The Richard Nicholls Mental Health Podcast

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.

Podcasting since 2018 • 132 episodes

The Richard Nicholls Mental Health Podcast

Latest Episodes

Compulsive Lying

This week I'm talking about compulsive lying, and why the picture most of us have of it, someone cold and calculating who's worked out exactly what story gets them what they want, is usually wrong. Most compulsive lying isn't strategic at all. ...

September 04, 2026 • 5:08

Why You Shouldn't Complain So Much

Does venting your frustrations make you feel better?Turns out, not so much. No.So what we can we do instead?

September 01, 2026 • Episode 265 • 15:49

Short Stuff: Laughter & Perspectives

Is laughter the best medicine?Maybe not, but it's better than nothing!

August 28, 2026 • 5:29

Short Stuff: Empty Nest Syndrome

Empty nest syndrome is one of those things people feel a bit embarrassed to admit to. Your child leaving home is meant to be a success story, so why does the house suddenly feel so wrong? In this episode I look at what's really going on when th...

August 21, 2026 • 5:00

Short Stuff: Infidelity

Infidelity is one of those topics that gets talked about constantly but almost never honestly. The public conversation tends to collapse into judgment or defence, and neither actually helps anyone understand what's going on.

August 14, 2026 • 5:14

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