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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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
Mar 16, 2020 • 13min
Episode 111: How Teens can cope with Self-Isolation
The Teen episode of how to cope with suddenly being stuck at home! How to navigate all the people in the house - what role you can play! How to not get sucked into a vortex of staying in bed too late and everyone being in a nark with you! I accidentally suggested burying your books under your bedroom instead of bed! But it's natural and real recording.
Mar 15, 2020 • 22min
Episode 110: Surviving Self-Isolation
How to not only survive self-isolation but be productive, happy, balanced, have a family life - how to live for life and not just work. How to create different environments in your home to reflect the different elements of living in confinement.
