Purple Psychology

Dr Naoisé O'Reilly

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

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Episode 410: Online course to integrate Homeschooling into the Home

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

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Episode 410: Online course to integrate Homeschooling into the Home

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

Episode 409: Online Course for Trapped Teen - School Refusal - School Anxiety

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.

Episode 408: New Online Program to Support Families with Self-harm, Eating Disorders and Suicide Prevention

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.

Episode 407: Critical Thinking Unversity League Tables

Episode 407: Critical Thinking Unversity League Tables

Critical Thinking Unversity League TablesAll of the skill universities are meant to be teaching students on full display on their front lawns and they call in politicians and law enforcement rather than celebrating their students. It might be time to use your own critical thinking to decide what league tables are really based on? Student celebration, initiative, political change and welfare are not top priorities.

Episode 406: Kindness is not a disease

Episode 406: Kindness is not a disease

Kindness is not a disease - you just don't expect or know how to play the games of insecure unkind people This book is based on the best fictional character I've ever read to bring together my own school experiences of bullying, isolation and the depths of where this can take you too. I was lucky I had the contrast of home to not go to the depths of self-harm or suicidal thoughts. The Apple Tart of Hope Sarah Moore Fitzgeraldhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/142318557-the-apple-tart-of-hope-by-moore-fitzgerald-sarah-2015-paperback

Episode 405: How comparison crushes us

Episode 405: How comparison crushes us

How comparison crushes usThe most destructive habit that holds us back and that we can land ourselves in at any stage of our development.. no one is immune ... even me!

Episode 404: How we use smartphones determines our mental well-being

Episode 404: How we use smartphones determines our mental well-being

Forget blanket statements on technology being 'bad' for us ... it's how we use the tool for our well-being which determines our mental health. We can't assume that if you have a smartphone you have anxiety, depression and concentration challenges. Use pick-up data, notifications settings, scheduled downtime and nighttime mode to change your habits. Change your practices for good well-being, engagement and a learning tool - and then change your parents!

Episode 403: How to not isolate gifted bright students

Episode 403: How to not isolate gifted bright students

I love it when I'm proven right ... even if i need to wait a decade for the research to prove my innate knowing on how best to create a secure society!

Episode 402: The St Patrick's Day circus

Episode 402: The St Patrick's Day circus

My Ireland - my home is not the same as an American's Irish. An Authentic expression podcast I am drawn to make public

Episode 401: Dissecting the Happiness Index

Episode 401: Dissecting the Happiness Index

Dissecting the Happiness Index - the qualities humans seem to need for happiness are pretty disturbing and unsustainable as a society.

Episode 400: Ditching Psychology Speak

Episode 400: Ditching Psychology Speak

Ditching Psychology Speak - what is narcissism? Why do we do so many books in school with narcissistic characters and not discuss this with you? How to survive the games of narcissism that are entering our school "friendships" The simple steps to not engage and get over the mistakes.

Episode 399: Think time to perform efficiently

Episode 399: Think time to perform efficiently

Think time to perform efficiently One of the ways we perform more effectively and efficiently is to press pause. To allow ourselves to passively think about what we desire to create - to do - to answer. To do tasks in our mind and body before we ever sit down to do them! Hence we think best while we move, while we experience in a different way - not at a computer screen!

Episode 398: Picking a life instead of a career

Episode 398: Picking a life instead of a career

All I wish career guidance considered while helping people to pick a career - it's time to change our focus from the hamster wheel to a lifestyle choice

Episode 397: the Truama of 'Posh' school

Episode 397: the Truama of 'Posh' school

Reading this book reminded me of the hell of private - posh school ... what should have just been an opportunity - why wasn't it? and why does dedication need to be private for there to be opportunity? Book this podcast is inspired by:All the Money in the WorldSarah Moore Fitzgeraldhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57805402-all-the-money-in-the-world?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=0FHmTxbmlA&rank=5

Episode 396: Finding Your Tribe

Episode 396: Finding Your Tribe

Finding your tribe, not having friends at school, the different meanings of friends to different people, growing and changing groups - just keep experiencing and don't search for somewhere to belong outside yourself! Quote:"Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards." - Søren Kierkegaard Inspiration: If I mention the word belonging this book should be included! It's an audiobook too Belonging: From Fear to Freedom on the Path to True CommunityAngel Kyodo Williamshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55384181-belonging?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=PKMRkn17KK&rank=5

Episode 395: The Love that cannot die in Gaza

Episode 395: The Love that cannot die in Gaza

What are white supremacists really trying to kill with their bombs?

Episode 394: Being Special not just seen as Selfish

Episode 394: Being Special not just seen as Selfish

We need to be selfish at a certain stage of our life and it would be better if we felt special - felt we had something to add to the world around us - achieved for ourselves so we can fully present for good relationships beyond our teen years...

Episode 393: Moments of humanity in Gaza

Episode 393: Moments of humanity in Gaza

How do we get to a place where we believe in something so much that we don't need revenge?John Berger reads Ghassan Kanafani's 'Letter from Gaza'https://youtu.be/-ThCEzFWLOQGhassan Kanafani: The commander who never fired a gunhttps://youtu.be/NvqcsbNyu-w?feature=sharedTwo Holocaust Experience books:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4069.Man_s_Search_for_Meaning?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=PAAPsoN6Bb&rank=1https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1617.Night?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_5Music of the Concentration Camps:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/horrors-holocaust-jewish-musicians-composed-songs-survival-terezin-180982704/

Episode 392: Don't let education kill your soul

Episode 392: Don't let education kill your soul

Follow your passions, what you are good at - your dreamsThere is always a way back to education don't make your dreams Plan B!

Episode 391: How to support Purple Psychology Podcast - biggest one share!

Episode 391: How to support Purple Psychology Podcast - biggest one share!

The biggest way to support me right now is to share - especially the Teen podcast To support me:https://www.patreon.com/purplepsychologyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ie/channel/purple-psychology/id6446495392https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/drnaoiseoreilly