In this episode of Unscripted Curiosity, Jenn and Scott sit down with Kathryn Bruni-Young for a grounded and expansive conversation about strength, simplicity, and listening to your nervous system.

Kathryn shares her transition from a decade of teaching yoga in Toronto to building a strength-focused studio in rural Ontario. What began as a curiosity about powerlifting evolved into a complete reimagining of her work—shifting from traditional yoga instruction to helping people build real, measurable strength. Along the way, she reflects on the surprising calm she found in small-town life, the importance of balancing energy (not just time), and how overbooking can quietly erode joy.

Together, they explore what it means to challenge the body in ways that build resilience rather than depletion, especially for folks navigating aging, peri/menopause, and cultural narratives about limitation. Kathryn speaks candidly about the power of lifting heavy, the nervous system benefits of controlled stress, and why it’s never too late to start.

This conversation is part personal evolution, part fitness philosophy, and entirely an invitation to rethink what strength—physical and otherwise—can look like in this season of life.

Connect with Kathryn and her work:

www.mindfulstrength.ca

https://www.instagram.com/mindfulstrength.ca/

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1262404

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In this episode of Unscripted Curiosity, Jenn and Scott catch up over a tightly scheduled, military-style timeline—reflecting on urgency, boundaries, and the very human tendency to overcommit. Jenn shares how she’s been saying yes to too many exciting opportunities, and Scott offers a simple task-calibrating tool (hint: no sevens allowed). Together, they explore what it means to prioritize well-being, resist hustle culture, and stay grounded amid tight timelines and shifting responsibilities.

The conversation meanders, in true Unscripted fashion, into musings on social media boundaries, American grief, trauma-informed crisis work, and a delightful sidebar on the resilience of red squirrels (yes, really). From bridge negotiations to squirrel tunnels, this episode is a cozy blend of reflection, humour, and a new year busyness exhale.

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1262404

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In the Season 2 opener of Unscripted Curiosity, Jenn and Scott are joined by the thoughtful, funny, and deeply reflective Theodore Ambie‑Barango for a conversation about courage, curiosity, and the long road of questioning what we were taught to believe.

Theodore shares his journey from growing up in a deeply religious home in Nigeria to moving to Canada for university, building a career in tech, and eventually writing his book Lost in Scripture—a vulnerable exploration of faith, doubt, and deconstruction. He speaks openly about the tension between honoring where we come from and having the courage to think for ourselves, especially when education, lived experience, and curiosity start asking new questions.

Together, they talk about how doubt often begins quietly, how learning to hold multiple perspectives can deepen empathy, and why understanding the “why” behind our beliefs (and each other) matters so much—whether in families, relationships, or across cultures. Along the way, they touch on music, writing as a healing practice, therapy, and the teachers and mentors who shape us in lasting ways.

This conversation is an invitation to stay curious, stay compassionate, and be brave enough to grow—even when it’s uncomfortable.

You can buy Theo's book Lost In Scripture on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hqADnor

Connect with Jenn & Scott:

https://twistedoakyogaandwellness.offeringtree.com

https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1262404

Email us at unscriptedcuriosity@gmail.com

We'd love to hear from you!