This past week my family and I lost my cousin to the clutches of drug addiction and I continually wonder - what was going on inside Elan genetically, psychologically, socially and environmentally? No longer having the control to regulate desire, judgement, or impulse can seem strange and foreign but the truth is we never know what is truly going on inside a person’s head.

Featured in: ‘The Outside Edition’ of AwareNow Magazine

Topic: Humanity, Mental Health, Addiction

Produced by: Awareness Ties

Written & Narrated by: Emilie Goldblum

Podcast Soundtrack by: Thavius Beck

Episode Soundtrack by: Sol Rising

Unity is defined as a state of being united or joined as one. It is also used to describe ‘being in harmony’. The ultimate unity is the universe. Literally translated, it is Uni (one) Verse (song). As far as we know, we all come from this one song. Trouble is, have we somehow forgotten the words?

Featured in: ‘The United Edition’ of AwareNow Magazine

Topic: Humanity, Unity

Produced by: Awareness Ties

Written & Narrated by: Paul Rogers

Podcast Soundtrack by: Thavius Beck

Episode Soundtrack by: Sol Rising

Sight reveals our current reality and vision allows us to see past our reality. It will take time, but let’s make an honest effort to suffocate the systems created to marginalize people of color, and let’s eradicate the evil that is currently seen by eyes everywhere. Things look blurry and bleak at the moment, but if we operate on the problem specifically that is ruining our mind’s eye, things will eventually change, and a new vision will emerge. A vision where our thoughts, actions and behaviors are guided by a genuine love that resides in the hearts and minds of us all.

Featured in: ‘The United Edition’ of AwareNow Magazine

Topic: Disability, Racism, Humanity, Diversity, Equality

Produced by: Awareness Ties

Written and Narrated by: Lex Gillette

Podcast Soundtrack by: Thavius Beck

Episode Soundtrack by: Sol Rising

We are not all meant to be the same in shape, size or in our points of view because we’ve all developed distinctive perspectives born out of our lived experiences. What I hope to accomplish in writing this column is to open up conversations around embracing our diversity in every aspect of our humanity and to be a supporter of the truth that is based in science, history, and empirical evidence. I love playing make believe and pretending to live in a fantasy world but I think it’s of paramount importance to be honest with myself and to be able to draw distinctive boundaries between what is real and what is phantasmagorical.

Featured in: ‘The Mayday Edition’ of AwareNow Magazine

Topic: Health, Wellness, Parenting, Diversity, Humanity

Produced by: Awareness Ties

Written & Narrated by: Emilie Goldblum

Podcast Soundtrack by: Thavius Beck

Episode Soundtrack by: Sol Rising

A quad amputee loving life and trying to make a difference while incorporating a little humour along the way, Alex Lewis didn’t settle on the ‘survive’ gear. He shifted higher into ‘thrive’. Not only for himself, but for others, he goes above and beyond to do more for those with less.

Featured in: ‘The World Edition’ of AwareNow Magazine

Topic: Disability, Humanity, Thriving

Produced by: Awareness Ties

Featuring: Alex Lewis

Interviewed by: Allié McGuire

Podcast Soundtrack by: Thavius Beck

Episode Soundtrack by: Sol Rising

There is a lot of talk about gratitude. Gratitude is a two-part transaction which results in a positive deposit for both parties.  First, the giving part, which is the classic definition of giving.  To complete the circle of gratitude, and this is the difficult part, we need to receive that gratitude with graciousness.  In this way, we can complete the deal.  An overall win for everyone, including the bank.

Featured in: ‘The World Edition’ of AwareNow Magazine

Topic: Hope, Love, Gratitude

Produced by: Awareness Ties

Written and Narrated by: Paul Rogers

Podcast Soundtrack by: Thavius Beck

Episode Soundtrack by: Sol Rising

su·per·ca·li·fra·gil·is·tic·ex·pi·a·li·do·cious: (adj.) extraordinarily good; wonderful 

We find this title and definition befitting of our very own Official Ambassador for LGBTQ+ Awareness, Caly Bevier. While society’s labels are many, her commitment to living her life is singularly expressed with a single term - unapologetic. In this interview, with no filters or apologies, Caly shares more of who she is as an artist, a performer and a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Featured in: ‘The World Edition’ of AwareNow Magazine

Topic: Environment

Featuring: Caly Bevier

Interviewed by: Jack & Allié McGuire

Produced by: Awareness Ties

Podcast Soundtrack by: Thavius Beck

Episode Soundtrack by: Caly Bevier

A special thank you to Caly Bevier for raising her voice to raise awareness. Honored to share this exclusive cover of Earth Song in 'The World Edition' of AwareNow Magazine.

Featured in: ‘The World Edition’ of AwareNow Magazine

Topic: Environment

Performed by: Caly Bevier

Produced by: Awareness Ties

Podcast Soundtrack by: Thavius Beck

Episode Soundtrack by: Caly Bevier

Dr. Jordan VanHemert believes that in the tenants of jazz there are elements that can point in the way in leading our communities forward. His debut album, ‘I Am Not A Virus’, is the embodiment of this belief.

Featured in: ‘The World Edition’ of AwareNow Magazine

Topic: Racism, Music

Produced by: Awareness Ties

Featuring: Dr. Jordan VanHemert

Interviewed by: Allié McGuire

Podcast Soundtrack by: Thavius Beck

Episode Soundtrack by: Sol Rising

As a survivor of child sex abuse, Allen Vandever uses his paintings to help protect others. To empower those who feel powerless, he shares his paintings and personal narrative to ignite needed conversion and awareness on a topic that’s hard to talk about.

Featured in: ‘The World Edition’ of AwareNow Magazine

Topic: Child Sex Abuse

Produced by: Awareness Ties

Featuring: Allen Vandever

Interviewed by: Allié McGuire

Podcast Soundtrack by: Thavius Beck

Episode Soundtrack by: Sol Rising