Song Story 9 – I Hope You’re Home by Emmet Michael
In this Song Story, I chat with Edmonton Music Prize winner Emmet Michael about feeling far from home in his own community and his own body.
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Song Story 5 – Trying To Be Free by Von Bieker
On this fifth episode of Song Stories, I share the story of one of my own songs – Trying To Be Free – with a little help from my friends. Mostly laughter from my friends. This song was born in the wake of a high-desert bender and left me face to face with religious shame and the …
On Mental Health and Faith Healers
I pick up my phone and open Facebook to a post from a friend admitting defeat. Depression is pummelling him and he sees no way out. He is asking for help – throwing a “what do I do?” into the universe. His question is not so different from the many prayers I’ve tossed up – first …