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Calm Clear Curiosity
Calm Clear Curiosity is a weekly podcast for people who love learning, thoughtful conversations, and exploring new ideas.
Hosted by Christopher Johnson, each episode is about ten minutes long and begins with a quote worth considering. From there, Christopher shares insights from the books, podcasts, television, journalism, and emerging trends that are shaping his thinking, along with the questions they inspire.
This isn’t a review show or a news roundup. It’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and become more curious about the world and each other.
Whether you’re looking for a fresh perspective, your next great read or listen, or simply ten minutes of thoughtful reflection, Calm Clear Curiosity offers a calm space where community grows through shared curiosity, and connection begins with meaningful questions.
New episodes every week.
Calm Clear Curiosity
Latest Episodes
Gwen Ifill on Building a Better World for the Next Generation
Creating a Legacy Through Connection and CommunityHost Christopher Johnson opens Calm, Clear Curiosity with a Gwen Ifill quote about not expecting the world to improve on its own and instead creating something to leave the next generati...
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What Matters Most? Leonard Cohen and Atul Gawande on a Meaningful Life
Host Christopher Johnson opens Calm, Clear Curiosity with Leonard Cohen’s idea that “repose” comes from thinking less about ourselves, contrasting it with everyday self-evaluation and even self-improvement as constant self-judgment. He connects...
What Jessye Norman Can Teach Us About Living Without Approval
Don’t Live Like a Weather Vane: Jessye Norman, Stoicism, and Handling CriticismHost Christopher Johnson opens Calm, Clear Curiosity with a quote from opera singer Jessye Norman warning that constantly gauging others’ opinions—like a wea...
Finding the Words: James Earl Jones on Voice, Courage, and Growth
Christopher Johnson introduces Calm, Clear Curiosity with a James Earl Jones quote about the pain of holding words in your heart that you can’t utter, reflecting on the contrast between Jones’ iconic voice and his childhood stutter. He...
What Makes a Good Life? Lessons from Martin Seligman and Ann Patchett
Good Life vs. Meaningful Life: Signature Strengths and What We Do With ThemChristopher Johnson opens Calm Clear Curiosity with a Martin Seligman quote distinguishing the “good life,” finding happiness by using one’s signature strengths ...