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.
Episodes
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May 22, 2020 • 9min
Episode 129: The Teen gap forming
The gap for Teens to the world has never been so apparent. What is the purpose of education? Are we all just going to sit in our bedrooms waiting for online classes to start and life to begin?
May 18, 2020 • 10min
Episode 128: one letter makes a difference again INFJs/ENFJs
Another podcast on the differences and similarities with just one letter. The two personalities hat most add voice to the under-represented in the world.
May 14, 2020 • 16min
Episode 127: Passive aggressive types as parents
What personalities make passive aggressive types? Why is it such a damaging trait - how to change their cycle? Understanding the behaviour. The differences between INFJs and INFPs
May 13, 2020 • 5min
Episode 126: What happens when we lose roles?
This is the follow on to the last podcast on domestic violence - the loss of roles - the effects. Why this is so important generationally. Why I struggled to record practical tips to help right now? What I have tried to create in the last episode and why it's not perfect. It feels outdated to have to go back to such defined roles to help. But I know it's the starting place for better communication and respect. Then we can move forward to more balanced relationships.
May 11, 2020 • 14min
Episode 125: How to stop the spiral of domestic violence in isolation
Why now are the ingredients for an increase in domestic violence and child abuse? How do we change the patterns? What are practical solutions to help everyone feel they have a role at home? We need to get inside the mindset and change the dynamics and feelings for those involved. Not just judge from the sidelines. I believe that if you create more happy times that these will generate more going forward. Then the real conversations can start.
May 11, 2020 • 15min
Episode 124: Visual stress and how to make online learning presentation better
What is visual stress? Why do I wear red glasses? How do they help? What do younger children miss when we don't realise the page is dancing for them? Tips and tricks to cope without glasses and the benefits of doing this for a while growing up. How to make your online lessons more accessible for people with these challenges.
May 5, 2020 • 25min
Episode 123: Personalities theory for homeschooling in insolation
The benefits and the pitfalls. Finding your own child in the description.I'm a unique educator who uses personality theory to excel rather than focusing on labels. Personality is an inconvenience in school don't let it be the same at home!
Apr 30, 2020 • 10min
Episode 122: Changing times for influence
How do influencers work? What questions do we have an opportunity more than ever to ask? Why I will never have a large social media account any time soon. How is social media algorithms actually limiting us? Can we really measure change in likes?
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
