The Pressure Valve | Ben Thinking Podcast Ep. 161

Ben sits down with Dr. Justine Rhee, a chiropractor whose practice focuses on pregnancy, postpartum care, and children. They talk about how she found that specialty, what a visit looks like, and the questions parents bring to her office.They discuss the Gonstead method, how Dr. Rhee approaches an examination, and why she asks about a mother's pregnancy and birth history when seeing a child. The conversation also moves through posture, pelvic changes during pregnancy, exercise, and the transition after birth. Ben asks direct questions about spinal imaging, disc problems, and childhood movement milestones. Dr. Rhee shares her clinical perspective and personal experience throughout; listeners should discuss individual health decisions with their own qualified care team.Topics include:- Dr. Rhee's path into pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic care- What she looks for during a Gonstead examination- Questions parents ask about newborns and children- How pregnancy and postpartum changes shape her conversations with patients- Exercise, movement, and childhood developmentChapters:0:00 Meeting Dr. Justine Rhee4:40 Why she focuses on women and children8:34 The Gonstead method12:50 Questions about pregnancy and newborn care20:03 Differences Dr. Rhee sees in her practice27:30 How she examines the spine35:50 Pregnancy and pelvic changes43:40 Exercise and core strength49:40 Childhood movement milestones#BenThinkingPodcast #JustineRhee #Chiropractic #Pregnancy #Postpartum #PediatricCare #Gonstead #Movement #WomensHealth

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 every lifter to fit one system. He also talks candidly about expanding Progressive Overload Dallas, balancing a gym for powerlifters and general members, and the difference between coaching athletes and operating a facility.The conversation closes with practical thoughts on training effort, learning from other lifters, and staying open to better ideas as a coach.TopicsThe story behind the Stacked CastPowerlifting federations and meet cultureIndividualized coaching and training decisionsGrowing Progressive Overload DallasTraining effort, setbacks, and long-term progressLearning through conversation and communityFind David on Instagram: @DShell_11Gym: Progressive Overload Dallas, Richardson, TexasChapters0:00 Catching up with David Shelton1:25 David's coaching and the Stacked Cast13:40 Powerlifting's changing culture19:00 Federations and meet choices26:40 Coaching the athlete, not a fixed system37:30 Growing Progressive Overload Dallas47:40 Effort, progress, and training expectations54:30 Learning from other lifters63:27 Where to find David

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 emotional toll of nonprofit healthcare, changing coverage rules, and why patients need to feel seen—not simply treated. José and Berenice share how their family's experience without insurance inspired their commitment to giving back and the Maria Dolores brooch honoring their grandmother.Connect with Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada vmsn.orgConnect with Broches for a Cause brochesforacause.comChapter Markers 0:00 - Meet the Guests and VMSN's Mission 5:47 - Two Free Clinics Serving Southern Nevada 8:32 - Who Qualifies for Care 15:00 - A Broken Tooth and the Cost of Going Without 24:53 - Manish's Journey From Hardship to Service 30:35 - Turning Giving Back Into a Mission 36:16 - Coverage Changes and Growing Community Need 43:07 - How to Volunteer, Donate, and Help#BenThinkingPodcast #SouthernNevada #LasVegas #HealthcareAccess #FreeClinic #CommunityHealth #Volunteerism #Nonprofit #CompassionateCare #BrochesForACause

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 as a dentist and entrepreneur.Key topics include:The link between oral health and overall healthThe future of dentistry with AI and roboticsMaking quality oral care more accessibleDr. Velayo's passion for educating the public about oral healthConnect with Dr. Bianca Velayo on Instagram: @Dr.BiancaVelayo

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 creating Agora and its mission to support men's mental health.Key Topics: Men's mental health and the importance of vulnerability The role of community in supporting mental well-being Ancestral trauma and its impact on men's behaviors Finding purpose in a rapidly changing world

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 the view, how fitness became Brock's stress relief and a proving ground for consistency, and why competence comes before confidence. The conversation also covers writing his first book, the risks of waiting for perfect information, AI and the loss of practical skills, personal accountability, honest self-reflection, small acts of kindness, and being fully present with your work and family.Chapter Markers00:00 - Blue-Collar Roots and Starting a Business05:13 - From Small Jobs to a Profitable Niche09:22 - Start Before You Have Every Answer16:10 - The Two Versions of Your Life23:30 - Fitness, Consistency and Real Confidence29:11 - AI, Comfort and Losing Practical Skills41:12 - Self-Accountability and Personal Standards53:49 - Self-Love, Presence and Doing the Work#BenThinkingPodcast #BenjaminNevares #BrockHolyoke #Entrepreneurship #Construction #Fitness #SelfAccountability #Discipline #Confidence #PersonalGrowth #TakeAction #Mindset

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, jaw, lips, cheeks, airway, neck, shoulders, diaphragm, and even the pelvic floor can all be connected, and why issues like teeth grinding, mouth breathing, jaw pain, headaches, poor chewing patterns, and neck tension may have more going on beneath the surface.They discuss tongue exercises, nasal breathing, night guards, jaw tools, swallowing, posture, working with orthodontists, speech therapists, pelvic floor therapists, and body workers, as well as the challenge of advocating for yourself in the medical system. Kelsey also opens up about starting her own business, finding more freedom as a working mom, building balance, delegating, creating online courses, and making myofunctional therapy more accessible.Connect with Kelsey Galtan:https://nbmyo.comInstagram: @myofunctional.balanceChapter Markers0:00 - Meet Kelsey Galtan1:00 - How The Jaw And Pelvis Mirror Each Other1:49 - What Myofunctional Therapy Is4:00 - Grinding, Snoring, And Mouth Breathing8:26 - From Dental Hygiene To Tongue Ties14:31 - Clenching, Pain, And Finding Myofunctional Therapy17:13 - Starting Her Business20:33 - Neck Pain, Jaw Pain, And Muscle Function22:50 - Jaw Tools, Tongue Exercises, And Breathing28:36 - Speech Therapy, Pelvic Floor, And Collaboration33:01 - Diaphragm Breathing And Posture35:30 - Tongue Weights, Swallowing, And Therapy Tools40:37 - Fitness, Mobility, And Listening To The Body41:29 - Motherhood, Business, And Finding Balance50:35 - Accessibility, Insurance, And Online Courses53:50 - Where To Find Kelsey Galtan#BenThinkingPodcast #BenjaminNevares #KelseyGaltan #MyofunctionalTherapy #TonguePosture #JawPain #MouthBreathing #NasalBreathing #TongueTie #DentalHealth #Wellness #Motherhood #FemaleEntrepreneur #LasVegas

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, acids, and clean energy all connect, and what it would take to bring the first full deployment into the United States.They discuss startup failure, burnout, divorce, therapy, travel, spirituality, moving to Vegas during the pandemic, finding the right partners, why new technology can sound too good to be true, and how Steve thinks about building something that can make money while doing good.Connect with Steve Kuo: https://gimmetrash.comChapter Markers0:00 - Meet Steve Kuo7:55 - Berkeley, Telecom, And Startup Lessons15:02 - Film Production And Business Burnout20:32 - Patents, AI, And Reinvention29:26 - Healing, Travel, And Finding Vegas42:13 - Discovering The Trash Machine53:01 - Funding, Data Centers, And What's Next#BenThinkingPodcast #BenjaminNevares #SteveKuo #GimmeTrash #WasteToEnergy #CleanTechnology #Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #Sustainability #Innovation #PersonalGrowth #LasVegas

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, and Andrew’s long-term vision of creating a boxing school that protects the art of the sport while using modern training and science.Connect with Andrew:@123boxingandperformance🕒 Timestamps:00:00 — Andrew returns, coaching boxing, and developing young fighters07:33 — Why Andrew chose boxing and martial arts13:22 — Personal training, strength coaching, and teaching boxing as an art18:02 — Leaving banking and redefining success23:46 — Building a business, patience, and trusting the fundamentals31:33 — Staying out of a coaching silo and learning from other sports35:25 — Boxing, basketball, footwork, pacing, and movement crossover43:12 — Strength training, conditioning, and old-school boxing beliefs46:26 — Weight classes, athlete development, and earning trust as a coach51:45 — Tyson Fury, adversity, and what champions reveal on bad nights54:15 — Andrew’s vision for building a boxing school and culture01:00:02 — Training for purpose, not popularity#PodcastEpisode #BenThinkingPodcast #Boxing #BoxingCoach #StrengthAndConditioning #AthleteDevelopment #CombatSports #MartialArts #BoxingTraining #Fundamentals #Coaching #SportsPerformance #PersonalTraining #HendersonNV #LasVegasFitness #ProtoGym #Mindset #Discipline #FighterDevelopment

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.comInstagram: @healthmatrix_vegasConnect with Cassie:@cassienoguerahomes🕒 Timestamps:00:00 — Dr. Tim, Cassie, and the My Health Matrix wellness model06:30 — Cassie’s experience with red light therapy, dry cold plunge, and recovery13:00 — Dr. Tim’s journey from traditional medicine to health optimization25:30 — Why health is something you live, not something you do occasionally31:30 — Biohacking, resilience, adaptability, and building health equity44:00 — 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