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 27, 2020 • 6min
Episode 121: We are not going back to normal
To avoid mental illness and hitting a real destructive wall here you need to process that we are not going back to normal. You need to mourn what you have lost. Only then will you be able to see the possibilities. Only when you have done this honestly for yourself can you lead your children through.For open writing of my journey see (drnaoiseoreilly org)
Apr 24, 2020 • 12min
Episode 120: Lesson ideas/plans for isolation
So we are all starting to lose the plot - what elements do students/children in your world need right now? What can help? Ideas for projects that build towards a future point. Why it is important to talk about grief and how to do this. Lookup (homeschooling ie ) for open resources and lesson ideas - I'll try find puppet photos!Look up Dr Naoise O'Reilly and contact me for other resources
Apr 20, 2020 • 12min
Episode 119: Online culture and creativity value
All that is possible during this time. Why creativity matters so much. How it allows us to think of new ideas and process our emotions. The difference between reading, listening to talk/podcast or watching a drama or a theatre show. What theatre really evokes in us. Creating the next generation of creative souls.Please donate to the artists of whatever you watch! Open resources lookup (homeschooling dot ie)
Apr 17, 2020 • 4min
Episode 118: My Pandemic Wishlist
The shortest podcast I have ever recorded but probably the one which has meant the most to me. What can you gain from this time in isolation? How can the world become a better place? How can you parent a better generation? What is the real cost of saving the planet? For all those people who are sick of hearing from motivators at this time - here's another clear message for you!
Apr 14, 2020 • 6min
Episode 117: Different roles of parents and teachers in times of isolation
What are the different values in being a teacher or a parent? What is confusing right now in isolation world? Why is it so important to have outside external validation? Who needs mentors and why? How do you create this external space right now?
Apr 10, 2020 • 7min
Episode 116: Let go of perfectionism
Why are children not working independently? Stop micromanaging Homeschooling - allow space for the magic to unfold. If we focus on perfectionism we lose personality and creativity. Personality has always been an inconvenience in school - don't allow it to feel the same at home!Open resources lookup (homeschooling dot ie)ps sorry, my chair needs maintenance as it's developed an annoying click! will sort out for next episode ...
Apr 6, 2020 • 6min
Episode 115: Un-homeschooling (Week 3 of the pandemic lockdown)
Week 3 of the pandemic lockdown I’ve grown to really hate the term homeschooling - but then I don’t like unschooling either so let's go for un-homeschooling!How to take control during this time. What amazing benefits are there to this time in terms of personality development? look up homeschooling dot ie for open resources
Mar 30, 2020 • 7min
Episode 114: Being productive in a crisis
The new great taboo - to do anything meaningful during this time! The is not about letting everything go. Productivity happens in the slowness. The balance. Not the rat race - what example are you setting your children? Pure escapism from your life? Great piece featured on Motherwell "The class of 2020" By Christina Nifong. Get inventive about how to create these milestones ...
Mar 27, 2020 • 8min
Episode 113: Homeschooling for Teens in Self-Isolation
This is not about cramming your whole course. This is not an extended study break! It's an end of the world type of experience. This is a time to completely re-evaluate all you want from life! Do all the things you don't normally do. Learn a self-care routine. Learning as an experience instead of knowledge. Stretch yourselves. Look me up (homeschooling dot ie) for link to open resources for all.
Mar 16, 2020 • 14min
Episode 112: Dummies guide to Homeschooling in Self-Isolation
I have now poured all this experience into an online course - work your way through to enjoying homeschooling... the endless possibilities offered to families ... https://dr-naoise-oreilly.thinkific.com/courses/homeschoolingYou've become a home educator overnight - not something that was ever on your bucket list - How do you cope? what is available? How do you enjoy this? What are the benefits? Look up (homeschooling dot ie) for 'open resources for all' links
