Awake In Relationship

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 ending suffering many western meditation communities have failed to encourage diversity among their membership.  In this episode of AIR I speak with artist, activist and dharma practitioner Farheen HaQ about some of the barriers to inclusion she has encountered on the path and the Sweet Refuge Sangha, a meditation group Farheen co founded for people of colour.

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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 of age there is longing for something only their father’s can provide, and without it the journey feels incomplete.  In this episode of Awake In Relationship I talk with Bill Gaston, celebrated Canadian author and memoirist about finding forgiveness for our all too human fathers, even after they have passed.  We also explore some of the uniquely male blocks to intimacy and connection between fathers and sons.

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009 - In the wake of George Floyd's murder at the hands of police in Minneapolis a global anti racist movement has risen up and brought to light a long history of inequality and racism woven into our key institutions.  In this episode we discuss First Nations rights and title and the struggle against eco-racism with Ana Simeon, fundraiser and campaigner for Raven Trust, a not for profit that raises money for First Nations legal defence.

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#008 After 3 months of Covid lockdown many people are confronting conflict and challenges in close relationships,  When it is at home or work a breakdown in communication can sometimes feel like living inside a pressure cooker that is about to blow.  Strong emotions quickly take over and it easy to turn someone we care deeply about into an object of anger or even hate.  How do we stay connected to our vulnerability and express our needs when emotions are running high?  Tonglen is an ancient Buddhist practice for opening the heart and working with suffering, others and our own.  In this episode we will talk with Susan Gillis Chapman, author and Buddhist teacher about this powerful practice and creating a safe space for difficult conversations.

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#007 - Reestablishing close human contact after Covid 19 can be anxiety provoking. Touch is an essential part of our mental wellbeing and trust building with others and without it relationships and even communities start to fall apart.  In this episode we talk about creating safety for platonic and intimate touch in the post Covid era with Trica Bowler and Michael Haines from Being Held, a monthly community gathering focused on conscious touch.   

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#006 - For 8 years a lone wolf named TAKAYA survived and thrived on a small archipelago near Victoria BC.  Cheryl Alexander, an internationally recognized conservation photographer and educator spent 6 years documenting his remarkable life.  Sadly, TAKAYA was killed by a hunter in March 2020, but his story of resilience has now gone global.  In this episode Cheryl shares some of her personal journey with TAKAYA as well as what we can learn from the wisdom of wild places.

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#005 - There is nothing like a pandemic and social distancing to make one yearn for the beloved.  Whether you a single or partnered the lover archetype is likely showing up in your life and relationships in surprising ways.  

How do we work with the shadow aspect of the lover and embrace this transformational energy for healing ourselves and the world?  Does the Lover have any place is a #metoo era?  In this episode we will be chatting with Indrus Piche, a transpersonal therapist, couples counsellor and sacred sexuality teacher about these questions and more in this episode, the Lover archetype in dangerous times.

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#004 - For anyone who is committed to a path like meditation or yoga it can be easy to feel a sense of separation between our spiritual and intimate lives.  We might feel very awake and aware as the result of practice, but completely shut down when it comes to relating to those we are close too.  In this episode with Buddhist teacher and author of the Dharma of the Princess Bride, we chat about meditation as a practice of fully showing up in friendship, romance and family life.  If you are a fan of the Princess Bride you are going to love this episode.
 
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#003 - Intimate relationships can sometime be work, a lot of work!  The challenge is we are only given one road map for doing it well, called monogamy.  We find ourselves on a relationship escalator with someone that naturally progresses from dating to marriage, kids, home and exclusivity till death do you part.  However, with divorces rates in the US around 45% something seems wrong with the escalator.  In this podcast with relationship coach Mel Cassidy we explore ethical non monogamy as a possible choice for those wanting more love, sex and freedom in their intimate lives     

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#002 -  The filter bubbles of social media and hyper partisan political discourse  seem to be making it harder to find common ground, even with those we love.  In this episode with author Susan Gillis Chapman we explore principles of  mindful communication and how to create create safety and connection in any relationship.

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