The Collective Podcast

SCAMMERS ARE GETTING BOLDER IN ARIZONA… Is Your Bank Account Ready? Think it won’t happen to you?Think again. In this hard-hitting new episode of The Collective Cast, we expose the real fraud threats happening right now in our state — and give you the exact weapons to fight back.Joining us are three experts on the front lines:Bree Hinkel – Better Business BureauMiles – Desert Financial Credit UnionNiles Benghauser – Sentry CTOThey drop practical, no-BS tactics including:How to create unbreakable passwords (most people are doing it wrong)Why you need password managers right nowBanking alerts that actually catch thieves in real timeSmall business accounts vs personal accounts (this one mistake is costing people thousands)The truth about tap debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay & digital walletsIf you have a bank account, a business, or even just a phone… you need to watch this.Stop waiting to become a victim- options are available to minimize the risks.

Retirement isn’t just about saving money — it’s about protecting your health, your wealth, and your peace of mind. In this power-packed episode of The Collective Cast, three of Arizona’s top financial minds — Dave Nacke (SW Financial), Steve Savino (Savino and Associates), and Dave Snyder (David Snyder, CPA PLLC) — drop practical, no-fluff strategies on financial planning, retirement readiness, and beating skyrocketing healthcare costs.Discover how to build a bulletproof retirement plan that survives market swings, inflation, and unexpected medical expenses. Whether you’re 10 years from retirement or already there, this conversation will show you exactly what the wealthy are doing differently to protect their lifestyle and legacy.Don’t retire stressed. Retire confident.Tune in now and take the first step toward a financially secure and healthy future.

Imagine waking up with sharper focus, steadier energy, and the ability to actually follow through on what matters — without relying on caffeine, endless to-do lists, or sheer willpower. What if your brain could feel stronger, calmer, and more efficient, not just busier?In this compelling episode of the Collective Cast Wellness Series, host Jen Beyst, co-founder of the Cognitive Function Development Institute and Brain Builders Health, sits down with Kate Delafield, CCFDT, Program Director at the Cognitive Function Development Institute, for a refreshingly practical conversation that cuts through the noise of generic brain-health advice.About the Experts:Jen Beyst brings her visionary perspective as co-founder of the Cognitive Function Development Institute and Brain Builders Health. With a passion for making neuroscience accessible and actionable, Jen guides the conversation toward real-world application, helping listeners bridge the gap between scientific understanding and daily life.Kate Delafield, CCFDT, leads the implementation of Cognitive Function Development Therapy (CFDT) as Program Director. She specializes in helping individuals and practitioners understand how the brain actually functions in real time — and how to meaningfully strengthen attention, memory, emotional regulation, and overall cognitive performance through hands-on, applied clinical neuroscience.Together, Jen and Kate move far beyond memory tricks or the myth of “just stay busy.” They explore the real neuroscience of brain fitness: how we focus, adapt, engage, and follow through in our everyday lives.In this episode, they break down:Why a busy brain is not the same as a fit brain — and how constant mental chatter can quietly mask declining cognitive efficiency.How “autopilot” quietly reduces cognitive function — the hidden neurological patterns that diminish attention, processing speed, and mental flexibility over time.Simple ways to re-engage your brain on purpose — practical, immediate techniques to shift out of passive modes and activate deeper cognitive involvement.How small, intentional challenges strengthen performance — the science of neuroplasticity in action and why targeted, progressive demands create lasting gains.What actually changes when the brain becomes more efficient — the tangible improvements in focus, decision-making, emotional regulation, cognitive stamina, and mental clarity you can expect to experience.Whether you’ve been feeling scattered, mentally fatigued, stuck in repetitive loops, or like you’re simply running on autopilot, this conversation delivers both a clear explanation of what’s happening inside your brain and proven, CFDT-informed strategies to change it.Listeners will walk away understanding that cognitive function is a trainable skill — not something fixed or mysterious — and equipped with actionable tools to move from passive mental operation to purposeful, resilient brain performance.This episode is perfect for:Anyone wanting better focus, memory, and daily mental energyPractitioners, coaches, educators, and therapists exploring applied clinical neuroscienceThose committed to aging well and optimizing brain health with more than surface-level adviceTune in for an engaging, empowering discussion that finally makes brain fitness feel achievable — and exciting. Your brain will thank you.

In this raw, heartfelt episode of The Collective Cast Podcast, host Lizzy McNett (co-owner of the Arizona Business Collective) sits down with two Northern Arizona experts for a conversation most people avoid—but desperately need.Join Sue Wielechowski of Circle of Life Alzheimer’s Homes and Caring Causes, who has spent decades ensuring people with dementia live and die with dignity—and that no one ever faces their final moments alone.And Ezra Lavinsky of Forward Momentum Counseling, who shares powerful tools for navigating grief, caregiver burnout, and finding hope amid life’s hardest transitions.This isn’t a heavy clinical lecture. It’s an honest, compassionate discussion about end-of-life planning, anticipatory grief, compassionate care, and how talking openly about death can bring deeper peace, stronger relationships, and richer living today.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, walking through loss, or simply want to face the inevitable with less fear and more grace—this episode delivers practical wisdom and real hope for our Northern Arizona community and beyond.Every life deserves a dignified ending. Every person deserves to be heard. Press play and discover how facing life’s final chapter can transform the way you live it.

What if the next level of feeling truly alive is already inside you — waiting to be unlocked through movement, breath, and mindful presence? If you’re craving deeper energy, inner peace, and a stronger connection to your body, this episode of The Collective Cast is your next powerful step on the wellness journey.Join host Jen Beyst of Brain Builders Health for another inspiring conversation in the Hope, Health & Healing Wellness Series. This time she welcomes two dynamic Arizona experts: Karen VanBerneveld of HeavyYoga and Holly Huffman of A Sente Wellness.Together, they explore how yoga, energy work, and embodied wellness practices can transform stress into vitality, tension into freedom, and disconnection into deep self-awareness. You’ll discover why combining brain health with intentional movement and energetic alignment creates lasting change that goes far beyond the mat or the treatment table.Host Jen Beyst brings her neuroplasticity and cognitive training expertise, showing how the brain thrives when supported by mindful movement and breathwork. Karen VanBerneveld of HeavyYoga shares her unique approach to powerful, inclusive yoga that builds real strength — both physical and mental — helping people of all sizes and abilities release what no longer serves them and step into greater confidence and resilience.Holly Huffman of A Sente Wellness dives into holistic energy healing, somatic awareness, and wellness practices that help restore balance, clear emotional blocks, and reconnect you with your body’s natural wisdom and vitality.Whether you’re dealing with burnout, physical tightness, emotional heaviness, low energy, or simply ready to elevate your daily well-being, this conversation delivers fresh insights, inspiring stories, and practical tools you can start using immediately — all rooted in the supportive Prescott and northern Arizona wellness community.If you’re ready to move from surviving to truly thriving with more strength, presence, and joy, press play. The next chapter of your healing journey starts here.

What if the key to finally feeling alive again lives in your brain, your body, and your breath? If you’re tired of just “getting by” and ready for real transformation, this episode of The Collective Cast is your invitation to hope, health, and deep healing.Join host Jen Beyst of Brain Builders Health for an uplifting, eye-opening conversation with two inspiring Arizona experts: Dr. Kimberly Albarran of Hope Health and Healing, and somatic healing practitioner Casey Mowrer. Together, they unlock how neuroplasticity, body wisdom, and nervous system regulation can rewire your life from the inside out — turning stress into strength, pain into power, and fog into clarity.In this dynamic discussion, you’ll discover why true healing happens when we stop treating the brain, body, and emotions as separate pieces and start connecting them as one powerful system. Host Jen Beyst shares her expertise on targeted cognitive training and neuroplasticity, showing how these tools can sharpen focus, boost memory, regulate emotions, and build unbreakable resilience — even in the middle of life’s biggest transitions or challenges.Dr. Kimberly Albarran, licensed Physical Therapist and Certified Perimenopause & Menopause Coach, shares empowering root-cause strategies for conquering chronic pain, navigating hormonal shifts, and using breathwork, movement, and functional nutrition to help your body thrive again.Casey Howard brings the magic of somatic healing, showing how trauma-informed practices and nervous system work can release stored tension, quiet anxiety, and help you feel safe, grounded, and fully present in your own skin.Whether you’re battling burnout, chronic pain, brain fog, emotional exhaustion, or simply craving more joy and vitality in your days, this conversation delivers fresh insights, inspiring real-life stories, and practical tools you can start using right away — all grounded in the beautiful Prescott and northern Arizona wellness community.If you’re ready to move from surviving to truly thriving, press play. Healing isn’t a distant dream — it’s waiting for you here.