Ben Thinking

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 fighters
07:33 — Why Andrew chose boxing and martial arts
13:22 — Personal training, strength coaching, and teaching boxing as an art
18:02 — Leaving banking and redefining success
23:46 — Building a business, patience, and trusting the fundamentals
31:33 — Staying out of a coaching silo and learning from other sports
35:25 — Boxing, basketball, footwork, pacing, and movement crossover
43:12 — Strength training, conditioning, and old-school boxing beliefs
46:26 — Weight classes, athlete development, and earning trust as a coach
51:45 — Tyson Fury, adversity, and what champions reveal on bad nights
54:15 — Andrew’s vision for building a boxing school and culture
01:00:02 — Training for purpose, not popularity
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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
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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 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 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