Ben Thinking

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
LinkTree
Ben's Website
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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