
Purple Psychology
Step out of black and white thinking. Shortlisted in top 10 for the People's Choice Podcast Awards 2017 in Education (maybe I should try entering an award again - I haven't since). I'm unboxable. A podcast that ranges from Children to Adults. Personality to Psychology. Education to Development. Philosophy to a modern critique of society and our politics. Self-help to Spiritualism. Vulnerability & creativity. Racism & Society Culture I started out caring about success - now I care about secureness. And I am to do this in a way that sits with my own authentic self and spiritual nature. I don't aim to give answers - I aim to give you permission to arrive at your own. Critical thinking possible for everyone regardless of education status. Writing - on .patreon dot com/purplepsychology become a supporter of this podcast - more information (drnaoiseoreilly dot org). Thank you! Podcast disclaimer on Purple Psychology dot com. More information drnaoiseoreilly dot org. ©Dr. Naoisé O'Reilly 2024. Please support this podcast and my fee-free work on Patreon
Latest episodes

Apr 12, 2021 • 11min
Episode 240: Balance of Masculine and Feminine energy
If we viewed all relationships and connections as growth how different would the world be? If we saw that we all contain masculine and feminine energy to be balanced - how would the conversations around roles, identity and gender change? Why does each person cross our path and how do we help each person's growth? What difference does this make in a true balanced romantic partnership? How would women be supported in the world?

Apr 10, 2021 • 8min
Episode 239: Motivation and Responsibility
What motivates some people to be more responsible outside of themselves? How does sensitivity to the world play its part here? How do roles associated with the masculine change the outcomes? Play White Rabbit, Red Rabbit written by Nassim Soleimanpour *I think I may have reversed the words!

Mar 28, 2021 • 14min
Episode 238: How sexuality controls us - inspired by Gandhi
I’m sorry to my younger listeners - I pride myself on having a podcast that is listened to by every span of age groups and with gender freedom ... But I’m going to end up swearing, talking about difficult topics and I’m going to mention sex and so if I don’t make this content explicit someone will flag the whole podcast. Quotes used in podcast;"To become a brahmachari means you are ecstatic by your own nature. You can be married and still be a brahmachari. It is possible because you are joyful by your own nature; you are not trying to extract joy from your husband or wife. This is how it should be. The whole world should be brahmachari. Everyone should be joyful by their own nature. If two people come together, it should be a sharing of joy, not extraction of joy from each other." Sadhguru"The Virgin (and I’m not speaking here of a sexual virgin) is the one whose search springs from her complete independence, and everything she learns is the fruit of her ability to face challenges alone.The Martyr finds her way to self-knowledge through pain, surrender and suffering.The Saint finds her true reason for living in unconditional love and in her ability to give without asking anything in return.Finally, the Witch justifies her existence by going in search of complete and limitless pleasure” Paulo Coelho, The Witch of Portobello

Mar 23, 2021 • 4min
Episode 237: I love black Sheep - Racism & Society Culture
Why do we use language the way we do? What makes our expressions racist? Geeky project for someone: Can someone please submit a request for a black & brown unicorn? Oh and an alien one too .... Lots of other people search for this too - I’m not alone. Basically, unicorns shouldn’t just be white - there is a geeky homeschooling project for your teen ... The link for an emoji proposal https://unicode.org/emoji/proposals.htmlMy passion for Black Writers public writing on my Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/posts/49099014

Mar 22, 2021 • 10min
Episode 236: The benefits of not being in control - Vulnerability & Creativity
A rambling podcast on vulnerability, meditation, gaming, online personas in the year of the pandemic, control, benchmarks, plugging into the Matrix!Eleanor Roosevelt quote:“Do one thing every day that scares you.”

Mar 14, 2021 • 7min
Episode 235: Dr Seuss Books
Their two vital purposes in the world. Literacy and Difference. We need to separate out the start of a career, the industry and the individual. The 6 books discontinued never had any merits to his real work. His less well-known artwork: https://www.drseussart.com/secretandarchivePlease consider supporting my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=48642261&fan_landing=true

Mar 14, 2021 • 7min
Episode 234: How to make a class inclusive?
You can’t teach a class of 30 people differently - why not? The summary of what matters; presentation, timing, action, voice, group work, validation, judgements.

Mar 14, 2021 • 12min
Episode 233: INFJ Unicorn podcast
A very specific podcast for INFJs who feel like fellow unicorns - all you need to know and reflect on to be happier and more content in your weirdness. How to find the connections you seek. The book I am waiting for is Black Unicorn by Audre LordePlease consider supporting my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=48642261&fan_landing=true

Mar 14, 2021 • 7min
Episode 232: The Words Minority - Minorities how this contributes to Racisim
A podcast that has taken 5 months of thought I mention; James Baldwin - Nobody Knows My Name - In Search of a MajorityMark Twain - "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority it’s time to pause and reflect"The Writer Fannie Flagg What is the context I use the word? Why do we need so much consideration in its use?

Mar 8, 2021 • 6min
Episode 231: Master Chef Vs The Great British Pottery Throw Down
The blow by blow rant I listen to weekly from my potter mother!