In this honest and deeply personal episode of Unscripted Curiosity, Scott takes the hot seat as he opens up about his journey through therapy, trauma recovery, and emotional regulation. Co-host Jenn holds space as Scott reflects on his early resistance to therapy during his time as a police officer and how that mindset slowly shifted through experience, curiosity, and necessity.

Scott shares candidly about the impact of cumulative trauma, the role of EMDR in processing what he calls his “trauma trunk,” and how practices like breathwork, yoga, and cold exposure became anchors in his healing. He touches on the profound influence of Indigenous healing practices, including his powerful experiences participating in sweat lodges—spaces that helped him connect more deeply with himself and something greater than himself. Scott also talks about the emotional toll of first responder work, the transition into civilian life, and the importance of seeking support before burnout hits.

Throughout the conversation, Jenn brings her perspective as a therapist, asking thoughtful questions and drawing out the nuances of Scott’s experience. Together, they unpack the challenges of regulation, the messiness of healing, and what it means to show up more fully in life and relationships.

This episode is a raw, real, and compassionate look into one man’s journey toward well-being—and a reminder that growth often begins in the uncomfortable places.

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In this episode of Unscripted Curiosity, Jenn and Scott open up about their very different approaches to planning and presence—Jenn’s love of preparation (thanks to her past in event planning and engineering) contrasts with Scott’s go-with-the-flow mindset shaped by years as a crisis negotiator. A missed appointment sparks a deeper reflection on anxiety, catastrophic thinking, and the inner voices we all wrestle with.

The conversation flows through topics like negativity bias, the tug-of-war between discipline and self-compassion in exercise, and the essential role of active listening—whether in therapy or crisis situations. Jenn shares candidly about becoming a therapist in her late forties, while Scott reflects on his own transition out of law enforcement and into wellness work for first responders.

Throughout, they explore what it means to stay grounded, stay human, and stay curious—even when life doesn’t go as planned. Plus, a peek at future guests and their hopes for what’s next on the podcast.

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In this episode of Unscripted Curiosity, co-hosts Scott and Jenn invite a very special first guest—Scott’s wife, Terri! The conversation kicks off with some playful banter about Ontario’s recent weather drama (spoiler: it wasn’t as wild as predicted). From there, they dive into the heart of the episode: Terri’s powerful story of career reinvention.

Terri opens up about her career path as an occupational therapist and the balancing act of work and family life. But when chronic health issues hit in her early forties, everything changed. Forced to step away from her career, Terri began to explore new ways of healing—leading her to yoga teacher training and an unexpected shift in her life.

As she shares her experiences, Terri reflects on the pressures Gen X women faced to “have it all” and how her journey into wellness, from yoga to pain science and polyvagal theory, has transformed her approach to self-care. She talks about finding balance, letting go of rigid expectations, and the importance of listening to her body—practices she now embodies every day.

The episode wraps up with a fun and heartwarming chat about what’s next for Terri and Scott’s yoga company, Twisted Oak Yoga. From sound healing events to a sold-out retreat, they’re creating meaningful spaces for others to find wellness, too. Plus, hear about their exciting future plans, including a Tuscany yoga retreat and more!

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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