Good Neighbor Podcast: Fort Collins

A fresh coat can change a room, but the difference between a quick cover-up and a finish that truly lasts comes down to prep, materials, and accountability. We sit down with Humberto Najera from H&R Painting and Home Improvements to unpack what really makes a pro job stand out—and why so many DIY paint projects struggle with coverage, adhesion, and uneven lines. From early days painting in Kansas City (including time on water t...

Looking for relief that actually respects the realities of chronic pain? Meet Austin Aragon of Collective Wellness, a local practitioner who specializes in supporting people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypermobility, headaches, and complex regional pain syndrome. We dive into how gentle, precise work—craniosacral therapy and lymphatic drainage—can calm the nervous system, reduce swelling, and create sustainable progress without ov...

What really happens when a 5,000-page medical record lands on a lawyer’s desk? We sit down with Sharon Bautista, a 34-year nurse and founder of LawMed, to unpack how a seasoned clinician translates dense charts into clear legal stories—and why that objectivity can make or break a case. From ICU and OR insights to clinical education and complex case reviews, Sharon shows how to separate noise from facts and connect the dots between ...

Ever felt like your dog missed the memo on “good behavior”? We sit down with trainer Jessica Maxey of Jessica’s Dog Training to unpack the honest, unfiltered path from chaos to calm—no fairy dust, no overnight miracles, just patient steps that actually work. Jessica began as a dog walker and pet sitter before a challenging German Shepherd turned her curiosity into a calling. Through study, mentorship, and countless client sessions ...

Think off-leash obedience is reckless or unrealistic? We sit down with trainer and entrepreneur Juliet Ortiz of Loyal Hound Dog Training to challenge the biggest myths in the industry and show how clarity, consistency, and fair tools can change a dog’s behavior—and a family’s daily life—faster than you think. Juliet’s story starts in Boston rescues and grows into a high-level practice that takes on reactivity, aggression, and compl...

Think your dog needs tougher rules to behave better? Jonna and Lydia from Good Dog Dyno make a strong case that clarity beats force, and that motivation—used well—can change even tough behavior patterns. We explore how positive reinforcement works in real homes, why “no” isn’t banned but simply reframed, and how small, consistent choices add up to big wins for dogs and humans alike.

Lydia shares hard-earned insights from m...

What if the best real estate advice starts with service, not sales? We sit down with Colorado Realtor Jenna Howard of Story Home Group to explore the real work behind buying and selling homes across the Front Range and I-70 corridor—work that looks nothing like TV. From door knocking in 30-degree weather to writing contracts on weekend nights, Jenna breaks down why reliable communication, honest guidance, and everyday grit matter m...

Pain that lingers isn’t a life sentence; it’s a puzzle waiting for the right clues. We sit down with Paula Nickel of Performance Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation to unpack what truly drives recovery, why slowing care down can speed healing, and how a small, patient-first clinic thrives after 30 years by refusing to treat people like metrics. From triathlon roots and Olympic training rooms to everyday back pain and post-op rehab,...

Think you’re suing a reckless driver? In Colorado, the real opponent is often the insurance company pulling the strings from behind the scenes. We sit down with trial lawyer Keith Fuicelli of Fuicelli and Lee Law to unpack how personal injury cases truly unfold, why juror bias is so stubborn, and how a prosecutor’s mindset can reshape the outcome for injured people.

Keith walks us through his path from Jefferson County pro...

Hair removal shouldn’t feel like a gamble. We sit down with Emilie Wilson, owner of Simply Sugared Aesthetics in Denver, to explore a gentler way to get smooth: sugaring. Using a simple paste of sugar, lemon, and water, sugaring removes hair from the root without the heat of traditional wax and without stripping live skin. If you’ve struggled with redness, irritation, or ingrowns, this conversation opens the door to a method that c...

Your skin routine might be doing too much. We sat down with esthetician and studio owner Demetria Wildenstein of Skin by Demi to unpack why sensitive skin responds best to fewer products, smarter ingredients, and a patient plan that protects the barrier. Demetria brings a rare blend of experience to the table: massage therapy, cosmetology, and aesthetics licenses, years in medical settings, and two decades running a studio on South...

Need help at home but unsure where to start? We sit down with Eric Burnett of Humble Horizons Home Health to demystify modern home care and show how skilled support can fit your life instead of forcing your life to fit care. From nursing and therapy to respite and homemaking, this veteran-owned team builds flexible plans that keep people safe, mobile, and independent in their own homes.

Eric explains how home health differ...

Buying a home shouldn’t require a translator. We sat down with mortgage pro Conor Bodaken to turn industry jargon into plain English and give you a practical roadmap for buying, refinancing, or scaling an investment portfolio. Conor came up through private banking, entered lending during the rate boom, and learned the deeper lesson fast: long-term success comes from relationships, not headlines. He shares how a discovery-first appr...

What if “do no harm” guided every choice your clinician made? We sit down with Tanna Donaldson of Redbud Medical Spa in Denver to explore what happens when you leave a metrics-obsessed system and rebuild care around trust, prevention, and natural results. The conversation moves from subtle aesthetics to functional medicine, showing how real wellness emerges when treatments are tailored to the whole person, not just the symptom in f...

Great eyebrows don’t shout; they frame, lift, and quietly change how you carry yourself. That’s the craft Zenobia Rivera has honed as The Eyebrow Lady, a Denver specialist who’s turned precise shaping and thoughtful maintenance into a confidence-building ritual for people of every age and gender.

We explore how a front-desk job at a five-star spa sparked a career, why New York taught the standards but Denver became home, a...

A lost farm, an oil rig where a home once stood, and a promise to protect families from ever facing that kind of surprise again—this conversation with attorney Jillian Hishaw is a masterclass in turning hardship into service. We sit down with the founder of Hishaw Law to unpack the real-world tools that help people keep their homes, preserve their vehicles, and reset crushing debt without losing everything. If you’ve ever believed ...

What if the fastest way to remove rust, paint, and stains didn’t touch the surface at all? We sit down with Jim Ford, the owner of Bison Laser Cleaning, to unpack how laser surface cleaning delivers precise, eco-friendly results across homes, classic cars, and industrial settings. Jim explains how he dials in power, frequency, and speed so the laser vaporizes coatings while protecting wood grain, thin steel, textured molds, and del...

Craving a story as satisfying as a great taco? We sit down with Berenice Longoria of The Taco Stop to trace a 13-year journey from a street cart on College and Oak to a full restaurant that opened in the middle of COVID—powered by grit, community, and standout flavors that honor heritage and spark curiosity.

We talk candidly about what the restaurant grind really looks like: thin margins, long hours, and the unglamorous wo...

A tiny measurement can decide whether your airbag fires on time. That’s the line that stayed with us as we sat down with Megan Mueller of Ozzie's Body Shop, a Loveland institution that’s been restoring vehicles—and trust—since 1967. What starts as a neighborhood story quickly opens into a masterclass on modern collision repair, from high-strength steel and aluminum to carbon fiber, ADAS calibration, and the precise steps that ...