Holding Back The Tears

19.10.2020 written by: Richard Nicholls

Why, when we feel emotion, would we need to leak water out of our face?
It doesn't seem to be particularly beneficial does it?
Today I explore some of the research into it and share some techniques to help us gain some control over our leaky faces.

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Bonus Episode: Professor Sophie Scott

15.10.2020 Filed in: Podcast written by: Richard Nicholls

Continuing the trend of a bonus episode in the middle of the month. This month I chatted with Professor Sophie Scott CBE.
Sophie is a neuroscientist working at University College London. She's a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, has presented the Royal Institutions Christmas Lectures and has been on multiple TV and Radio programs over the years talking about the neuroscience of laughter.
I hope you enjoy what she has to say.

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Forgive and Forget

12.01.2020 written by: Richard Nicholls

The dictionary defines "to forgive" as this: Verb. To stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offence, flaw, or mistake.
But language evolves. And maybe, to you, forgive and forget doesn't mean letting go of something so as to feel better. It means forgive the abuser and forget the victim. And it shouldn't.

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Insecurity

05.10.2020 written by: Richard Nicholls

Combining low self esteem with imposter syndrome can be a tricky thing to manage, especially if you spend so much time and effort comparing yourself to others.
Today is all about how to better manage the way you think and feel about yourself.

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Episode 190: Conflict Avoidance

01.10.2020 Filed in: Podcast written by: Richard Nicholls

Avoiding conflict can influence the big things in life as well as the small things. It's why people split up over text rather than actually deal with a relationship problem face to face. And if you've ever had a huge sense of relief if you ring someone about a problem and their phone goes to voicemail, you'll know what I mean.

Social Anxiety

28.09.2020 written by: Richard Nicholls

Whether it was when we were young or later in life, we've probably all felt anxious in situations that put other people in a position to judge us.
It's never too late to learn to override it though.

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Passive Aggression

21.09.2020 written by: Richard Nicholls

Passive aggression is a way of dealing with emotion in ways that feel more socially acceptable.
Being angry but without actually displaying anger. Feeling frustrated but not actually showing it directly.
It's an avoidant strategy.

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Bonus Episode: Dr Radha Modgil

15.09.2020 Filed in: Podcast written by: Richard Nicholls

Recently I had the pleasure of chatting with the broadcaster and author Radha Modgil.
As well as being a familiar face and voice on various BBC TV and radio shows Radha is also a practising GP with a very special interest in emotional wellbeing.

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Can We Not Care What Others Think?

07.09.2020 written by: Richard Nicholls

Worrying about what people think is a common issue.
Almost everyone comes into therapy with some aspect of this. It's worth drilling down on who we actually mean though, when we say to ourselves that we worry what "other people" think.
Who are these anonymous other people?

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Episode 189: Energy Levels

01.09.2020 Filed in: Podcast written by: Richard Nicholls

With some enthusiasm we can go from dragging our feet and saying how tired we are to suddenly being alert and awake. But whether it's about scripting a podcast episode or going for a run, it's really easy to say to ourselves "I don't feel like it" and if your energy levels have dropped it's definitely worth looking into why.

Episode 188: Impulse Control

01.08.2020 Filed in: Podcast written by: Richard Nicholls

Whether it's because of tempting treats in your cupboard, the opportunity to play at online roulette or trying to push away thoughts that we don't like. Sometimes our brain works against us rather than for us and leads us down paths we were deliberately trying to avoid.

Episode 187: Pride & Prejudice

01.07.2020 Filed in: Podcast written by: Richard Nicholls

Today's episode is a bit of a deep dive into racism, in response to the recent Black Lives Matter movement that has been gaining greater traction throughout the world this month.

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