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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Mar 22, 2018 • 8min
Episode 102: Not using your fingers to count
How we don't develop experiences in education. We don't allow people to use their natural coping strategies. Why do people use their fingers to count? What can we learn about the perfect learning environment from Dumbledore, Harry Potter, and the Deathly Hallows?
Mar 22, 2018 • 16min
Episode 101: How does growth feel?
A new format of the podcast. No presenter - just me! Ironic to record an episode on what does growth feel like? The 4 stages of growth according to Jung. Reading the Seat for the Soul by Gary Zukav. What do different personalities need to jump over the stages? Why do we need to incubate sometimes? and Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Dec 18, 2017 • 14min
Episode 100: Snowflake Generation
In defence of the snowflake generation. What is missing? What causes the challenges? Why is expectation crippling them? Why are university progression rates so bad?
Dec 18, 2017 • 8min
Episode 99: Gender roles in Children
Why do we define gender roles in children? Talking about the fantastic book of how not to be a boy by Robert Webb. How does the economic background make a difference? When have you reached a point of acceptance?
Dec 18, 2017 • 15min
Episode 98: Writing cards with Dyslexia, What do your doodles & signature say about you?
What do people with dyslexia have to rely on to write cards? Why is showing your handwriting such a big deal? What do doodles and your signature tell you? Why I hate the school "pen pass"!
Dec 18, 2017 • 7min
Episode 97: The Christmas Special - Why do people lose the plot?
Coping strategies for the madness. It turns into an extrovert/introvert debate! Mel's Bells! Between the bells, I do try to give some good advice!
Dec 18, 2017 • 8min
Episode 96: Loneliness - What are the roots?
What are the roots of loneliness? What do Intorvert and Extroverts need differently? Quotes from Jung, Rumi, Jennae Cecelia. What do you need to bring to a relationship?
Dec 18, 2017 • 9min
Episode 95: What do you need to change patterns?
What are the 3 factors you need to change negative controlling and manipulative behaviour? How do different personalities react to growing up in a controlling environment?
Dec 12, 2017 • 13min
Episode 94: What people are missing from society?
Who are the next Jane Goodall, next David Attenborough, next Eileen Grey, Next Agatha Christie... In a world with more access to promote ideas why are we not hearing about these people? Is school crushes these people? Why have we become so obsessed with a set of core skills? What inspires people? What outside influences missing? Can the rarer people save the planet?
Dec 12, 2017 • 11min
Episode 93: Books that inspire
What book inspire you? some suggestions from me and facebook!
