Awake In Relationship

029 ON AIR is a pithy monologue by the host of Awake In Relationship Silas Rose  featuring commentary on  topics arising from interviews and current affairs.  As we enter the fourth wave of the globa…

028 Dancing is something shared among all cultures to express joy and foster deep connection. How we move our body to music, especially with others can be very vulnerable and invoke awkward feelings …

027 Returning to ‘normal’ after the collective trauma of the global pandemic will take more than a vaccine. Hyper vigilance and fear of can narrow our window of tolerance for connection and prevent u…

026  For close to a year forest activists in the Fairy Creek watershed have been defending the last unprotected stand of coastal old growth on Southern Vancouver Island.  Fairy Creek is the latest sa…

025 To thrive in an uncertain world kids need to develop the capacity to be resilient in the face of change. Wild places are the ultimate training ground for youth to cultivate inner strength, interp…

024 The longing to love and be loved is a universal human experience that can inspire great joy or plunge us into the deepest psychological hell.  Our expectations about a romantic partner are often …

023 Fathers are often held to a god like standard and judged harshly when they fall.   For young men coming into adulthood there is longing for something only their fathers can provide and without th…

021 Personal boundaries are a natural part of any relationship, but rarely are they discussed openly until a line has been crossed.  After a year of Covid lockdowns many people are discovering their …

020  Mindfulness is often seen as a tool for relieving anxiety, calming the mind, and developing greater focus.  However, according to the Buddhist tradition mindfulness is much more than a relaxatio…

019   After decades of prohibition Health Canada and the FDA have approved psychedelic drug trials for treating a variety of mental illnesses.  In this episode I speak with clinical counsellor and ad…

018 There are few experiences more challenging, confusing and lonely than a major life transition. Whether it comes in the form of an illness, divorce, job loss or global pandemic change is rarely we…

017  ON AIR is a new monthly addition to the podcast featuring some pithy commentary on themes and topics arising from guest interviews.  It has been a year since recording the first episode of Awake…

016 Between Trump and a global pandemic there is very little bandwidth left over for the climate crisis.  Like a deer caught in the headlights it is easy to feel overwhelmed with existential dread.  …

015  During the pandemic many couples are reporting that home life is feeling like a pressure cooker of stress and frustration.  Some experts are even calling this time an anger incubator.   Juggling…

014  Many of us are craving a release from the restrictions Covid has put on our lives.  In all cultures and in all times music and dance have served as a means to elevate the spirit, move through em…

In a time when many of us are spending 11 or more hours a day glued to screens our innate connection to the nature has suffered.  Youth are particularly vulnerable to algorithms that  distort our sen…

012 - With Covid 19, the climate crisis, economic free fall and massive social unrest you might be feeling the need to find your tribe.  Community is more important than ever, but as many of us in th…

011 - Thanks to the star power of Oprah and other influencers millions of people have been introduced to the power of mindfulness and compassion practices.  Despite an emphasis on self liberation and…

010 The relationship between father and son is often defined by ordinary moments shared in silence.  Fathers are held to a god like standard and judged harshly when they fall.  For young men coming o…