Vulnerable Voice Memos (V Vm)

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One-take expressions of vulnerability from a female academic. For your ears only.

Episodes

  1. 31 Aug

    1: Because hate is too hard to bear: a vulnerable voice memo on jealousy, bullying, compassion, and choosing love in academia.

    In a private, members-only vulnerable voice memo, the speaker describes a shocking incident in the academic world where a woman she admired—after two recorded meetings, including a wonderful interview and a workshop—suddenly sent angry, mean messages accusing her of being competition and of championing men over women because she had previously spoken with well-known male scholars. The speaker, still valuing parts of the woman’s work, chooses not to retaliate, documents the communications, and logs the matter with university authorities to create a record for others’ safety. Reflecting on jealousy, pressure, and bullying in academia, she draws on teachings associated with Jesus, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Dalai Lama to practice compassion, avoid hate, and focus on love, encouraging listeners to process painful experiences through voice memos and embrace vulnerability as strength. 00:00 Vulnerable Memo Begins 00:40 Jealousy In Academia 01:28 First Meeting Recorded 03:42 Workshop Trigger Point 04:35 Accusations And Fallout 06:47 Why Share This 08:21 Choosing Love Over Hate 10:41 Boundaries And Reporting 13:39 Compassion Practice 14:41 Voice Memo Invitation 15:26 Vulnerability Is Strength 15:44 Closing Goodbye

    1: Because hate is too hard to bear: a vulnerable voice memo on jealousy, bullying, compassion, and choosing love in academia.

  2. 31 Aug

    Vulnerable Voice Memos

    In this intro, V V (a well known academic) introduces the project and the main ground rules of these private vulnerable sharings.

    Vulnerable Voice Memos
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One-take expressions of vulnerability from a female academic. For your ears only.

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