The Richard Nicholls Podcast
1) Failure
Send a text Because we're not born knowing how to do anything that comes naturally to us as adults, we're literally born to fail along the way. Whether that's learning to walk, talk or how to be calm ...Show More
2) Conformity
Send a text Today I'm looking at conformity and how it affects everything from our smallest decisions to our deepest sense of self. We’ll explore how group pressure shapes our thoughts and behaviours,...Show More
3) Accidental Victim Blaming
Send a text This week, I’m looking at the quieter side of victim blaming, the unintentional kind. The sort that sneaks into everyday conversations when we try to help someone through something, but ac...Show More
4) 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 ...Show More
5) 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 com...Show More
6) 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...Show More
7) 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 reve...Show More
8) Acceptance
Send us a text 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 st...Show More
9) Self‑Compassion
Send us a text This week I'm peeking into the quiet power of self-compassion. What it really means, why it feels so difficult, and how we can gently build it into our daily lives. Support the show Joi...Show More
10) Conversion Disorder
Send us a text Today I'm looking at Conversion Disorder, or as it’s more often called these days, Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder. It’s one of those things that shows just how powerful the mi...Show More