

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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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!

Mar 8, 2021 • 12min
Episode 230: Personality is out of season
The concerns I have as move away from developing the individual. Why we need this understanding to overcome our inabilities inside for whatever reasons which never leave.

Mar 3, 2021 • 14min
Episode 229: Re-Reading books - the benefits, what you can find in yourself?
The benefits - why are you drawn to certain books? Why you can't just re-read my own books - the words seem to change and the benefits of using a poetry style in places. People whose names I use in the podcast and I mangle some of them (sorry): Paulo Coelho, Fannie Flagg, Anna Gavalda (Hunting and Gathering), Toni Morrison (Beloved), Alice Walker, Zora Neale Hurston, Lorraine Hansberry, Madeleine L'Engle (Wrinkle in Time), Frederick Forsyth (The Day of the Jackal) Please consider supporting my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=48642261&fan_landing=true


