Season 2 Episode 34 - It’s not just one system that requires change
A wonderful discussion with Dr. Judy Jaunzems Fernuk about Education, Wellness, the Human Curriculum and much more.
Oct 19, 2023•53 min
Just us On Justice and Other Things
Brothers, Scott and Dan Jones have both worked in the justice system for over 25 years. Their unique perspectives are often paired with remarkable guests they've met along the way. On this podcast they will discuss lived experiences, gaps and challenges in systems, stories of resilience and success, trauma informed justice, efforts and ideas to effect change, wellness strategies and much more.
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Season 2 - Episode 33 The Matriarch of the Jones Clan
Today we did an amazing podcast with our mom Susie Jones (It feels really weird calling her that). We discussed what it’s like to be a first responders wife and the mother of first responders. We also discussed our signature dishes and much more. [Listen Here] Spreaker Podcast Link: https://www.spreaker.com/show/... Spotify Podcast Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... . [Show Notes] . @scottjones1859 @djj378 @twistedoakyogaandwellness . #f...
Oct 13, 2023•50 min
Season 2 Episode 32 - Invisible Wounds Conference
This was a short episode as we sat in the Toronto Airport on our way back from an excellent conference. We chatted about the conference and a few other things. [Listen Here] Spreaker Podcast Link: https://www.spreaker.com/show/... Spotify Podcast Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... . [Show Notes] Wounded Warriors: https://woundedwarriors.ca/ Badge of Life: https://badgeoflifecanada.org/ Boots on the Ground: https://botgalberta.com/ Resear...
Oct 04, 2023•24 min
Season 2 Episode 31 - I’m a fighter not a flighter
Today we had an emotional and inspirational conversation with Tania Ross. Her story of overcoming tragedy to give back to the community is amazing. This is also a story to honour the up coming Truth and Reconciliation Day on Saturday September 30 as Tania’s mother was in Residential School. We thank her for her vulnerability and willingness to share.
Sep 27, 2023•56 min
Season 2 Episode 30 - Sometimes two idiots can change the world (a guestless episode)
Today we talked retirements, burritos, how sometime two idiots can change the world. Self care, Scotty’s new jobs and much more. . [Listen Here] Spreaker Podcast Link: https://www.spreaker.com/show/... Spotify Podcast Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Apple Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... . [Show Notes] . @scottjones1859 @djj378 @twistedoakyogaandwellness @lucy_grimes1857 @wardpsychological @norquestcollege @cognacandcurls @richroll @chipconley @tendacademy @edmontonpolices...
Sep 15, 2023•33 min
Season 2 Episode 29 - The Warrior Way
Today we had an amazing conversation with Hans Marrero. A retired US Marine, warrior poet, and amazing human. We talked leadership, martial arts and so much [Listen Here] https://www.spreaker.com/show/... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... https://open.spotify.com/show/... . [Show Notes] Marrero Armour: https://marreroarmor.com/10% discount available for listeners through the website. . @scottjones1859 @djj378 @twistedoakyogaandwellness @edmontonpoliceservice @axon.enterprise @cipscanada @norques...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr
Season 2 Episode 28- Staying free, working and following your passion
Today we had a very interesting conversation with Conrad Johnson a father, son, friend and Lifer on Parole. We discussed his life, trauma and experiences in the system. . [Listen Here] https://www.spreaker.com/show/... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... https://open.spotify.com/show/... . [Show Notes] . @scottjones1859 @djj378 @twistedoakyogaandwellness @youcanyouthservices @dube_kyle @artyladouceur . #trauma #winnipeg #gang #culture #healing #lifesentence #courage #parole #intergenerationaltraum...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Season 2 - Episode 27 Look who’s retiring too
A Guestless episode where we talk retirement, mental health, kindness and a few more meandering topics. . [Listen Here] https://www.spreaker.com/show/... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... https://open.spotify.com/show/... . [Show Notes] Twisted Oak Yoga & Wellness Retreat: https://twistedoakyogaandwelln... Invisible Wounds National Mental Wellness Conference: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/me... Book - How To Retire Happy, Wild and Free by Ernie J. Zelinski Book: Golden - The Power of Silence i...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Season 2 Episode 26- Whimsical Inquiries Terri Jones Takeover
This episode is lighter and fluffier than many others. Our 50th episode Terri (Scott’s wife) asked us some fun and interesting questions. We talked about other podcasts books and much more.
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Season 2 Episode 25 - Justice Reform with Sean Wilson
We had the incredible honour to discuss the justice system with Sean Wilson. It was an amazing conversation about the systems in the United States of America as well as Canada and what we can do to make real change. . [Listen Here] https://www.spreaker.com/show/... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... https://open.spotify.com/show/... . [Show Notes] Dream.Org: www.dream.com Sean Wilson Bio: Sean Wilson is the Organizing Director on Dream.Org's Justice team. As someone with 17 years of lived experie...
Jul 22, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Season 2 Episode 24 - A great discussion with Margo Long
Today we spoke with the ED of YESS, Margo Long, an amazing advocate for youth, trauma informed practice and an all around amazing person. We meandered through many topics. It was great. . [Listen Here] https://www.spreaker.com/show/... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... https://open.spotify.com/show/... . [Show Notes] AHS Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642 Talk Suicide Canada 1-833-456-4566 Kids Help Phone-1-800-668-6868 Indigenous Hope Line 1-855-242-3310 YESS Edmonton: https://yess.org/ . @...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Season 2 Episode 23 - We need more love in the system
Today we had a remarkable chat with Iain Smith a Barrister from Scotland. His work on trauma informed justice is amazing. We spoke about the system and the need for change. It was an hour that felt like 15 minutes . [Listen Here] https://www.spreaker.com/show/... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... https://open.spotify.com/show/... . [Show Notes] Iain Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ia... Movie - Resilience: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt543... Book - The Good Prison Officer: https://www.amazon.ca...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Season 2 - Episode 22 Crammed in a room with Dr Tibetha Kemble
We had a great chat with Dr Tibetha Kemble today. We spoke about the neighbourhood that we all grew up in. We chatted about her journey through education. We had a discussion on the concept of reconciliation. It was an amazing hour. . [Listen Here] https://www.spreaker.com/show/... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... https://open.spotify.com/show/... . [Show Notes] Book: The Unjust Society by Harold Cardinal - https://www.amazon.ca/Unjust-S... . @scottjones1859 @djj378 @twistedoakyogaandwellness @...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr
Season 2 Episode 21- Canadian Association of Police Educators
Today we got to do our podcast in front of the Canadian Association of Police Educators in Calgary. We discussed Trauma, Wellness, Compassion and what educators could do to impact necessary change. [Season 2 Episode 21 - Canadian Association of Police Educators] . [Listen Here] https://www.spreaker.com/show/... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... https://open.spotify.com/show/... . [Show Notes] Book - What Doesn't Kill You: https://www.amazon.ca/What-Doe... Book - My Grandmother's Hands: https://w...
Jun 22, 2023•50 min
Season 2 Episode 20 - Change is inevitable growth is a choice
We had an amazing conversation with Rhonda Webster. We discussed the 12 hour walk, non-profit organizations, childhood, trauma, labeling theory and much more. This was a wonderful episode with a wonderful woman.
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Season 2- Episode 19 With Love and Kindness a talk with Cheryl Whiskeyjack
Today we spoke with our friend Cheryl Whiskeyjack. We talked about our entwined journeys, advancing reconciliation, kinship and so much more.
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Season 2 Episode 18 - Guest-less: Let’s Talk Mental Health Baby
We chatted about our mental health journey’s as of late. It lead to us talking about police and the justice system. Great chat [Listen Here] https://www.spreaker.com/show/... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... [Show Notes] @scottjones1859 @djj378 @twistedoakyogaandwellness @norquestcollege @youcanyouthservices #wellness #trauma #therapy...
Jun 02, 2023•48 min
Season 2 Episode 17 Unemployed Leader - It’s more important to know what you don’t know that what you know
We had an amazing chat with our friend Kim Armstrong. We discussed leadership, wellness, Justice and systems. Kim’s brilliance carried the two of us throughout the discussion. This episode could have been 10 hours long. [Listen Here] https://www.spreaker.com/show/... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... [Show Notes] Quit: The Power to Know When to Walk Away by Annie Duke - https://www.amazon.ca/Quit-Pow... The Entended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain by Annie Murphy Paul - https://www...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Season 2 Episode 16b Live Relentlessly, Love Relentlessly
Our continued conversation with Kyle Dube of YOUCAN Youth services. We laughed and we cried. We talked about the loss of children. Grief literacy and grief illiteracy. [Season 2 Episode 16a - Podcast Interupted] [Season 2 Episode 16b - Live Relentlessly, Love Relentlessly] [Listen Here] https://www.spreaker.com/show/... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... [Show Notes] AHS Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642 Talk Suicide Canada 1-833-456-4566 Kids Help Phone-1-800-668-6868 Indigenous Hope Line 1...
May 18, 2023•51 min
Season 2 Episode 16a Podcast Interrupted
We had a great conversation with Kyle Dube of YOUCAN Youth services and the Relentless Podcast. We talked about youth work youth crime and doing things differently. Passion for the work and feeling privileged to be in those spaces. At the 30 minute mark we had some cough cough technical difficulties. So we have 16b being released. On the same day. [Season 2 Episode 16a - Podcast Interupted] [Season 2 Episode 16b - Live Relentlessly, Love Relentlessly] [Listen Here] https://www.spreaker.com/show/...
May 18, 2023•31 min
Season 2 Episode 15 - It’s the only work that matters
We had an amazing chat with Brian MacKenzie of Shift Adapt. We discussed breathing, wellness, what matters and working on one’s self. The conversation was amazing honest and raw. The concept of punk rock and fighting the system wove through the episode. [Listen Here] https://www.spreaker.com/show/... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... [Show Notes] Shift Adapt - https://shiftadapt.com/ Power Speed Endurance by Brian Mckenzie - https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=powe... Unbreakable Runner by Brian Mckenzie ...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Season 2- Episode 14 Bonus Episode “Fireside Chat”
Today the fellas went to the lake sat by a fire and spoke about their mental health and the up’s and downs of it. Talked about media and some other things too. [Listen Here] https://www.spreaker.com/show/... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... [Show Notes] AHS Mental Health Help Line:1-877-303-2642 Twisted Oak Yoga and Wellness: https://twistedoakyogaandwelln... Twisted Oak Yoga and Wellness Retreat: https://twistedoakyogaandwelln... @scottjones1859 @djj378 @twistedoakyogaandwellness @edmontonpoli...
Apr 23, 2023•33 min
Season 2 Episode 13. - The lovely Mrs. Jones
Today we spoke with Scotty’s amazing bride Terri Jones. We discussed being the partner of a police officer and what impacts policing has on family. What a great conversation. [Listen Here] https://www.spreaker.com/show/... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... [Show Notes] Terri's Podcast Episode: https://www.fromuniformstounic... Polyvagal Theory: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wik... Self-Compassion Course & Resource: https://self-compassion.org/th... Twisted Oak Yoga and Wellness: https://twisted...
Apr 21, 2023•56 min
Season 2 Episode 12- Biceps or Bicepts with Mark Bloxham
Today we had a great conversation with retired police officer Mark Bloxham a classmate in Scott’s recruit class and friend for over 30 years. We talked about police missions overseas, trauma and mental health. We do apologize as we both had a little coughing, throat clearing and sneezing due to a cold. [Listen Here] https://www.spreaker.com/show/... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... [Show Notes] @scottjones1859 @djj378 @twistedoakyogaandwellness @cipscanada @unitednations @edmontonpoliceservice ...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Season 2 Episode 11 - A time to heal and a time to understand
We had an amazing and inspiring conversation with Mary Jane James of the Sexual Assault Center of Edmonton. We talked about trauma barriers and funding. Sexual violence is a topic that needs to be highlighted for survivors [Season 2 Episode 11 - A Time to Heal & A Time to Understand] . [SHOW NOTES] Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) Support Line: 780-423-4121 or 1-866-403-8000 AHS Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642 Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) Volunteer Information: ht...
Apr 01, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Season 2 Episode 10 - Heavy Hearts
Today we discussed the tragic murders of Edmonton Police Constable Travis Jordan and Constable Brett Ryan. We felt that we needed to share our thoughts and experiences. [Season 2 Episode 10 – Heavy Hearts– Show Notes] You can find the episode by searching “Just Us on Justice and Other Things” in @spreaker @applepodcasts @spotify @iheartradiopodcasts or links in the bio and story. Alberta Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642 Edmonton Area Mental Health 24-hour Distress Line: 780-482-4357 (HELP...
Mar 18, 2023•37 min
Season 2 Episode 9 - Proactive Compassion and Change
We had the opportunity to speak with James Geering who is amazing has his own podcast Behind The Shield and has authored the book One More Light. This conversation was outstanding and inspiring
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Season 2 Episode 8 - Podcast Mash Up
Today we spoke with one half of the From Uniforms to Unicorns Podcast Lauren Cleveland. It was an amazing conversation about the good, the bad and the ugly that is the justice system. We discussed wellness and the impacts of when we were not taking wellness seriously. It was a great and meaningful conversation. [Season 2 Episode 8 - Podcast Mash Up] SHOW NOTES Working Minds Program: https://theworkingmind.ca/ To Serve and Connect First Responder Spouse Retreat: https://toserveandconnect.com/ @sc...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Season 2 Episode 7 - You are still the same Patrick
This episode with Patrick Ruzage was an amazing episode that spoke of how Patrick got here from Kenya as a teen. We discussed working together in corrections and then policing. We spoke about Black History Month family and much more. @scottjones1859 #kenya @twistedoakyogaandwellness #rwanda @djj378 #africa @edmontonpolice #yeg @joineps #police @macewanu #blackhistorymonth #georgefloyd #bipoc
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Season 2 Episode 6- An Un-hostile takeover
In this most recent episode former guest and friend of the Jones Brothers, Art Ladoucer becomes the host of Just Us on Justice and Other Things. He turns the tables on the brothers and asks questions about wellness, policing and much more. You can find the episode by searching “Just Us on Justice and Other Things” in @spreaker @applepodcasts @spotify @iheartradiopodcasts or links in the bio and story. Alberta Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642 Edmonton Area Mental Health 24-hour Distress Li...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min
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