
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

Jun 17, 2024 • 4min
Episode 417: Messages from Unconditional
Messages from Unconditional will be hosted on my Patreon Join my Patreon for free to have access to this material - the first part out 19th June https://www.patreon.com/purplepsychology

Jun 13, 2024 • 4min
Episode 416: This is more than a ceasefire
This is not about a bunch of white people saving face or ego - this is about the space for long difficult discussions that have not taken place since 1948

Jun 9, 2024 • 8min
Episode 415: The costs of just choosing your own safety
We need to take our privilege of peace in Europe to create unity and sharing in these difficult days - only by valuing what we have can we create a role model for better justice, inclusion and choice in the places which haven't gained our freedom.

May 24, 2024 • 4min
Episode 414: Abdicating Responsibility in Supporting your Child
Abdicating responsibility in supportign your child - there is a whole industry queued up waiting to feed off your family. In creating these courses I'm asking you to take reusability as a family to create the trajectory of support - for the most difficult conversations; suicide, self-harm, eating disorders, isolation, anxiety, school refusal, literacy and learning challenges.I'm asking you to find the gifts here in the truth. I'm asking you to take ownership of your child's development. This is as big as when I closed my physical school to work more impactfully with families - so they couldn't leave their problems at my door and go off to the supermarket. Courses:Changing Literacy and Numeracy Learning ChallengesSchool Refusal - Teens Trapped in Bedrooms - School AnxietyIntroduction to HomeschoolingSelf-Harm, Suicide prevention and Eating Disordershttps://dr-naoise-oreilly.thinkific.com/collections

May 9, 2024 • 9min
Episode 413: You don't get to be academic and not humanitarian - the end of the Ivy League tables
You don't get to be academic and not humanitarian - It's time for this narrative to change - the Israeli Universities need to stop sanctioning their academic staff who stand up for humanitarian rights - if they deserve to be included in international collaborations again. Jewish journalist, Gideon Levy, speaking on the use of Jewish Victimhood (he is qualified to speak on this - not me) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK7NOniv2pwhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CzgCFVNuCRn/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuSPFuHSopo

May 9, 2024 • 4min
Episode 412: Factors for doing well in exams
Factors for doing well in examsThere are 8 - being a swat in your bedroom is just one of them...

May 5, 2024 • 4min
Episode 411: Changing Literacy and Numeracy Learning Challenges
Introducing - Changing Literacy and Numeracy Learning Challenges Program This course is why I have been called a wizard - and it contains magic. The very practical approach I take is designed to get even the most reluctant learner involved.I've developed the support my own parents couldn’t find for me. I always promised students that an hour with us was worth three in your bedroom. Now you get to recreate this for your child. Course Link: https://dr-naoise-oreilly.thinkific.com

Apr 29, 2024 • 4min
Episode 410: Online course to integrate Homeschooling into the Home
Online course to integrate Homeschooling into the Home https://dr-naoise-oreilly.thinkific.comIf you are embarking on homeschooling for any age, any background any learning challenge - for a week, a month a year or life - this program is about creating holistic learning and life balance skills for life. By the end of the program, you should feel as excited as me about the possibilities that homeschooling offers. I read an extract of this book - not because I love it but I do agree with some statements! It's as if the author learns from mistakes we all make. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/347852.The_Road_Less_Traveled?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=WEv4wUUYQj&rank=1The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual GrowthM. Scott Peck

Apr 29, 2024 • 4min
Episode 409: Online Course for Trapped Teen - School Refusal - School Anxiety
Online Course for Trapped Teen - School Refusal - School Anxiety https://dr-naoise-oreilly.thinkific.comThe term Teen goes way beyond an age limit - these people are still dependent on us. They are the outliers of the world with much to offer us - the greatest tragedy is they have worked out the system is broken and doesn't meet modern needs for our world - we've yet to catch up! This program is about fostering their talents to engage with the world again and contribute all they have to offer us.

Apr 29, 2024 • 6min
Episode 408: New Online Program to Support Families with Self-harm, Eating Disorders and Suicide Prevention
New Online Program to Support Families with Self-harm, Eating Disorders and Suicide Prevention https://dr-naoise-oreilly.thinkific.comI read an extract from this book not because I wove it - but because of the place the author gets to in realising that in order to get your best results working with people - you take a part of them through you and you are changed - and in that change is healing https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/347852.The_Road_Less_Traveled?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=WEv4wUUYQj&rank=1The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual GrowthM. Scott PeckThese are very difficult topics and I have taken through all the situations I've met in over a decade in recording it for you.
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