Still Curious Podcast EP 09: A Mindfulness Teacher Chose Curiosity in a Room Full of Uncertainty

"Who are these people?" This question could've come from a place of judgment. Instead, mindfulness teacher Solwazi S. Johnson chose to ask it with genuine, open curiosity. On this episode of Still Curious, my guest and long-time friend Solwazi S. Johnson shares his experience teaching mindfulness in South Africa and describes the moment he had to actively let go of preconceptions to meet a room full of strangers with an open mind. We talk about navigating uncertainty and bias without letting it escalate into judgment, how empathic curiosity helped him build trust with a group he expected resistance from (and potentially felt resistant towards), and the interoceptive awareness techniques that anchor him when fear of the unknown creeps in. Solwazi also opens up about his path from the Navy to who he is today. This episode is a powerful reminder that curiosity is a state that must be strengthened through practice. #podcast #curiosity #mindfulness #interoception #culture ---------------------------------- About Still Curious: What is the experience of curiosity? What does it actually feel like? What happens when you engage with someone from a stance of true curiosity? What happens when you embrace it in your everyday life? Each episode, a different guest with a different perspective. The one thing they share? A willingness to show up open-minded, follow the conversation wherever it leads, and maybe discover something neither of us expected. This isn't your typical interview-style show. It's our invitation to slow down, get comfortable with not-knowing, and find your way back to exploring, versus navigating, life. Interested in more on this topic? Head over to my Substack to find articles on this fascinating subject! https://interoceptivecenter.substack.... Website: https://interoceptivecenter.com Instagram:   / interoceptivecenter   Facebook:   / interoceptivecenter   TikTok:   / interoceptivecenter   Music: 'Tale of Two Cities (Instrumental)' by Hessian (Provided by Audiio)