The Richard Nicholls Mental Health Podcast

By Richard Nicholls

What's The Richard Nicholls Mental Health Podcast about?

To inspire, educate and motivate you to be the best you can be. Learn about tackling mental health problems like Anxiety and Depression as well as simple tips to understand the world better, in a down to earth and genuine way with the Best Selling Author and Psychotherapist Richard Nicholls.

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The Richard Nicholls Mental Health Podcast episodes:

04.12.2024
Luck
Do you consider yourself lucky or unlucky? I wonder if the difference between being lucky and unlucky is not necessarily what happens to you but more how you think about it. Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram...
04.05.2024
Gratitude
It's not easy to appreciate the small things. But we have way more of them than the big things. Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Youtube https://www.youtube.com/richardnicholls TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@richardnichollsauthor
04.01.2024
Taking Things Personally
One thing we can all guarantee is that we'll all receive some sort of criticism at some point. The trick is to not let it get under our skin. Easier said than done though, but don't let that stop you.Support...
03.29.2024
Types of Love
Over the last 50 years or so there have been a couple of concepts that psychologists refer to, when thinking about romantic love. This week seems like a good time to explore them. Support the show Social Media Links Threads...
03.22.2024
Effective Listening
You don't need to be a therapist to find that being a good listener can be helpful. Listening is one half of ALL good communication. Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Youtube...
03.15.2024
Complaining
Does venting your frustrations make you feel better? Turns out, not so much. No. So what we can we do instead? Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Youtube https://www.youtube.com/richardnicholls TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@richardnichollsauthor
03.01.2024
Self Discipline
When "future you" doesn't even exist, it can be really hard to stick to your plan in the "now" to ensure that future you gets their needs met. Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls...
03.01.2024
Nightmares
For a lot of people the bed and sleep is something to look forward to. A peaceful place for relaxation. But not for everyone!Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Youtube https://www.youtube.com/richardnicholls TikTok...
02.23.2024
Resilience
Who's responsible if we fall flat on our face and nothing goes right? More importantly, who's responsible if we don't pick ourselves up again? Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Youtube https://www.youtube.com/richardnicholls...
02.16.2024
Attitude
A bad attitude is like a flat car tyre. You're not going anywhere unless you change it.Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Youtube https://www.youtube.com/richardnicholls TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@richardnichollsauthor
02.09.2024
Introversion Vs Social Anxiety
Studies seem to suggest that the introversion/extraversion split is 50 / 50. But wanting alone time isn't always a good thing.Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Youtube https://www.youtube.com/richardnicholls TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@richardnichollsauthor
02.02.2024
Dependence and Codependence
If your sense of self is based around helping others and it's the only place where you get your self worth from. It might be worth checking that you don't make things worse.Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal...
02.01.2024
It's Good To Talk
Back in 1995 when britpop ruled the charts and the UN designated it The United Nations Year for Tolerance, British Telecom started a friends and family service to make it cheaper to call a handful of your favourite people with...
01.26.2024
Laughter
Is laughter the best medicine? Maybe not, but it's better than nothing! Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Youtube https://www.youtube.com/richardnicholls TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@richardnichollsauthor
01.19.2024
Grief
It’s a sad fact that grief touches us all at some point. Whether we’re supporting others or need support ourselves. But if you’re feeling particularly raw right now and you want to skip this episode then feel free of course.Support...
01.12.2024
Self-Care in Anxious Times
If you're soaking up all the negative stuff that goes on in the world it can be really hard to feel safe ourselves unless we work hard to. Ignorance is bliss sometimes and you have nothing to feel guilty about...
01.05.2024
Self Trust
When we notice our mistakes or our inconsistencies, it's easy to label ourselves as a failure. But becoming the best we can be is a continual process, not a destination. Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Twitter...
01.01.2024
Self Sabotage
If you've ever set a goal for yourself and then found yourself deliberately sticking a spanner in the works knowing full well it'll cause you to fail then welcome to the human race. Because everyone does it. Support the show...
12.29.2023
Rekindling Motivation
Being in control of our goal setting also means being responsible for achieving them, or not. Sometimes we need to shift our perspectives, focus on intentions and acknowledge the need for adjustments.Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram...
12.22.2023
Toxic Masculinity
The rules of toxic masculinity suggest that to be a real man you should never lose, have no needs, suffer in silence, show no emotions except bravado and anger, be independent, show no weakness. It’s an impossible code to live...
12.15.2023
Caring & Delegating
The world can feel quite stressful sometimes and it's really important to find ways of not making things worse for ourselves. One of those ways is to learn how to let go of some things and find the best ways...
12.08.2023
Willpower
Help! The supermarkets are pushing mince pies onto me and there's only so much willpower we have to resist. But sometimes it's all a matter of perspective.Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor...
12.01.2023
Ageing
I might not the young man I once was, but there is a certain childishness to me that I'm hoping can keep me young. Looking at the studies into attitude and ageing the odds are in my favour! Support the...
12.01.2023
Panic Attacks
People often use the word panic to mean the same as anxiety. But in my world the 2 are separated so as to ensure people get the right sort of therapy.Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal...
11.24.2023
Comfort Zones
It's no secret that stretching our comfort zone to include more situations is a good idea. But it's called a comfort zone for a reason isnt it? It's comfortable there. So if life is comfortable and the alternative is uncomfortable...
11.17.2023
Parenting. Helicopters vs Bulldozers
Understanding a little bit about the effects of different parenting styles can really help us understand ourselves better. As well as help us to understand others. Let's have a peek into some of the basics shall we? Support the show...
11.10.2023
Acceptance
People sometimes make the mistake of thinking that accepting reality and moving on from the past makes them weak or naive in some way. So they hold onto their pain. It takes a lot of strength to be the bigger...
11.03.2023
Judgement Fear
Mixing negative beliefs about self with the idea that we can mind read is not a good idea. It can easily lead us down the path of feeling like an imposter at the first hint of any success.Support the show...
11.01.2023
Difficult Decisions
Having free will is generally thought of as a good thing but it also comes with responsibility. That's why decisions cause anxiety, whether it's about the little things or the big things. Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal...
10.27.2023
The 3 Parts of Your Mind
Freud had some weird ideas back in the day. But this one really has stood the test of time.Support the show Submit a question https://richardnicholls.net/question/ Social Media Links Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Youtube https://www.youtube.com/richardnicholls Mastadon https://mastodon.social/@richardnicholls
10.20.2023
Sleep
Some specialists say we need 8 hours every night, some say we need more. In truth, there's only one person who knows how much sleep you need. You.Support the show Submit a question https://richardnicholls.net/question/ Social Media Links Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls Instagram...
10.13.2023
Criticism
According to multiple studies, fear of judgement is the number one biggest fear, above dying. The author Elbert Hubbard once wrote, "Do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing, and you'll never be criticised." And that's probably the only way to...
10.06.2023
Loneliness
I once heard someone say that if you're on your own and lonely then you obviously don't like the company you're in. And when listening to clients talk about their loneliness that really does ring true. Support the show Submit a...
10.01.2023
People Pleasing
Most people live their life based around making other people happy to some degree. It's just how far we take it that determines whether or not it becomes a problem. Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal...
09.29.2023
Positivity
Today is all about why having an optimistic and positive mindset can make a big difference in our life.Support the show Submit a question https://richardnicholls.net/question/ Social Media Links Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Youtube https://www.youtube.com/richardnicholls Mastadon https://mastodon.social/@richardnicholls
09.22.2023
Boundaries
Most people think of boundaries as being like a physical thing as if there's a chalk outline on the ground everywhere you go and if someone steps into it it makes you upset. The thing is the only one that...
09.15.2023
Perspective
The idea of our thoughts influencing our emotions, which influence our behaviour is regularly talked about in therapy. But often misses out the important bit in-between. Emotions and behaviour, which is our world view, our beliefs. Support the show Submit a...
09.08.2023
Motivation & Purpose
What's the difference between someone who has all the motivation and enthusiasm you could wish for and someone that, even though they don't have depression, still can't feel motivated? Well in order to answer that I think it's worth looking...
09.01.2023
Resilience
Who's responsible if we fall flat on our face and nothing goes right? More importantly, who's responsible if we don't pick ourselves up again? Support the show Submit a question https://richardnicholls.net/question/ Social Media Links Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor...
09.01.2023
PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and its counterpart Complex PTSD, are life-altering conditions. And although the symptoms may often resemble Anxiety and Depression, they need to be worked on in slightly different ways. Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal...
08.25.2023
Ego States
Carl Jung once said " those who look outside dream, those who look inside awaken." And if you've ever seen an analytical Psychotherapist you'll know what he meant. One way of learning what makes us tick is through a concept...
08.18.2023
Brain Training
Your brain has a remarkable ability to filter and remember important experiences while discarding the less significant ones. It does so by comparing new experiences with past ones and using emotional reactions to determine their importance. Let's look at how...
08.11.2023
Trauma Re-enactment
In short, re-enactment in response to trauma means repeating past events as a way of trying to resolve them. But until we are made aware of it we often compulsively and unconsciously make things worse for ourselves. Support the show...
08.04.2023
Avoidance & Anxiety
People often think that avoidance is all about procrastination, avoiding the pain of being thought of as having done a bad job by not doing the job in the first place. And although that is avoidance it can also extend...
08.01.2023
Insecure Attachment
Prompted by a few emails over the years. Today is all about dealing with having an insecure attachment style and how to best cope in a relationship despite it. 36 questions that lead to love. Support the show Social Media...
07.28.2023
Foundations of Mental Health
We often look at mental health as being a brain thing rather than a body thing but of course our brain is part of our body, it's an organ that needs looking after like every other organ does. Support the...
07.21.2023
Obsessive Compulsive Personality
Today is all about Obsessive Compulsive Personality. OCD is talked about a lot because it's such a life destroying disorder, and so is quite obvious if someone has it. But when it's a personality trait people can often just get...
07.14.2023
Emotional vs Rational Thinking
Striking a balance between too much logic and too much emotion isn't easy. But with a bit of practise you can create what therapists sometimes refer to as the Wise Mind. Support the show Submit a question https://richardnicholls.net/question/ Social Media...
07.07.2023
Rumination
Outside of psychology, "Rumination" is the word used for the way certain animals chew their food. Animals with multiple stomachs are able to move food from one stomach back up to their mouth to chew it some more before swallowing...
07.01.2023
You Can't Always Trust Your Gut
Today is all about biases. In particular the in-group and out-group bias that drives our emotions way more than it should in the modern world. Support the show Social Media Links Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Youtube...

What's The Richard Nicholls Mental Health Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Richard Nicholls Mental Health Podcast episodes:

Luck

Gratitude

Taking Things Personally

Types of Love

Effective Listening

Complaining

Self Discipline

Nightmares

Resilience

Attitude

Introversion Vs Social Anxiety

Dependence and Codependence

It's Good To Talk

Laughter

Grief

Self-Care in Anxious Times

Self Trust

Self Sabotage

Rekindling Motivation

Toxic Masculinity

Caring & Delegating

Willpower

Ageing

Panic Attacks

Comfort Zones

Parenting. Helicopters vs Bulldozers

Acceptance

Judgement Fear

Difficult Decisions

The 3 Parts of Your Mind

Sleep

Criticism

Loneliness

People Pleasing

Positivity

Boundaries

Perspective

Motivation & Purpose

Resilience

PTSD

Ego States

Brain Training

Trauma Re-enactment

Avoidance & Anxiety

Insecure Attachment

Foundations of Mental Health

Obsessive Compulsive Personality

Emotional vs Rational Thinking

Rumination

You Can't Always Trust Your Gut