Psypris' Asylum: Embrace Insanity
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) adventures, video game plot summaries, voice actor biographies and yes, - even listener-submitted gems!
With a mission rooted in mental health advocacy, safe space storytelling, and embracing joyful escapism, Psypris' Asylum invites you to unapologetically enjoy the things you love—without needing drugs, alcohol, or permission. Video games are healing. Pop culture is connection. And childlike wonder is a strength, not a weakness.
Whether you’re here to wind down, geek out, or feel a little less alone, you’re welcome. So press play, take a breath, and remember to Stay CRAZY: Creative, Reassured, Affirmative, Zealous, You.
🔎FYI: This podcast series has had a few iterations; hence the extensive library! However, it always had one common thread: Storytelling. Pivoting back to the initial concept, with a more authentic foundation, fans of "Reading With Cari: Stories To Fall Asleep To" will find a home here. Not to leave out listeners of "Name That Voice" - voice acting insights are here to stay!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 121
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
57 - Tom Thumb
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is Tom Thumb - https://storyberries.com/fairy-tales-the-tale-of-tom-thumb/
Mindfulness exercise is on Loving Kindness.
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56 - Fisherman and His Wife
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is The Fisherman and His Wife by the Grimm brothers.
Mindfulness exercise is the Emotional Body
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55 - The Bremen Town Musicians
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is The Bremen Town Musicians by The Grimm Brothers
Mindfulness exercise is The Emotional Body
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54 - Henny Penny / Chicken Little
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is Henny Penny which is also known as Chicken Little
Read the Story and Afterward from: https://www.storyberries.com/fairy-tales-henny-penny-short-stories-for-kids/
Mind…
53 - Aesop Fables: The Ants and the Grasshopper; The Boys and the Frogs; The Ass Carrying the Image
Today's Episode:
Today's Stories are from Aesop’s Fables: The Ants and the Grasshopper; The Boys and the Frogs; The Ass Carrying the Image.
Mindfulness exercise is Embracing New Beginnings and Letti…
52 - State of the Podcast
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is an update on your host, Cari Favole, and the future of the podcast.
- If you'd like to support the podcast, visit: https://ko-fi.com/readingwithcari
- If you'd like to ha…
51 - Ramadan
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is a history on Ramadan. Mindfulness exercise is the Emotional State of Happiness. The Closing Thoughts are on commonalities and loving our neighbor.
Information found on…
50: Bonus - Kwanzaa
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is a history on Kwanzaa.
Information found: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwanzaa
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Sug…
49 - The Christmas Story
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is "Revisiting the Christmas Story" by Stephen Connelly. Mindfulness exercise is The Emotional State of Love. The Closing Thoughts are on taking the first step towards w…
48: Bonus - Winter Solstice
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is on Winter Solstice.
Article Read: https://earthsky.org/?p=2951
Posted by Deborah Byrd in ASTRONOMY ESSENTIALS | EARTH | December 18, 2020
If you'd like to hang out wit…
47 - Snow Queen
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is the Snow Queen. Mindfulness exercise is on Compassion. The Closing Thoughts are on freeing your heart from negative feelings.
Read the full story here: https://www.wo…
46 Bonus - YukiOnna "Snow Woman" *Caution - May be Scary to Some*
**Caution** Today's story is has foundations of a traditional ghost story and may be scary or upsetting to some listeners. **
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is the legend of the YukiOnna. Mindfulness e…
45 - The History behind Hanukkah
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is an article titled "History: The Hanukkah Story". The author of the story was not accredited on the website. Mindfulness exercise is The Emotional State of Love. The C…
44: Bonus Episode - Snow White and Rose Red
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is Snow White and Rose Red. Mindfulness exercise is on the State of Happiness. The Closing Thoughts are on compassion, empathy, and giving.
Read the story here: https://w…
43 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Mindfulness exercise is The Heart Activation Breathing Method. The Closing Thoughts are on perfectionism and accepting who you are no…
42 - Minisode 07 - The Daily Examen
Today's Episode:
Today's minisode covers the Daily Examen, an Ignatian practice. However, I have added terminology and concepts to welcome all walks of life to this daily meditation.
https://www.ignat…
41 - The True Story Of Pocahontas
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is the article "The True Story Of Pocahontas: Did She Really Betray Her People For Love?" By Maria Isabel Carrasco and was published July 6, 2017 . Mindfulness exercise …
40 - Elves and the Shoemaker
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is the Elves and the Shoemaker. Mindfulness exercise is The State of Happiness. The Closing Thoughts are on kindness.
Story Found on: https://www.worldoftales.com/fairy_t…
39b BONUS - Diwali
Today's Episode:
Today's episode is about the celebration of Diwali.
RESEARCH SOURCE: https://www.almanac.com/content/diwali
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39 - Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp. Mindfulness exercise is on Gratitude. The Closing Thoughts are on self-validation and accepting oneself.
Read the Story: https://etc.us…