When was the last time you truly got curious—about yourself, your partner, or even the world around you? In this episode of Filter Optional, Chico and Shannon West explore how curiosity can transform your relationships, deepen your connection with God, and help you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.

Drawing from real-life stories—family trips, tough conversations, and moments of self-reflection—they unpack:

- Why curiosity is the antidote to control and fear

- How childlike wonder helps us reconnect to the parts of ourselves we’ve silenced

- The difference between chaotic curiosity and compassionate curiosity

- What it looks like to get curious with others—without “shoulding” on them

- How curiosity opens the door to true intimacy (“into me you see”)

From raising kids and caring for aging parents to facing anxiety, loss, and faith in uncertain times, Chico and Shannon show that curiosity isn’t just about asking questions—it’s about holding space. Because when you get curious, you create connection.

Takeaway: When you stop trying to control and start getting curious, you’ll rediscover the freedom to learn, listen, and love—yourself and others—more deeply than ever before.