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Good Neighbor Podcast: Bentonville

Good Neighbor Podcast: Bentonville

Written by: Katie Weatherly
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Bringing together local businesses and neighbors of Bentonville. Good Neighbor Podcast hosted by Katie Weatherly helps residents discover and connect with your local business owners in and around Bentonville, Arkansas.

Is your business serving the residents of Bentonville? Then, we need to talk! Visit gnpBentonville.com to schedule your free interview.

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  • From Luxury To Self-Care: Inside Spa Botanica’s Community-Focused Wellness
    Feb 2 2026

    A spa visit shouldn’t require a birthday, a bonus, or a reason. That’s the message Leta, spa director at Spa Botanica inside Embassy Suites in Rogers, brings to a conversation about turning wellness from a rare treat into a steady habit. We get into the offerings, the culture, and the small choices that make a spa feel like a community anchor rather than a checkout line.

    Leta traces her journey from massage therapist to leadership and explains how that background shapes the guest experience: consistent quality, attentive listening, and services that meet people where they are. We talk through the full-service menu—massage, facials, and new additions—and why maintenance beats milestones for stress relief, pain management, and skin health. The hotel setting adds a surprising twist, welcoming locals from Northwest Arkansas alongside pilots, flight attendants, and business travelers who need quick recovery or deeper resets. Referrals, on-property events, and easy online booking help people discover the spa without friction.

    The heart of the story is connection over transactions. Leta wants every visit to feel personal, even if it’s a one-time stop during a busy week. She shares how her team guides first-timers, builds trust, and designs care plans that are realistic and budget-aware. We also touch on her love of the outdoors and a possible wellness podcast that would turn practical tips into everyday habits. Whether you’re a frequent flier, a parent with a packed calendar, or a neighbor craving a reset, you’ll find ideas to make self-care simpler, more regular, and more meaningful.

    If this conversation helps you rethink wellness, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a quick review so more neighbors can discover local stories like this.

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    6 mins
  • Inside Heritage Heating And Cooling: Maintenance, Myths, And Money-Saving HVAC Tips
    Jan 27 2026

    Ever tried to save money by closing vents in unused rooms? Lawrence from Heritage Heating and Cooling explains why that common habit backfires—creating back pressure, stressing components, and ultimately driving up energy bills. We dig into the overlooked wins that come from a repair-first mindset, regular maintenance, and getting airflow right before you even think about replacing your system.

    We walk through what semi-annual maintenance really means for homeowners: catching weak parts before they fail, keeping coils clean, and verifying refrigerant levels and fan speeds so your unit runs as designed. Lawrence shares how a tune-up can extend the life of equipment that often costs between $9,000 and $30,000 to replace, and why documenting service helps preserve warranties and avoid emergency breakdowns during peak season. If you’re a first-time homeowner, you’ll hear a simple, clear approach to filters, returns, and outdoor unit care that pays off quickly.

    Then we turn to the duct system—the hidden highway that can leak 15 to 30 percent of your conditioned air into attics or crawl spaces. Lawrence explains how proper sealing, insulation, and return sizing can resolve hot and cold rooms, reduce runtime, and improve indoor comfort without a major equipment upgrade. His philosophy is straightforward: fix what’s broken, maintain what you have, and optimize airflow. You’ll leave with practical steps to lower bills, boost comfort, and choose a pro who prioritizes your long-term value over a quick sale.

    If you found these insights helpful, follow and subscribe for more local expert conversations, share this episode with a neighbor, and leave a review to help others discover the show. Got an HVAC question we didn’t cover? Send us a note and join the conversation.

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    6 mins
  • Choose Regeneration Over Rush: Skincare That Ages With You
    Jan 27 2026

    Looking for real skin change without the pressure to freeze, fill, or laser everything? We sit down with Amanda, the owner of Afterglow Aesthetics, to unpack a calmer, smarter approach to skincare—one that blends medical know-how with the comfort of a spa. Amanda has spent three decades across salons and family medicine, and that rare mix shows up in how she treats: regenerative, plant-based, medical-grade care that works with your biology to correct texture, tone, and hydration while preserving what makes you look like you.

    We dig into the biggest myths in beauty, including the idea that one appointment can erase years of neglect or that injectables are the only path to confidence. Amanda explains why natural results come from education, consistency, and tailored plans that respect time, budget, and lifestyle. She shares how hormonal shifts in perimenopause and menopause change skin needs, and why working moms often benefit from realistic, step-by-step routines they can maintain. From barrier repair to gentle resurfacing, she shows how steady care outperforms quick fixes.

    You’ll hear how Amanda builds trust by treating the whole person—asking about sleep, stress, and daily habits—then designing protocols that deliver calm and correction together. Families are part of the story too: teens navigating breakouts, partners seeking simple routines, mothers and daughters building healthy rituals. If you crave natural-looking outcomes and clear guidance without the hype, this conversation offers a grounded roadmap to healthier skin.

    Subscribe for more local stories and practical insights, share this episode with someone who wants a gentler skincare path, and leave a review to help more neighbors find us.

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    6 mins
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