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.
Episodes
114 episodes
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 into many areas of your li...
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5:00
Motivation
What's the difference between someone who has all the motivation and enthusiasm you could wish for and someone who, even though they don't have depression, still can't feel motivated? Well, in order to answer that I think it's worth looking at ...
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Episode 251
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16:43
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.
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5:14
Social Capital
This week I'm looking at how everyday moments with others help us feel more connected. From quick chats to shared experiences, we explore what fills our social meter and what happens when it runs low. It’s a gentle reminder to reach out, notice...
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5:01
Superstition
It's Friday 13th, so today I've got a bonus episode for you about the psychology of superstition.
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5:19
Fake It Till You Make It
Fake it till you make it sounds a little problematic and it can be, but when done properly learning to model confidence isn’t about being fraudulent, it’s about becoming a fuller, braver version of yourself.
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5:31
Brain Training & Anxiety
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....
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Episode 250
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15:25
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 labelled a...
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Episode 249
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17:22
The 100mph Life
Being behind on your goals doesn't mean rushing to get everything finished, it doesn't mean disrespecting yourself and not looking after yourself.One of the most important factors in getting through a busy life with a healthy and happy m...
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15:21
Highly Sensitive People
Ever heard of Sensory Processing Sensitivity?It's a neurological trait that means that one in 6 people have super duper processing abilities of all of their experiences. Sounds like a superpower doesn't it?Some with it don't always thin...
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22:02
Love Yourself
It may be Valentine's Day this month, a day to remind someone that you love them, but I think we very often need to bring it closer to home.
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14:51
Cognitive Distortions
Cognitive Distortions are the thinking traps where our mind convinces us of something that isn't actually true.Once habitual and almost a part of our personality, they can very often start the ball rolling for depression and anxiety.
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Episode 245
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15:20
Rejection Sensitivity
For many, anxiety is all about being vulnerable to the possibility of rejection. It's normal for our brain to seek out what we fear and notice dangerous possibilities. But those with bad experiences may have been primed from an earl...
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16:37
Kindness
Kindness is often linked with better mental health. It helps us to feel connected to others, creates a sense of belonging and reduces isolation.But I say there's a time and a place for it, and it might not be now and it might start closer t...
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Episode 243
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15:20
The Power Of Awe
"Awe" tends to be defined as the emotion we experience when encountering something with such perceived vastness that our brain might find it hard to comprehend how it can exist.Being "awed" by an experience can have some surprisingly pow...
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Episode 242
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15:04
Disappointment
In his letter from Birmingham Jail in 1963, after being arrested on the rather trumped up charge of marching without a permit, Martin luther king wrote, amongst other things, this quote. he said "There can be no deep disappointment where ...
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Episode 241
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17:27
Getting To Know Yourself
Often people will talk about the need to disappear away for a bit to "find themselves" when actually they already knew where they were they just didn't "know" themselves.Well, maybe we don't need to climb a mountain or hide in a retreat for...
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Episode 240
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14:52
Hope
Research has shown that hope can significantly improve mental health outcomes. It boosts resilience, helps you to cope better with stress and setbacks and means that you're more likely to engage in positive behaviours that support your well-bei...
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Episode 239
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15:55
Values vs Goals
Are you living your life based on your values or your goals?What's the difference anyway?Let's find out.Link to values list https://richardnicholls.net/?post=episode-2...
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Episode 238
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14:48
Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a phrase we use to mean being manipulated and to have your reality questioned.Cults have been doing it for decades, maybe even for thousands of years.Today I'm going to scratch the surface a bit.Come and have a listen...
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Episode 237
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14:47
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.
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Episode 236
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16:00
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.
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Episode 235
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15:43
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 the slogan It's G...
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Episode 234
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16:20