In this episode of Unscripted Curiosity, Jenn and Scott settle into a conversation that makes space—for pause, for presence, for not having it all figured out. They touch on the discomfort of asking for help, and the subtle ways we override our nervous systems in the name of getting things done.

They share personal reflections on people-pleasing, growing up fast, and learning (still) how to receive. Jenn opens up about her early tendencies to fill space in therapy sessions — and the transformative impact of learning to wait, be quiet, and trust the process. Scott shares insights from his time as a crisis negotiator and police officer, and how those experiences shaped his comfort with silence and presence under pressure.

This one’s for anyone who:

• Struggles to slow down, ask for help, or sit in silence without squirming
• Feels the pull to perform, please, or be productive — even when nobody’s asking
• Wants to better understand the link between nervous system health and emotional capacity
• Is curious (or frustrated) about journaling and other creative practices that just won’t stick
• Has ever wondered what it really means to be with someone, rather than fix or guide them

Also covered: phones in bedrooms, wine after 40, the challenge of teaching online, and why prompts might be the key to unlocking Scott’s secret dream of writing.

Learn more and connect with Scott here - https://twistedoakyogaandwellness.offeringtree.com

Learn more and connect with Jenn here - https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1262404

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In this episode of Unscripted Curiosity, Scott and Jenn sit down with Scott’s brother, Dan Jones—a former beat cop, current Chair of Justice Studies at NorQuest College, and someone who brings heart, grit, and wisdom to conversations about justice, trauma, and healing.

Dan shares the path that took him from being labeled and underestimated as a kid to earning a Master’s degree from Cambridge University, and building a career rooted in compassion, not just correction. He opens up about the emotional toll of policing, the importance of boundaries, and how he’s learning to stay regulated in a world that often isn’t. From his deep respect for Indigenous healing practices to the everyday rituals—like barefoot walks and feeding magpies—that help him feel human, Dan invites us into a conversation about vulnerability, resilience, and finding fulfillment in unexpected places.

This episode is full of laughter, honesty, and reflections on brotherhood, burnout, and why men’s mental health deserves more space. It’s a conversation about doing the work—and staying curious while you do.

Connect with Dan: daniel.jones@norquest.ca

Learn more about NorQuest College: https://www.norquest.ca/

Learn more and connect with Scott here - https://twistedoakyogaandwellness.offeringtree.com

Learn more and connect with Jenn here - https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1262404

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We'd love to hear from you!

In this episode of Unscripted Curiosity, we sit down with Caroline Cheng, a mental health educator with the RCMP, whose journey has taken her from science labs to forensics to the front lines of mental wellness in law enforcement. Caroline shares stories of growing up in an immigrant family shaped by academic pressure and high achievement, how she’s learning to quiet her inner critic, and why she believes curiosity and community are central to healing.

We talk about the shift from independence to interdependence, how perfectionism and cultural values can shape our mental health narratives, and the power of crying, cold plunges, and aerial circus arts as regulation tools. Caroline also reflects on integrating wellness into first responder culture, what she’s still unlearning, and the big, open-ended questions guiding her life right now.

Expect laughter, real talk, and an inspiring reminder that growth is rarely linear—and always better when shared.

Learn more and connect with Scott here - https://twistedoakyogaandwellness.offeringtree.com

Learn more and connect with Jenn here - https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1262404

Email us at unscriptedcuriosity@gmail.com

We'd love to hear from you!