The Collective Podcast

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.

In this month's Fraudcast on The Collective Cast, we dive deep into the rising threat of local scams targeting mortgages, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), and property equity in Arizona—especially around Yavapai County. Discover how fraudsters are exploiting homeowners through equity stripping, loan flipping, HELOC account takeovers, forged checks, foreclosure rescue schemes, and sophisticated phishing attacks. We break down real-world red flags, share recent local examples of bank impersonation scams and check fraud schemes that have hit Arizona residents hard, and explore how public records make properties easy targets.But the conversation doesn't stop at consumer awareness. A major focus is on the critical role of employees in lending, title, real estate, banking, and financial services. Learn why basic cybersecurity hygiene is no longer optional—it's essential. From spotting phishing emails that redirect wire instructions, to using multi-factor authentication, verifying changes verbally, and following secure data handling protocols, we cover practical steps that can prevent massive losses from business email compromise and internal vulnerabilities.Whether you're a homeowner protecting your largest asset, a lender safeguarding client data, or an employee on the front lines of financial transactions, this episode equips you with actionable insights, nuances, edge cases, and prevention strategies to stay ahead of evolving threats like AI-enhanced scams and synthetic identity fraud.Tune in for thorough discussions, real Arizona context, and tips that could save you or your organization thousands.Stay vigilant. Protect your equity. Build stronger defenses.

In this episode of Collective Cast, host Jen Beyst, Master Neuroplastician®, is joined by Dr. Sam Downing, MD, a family physician with a focus on geriatric and cognitive health, and Doug Dunker, founder of Prescott Hearing Center, for a conversation about prevention and the systems that influence long-term brain health.Dr. Downing shares insights from his work with aging populations, noting that he expected to encounter primarily cardiovascular and respiratory disease—but has instead seen a significant rise in cognitive disorders. This observation sparked an important discussion about the factors that influence cognitive vitality and how many of them can be addressed earlier through prevention.Doug Dunker highlights the powerful connection between hearing and cognitive engagement, explaining how untreated hearing loss can gradually reduce participation in conversations, social interaction, and the mental stimulation that helps keep the brain active.Throughout the conversation, Jen Beyst shares perspectives from Cognitive Function Development, emphasizing the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt and change throughout life when it is properly engaged and supported.Together, the discussion highlights a hopeful and important message: protecting brain health requires attention to the entire system—hearing, sleep, metabolic health, social engagement, and cognitive stimulation.Many of the drivers of cognitive decline are modifiable, and proactive steps taken earlier in life can make a meaningful difference in long-term vitality. 

In this powerful episode of The Collective Cast Podcast's FraudShield series, host Chris Damron (Arizona Business Collective) is joined by a top-tier panel to expose the most dangerous and emotionally manipulative scams targeting Quad Cities residents right now.Guests:Lizzy McNett (Elevate Business Solutions)Justin Teclaw (Branch Manager Prescott - National Bank of Arizona)Ron Norfleet (Yavapai County Sheriff)They dive deep into:Sweetheart scams – how scammers build fake romantic relationships online to drain savings over months or yearsWire transfer & urgent money demands – classic tactics where fraudsters create panic with fake emergenciesLoved one in jail / arrest scams – impersonating family members or law enforcement to demand immediate paymentFake domain renewal notices arriving in the mail – deceptive letters that trick business owners into paying bogus fees or handing over personal infoWith real-world examples, red flags to watch for, and practical steps you can take today (from verifying calls to using secure payment methods), this episode arms you with the knowledge to protect your finances, your family, and your peace of mind.If you own a business, have elderly loved ones, or simply use email and the phone, this is a must-listen.Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or stream directly at arizonabusinesscollective.com/podcast.Don't become the next victim—listen, share, and stay vigilant.

Join host Lizzy McNett (Elevate Business Solutions) for an honest, no-fluff conversation on what it really takes to run and grow a small business in the Quad Cities.Guests Devin Conner (Overall Moving), Kirby Hamby (Edge Business Solutions), and Chris Damron (Elevate Business Solutions) share their firsthand experiences—covering everything from daily operations and team building to navigating market changes, scaling smartly, and turning local challenges into long-term wins.If you're an owner, founder, or aspiring entrepreneur in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, or anywhere in Northern Arizona, this episode is packed with practical takeaways to help you build stronger, more resilient businesses in 2026.

Join The Collective Cast Podcast, produced by Arizona Business Collective, for a must-listen masterclass on keeping more of your hard-earned money!Host Lizzy McNett (Elevate Business Solutions) teams up with wealth-protection experts Wayne Brewer of New Life Financial, David Snyder of David A. Snyder CPA, PLLC, and Chris Damron of Elevate Business Solutions to reveal proven, IRS-approved strategies that can dramatically reduce or even eliminate taxes on Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs).Discover:How to use Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) to satisfy RMDs tax-freePowerful ways to shield retirement income and investments from unnecessary taxationSimple planning moves that protect your wealth and legacyPerfect for retirees and pre-retirees in Northern Arizona who are tired of overpaying the government. If you have an IRA, 401(k), or are 73+, this episode could save you thousands every year – legally and easily.Your money. Your choice. Your charity. Zero tax headaches.

Join The Collective Cast Podcast, produced by Arizona Business Collective, as we dive deep into proven strategies for business marketing success! In this power-packed episode, host Janet Robbins sits down with industry experts Todd Beck from Yavapai Broadcasting (My Radio Place), and Lizzy McNett & Chris Damron from Elevate Business Solutions.We cover everything you need to skyrocket your brand: cutting-edge digital services, high-converting website design and optimization, SEO secrets, and the timeless impact of targeted radio commercials. Whether you're a local entrepreneur or growing brand, discover how to blend online dominance with traditional media for maximum reach and results in today's competitive market.Essential listening for Northern Arizona business owners ready to elevate!

In this empowering episode of The Collective Cast, host Jen Beyst from CFDI Brain Builders Health teams up with Sue Wielechowski of Caring Causes and Ezra Lavinsky from Forward Momentum Counseling to share heartfelt strategies for staying healthy, grounded, and emotionally resilient through the holiday season.Join this vital conversation that breaks down why it’s perfectly okay to spend the holidays alone and how families can provide compassionate support for seniors, especially those living with Alzheimer’s. Discover practical ways to embrace the season’s joys and find peace, even when traditional festivities look different.Healthy Holidays: Finding Peace and Joy Amidst Change episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking connection, compassion, and self-care to navigate the holidays with grace and hope.