Purple Psychology

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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 406: Kindness is not a disease

Apr 22 2024 5 mins

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 thoug

Episode 405: How comparison crushes us

Apr 14 2024 5 mins

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

Apr 02 2024 7 mins

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 f

Episode 403: How to not isolate gifted bright students

Apr 02 2024 4 mins

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

Mar 24 2024 12 mins

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

Mar 24 2024 14 mins

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

Mar 24 2024 7 mins

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

Mar 18 2024 5 mins

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

Mar 11 2024 7 mins

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

Mar 03 2024 6 mins

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=tru