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
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Sep 11, 2020 • 10min
Episode 180: Everyone is different and learns differently
Why do we not just make classes inclusive? How do we do this? Why is it really simple - why do 4 learning styles work and 10-minute slots?
Sep 9, 2020 • 6min
Episode 179: Dejection approach to politics - American Presidential Election - How to vote in any election
You could be speaking about Brexit, the last general election in Ireland or the totally right-wing one in Poland or the games playing out in New Zealand despite the outside world view. But let's talk about America. You need to vote for actions, not words and how to navigate this.. “If not us, then who?If not now, then when?”― John LewisComment from Lorraine Hansberry on meeting the freedom riders leaders - Taken from To Be Young Gifted And Black.
Sep 8, 2020 • 8min
Episode 178: The biggest challenge in education is investment in ourselves
Why we need to believe in something bigger than ourselves to be successful - successful being secureness. Why we can't keep comparing health and education. Essay in Awareness at (drnaoiseoreilly dot org) The Mirco-macro Balance
Sep 3, 2020 • 6min
Episode 177: Motivations matter so much navigating Black Lives Matter as a white person
Why your motivations leave an energetic footprint. My own reflections on the mistakes I made when I moved on with my projects 7 years ago. My passion for Black Writers public writing on my Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/posts/49099014
Sep 3, 2020 • 5min
Episode 176: Transition/Sophomore year - What is possible?
I don't want to continue to read limited mindset articles on what is not possible this year... So many global projects are taking place online. Dr Jane Goodall's Back To Kind, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, The virtual March on Washington, Centenary of women's right to vote - there is so much happening now. Suddenly if you have a computer and an internet connection in school so much is possible. It's the biggest equality we have had for some time.
Sep 1, 2020 • 15min
Episode 175: How to be a more effective teen speaker for Civil Rights
This can work for any campaign. Why are older speakers move effective? Some tips and what changes with ages? Essay in Awareness for the Podcast 'Wishing on a dream' (drnaoiseoreilly dot org)
Aug 27, 2020 • 8min
Episode 174: What do I do?
Why do I find it so difficult to explain what I do? What has changed for me over the years? A follow on to what inspires me. Why I'm not a fan of learning assessments and educational development plans.
Aug 25, 2020 • 9min
Episode 173: Back to education - what could possibly go wrong?
What concerns do I have with the back to school model? How do I feel we have lost value for education? What are some practical tips to look out for students? Why do I feel we have a system based on bullying - why is this not ok.
Aug 24, 2020 • 4min
Episode 172: Generational patterns in education - how we see where we are losing values
I don't have all the answers in this podcast but I'd like to talk out the patterns I have seen between 1st and 2nd generation to university in families. What are we losing? Why is a 2nd generation so lost? Unfulfilled?
Aug 24, 2020 • 8min
Episode 171: Gaslighting in election campaigns - American presidential election
What is gaslighting and narcissism? Why are they so effective currently during the American election? This can be used for all relationships but I thought a practical example of the election would be a good context.
