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
38 - The Ballad of Mulan
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is the Ballad of Mulan. Mindfulness exercise is a peaceful breathing exercise. The Closing Thoughts are on true strength.
Story found on: https://en.m.wikisource.org/wiki…
37 BONUS - Origins of Halloween
Today's Episode:
Today's Bonus Story is on the Origin of Halloween (Don't worry - it's not scary!)
Websites used in Research:
https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween
37 - Legends of King Arthur:Chapter 1
Today's Episode:
Today's Story focuses on Merlin in The Legends of King Arthur: Chapter 1. Mindfulness exercise is Basic Breathing Exercise. The Closing Thoughts are on the virtues of honesty, kindess…
36 - Minisode 06 - Take a Mindful SEAT
Today's Episode:
Today's Minisode Cover's Dr. Chris Willard's exercise "Take A Mindful SEAT". His website is:
http://drchristopherwillard.com/
Mindful's Article on the Exercise:
https://www.mindful.org…
35 - The Legend of Maui: Beginnings
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is an original piece on the Legend of Maui by Ethan Richey. Mindfulness exercise is ____. The Closing Thoughts are ____.
Contact the Author, Ethan Richey:
Follow the Eth…
34 - The Frog Prince / Iron Henry
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is The Frog Prince which is sometimes also called Iron Henry. Mindfulness exercise is The Emotional State of Gratitude. The Closing Thoughts are on the 8 types of love.
S…
33 - Princess and the Pea (The Real Princess)
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is the Princess and the Pea. Mindfulness exercise is the 1 Object, 5 Senses. The Closing Thoughts are multiple concepts but mainly on judging others' pain.
Story found on…
32 - The Little Mermaid
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is the Little Mermaid. Mindfulness exercise is SENSES - 5,4,3,2,1 The Closing Thoughts are on the dangers of changing who you are for others and Cognitive Dissonance.
St…
31 - The Emperor's New Clothes
Today's Episode:
Today's Story The Emperor's New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen. Mindfulness exercise is The Emotional State of Love. The Closing Thoughts are on Hubris and Fear.
Story found on:
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30 - Minisode 05 - The Memories We Share
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is a Blog post I wrote in July 2019.
My Blog: https://carifavole.wordpress.com/
If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works
Sugge…
29 - Jack and the Beanstalk
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is Jack and the Beanstalk. Mindfulness exercise is Heart Activation Breathing Method.. The Closing Thoughts are to make the most of life’s opportunities.
Story Found on:
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28 - Hansel and Gretel
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is Hansel and Gretel From Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, 1812. Mindfulness exercise is The Emotional State of Happiness. The Closing Thoughts are on Survival and a new Passio…
27 - The Tooth And The Crawlspace
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is "The Tooth and the Crawlspace" by Caroline Favole. Mindfulness exercise is Gratitude. The Closing Thoughts are on Getting Older and Society's View of Success.
Buy The …
26 - The Ugly Duckling
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen. Mindfulness exercise is the Heart Activation Breathing Method. The Closing Thoughts are on accepting oneself for who you…
25 - Little Red Hen
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is the Little Red Hen first collected by Mary Mapes Dodge in St. Nicholas Magazine in 1874. Mindfulness exercise is Senses: 5,4,3,2,1. The Closing Thoughts are on procra…
24 - Minisode 04 - Positive Affirmations
Today's Minisode is on Positive Affirmations.
This episode is based around the below article:
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/affirmations.htm
Boosting Your Self-Esteem:
https://www.mindtools.com…
23 - Goldie Locks and the Three Bears
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is Goldie Locks and the Three Bears. Mindfulness exercise is One Item, Five Senses. The Closing Thoughts are on the relationship between self-concern and societal concer…
22 - Puss in Boots
Today's Episode:
Today's Story is Puss in Boots by Charles Perault. Mindfulness exercise is the Basic Breathing Exercise. The Closing Thoughts are on Loyalty and Integrity.
Link Mentioned:
https://www.w…
21 - The Lady Promised
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 Activatio…
20 - How the First Letter was Written
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 …