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Sweat Community

Sweat Community Podcast is your inside guide to health, wellness, fitness, and community in the Denver metro area. Hosted by Sheena, fitness instructor and RN who grew up in Golden Colorado, this show brings together the people, places, and events that make Denver’s wellness scene thrive.Each episode dives into real conversations with local wellness leaders and community builders who are shaping how we move, connect, and feel our best. Whether you’re looking for your next workout class, wellness

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Ep 18. BODYBAR Pilates Highlands Ranch: A Beginner's...

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2026/10/01

What does it REALLY take to open a Pilates studio?From the outside, opening a Pilates studio sounds pretty glamorous. But what happens behind the scenes when you're building one from the ground up?In this episode of the Sweat Community Podcast, I'm sitting down with Stacey Brantley, the owner of the brand new BODYBAR Pilates Highlands Ranch, to talk about everything that happens before the doors officially open, from choosing a franchise and figuring out the finances to assembling furniture,

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00:12:29

Sweat Pretty | A letter to the Husbands with Heather...

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2026/09/17

Dear Husbands: Don’t Be Afraid of the Aesthetic Appointment.Welcome to the first episode of Sweat Pretty, a new Sweat Community mini-series with Heather Gilbert, PA and aesthetic injector from Après Skin and Wellness.This month, we're talking to the husband/partners who see an aesthetic appointment on the calendar and immediately wonder… “What is happening?” AND to the wives who hide it from them!We’re talking Botox, filler, natural-looking results, choosing a qualified provider, why those

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00:42:16

Ep 17. Can Healthy, Plastic-Free Grocery Shopping...

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2026/09/03

What if grocery shopping could be healthier, more sustainable, and plastic-free, without making your life more complicated?In this episode of the Sweat Community Podcast, I sit down with Verity Noble, founder of Nude Foods Market, a Colorado-based zero-waste grocery store rethinking the way we shop for food.We talk about how Nude Foods’ reusable glass jar system works, whether plastic-free grocery shopping is actually convenient and affordable, where their food comes from, and how they work with

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00:34:01

Ep 16. Professional Dancer to Lululemon Ambassador:...

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2026/08/20

What happens when a professional dancer realizes the career she once dreamed of is no longer fulfilling?For Kelly Catania, that realization led her from professional dance in Los Angeles to yoga, teaching, international retreats, mental health advocacy and eventually becoming a Lululemon ambassador.In this episode of Sweat Community, Kelly shares her journey from dance to yoga and how the practice became about so much more than movement. We talk about what it really takes to become a Lululemon

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00:51:57

Ep. 15 Oakwell Beer Spa: More Than a Beer Bath |...

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2026/08/06

What happens when you leave successful corporate careers, sell everything you own, and travel the world in search of a business idea?For Jessica and Damien Zouaoui, the answer was Oakwell Beer Spa, one of Denver's most unique wellness experiences.In this episode of the Sweat Community Podcast, Jessica shares how a rainy day in Poland sparked the idea for Oakwell Beer Spa, why Denver was the perfect place to bring it to life, and how the business has grown into a thriving wellness destination that's

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00:35:45

Ep. 14 Sammy DeLaura: From Golden CO to Luxury Real...

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2026/07/23

Is Netflix's Selling Sunset actually like real life? What's it really like working at the Oppenheim Group? And if you're visiting San Diego, where should you eat, work out, and explore?In this episode of Sweat Community, I sit down with Sammy DeLaura, a luxury Realtor with the Oppenheim Group in San Diego, to go behind the scenes of luxury real estate, separate fact from fiction when it comes to Selling Sunset and Selling the OC, and share some of San Diego's best hidden gems.Sammy shares her

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00:24:29

Ep 13. Strength in the City Denver: Building...

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2026/07/16

Liezyl Ribeiro didn't set out to build a fitness festival. She set out to change her city. What started as a fight to make a difference on Chicago's South Side has grown into Strength in the City, a nationwide fitness and wellness movement now thriving in 14 cities, with Denver playing a major role from the very beginning.In this episode of the Sweat Community Podcast, Liezyl, the Creator of Opportunities behind Strength in the City, shares how one grassroots idea became one of the country's most

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00:48:07

Ep. 12 Wendy Hennig | Why More Members Isn't the...

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2026/07/09

What makes a boutique fitness studio truly successful? Is it more members, lower prices, or something else entirely?In this episode of Sweat Community, I sit down with Wendy Hennig, founder of Aligned Studio Consulting, to explore what really helps fitness studios thrive. Wendy has been a fitness instructor, general manager, studio owner, and now consultant, helping boutique fitness businesses increase revenue, improve member retention, build stronger teams, and create communities that keep people

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00:42:55

Ep. 11 How Chelsea Stewart Built HAVN Hot Pilates...

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2026/07/02

Chelsea Stewart didn't have investors, a playbook, or a guarantee it would work. What she had was 12 years of teaching experience, a method she believed in, and enough drive to open HAVN Hot Pilates in just three months, while working a full-time job.Two and a half years later she has 21 employees, two waitlisted studios in the Denver metro area, and a community that keeps coming back not just for the workout but for how it makes them feel.In this episode of Sweat Community, Chelsea gets real about

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00:55:03

Ep. 10 From Disability to American Ninja Warrior:...

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2026/06/25

What if the thing that changed your life wasn't winning, but simply refusing to quit?After a devastating car accident and spinal injury, Angela Fuller was told she'd never be an athlete again. She spent 27 years away from gymnastics, battled postpartum depression, and faced the heartbreaking loss of her best friend to terminal breast cancer.Most people would have accepted those setbacks as the end of the story.Angela didn't.In this inspiring episode of Sweat Community, Angela shares how she found

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00:39:37

Ep. 9 Botox, Fillers & Aging Gracefully: What...

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2026/06/18

Is Botox in your 20s a good idea? Do red light masks actually work? And what does it really mean to age gracefully?In this episode of Sweat Community Podcast, we sit down with Heather Gilbert, PA, at Après Skin and Wellness, to talk aesthetics and regenerative medicine. Heather shares her journey into becoming one of Denver's most trusted injectors, and why education and patient relationships are at the center of everything she does.We cover the questions you're probably afraid to ask: how Botox

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00:27:45

Ep.8 Barista to Billion Dollar Leader: Denise Nelsen...

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2026/06/11

What does it take to go from Starbucks barista to leading billion-dollar businesses?In this episode of Sweat Community Podcast, Sheena sits down with Denise Nelsen, former Senior Vice President at Starbucks, former CEO of Smashburger, yoga teacher, mentor, and leadership advisor with SGNL.Denise shares her journey from barista to executive leadership, the role wellness and movement played throughout her career, and how living in Colorado shaped her approach to health, fitness, and community. She

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Ep. 7 The Story of Denver Yoga Summit: Building...

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2026/06/04

What does it take to build a yoga festival from the ground up?Host Sheena sits down with Brittany Hopkins Switlick, founder and director of the Denver Yoga Summit, bestselling author, yoga teacher trainer, and community builder, to talk about how she turned a message with friends into a three-day wellness festival happening this September at the stunning Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms.We're talking about building community through movement, the real story behind launching a wellness

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Ep. 6 The Truth About “Healthy” Food- Protein,...

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2026/05/28

Shannon Weston didn't set out to build a wellness business, she set out to save her son. What started as a desperate search for answers to her child's mysterious health issues became a complete obsession with the power of food as medicine and eventually, Vibe Foods, one of Colorado's most trusted organic health food stores.In this episode of Sweat Community Podcast, Shannon gets refreshingly honest about the wellness industry, what's worth your money, what's complete health washing, and why that

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Ep.5 Healing Through Movement How HRCA's Hannah...

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2026/05/21

What does it take to build a fitness community where everyone belongs, from first-timers to people in their 90s.In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Yeager, Fitness Manager at Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA), to talk about community fitness, senior fitness, mental health, and what it really means to lead with heart.Hannah opens up about her personal journey with anxiety and panic disorder, how movement became her healing tool, and why she believes therapy should be non-negotiable for

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Ep. 4 From Members to Owners: Colorado’s First BFT...

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2026/05/14

What happens when two passionate gym members decide they can’t let their favorite fitness studio disappear? In this episode of Sweat Community, Sheena sits down with Megan Howell and Tracey Sica, the owners behind Colorado’s first and currently only BFT (Body Fit Training) studio, to talk about the science-backed workout concept that’s rapidly growing around the world, and why it’s creating such a loyal fitness community in Highlands Ranch.If you’ve been curious about BFT, HyRox training,

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Ep. 3 IV Therapy Denver: Benefits, Peptides & Hormone...

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2026/05/07

In this episode of Sweat Community, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about IV therapy, peptide therapy, and hormone optimization—so you can decide what’s actually worth it for your health.I’m joined by Kristy Anderson, co-owner of ONUS IV Therapy and Longevity, a leading Denver wellness clinic with multiple locations across the metro area.We cover:What IV therapy actually does in your body (and how it compares to supplements)The truth about peptides, including GLP-1 weight loss and

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00:35:10

Ep. 2 The Most Underrated Workout in Denver: Why...

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2026/05/07

Is rowing the most underrated workout in fitness right now?In this episode of Sweat Community, host Sheena sits down with Emily Liedtke, Master Coach and Lead Coach at Row House in Highlands Ranch, to break down why the rowing workout is gaining popularity as one of the most effective full-body, low-impact training methods.If you’ve ever felt intimidated by the rowing machine, stuck in your fitness routine, or unsure how to stay consistent, this episode is packed with practical tips and real insight

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00:05:54

Ep. 1 Why I Started Sweat Community: Making Fitness...

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2026/05/07

Welcome to the first episode of the Sweat Community Podcast!If you’ve ever felt intimidated walking into a new fitness studio, overwhelmed by workout options, or unsure where to start your wellness journey—you’re not alone.In this episode, Sheena shares the story behind Sweat Community and how a search for connection in the Denver fitness scene led to the creation of sweatcommunity.com, an interactive map designed to help you:Discover fitness studios in DenverFind intro offers, deals, and

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Sweat Community Trailer

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2026/04/22

Welcome to Sweat Community, the podcast where health fitness, wellness, and connection come together right here in the Denver metro area.I’m your host, Sheena, a nurse and fitness instructor who grew up in Golden, Colorado, on a mission to bring people together through health and community.Because let’s be real, finding the right workout class, the right wellness events, or people who truly get your lifestyl can feel overwhelming.That’s exactly why this podcast exists.Each episode, I sit down with

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