

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.
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Sep 17, 2024 • 7min
Episode 438: The spectres of society that feed on teens for self-gain
Thank you for supporting my independent thought - how to support my work Podcast channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/purple-psychology/id6446495392Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/purplepsychologyiBooks: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id6744105194The world has worked out how to manipulate Teens (and their parents) by the sheer fact that they are driven by outward influence - everyone is feeding off this need for their financial gain. From education to social media to big corporations and pop stars. Links:WTF - What Teens Feelhttps://www.patreon.com/purplepsychology/shop/w-hat-t-eens-f-eel-11363?source=storefrontNaom Chomsky - Manufacturing Consent Documentary https://youtu.be/BQXsPU25B60?si=cbxunNY-PgV3iQx6The Subtle KnifePhilip Pullmanhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41637836-the-subtle-knife?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=WaVr3qj8xN&rank=2

Sep 15, 2024 • 5min
Episode 437: The real tragedy of school refusal, school anxiety and self-harm cycle
The talented souls who are sent to the equivalent of daycare and who have so much to offer our humanity are the ones I can't forget. The system is happy because they are occupied and I know the solutions for our future have been lost. The course I have poured my soul into and all of the experiences I have learnt from over the last 15 years - all the success storieshttps://dr-naoise-oreilly.thinkific.com

Sep 9, 2024 • 10min
Episode 436: Why are Teens behaving as packs of Wolves?
I keep asking this question - why? Why are teens moving as packs? Seeking safety in numbers? Why carry knives? Fear then we ask the question why are they fearful? Then I look at the trajectory of what we have been presenting in real time to them online - with all the lies that make every civics and social studies class a complete lie.

Sep 1, 2024 • 10min
Episode 435: From the Top Down
Who do we hold accountable for the distress we have seen on the streets? For the waves of online bullying? How do we decide who's children should die? How do we expect there to be a moral sanity as 'normal' in these contradictions?

Aug 26, 2024 • 4min
Episode 434: Returning to School with Learning Differences
No one needs to struggle either returning to school or beginning school ... We need to change our perceptions of teaching 'normal' Online Literacy Course - for Parents, Students and Resource teachers https://dr-naoise-oreilly.thinkific.com/courses/literacy_and_numeracy_programLabels are Limitshttps://drnaoiseoreilly.org/labels-are-limits/

Aug 25, 2024 • 3min
Episode 433: What stands in the way of the 1st Black Woman President?
What stands in the way of the 1st Black Woman President? The only people you are hurting by not voting for a Black Woman now are those who believe in unity and hope. The Black people in your life, past and present, who have fought for this change.

Aug 19, 2024 • 12min
Episode 432: How change is integrated
What is change? How is it integrated? how long does it really take? What happens when we just keep returning to the same river? IMMA exhibition mentioned:https://imma.ie/whats-on/we-realised-the-power-of-it-derry-film-video-workshop/

Aug 18, 2024 • 7min
Episode 431: Moving on from Generational Pain
A podcast I put out on my subscription space at the beginning of JulyHow can we change the cycle where even those who have experienced such trauma are prepared to pass this on to 'others'? I think by talking about the pain they inflict on those close ... not those who they have been trained to de-humanise

Aug 13, 2024 • 10min
Episode 429: The Energy Lie of the Personal Development Industry
I've been trying to find a system - find a visual for what I know inside .. to debunk the lies I see posted and sold in the world all around me - all that I can feel is just wrong - and I know doesn't fit for 20% of the population who gravitate to my door for support I know I'm on the right track when once I start talking about what I know at a soul level and I start to jar with those I'm speaking with ... it's like yes here is another alien 101 moment!

Jul 29, 2024 • 4min
Episode 422: When will we accept the difference of our children?
We will never have inclusive education if we can't accept differences - we need to stop feeling there is something wrong with our children. We need to feel empowered to support the gifts our children have, not the failings we are told they do. It's what I've spent 15 years supporting families to do globally. Links to course site:http://dr-naoise-oreilly.thinkific.com


