Cari Favole

Psypris' Asylum: Embrace Insanity

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Welcome to Psypris' Asylum: Embrace Insanity a storytelling sanctuary for nerds , night owls , and neuro-divergent souls alike.  Hosted by voice actress and creative professional, Cari Favole (gaming handle Psypris), this podcast blends calming mindfulness , comforting tales , and chaotic nerd culture in one immersive audio experience. Each episode follows a familiar rhythm: 📰 Community News & Updates to stay in the loop 🌬️ A short Guided Meditation to anchor the mind 📖 A Story Segment that could be anything within this genre! From thought-provoking essays, enticing (public domain) adventure...

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Cari Favole

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www.carifavole.com

Latest episode

Jun 6, 2026

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Episodes

21 - The Lady Promised 29.07.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: Today's Story is the old Irish Folklore "The Lady Promised", [From Tibbits, 1904, p. 85-88. Retold] - http://oaks.nvg.org/irish-tales.html . Mindfulness exercise is the Heart Activation Exercise The Closing Thoughts are on Honesty and Promises. If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Suggestions, Com...

20 - How the First Letter was Written 22.07.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: Today's Story is “How the First letter was Written” from the Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling. Mindfulness exercise is the Emotional State of Happiness. The Closing Thoughts are on the power of listening. The Therapy Website I mentioned is:  http://tryonlinetherapy.com/   Emilia Fart's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgeyCSigD2EEv_D5e...

19 - Sweet Dreams Roo 15.07.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: Today's Story Sweet Dreams Roo. Mindfulness exercise is Simple Deep Breathing. The Closing Thoughts are How to get a restful sleep. Website mentioned:  https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ways-to-fall-asleep LIFESTYLE: Get on a Schedule, making sure to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. Avoid Naps during the day. Now, I personally find a 20 min...

18 - Minisode 03: Cognitive Restructuring 11.07.2020

Message me! Today's Minisode is on Cognitive Restructuring. QUESTIONNAIRE MENTIONED: (1) First, select a troubling thought that you are having difficulty letting go. This could be a worry or an anxiety that has been following you like a dark cloud. I often think I am not good enough to reach a goal, or talented enough to be successful, or smart enough to finish a task. What is bothering you t...

17 - Apollo and Daphne 08.07.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: Today's Story is Apollo and Daphne. Mindfulness exercise is the Heart Activation Breathing Method. The Closing Thoughts are on using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to take control over your thoughts and emotions. The Website I mentioned:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us   If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Chann...

16 - Berenstain Bears Get The Gimmies 01.07.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: Today's Story is The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies Written by Stan Berenstain & Jan Berenstain. Mindfulness exercise is Gratitude. The Closing Thoughts are on the concept of Greed, Satisfaction and contentment. If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Ema...

15 - Rapunzel 24.06.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: Today's Story is "Rapunzel" by Brothers Grimm. Mindfulness exercise is The 5 Senses. The Closing Thoughts are on perseverance. If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at readingwithcari@gmail.com Podcast Elevator Pitch: Settle into b...

14b - Thumbelina 17.06.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: Today's Story is Thumbelina. Mindfulness exercise is the Simple Basic Mindfulness Breathing Exercise. The Closing Thoughts are Overcoming Obstacles. Title: Thumbelina Author: Hans Christen Anderson Song Used under the Story: Song: Sands of Time Artist: Laura Sullivan Album: Calm Within: Music for Relaxation If you'd like to hang out with me more, check o...

14a: BONUS EPISODE - Ruby Bridges 14.06.2020

Message me! This is a Bonus Episode to show my support for the Black Lives Matter Movement. Today's Episode: Today's Story is from American History; Ruby Bridges. This reading is for Entertainment and Informational purposes only and is not intended, nor will it be used, for commercial use. To purchase a copy of the book yourself, I've included a link to Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/y...

13 - Rumpelstilskin 10.06.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: Today's Story is Rumpelstilskin. The Mindfulness exercise is the Heart Activation Breathing Method (HABM). The Closing Thoughts are about honesty, humility, and speaking truth. Title: Rumpelskilskin Author: Collected by the Brothers Grimm in 1812 Version Read: Shirley Temple's Storybook, Random House 1958 If you'd like to hang out with me more, chec...

10 - Little Red Riding Hood 01.06.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: Today's Story is Little Red Riding Hood. The Mindfulness exercise is 1 Object, 5 Senses. The Closing Thoughts are some activity suggestions for self-care. TL;DR - Those Suggestions are: Take a long, warm bath: Make it a good one; it’s not about hygiene it’s about pampering yourself. Get all the senses involved by lighting a candle or getting some essential oi...

11 - Urashima and the Turtle 01.06.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: Today's Story is Urashima and the Turtle. The Mindfulness exercise is The Emotional State of Happiness. The Closing Thoughts are on Nostalgia and moving forward / future possibilities. *Slight Disclaimer* This story ends sadly; if you are not in a good place, you may find it troubling. I encourage you to do the Mindfulness exercise as you will truly benefit f...

12 - Minisode 02 - How To Practice Mindfulness While Reading 01.06.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: This is the second Minisode of this Podcast series; yay! In this episode we discuss How To Practice Mindfulness While Reading. There is no Mindfulness exercise. The Closing Thoughts are a few relevant quotes about the benefits of reading and the joys of books. Axel G's Website : axelg.com/what-is-mindfulness.html I found all the quotes on: https://bookroo.com...

06 - Minisode 01 - Guidelines and Myths 01.06.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: This is the first minisode of the podcast! We review some of the guidelines to Mindfulness as well as some Myths behind mindfulness and meditation. Today's story is a A Zen Story about a Farmer, shared by Matt Valentine on his website Buddhaimonia: https://buddhaimonia.com/blog/zen-stories-important-life-lessons The closing thoughts are about being non-judgem...

08 - Cinderella 01.06.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: Today's Story is Cinderella. The mindfulness meditation is a Compassion Exercise. The closing thoughts are on compassion and empathy. TITLE: Cinderella AUTHOR: Charles Perrault VERSION:  The Golden Book of Fairy Tales, Translated by Marie Ponsot and Illustrated by Adrienne Segur If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierT...

09 - Cupid and Psyche 01.06.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: Today's story is Cupid and Psyche. The Mindfulness exercise is the Senses (54321). The Closing Thought is a postface of the story regarding suffering preparing one for happiness.  TITLE: Cupid and Psyche ADAPTATION BY: Thomas Bulfinch AUTHOR: Lucius Apuleius Madaurensis  VERSION:  Bulfinch's Mythology Cupid and Psyche is a story originally from Metamorph...

05 - The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin 01.06.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: Today's story is the Tale of Squirrel Nutkin. The Mindfulness Meditation is the Heart Activation Breathing Method + The Mindfulness Emotional State of Gratitude. The closing thoughts are on Respect, Rebellion, and finding the balance of individuality. TITLE: The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin AUTHOR: : Beatrix Potter VERSION:  Dover Edition, first published in 1972...

07 - Taro and the Tofu 01.06.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: Today's episode is Taro and the Tofu with a Simple Mindfulness Breathing Exercise. The Closing thought is about Integrity. TITLE: Taro and the Tofu AUTHOR: : Masako Matsuno ILLUSTRATED BY: Kazue Mizumura Taro and the Tofu was written by Masako Matsuno who passed away in 2011. The version read in this video was published by the World Publishing Company in 1962...

03 - Kuzma And The Fox 01.06.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: Kuzma and the Fox, a Japanese Folktale. Mindfulness Meditation on the Emotional State of Love. Closing Thoughts about Self-Confidence. TITLE: Kuzma And The Fox AUTHOR: : Unknown; accredited as a Japanese Folk Tale and also as "Kuzma Skorobogaty folk tale" however no author has been stated.  VERSION:  The Golden Book of Fairy Tales, Translated by Marie Po...

04 - Beauty And The Beast 01.06.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: Today's Story is Beauty and the Best. The Mindfulness exercise is "1 Item, 5 senses". The Closing Thoughts are giving and doing good. TITLE: Beauty And The Beast AUTHOR: Madame Leprince de Beaumont VERSION:  The Golden Book of Fairy Tales, Translated by Marie Ponsot and Illustrated by Adrienne Segur If you'd like to hang out with me more, check...

02 - The Tale Of Peter Rabbit 01.06.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: Today's story is The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. The Mindfulness exercise is the Mindful Emotional State of Happiness. The Closing Thoughts are "You Reap What You Sow" TITLE: The Tale of Peter Rabbit AUTHOR: : Beatrix Potter VERSION:  Dover Edition, first published in 1972 with the Authentic Beatrix Potter Color Illustrations. It is an u...

01 - Sleeping Beauty 01.06.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: This is the 1st official episode of the Podcast, if you don't count the introduction! Today's story is Sleeping Beauty which is a bit different from the version a very popular company produced.... our closing thought is on gratitude.  TITLE: The Sleeping Beauty AUTHOR: : Charles Perrault VERSION:  The Golden Book of Fairy Tales, Translated by Marie Ponso...

00 - Introduction To This Podcast 30.05.2020

Message me! Today's Episode: This is an Introduction episode, where I briefly go over what Mindfulness is, how it can benefit you, who I am & why I'm making this podcast, and the basic format of the podcast. Here's a link to the YouTube Channel I mention - TierTwo Works Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at readingwithcari@gmail.com Podcast Eleva...

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