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The Richard Nicholls Mental Health Podcast

Richard Nicholls
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  • MENTAL HEALTH
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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.

  1. 2D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    The Social Brain

    This week I’m exploring something quietly powerful about the social brain. From old school photos to bonobos recognising family decades later, it turns out we don’t just remember faces… we remember feelings. I also look at how curiosity shapes identity, especially in children, and what that means for us as adults. Social Media Links Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/richardnicholls.net Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@richardnichollsauthor Youtube https://www.youtube.com/richardnicholls

    17 min

  2. 5D AGO · BONUS

    Rekindling Motivation

    Send a text 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 Join the Patreon community https://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls Social Media Links Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/richardnicholls.net Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Youtube https://www.youtube.com/richardnicholls TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@richardnichollsauthor X https://x.com/richardnicholls

    5 min

  3. FEB 9 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    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. Social Media Links Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/richardnicholls.net Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@richardnichollsauthor Youtube https://www.youtube.com/richardnicholls

    17 min

  4. FEB 6 · BONUS

    Comfort Zones and Anxiety

    Send us a text 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 then we're not going to have a great deal of motivation to make a change. But do we even need to? And if so, how? Support the show Join the Patreon community https://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls Social Media Links Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/richardnicholls.net Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Youtube https://www.youtube.com/richardnicholls TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@richardnichollsauthor X https://x.com/richardnicholls

    5 min

  5. FEB 2 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Hypochondria

    If you’ve ever wondered “What if…?” about your health, this one’s for you. I'm digging into the often misunderstood world of health anxiety today, what many still call hypochondria. Which is not about drama or attention-seeking. Hypochondria is about fear. Real, convincing fear that something’s wrong, even when every check-up says otherwise. I’ll be exploring where that fear comes from, how it shows up in our day-to-day lives, and what we can do to break the cycle. From panic spirals and over-Googling to learning how to sit with uncertainty and trust our bodies again, this one’s for anyone who’s ever felt stuck in that loop. Social Media Links Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/richardnicholls.net Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@richardnichollsauthor Youtube https://www.youtube.com/richardnicholls

    18 min

  6. FEB 1

    Limerence: Addicted To Love?

    Send us a text Call it a crush, call it new relationship energy, call it infatuation. But if it becomes an addiction, then you can easily become your own drug dealer by retreating into fantasy. That's when it starts to become a very serious problem. Support the show Join the Patreon community https://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls Social Media Links Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/richardnicholls.net Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Youtube https://www.youtube.com/richardnicholls TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@richardnichollsauthor X https://x.com/richardnicholls

    22 min

  7. JAN 30 · BONUS

    The Weird Psychology of “Would You Rather”

    Send us a text Today I'm exploring the playful psychology of “Would You Rather” questions. They might seem like silly dilemmas but they can lead to some surprisingly deep reflections. Our choices reveal our values, thoughts, and emotions that create insight you might not expect. Support the show Join the Patreon community https://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls Social Media Links Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/richardnicholls.net Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Youtube https://www.youtube.com/richardnicholls TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@richardnichollsauthor X https://x.com/richardnicholls

    5 min

  8. JAN 26 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Zoochosis

    In this episode, I’m talking about something called zoochosis. A term used to describe distress in captive animals, and how something very similar might be happening to us as humans in the modern world. Social Media Links Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/richardnicholls.net Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor Twitter https://twitter.com/richardnicholls TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@richardnichollsauthor Youtube https://www.youtube.com/richardnicholls

    17 min
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Richard Nicholls
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    176
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Richard Nicholls Mental Health Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Richard Nicholls Mental Health Podcast
  • Provider
    Richard Nicholls

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