Purple Psychology
Dr Naoisé O'Reilly
Please Support my Independent Thought on Patreon PurplePsychology or On Apple Podcast Channel PurplePsychology. Podcast Disclaimer on PurplePsychology dot Com. More Information DrNaoiseOReilly dot org. A podcast that ranges from Teen to Adult. Originally I have a Doctorate in philosophy (Psychical Oceanography). I’ve spent my whole adult life supporting Students in one form or another. I always feel they are right and this podcast aims to get under the bonnet of what is really at the root of our society challenges. How to be authentic and vulnerable in practice not just in name. How to critically reflect on big topics. Always with a suggested reading list. I do the research and join the dots in my Sigma INFJ mode so you don’t need to do all the work. Presented in Bite size portions. ©Dr. Naoisé O'Reilly 2025.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Apr 2, 2026 • 5min
Episode 587: We need to be reminded of the purpose of NATO
It’s not about having military bases around the globe to facilitate war.. it was formed to prevent war and forge unity.
Mar 30, 2026 • 6min
Episode 586: Why do I stay on social media
inspiration … my biggest reason
Mar 29, 2026 • 8min
Episode 585: We can’t blame algorithms and bans will not solve how parents have abdicated responsibility
I found myself ranting that social media algorithms are not to blame.. humans lack of love of difference is yet again the root cause … parents must help their children to be secure enough to choose their own algorithms and Gen Z are driving huge change in their choices
Mar 27, 2026 • 10min
Episode 584: The cost of not healing generational patterns we didn’t heal in two world wars
Make sure you listen to the footnote for an important and somewhat ironic correction! I just came across Jame Baldwin speaking on the topic after I’d recorded the podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DTixtZ6jc73/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Film I pronounced wrong (sorry - dyslexia strikes again)The Voice of Hind Rajabhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt36943034Palestine execution billhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/25/israels-death-penalty-bill-for-palestinian-prisoners-moves-to-final-votehttps://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/3/25/israeli-and-palestinian-mothers-call-for-peace-on-barefoot-walk
Mar 24, 2026 • 6min
Episode 583: Seeking the silver lining for the climate crisis
Is this what the planet needs to discover how dependant we are on fossil fuels? Rabbit hole on lowering cortisolhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgYiQ4ltB2chttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UMWuD34caQ
Mar 12, 2026 • 11min
Episode 582: My very complex thoughts on Iran
I urge you to look at all the history for yourself.. the impacts of western interference ... the old versus new ideals with the people stuck in the middle of an autortarian dictatorship or family dynasties ...The 1970s uprising impacts on women and free speach The Complete Persepolis graphic novel Marjane Satrapihttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/991197.The_Complete_Persepolis?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=HKylqUvuDm&rank=5Persepolis Annimation film https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808417/
Mar 11, 2026 • 7min
Episode 581: Why are there so many sick students on university campuses?
A very simple series by Jamie Oliver on how to reset your health https://www.audible.com/pd/B0G2N4P6N9?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=library_overflow
Mar 8, 2026 • 6min
Episode 580: My antidote to the world right now - translated Asian Fiction
Links to all the books I mentioned … The Kamogawa Food DetectivesHisashi Kashiwai, Jesse Kirkwood (Translator)https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/154488299-the-kamogawa-food-detectives?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=41V3qxpC1E&rank=1Before the Coffee Gets ColdToshikazu Kawaguchi, Geoffrey Trousselot (Translator)https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44421460-before-the-coffee-gets-cold?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_16Yeonnam-dong's Smiley LaundromatKim Jiyun, Shanna Tan (Translator)https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203469691-yeonnam-dong-s-smiley-laundromatThe Lantern of Lost MemoriesSanaka Hiiragi, Jesse Kirkwood (Translator)https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204593511-the-lantern-of-lost-memories
Mar 6, 2026 • 11min
Episode 579: The INFJ and the avoidant - the ultimate head f**k
INFJs can really lose themselves in relationships and turn everything on themselves. We have such extreme forgiveness and patience that it's shocking when we run out - when we need change and the patterns keep repeating. It's too easy for us to turn all the experiences on ourselves and feel shame. Shame for sharing and being open as this requires such trust for us.
Mar 3, 2026 • 4min
Episode 578: The Violet Writer - A new Unconditional Space
The Violet Writer https://substack.com/@thevioletwriterhttps://thevioletwriter.substack.com/p/displace-souls-and-surviving-beauty?r=73q1xqBy training, I am an observational scientist. I spend my life witnessing everyday human behaviour and trying to understand the hidden patterns. The invisible conditioning in plain view.Not unlike the violet spectrum: completely invisible to many.The part of the rainbow we simply assume to be there.Consider with me the unwritten rules we might blindly follow. The efforts that feel like mere survival, but are perhaps more. The assumptions we've never questioned. Once seen, it can't be unseen.My writing is about creating a peaceful, unconditional space for you. I hope you'll come by now and then.
