Ben Thinking

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.org
Connect with Broches for a Cause
brochesforacause.com
Chapter 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 health
The future of dentistry with AI and robotics
Making quality oral care more accessible
Dr. Velayo's passion for educating the public about oral health

Connect 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 Markers
00:00 - Blue-Collar Roots and Starting a Business
05:13 - From Small Jobs to a Profitable Niche
09:22 - Start Before You Have Every Answer
16:10 - The Two Versions of Your Life
23:30 - Fitness, Consistency and Real Confidence
29:11 - AI, Comfort and Losing Practical Skills
41:12 - Self-Accountability and Personal Standards
53:49 - 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.com
Instagram: @myofunctional.balance
Chapter Markers
0:00 - Meet Kelsey Galtan
1:00 - How The Jaw And Pelvis Mirror Each Other
1:49 - What Myofunctional Therapy Is
4:00 - Grinding, Snoring, And Mouth Breathing
8:26 - From Dental Hygiene To Tongue Ties
14:31 - Clenching, Pain, And Finding Myofunctional Therapy
17:13 - Starting Her Business
20:33 - Neck Pain, Jaw Pain, And Muscle Function
22:50 - Jaw Tools, Tongue Exercises, And Breathing
28:36 - Speech Therapy, Pelvic Floor, And Collaboration
33:01 - Diaphragm Breathing And Posture
35:30 - Tongue Weights, Swallowing, And Therapy Tools
40:37 - Fitness, Mobility, And Listening To The Body
41:29 - Motherhood, Business, And Finding Balance
50:35 - Accessibility, Insurance, And Online Courses
53:50 - Where To Find Kelsey Galtan
#BenThinkingPodcast #BenjaminNevares #KelseyGaltan #MyofunctionalTherapy #TonguePosture #JawPain #MouthBreathing #NasalBreathing #TongueTie #DentalHealth #Wellness #Motherhood #FemaleEntrepreneur #LasVegas