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Psypris' Asylum: Embrace Insanity

Cari Favolewww.carifavole.com

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:
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Community News & Updates to stay in the loop
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A short Guided Meditation to anchor the mind
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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!

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Episodes

85 - The Lily and the Lion

Today's Episode: Today's Story is The Lily And The Lion: https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/175/grimms-fairy-tales/3137/the-lily-and-the-lion/ Today's Validation Space was taken from MentalHealth.gov: https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/mental-health-myths-facts Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at contact@carifavole.com Join my (Free) DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/ST3CdTx If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Podcast ...

Aug 13, 202217 minSeason 3Ep. 10

84 - The Dun Horse

Today's Episode: The Golden Goats, a Swedish Folk tale adapted by Elaine L. Lindy: https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/68/fairy-tales-and-other-traditional-stories/5075/the-dun-horse/ Zodiac Sign: Horse Today's Validation Space was taken from Family Doctor: https://familydoctor.org/mental-health-myths-stop-stigma/ Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at contact@carifavole.com Join my (Free) DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/ST3CdTx If you'd like to hang out with me more, c...

Aug 06, 202223 minSeason 3Ep. 9

83 - The Golden Goats

Today's Episode: The Golden Goats, a Swedish Folk tale adapted by Elaine L. Lindy: https://storiestogrowby.org/story/three-golden-goats/ Zodiac Sign: Goat Today's Validation Space was taken from Strong4Life: https://www.strong4life.com/en/emotional-wellness/depression-and-sadness/debunking-mental-health-myths Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at contact@carifavole.com Join my (Free) DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/ST3CdTx If you'd like to hang out with me mor...

Jul 30, 202214 minSeason 3Ep. 8

82 - The Peasant and the Satyrs

Today's Episode: The Man/Peasant and the Satyr; both an Aesop Fable and a Belgian story: https://fairytalez.com/the-man-and-the-satyr/ and https://fairytalez.com/the-peasant-and-the-satyrs/ Horoscope: Capricorn Sign: Goat Today's Validation Space was taken from Mental Health dot Gov; click here to read the article. Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at contact@carifavole.com Join my (Free) DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/ST3CdTx If you'd like to hang out with ...

Jul 23, 202219 minSeason 3Ep. 7

81 - The Girl-Fish

Today's Episode: The Girl-Fish by Andrew Lang: https://fairytalez.com/the-girl-fish/ Horoscope: Pisces Sign: Fish Today's Validation Space was taken from Unicef: https://www.unicef.org/parenting/health/busted-7-myths-about-mental-health YOUTUBE DECISION: I did not make the decision to move this podcast back to my Cari Favole YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/carifavole lightly. However, due to time constraints I realized that I placed too much burden upon myself to create a supplemental ...

Jul 09, 202225 minSeason 3Ep. 6

80 - The Black Bull of Norroway

Today's Episode: The Black Bull of Norroway a Scottish Folk tale first published by Robert Chambers in 1842. https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/eng/meft/meft06.htm Horoscope: Taurus Sign: Bull Today's Validation Space was taken from Mental Health dot Gov; click here to read the article. Visuals from this podcast can be found on my YouTube Channel - Psypris Click here to visit the Podcast's Website. Supporting the Podcast If you'd like to support the podcast, please check back. I am having an issue...

Jul 02, 202216 minSeason 3Ep. 5

79 - Dragon Of The North

Today's Episode: Today's Story is The Dragon of the North, collected by Dr. Friedrich Kreutzwald. Read it for yourself here: https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/146/the-yellow-fairy-book/4751/the-dragon-of-the-north/ Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon Today's Validation Space was taken from Mental Health dot Gov; click here to read the article. Visuals from this podcast can be found on my YouTube Channel - Psypris Click here to visit the Podcast's Website. Supporting the Podcast If you'd like to support the pod...

Jun 25, 202234 minSeason 3Ep. 4

78 - The Quarrel of the Monkey and the Crab

Today's Episode: Today's Story is The Quarrel of the Monkey and the Crab; read the story by clicking here. Zodiac Sign: Cancer Symbol: Crab Today's Validation Space was taken from Mental Health dot Gov; click here to read the article. Visuals from this podcast can be found on my YouTube Channel - Psypris Click here to visit the Podcast's Website. Supporting the Podcast If you'd like to support the podcast, please check back. I am having an issue with Etsy and will need to find another outlet :) ...

Jun 18, 202222 minSeason 3Ep. 3

77 - The Stones of Five Colors and The Empress Jokwa

Today's Episode: Today's Story is The Stones of Five Colors and The Empress Jokwa; read the story by clicking here. Zodiac Sign: Libra Symbol: Scales / Balance Today's Validation Space was taken from Medical News Today; click here to read the article. Visuals from this podcast can be found on my YouTube Channel - Psypris Click here to visit the Podcast's Website. Supporting the Podcast If you'd like to support the podcast, please check back. I am having an issue with Etsy and will need to find a...

Jun 11, 202228 minSeason 3Ep. 2

76 - Robin Hood (Excerpt)

Today's Episode: Today's Story is Chapter 11 from Robin Hood by Paul Creswick; read the full story here . Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Symbol: Archer Part of my research on the metaphor of bows and arrow was from brainly; read the article here. Today's Validation Space was taken from MentalHealth.gov. Click here to read more. Visuals from this podcast can be found on my YouTube Channel - Psypris Click here to visit the Podcast's Website. Supporting the Podcast If you'd like to support the podcast, V...

Jun 04, 202231 minSeason 3Ep. 1

*BONUS EPISODE* Counting down to Season 3 Premiere June 4th!

Today's Episode is a Bonus! As we wait for Season 3 starting June 4th! Today's Stories are: 1. The Sick Stag, an Aesop Fable 2. The Ass, The Fox, and the Lion, an Aesop Fable 3. The Stag and His Reflection, an Aesop Fable 4. The Enchanted Stag by the Brother's Grimm ☕ If you'd like to support the podcast , visit my Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Psypris To See the visuals of the podcast, go to my Crafting YouTube Channel - Psypris If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my Gaming...

May 28, 202215 min

ANNOUNCEMENT! Podcast is Returning For Season 3!

Today's Episode is an Announcement! The 3rd Season will be returning June 4th! To See the visuals of the podcast, go to my Crafting YouTube Channel - Psypris If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my Gaming YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works ☕ If you'd like to support the podcast , visit my Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Psypris Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! 💬 Email me directly at contact@carifavole.com 💬 Join my (Free) 💬DISCORD SERVER💬: https://discord.gg/S...

May 21, 202220 min

75 - Animal Bedtime Stories *Season Finale*

Thank You to everyone who has supported me! Today's Story is Animal Bedtime Stories by Lucy Kincaid This book can be purchased on Amazon or Ebay. Mindfulness exercise is a Simple, Basic Mindfulness Breathing Exercise THIS EPISODE IS DEDICATED TO https://ourrescue.org/ Our Rescue exists to rescue children from sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. Link to Donate : https://my.ourrescue.org/product/DONATE-RECURRING/become-an-abolitionist Please feel welcome to reach out to me at: readingwithcari...

Jun 30, 202130 min

74 - King Midas

Today's Story is King Midas Mindfulness exercise is A Heart Activation Breathing Method Please participate in the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2TMRVBZ Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at readingwithcari@gmail.com 💬 Join my (Free) 💬DISCORD SERVER💬: https://discord.gg/ST3CdTx If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Podcast Elevator Pitch: Settle into bed, tuck in the covers, and snuggle up as Cari reads yo...

Jun 28, 20219 minSeason 2Ep. 22

73 - Little Match Girl

Today's Story is the Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Anderson. Mindfulness exercise is A Compassionate Imagery Experience. Please participate in the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2TMRVBZ Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at readingwithcari@gmail.com 💬 Join my (Free) 💬DISCORD SERVER💬: https://discord.gg/ST3CdTx If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Podcast Elevator Pitch: Settle into bed, tuck in the ...

Jun 27, 202116 minSeason 2Ep. 21

72 - Pied Piper of Hamlin

Today's Story is the Pied Piper of Hamplin by Robert Browning Mindfulness exercise is The Emotional State of Love Please participate in the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2TMRVBZ Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at readingwithcari@gmail.com 💬 Join my (Free) 💬DISCORD SERVER💬: https://discord.gg/ST3CdTx If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Podcast Elevator Pitch: Settle into bed, tuck in the covers, and s...

Jun 26, 202119 minSeason 2Ep. 20

71 - The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids

Today's Story is the Wolf and the Seven Young Kids by the Brothers Grimm https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm005.html Mindfulness exercise is The Emotional State of Happiness Please participate in the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2TMRVBZ Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at readingwithcari@gmail.com 💬 Join my (Free) 💬DISCORD SERVER💬: https://discord.gg/ST3CdTx If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Podcast E...

Jun 03, 202114 minSeason 2Ep. 19

70 - Three Little Pigs

Today's Story is the Three Little Pigs retold by Flora Annie Steel https://americanliterature.com/childrens-stories/the-three-little-pigs Mindfulness exercise is Senses 54321 Please participate in the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2TMRVBZ Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at readingwithcari@gmail.com 💬 Join my (Free) 💬DISCORD SERVER💬: https://discord.gg/ST3CdTx If you'd like to hang out with me more, check out my YouTube Channel - TierTwo Works Podca...

May 26, 202121 minSeason 2Ep. 18

69 - Twelve Dancing Princesses

Today's Story is the Twelve Dancing Princesses by the Brothers Grimm Mindfulness exercise is 1 Item, 5 Senses. 💬 Join my (Free) 💬DISCORD SERVER💬: https://discord.gg/ST3CdTx 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 bed, tuck in the covers, and snuggle up as Cari reads you a bedtime story; or grab a copy and read along! ...

May 19, 202116 minSeason 2Ep. 17

68 - The Golden Goose

Today's Story is the Golden Goose, as told by Shreya Sharma. Mindfulness exercise is Gratitude. Consider donating to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/readingwithcari 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 bed, tuck in the covers, and snuggle up as Cari reads you a bedtime story; or grab a copy and read along! He...

May 15, 20218 minSeason 2Ep. 16

67 - Bluebeard *TW*

Today's Story is Bluebeard by Charles Perrault. There is a Trigger Warning for descriptions of grisly murder. Mindfulness exercise is the Basic Mindfulness Breathing Exercise. Consider donating to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/readingwithcari 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 bed, tuck in the covers, and...

May 12, 202119 minSeason 2Ep. 15

66 - Tinderbox *TW*

Today's Episode: Today's Story is Tinderbox by Hans Christian Andersen. There is a Trigger Warning for questionable content including non-consent (kissing a sleeping person who was kidnapped) and abrupt violence (murder). Mindfulness exercise is the Heart Activation Method. Consider donating to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/readingwithcari 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 dir...

May 05, 202119 minSeason 2Ep. 66

65 - 3 Billy Goats Gruff

Today's Episode: Today's Story is The 3 Billy Goats Gruff Mindfulness exercise is A Compassion Exercise Consider donating to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/readingwithcari 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 bed, tuck in the covers, and snuggle up as Cari reads you a bedtime story; or grab a copy and read a...

Apr 14, 202117 minSeason 2Ep. 13

64 - Hare And The Tortoise

Today's Episode: Today's Story is Hare and the Tortoise Mindfulness exercise is Emotional State of Love Consider donating to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/readingwithcari 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 bed, tuck in the covers, and snuggle up as Cari reads you a bedtime story; or grab a copy and read a...

Mar 31, 20219 minSeason 2Ep. 12

63 - Belling The Cat

Today's Episode: Today's Story is Belling The Cat, An Aesop Fable Mindfulness exercise is State of Happiness Consider donating to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/readingwithcari 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 bed, tuck in the covers, and snuggle up as Cari reads you a bedtime story; or grab a copy and r...

Mar 17, 20218 minSeason 2Ep. 11

62 - Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

Today's Episode: Today's Story is The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, an Aesop Fable Mindfulness exercise is the Senses 54321 Consider donating to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/readingwithcari 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 bed, tuck in the covers, and snuggle up as Cari reads you a bedtime story; o...

Mar 10, 202113 minSeason 2Ep. 10

61 - Aesop Fables: The Fox and the Grapes; The Gnat and the Bull; The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf

Today's Episode: Today's Stories are Aesop Fables: The Fox and the Grapes; The Gnat and the Bull; The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf Mindfulness exercise is the 1 Item, 5 Senses. Consider donating to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/readingwithcari 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 bed, tuck in the covers, and s...

Mar 03, 202111 minSeason 2Ep. 9

60 - Aesop Fables: The Lion and the Mouse; The Wolf and the Crane; The Frog and the Ox

Today's Episode: Today's Stories are Aesop Fables: The Lion and the Mouse; The Wolf and the Crane; The Frog and the Ox Mindfulness exercise is on Gratitude Consider donating to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/readingwithcari 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 bed, tuck in the covers, and snuggle up as Cari ...

Feb 24, 20219 minSeason 2Ep. 8

59 - Gingerbread Man

Today's Episode: Today's Story is The Gingerbread Man Mindfulness exercise is a Simple Basic Mindfulness Breathing Exercise. Consider donating to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/readingwithcari 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 bed, tuck in the covers, and snuggle up as Cari reads you a bedtime story; or g...

Feb 17, 20219 minSeason 2Ep. 7

58 - Seven Swabians

Today's Episode: Today's Story is the Seven Swabians by the Brothers Grimm Mindfulness exercise is Heart Activation Breathing Method Consider donating to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/readingwithcari 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 bed, tuck in the covers, and snuggle up as Cari reads you a bedtime sto...

Feb 10, 20217 minSeason 2Ep. 6
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