:30 — Kevin O’Leary’s offer and saying no

31:00 — Choosing between flying and running the company

45:30 — Owning 94% and scaling intentionally

52:00 — The watchmaker shortage: 10 retire, 1 replaces

#BenThinking #AbingdonMullin #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #FounderStory #SharkTank #Manufacturing #BrandBuilding #SkilledTrades #LongGame #WatchIndustry #BusinessMindset

Ben sits down with pelvic floor occupational therapist Tina Bhakta for an eye-opening conversation about pelvic floor health, postpartum recovery, and the biggest misconceptions women are taught about leaking, pain, and “just doing kegels.”

They break down what the pelvic floor actually does, why incontinence is common but not normal, how strength training and breath work play a major role in recovery, and why pelvic floor therapy can be life-changing for pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and beyond — reminding us that help exists and women don’t have to suffer in silence.

Connect with Tina:

Website

Instagram

🕒 Timestamps:

2:00 — What the pelvic floor is and why it matters

10:30 — Pain with sex, tight muscles, and common dysfunction signs

18:45 — Pregnancy changes: ribcage flare, diaphragm shifts, pelvic load

27:00 — Why kegels aren’t the answer for most women

35:30 — Incontinence during lifting, running, and jumping explained

44:00 — Prolapse myths, conservative options, and when surgery isn’t necessary

52:00 — Postpartum timelines, C-sections, and returning to exercise safely

#PelvicFloorHealth #PostpartumRecovery #WomensHealth #PelvicFloorTherapy #IncontinenceAwareness #PregnancyFitness #ClinicEducation #StrengthTrainingForWomen #PainWithSex #ProlapseSupport #HealthcarePodcast #WomenDeserveBetter

Ben sits down with Jose and Bernice of Brooches for a Cause, alongside Michael, president of Critical Care Comics, for an inspiring conversation about empathy, community impact, and bringing hope to children in hospitals through superheroes and comics.

They share how Critical Care Comics has touched over 50,000 kids, why nonprofits matter now more than ever, and how purpose-driven jewelry is helping spotlight organizations making a difference across Las Vegas and beyond — reminding us that giving back can take many forms.

Connect with Broches for a Cause:

Website

Instagram & LinkedIn

Connect with Critical Care Comics:

Website

Instagram

🕒 Timestamps:

2:00 — What Critical Care Comics is and how superheroes bring kids joy

15:30 — Comics, toys, and creating escapes for kids in hospitals

27:00 — Believing in your mission and building something bigger than profit

38:30 — Stories from hospital visits that will stay with you forever

49:00 — How to donate, volunteer, and support these organizations

#PodcastEpisode #LasVegasNonprofits #CriticalCareComics #BroochesForACause #CommunityImpact #GivingBack #HopeAndStrength #EmpathyMatters #SuperheroesForKids #NonprofitSpotlight #LasVegasCommunity #PurposeDrivenBusiness #VolunteerOpportunity

Ben sits down with Priyanka Villanassery, a pediatric physical therapist and mom-to-be, for a real conversation about pregnancy, pelvic floor health, and what women go through during birth preparation.

They discuss first trimester fatigue, movement and strength during pregnancy, postpartum support, and why moms deserve far better care and resources through every stage of motherhood.

Connect with Priyanka:

Instagram

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🕒 Timestamps:

6:00 — The biggest first trimester changes and unexpected fatigue

12:00 — Pelvic floor PT, Kegels, and why relaxation matters for labor

18:30 — Epidurals, birth positioning, and opening the pelvic outlet

30:00 — Strength training during pregnancy and preparing the body for birth

42:00 — Gestational diabetes, cravings, and pregnancy health concerns

48:00 — Postpartum recovery, motherhood support, and why systems fail moms

55:00 — Why women deserve better community, care, and resources

#PodcastEpisode #PregnancyJourney #PelvicFloorHealth #Motherhood #BirthPreparation #PrenatalFitness #PostpartumSupport #Women’sHealth #PregnancyRealTalk #PhysicalTherapy #ParentingPodcast #MentalLoad #ModernMotherhood