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Episode 507: Ben Raven

September 21, 2026 · 1 h 22 min

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Psychotherapist and high stakes cash game crusher Ben Raven joins Carlos and Andrew for a conversation about his unconventional path to playing poker professionally, why mental game coaching is no substitute for therapy, and more.

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Ben Raven

Ben Raven is a psychotherapist and poker pro committed to sharing results transparently on his YouTube channel.

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