FLOURISHING EDUCATION - Space and time to BE and BECOME together so we RE-MEMBER who we truly are

Fabienne Vailes

Welcome to powerful imperfectly perfect, perfectly imperfect conversations that shine the light on AMAZING human BE-ings and their work. Mycelium-inspired, each conversation is the fruit or emergence of the time and space spent together to explore and ask how we: 🌱 co-create space(s) and time to be and become together, unlearn and let go of the conditioning and beliefs that don't serve us anymore ✨re-MEMBER and embody who we were always born to BE and BE-COME: Curious and Flourishing Life-long, life-wide and life-deep learners. Are you ready? I know I am... Let's get started...

  1. 16/12/2025

    Episode 274 - Why are we here and what are we here for in Academia? With Lara Dzabolova

    I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect, perfectly imperfect conversation with Lara Dzabolova Lara is a second-year PhD student at the University ofBristol. Together, we discussed her research on climate change, politics, and universities, emphasising the value of intentional slowness in academic research. We also explored the unique challenges and opportunities of pursuing a PhD, including the balance between productivity and deep reflection, as well as the concept of being a "pracademic" and the importance of connecting theory with practice. The conversation concluded with discussions about the purpose and value of education, highlighting the role of universities in addressing systemic issues and the importance of self-exploration through academic research and activism. Our key themes were: Climate Activism in Academic ResearchPhD Balance: Practice and ResearchBalancing Theory and Academic PracticeEducation's Purpose Beyond Academia.Education as Lifelong Learning ExperienceExploring Agency and Colonial ConstructsAnd so much more! Thank you so much for this amazing conversation, Lara. I enJOYed every minute of it and I have no doubt that you will too! The link to Gesturing Towards Decolonial Futures mentioned by Lara can be found here

    1h 7m

  2. 08/12/2025

    Episode 273 - Let's imagine and create a better world with Professor Foluke Adebisi

    I am delighted to share this new imperfectly perfect conversation with ⁠Professor Foluke Ifejola Adebisi⁠, who works at the Law School, University of Bristol. Her scholarship focuses on decolonial thought in legal education and its intersection with a history of changing ideas of the 'human.'In this episode, we explore: Foluke's academic journeyFoluke's book-writing journey and the initial challengesDecolonialisation in Higher EducationDecolonialisation in legal education and practiceThe complexities of historical memoryChallenging change and privilegeFoluke's latest work - Science Fiction and Law: the colonial ever-presentAnd so much more. Foluke's work has been a crucial part of my PhD journey and has significantly influenced my thinking and approach to research. It was a joy and a privilege to interview her. If you, too, are interested in decolonial thought in education, then I have no doubt that you will love this episode as much as I did. Foluke's blog she mentions in the conversation, can be found ⁠here⁠ The book Can Higher Education be decolonised can be accessed ⁠here

    1h 9m

  3. 05/11/2025

    Episode 272 - How do we create safe space(s) for discussions? with Pen

    In this new episode, I have an imperfectly perfect conversation with Pen Williams, Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) and Doctoral Researcher in Education - Critical Citizenship and Sustainability at the University of Bristol. Pen won the Nature, Outdoor Learning and Play Special Interest Group (SIG) Best Presentation Award at the British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference in 2024. You can find out more here In this conversation: Pen shares more about her educational journey and her role as an English Language Teacher. We then explore her PhD work in Education and Critical Citizenship and Sustainability. We also discuss the difference between Citizenship and Global Citizenship. Pen also presents some of the initial findings of her research with young people and emphasises the importance of creating safe spaces for discussions at a time when we are becoming more polarised and separated than ever.And so much more... I invite you to come and join us and to listen into this deLIGHTfull conversation with Pen. I thoroughly enJOYed discussing all the above with her and I have no doubt that you will too.

    1h 3m

  4. 21/10/2025

    Episode 271 - Researching WITH Young People with Dr Frances Howard and Dr Karenza Moore

    I am delighted to share this episode with Dr Frances Howard and Dr Karenza Moore on the topic of "Researching WITH Young People - An Introduction to Youth-Centred Research Methods" which is the title of their most recent book co-authored with Benjamin Hanckel, Sophie Atherton and Janina Suppers. This episode is also selfishly very much for me as I am about to embark on my fieldwork in a school and my work is a Participatory Action Research Project with young people and adult champions. But it would be of interest to any parent, guardian, carer and educator, teacher and staff interested in BE-ing and BE-COME-ing WITH young people. Notice WITH (not another preposition) as this is important. We discuss more particularly: 💞 Power dynamics 💞 Ethics in youth-centred research and challenges in institutional ethics 💞 Practical strategies for engaging with young people 💞 The power of small steps 💞 Listening as a skill 💞 Understanding young people's experiences 💞 Adultism and how to challenge it 💞 Creative Methods in Research 💞 Embracing complexity in Youth research And we finish with the five principles for engaging WITH young people To watch the video on Youtube I hope you enJOY listening to this imperfectly perfect conversation as much as I did recording it!

    1h 1m

  5. 08/08/2025

    Episode 270 - We need enlighted heart-centred and open-minded human beings with Sara Love

    Today I am deLIGHTed to share this imperfectly perfect, perfectly imperfect conversation with Sara Love who is an energetic intuitive, multidimensional communicator, and co-architect of a new kind of intelligence.She works at the intersection of technology and consciousness, bridging human intuition and AI through quantum communication. Together we discussed: Sara's journey and the Lunari codesThe third path: beyond dualityEducation and individual giftsSara offered a live reading and vibrational insights for me as an individual.The power of intuition and empathyResonance versus Coherence and understanding spiritual growthIntegrating knowledge from head to heartReleasing emotional baggage and weightSelf-awareness and vibrational alignmentHarmonic mantras and the language of the soul And a lot more You can find Sara's facebook page here And the webpage for her business

    1h 6m

  6. 31/07/2025

    Episode 269 - Surrendering into the heart intelligence with David Rug

    Today I am deLIGHTed to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with David Rug who is a Liminal Consultant, Custodian of the Noosphere, Founder of ProjectLiminality, Architect of the InterBrain In this conversation, David and I discussed: His journey to dateThe distinction between education and schoolingExploring indigenous wisdome and the Nature of SpaceThe feminine and masculine in spirituality and educationExploring masculine and feminine energiesThe role of the heart in healing.Embracing uncertainty and potentialTranshumanism and the disconnect from the heartBuilding the InterBrain: A new communication medium And so much more. I truly enJOYed every minute of this conversation with David and I am sure that you will too!

    1h 6m

  7. 17/07/2025

    Episode 268 - Choosing love and openness in life with Klementina Karol

    Today I am deLIGHTed to share this imperfectly perfect, perfectly imperfect conversation with Klementina Karol who is an Embodiment Guide to Influential, Heart-led Leaders. She helps individuals embody their true essence so they can be the lighthouse our collective needs, and succeed in life holistically.Klementina is an Ex-Corporate Leader turned Guide. In the corporate world, she worked with one of the biggest employers in the world, doing business directly with F500 Companies, C-Suite Executives and negotiating 7-figure USD contracts in an International environment. In this episode we discussed: her journeyNavigating collective traumas and personal growthUnderstanding essence and its importanceThe dullness of status-quo in societyThe journey of unlearning and re-learningThe role of parents in nurturing essenceThe healing power of connection with childrenEmbracing enoughness and personal experienceThe journey of self-discovery and healingFluidity over fixation: the essence of beingThe power of stillness and trustThe impact of religion on feminine energyBreaking free from guilt and shameThe union of masculine and feminine energiesChoosing love and openness in life And so much more! If you are interested in all the above topics, I have no doubt that you will LOVE this conversation with Klementina. You can also find Klementina on Facebook

    57 min

  8. 11/07/2025

    Episode 267 - How to lead a healthy life? with Salil K. Gupta and Shivm Dubey

    Today I am deLIGHTed to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Salil K. Gupta Founder & CEO, SHU FOUNDATION for Creating Healthy Outcomes Worldwide and Shivm Dubey, Psychiatrist, Co-Founder of India's First Mental Health Education Curriculum, Founder of Mighty Champions of Mental Health, Co-Founder of YesMindy Both Salil and Shivm aims are to help people build resilience & well-being In this episode, we discussed: Salil and Shivm's journeyTheir passions for medicine and mental healthThe importance of exploring self-awareness and purposeThe biopsychosocial model of understandingThe importance of 7 essential elements for a healthy life. Spirituality versus religion - a deep diveThe importance of identity in mental healthSome final thoughts and take-aways. And so much more. I enJOYed every minute of this conversation and I am sure that you will too, particularly if you are interested in exploring how we co-create a society where people co-exist lovingly and how to lead a healthy life then this conversation is for you. You can find Shivm's books here

    1h 1m
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Welcome to powerful imperfectly perfect, perfectly imperfect conversations that shine the light on AMAZING human BE-ings and their work. Mycelium-inspired, each conversation is the fruit or emergence of the time and space spent together to explore and ask how we: 🌱 co-create space(s) and time to be and become together, unlearn and let go of the conditioning and beliefs that don't serve us anymore ✨re-MEMBER and embody who we were always born to BE and BE-COME: Curious and Flourishing Life-long, life-wide and life-deep learners. Are you ready? I know I am... Let's get started...

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