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
116 episodes
A Brick and a Purpose
Today I'm looking into the deeply human need we have for purpose. What does it really mean to live a meaningful life? And why do we sometimes feel so lost without it?
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4:47
The Mind-Body Connection
Does our mind really have the influence over us to create or prevent genuine physiological problems?There's only one way to find out.Today we look at some research and find out for ourselves.
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5:22
Accepting 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 t...
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Episode 253
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16:32
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.
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5:17
Guided Relaxation
Today is International Relaxation Day. So I thought I'd do something different this week for my bonus episode and guide you through a 5 minute relaxation exercise.
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6:42
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 knows the boundary is there is you....
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Episode 252
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18:13
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
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
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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