FLOURISHING EDUCATION - SAFER AND BRAVER SPACE(S) TO BE AND BECOME WELL TOGETHER

Today, I am really excited to be sharing this new imperfectly perfect conversation for the Flourishing Education podcast. It's an extra special conversation as today I have the privilege of holding the space for one of my AWE-some PhD supervisors Dr Lucy Kelly Together we discussed: Lucy's research on educator well-being and perfectionism in education. Lucy shared her 13-year career at the Univers...

Today I am deLIGHTed to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Dr Jordan Maynard , focusing on her research with Gypsy Roma Traveller communities in education. In this episode: Jordan described her decade-long journey working with these communities, explaining the problematic nature of the GRT umbrella term and the diverse groups it encompasses, including Roma who were forcibly nomadic a...

This podcast episode featured a conversation with Zifi Tung , a 26-year-old PhD student at the University of Bath researching teenage play and break/lunchtime activities in secondary schools. In this imperfectly perfect conversation, Zify shared her journey from growing up in international schools in Hong Kong and Beijing to her current research, which began as an exploration of play but evolved t...

Today I am deLIGHTed to share this episode with Dr Maddi Popoola , an Educational Psychologist, Author, podcaster, cofounder of NottAlone In this imperfectly perfect conversation with Maddi, we focus on reimagining education and the concept of belonging in schools. Maddi shared her educational journey from working in 'challenging' UK schools to teaching in Shanghai, where she experienced i...

In this episode, I speak with Dr Ifeoma Samuel , a Researcher in adolescent mental health, educational leadership, and training, as well as a Professional Tutor. During this imperfectly perfect conversation, we discussed education, mental health, and nurturing young people. Dr Samuel shared her journey from Veterinarian to Educator, emphasising her work with adolescent mental health and her approa...

In this episode, I have an imperfectly perfect conversation with Dr Penny Rabiger, a racial literacy educator and researcher, where we talk about her work in antiracism. Penny shared her background, including her experiences teaching in Israel and her PhD research on anti-racist efforts in schools. We also discussed the importance of understanding racism as a permanent system and the need for ongo...

Today, I am deLIGHTed to share this new imperfectly perfect episode of the Flourishing Education podcast. I interviewed Kathryn Lovewell , a mindful self-compassion teacher and author, about her journey with self-compassion and how it has transformed her life. Kathryn shared her background as a former secondary school educator and her transition to teaching self-compassion, which she describes as...

In this new episode, I am delighted to shine a light on and to invite once more Dr Salil Gupta , a retired paediatrician, who shared his journey from practising OBGYN in India to focusing on maternal and infant health in the US, and discussed the importance of including spirituality in mental health education. Together, we explored: the relationship between spirituality and mental health, particul...

In this meeting, I have the utter privilege of holding the space to shine a light on Dr. Zachery Spire and his AWE-some work. ⁠ Dr Zachery Spire⁠ is Research Specialist focusing on Community Engagement at Origon State University (OSU). His background and research are mixed-methods research into student and staff engagement. He is a specialist in the study of social determinants of university acces...

Today I am deLIGHTed to share my latest imperfectly perfect, perfectly imperfect conversation with Sophie Smith-Tong who is Founder of Mindfulness for learning. Primary Teacher. EYFS specialist. Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead. We had a FABulous discussion about her journey into education, why she set up Mindfulness for learning after becoming a Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead. We also talk abou...

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, includi...

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 journey Foluke's book-writing journey and t...

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 (BE...

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...

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 cod...

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 date The distinction between education and schooling Exploring indigenous wisdome and the Nature of Space The feminine and masculine in spir...

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 on...

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 & w...

I am deLIGHTed to share this imperfectly perfect conversation with Abbie Clark who has just finished her Second Year of BA Politics at the University of Sheffield. I had a first conversation with Abbie last Year. You can listen to it here beforehand: Listen Here In this conversation we explore Abbie's journey so far University Education Transition Insights University Transition & Personal Grow...

I am deLIGHted to share this imperfectly perfect, perfectly imperfect conversation with Dr Benjamin Knight who is Senior Lecturer in Education . Director of Project Zulu I reached out to Dr Knight after attending the Gala Concert at Bristol Beacon in early June. In this conversation, we discuss: Dr Knight's journey The evolution of Project Zulu The essence of connection and shared humanity Com...

Today I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect, perfectly imperfect conversation with Dr Deirdre McGilliCuddy (aka Dr Dee) , an author and a former primary school teacher with over 25 years’ experience working in education. She has worked as a researcher and as an academic, preparing students to become teachers at early childhood, primary and post-primary level. She is passionate about edu...

I am deLIGHTed to share this imperfectly perfect/perfectly imperfect conversation with Tobie Spears who is a Non-Profit Founder of Be Humanitarian , Change Maker, Advocate, Speaker, and Humanitarian. Main summary :Toby Spears discussed her nonprofit organisation, Be Humanitarian, which supports children and families in Guatemala through education and nutrition initiatives. The conversation explore...

I am delighted to share this second interview and imperfectly perfect conversation with Dr Kat who is a Non-Profit Founder, Educator, Counselor, Researcher, Author, and Spiritual Coach. If, like me, you have a deep interest in spirituality, growth, and healing, then this conversation is for you. I loved every minute of it. Thank you, Dr Kat! In this conversation, we discussed: Dr Kat's journey...

I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect, perfectly imperfect conversation with Dr Kat who is a Non-Profit Founder, Educator, Counselor, Researcher, Author, and Spiritual Coach. This episode is a purely indulgent one. I reached out to Dr Kat to discuss her book ' How to write a phenomenological Dissertation' which I discovered via a PhD peer, Cathy who recommended it to me. I wante...

Today, I am delighted to share this imperfectly perfect, perfectly imperfect conversation with Heema Shah who researches and talks about practical applied neuroscience for people, performance, and purpose. Heema and I discussed our personal journeys the importance of embracing imperfection, and the concept of personal growth through conversations and connections. They also explored the need for a...