Send us a text This week we spoke with Lynn Boudreau, psychotherapist, hypnotherapist and coach based in Cardiff. Lynn is also an opera singer with an interest in working with performers. https://mindbydesign.co.uk Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok Threads Listen to Richard on Patreon ...
Jun 14, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Send us a text Weight loss is a very complicated topic and me and Fiona could have talked about different aspects of it for hours and hours. Hopefully we covered some of the basics and important bits in today's episode and struck a balance between too much info and too little. Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Ins...
Jun 07, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Send us a text This week we're talking to UKCP Psychotherapist Gordon Buky Webster, an ex Royal Marine who specialises in working with trauma. https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/therapist/gordon-webster-iahxyaac/ Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok Threads Listen to Richard on Patreon http...
May 31, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Send us a text This weeks TN is about the regulation (or lack of) of talking therapies in the UK. Many people seek out psychotherapy not realising that hypnotherapy might be more appropriate for their issue. But, more importantly, many people look into hypnotherapy thinking the therapist is also a qualified psychotherapist when they usually are not even close! https://syncedreview.com/2017/05/09/automated-synaptic-connectivity-inference-for-volume-electron-microscopy/ Join our Evolve to Thrive p...
May 24, 2023•39 min•Ep. 62
Send us a text This week we have another guest with us, Hypno-Psychotherapist Lauren Jacobs, to talk about fertility. It was a lovely chat and I hope you find what we say interesting. x https://www.laurenjacobstherapy.co.uk/ Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok Threads Listen to Richard o...
May 17, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Send us a text W/C 15th May is Hoarding Awareness Week and so this week Richard & Fiona have a good delve into Hoarding Disorder. Hoarding has become a bigger problem than it used to be and it would be good for us all to have a greater understanding of it. https://hoardinguk.org/events/space-time-stuff/ Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's S...
May 10, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Send us a text Lucid dreaming is different to normal dreaming in that sleepers are aware they are dreaming and, in some cases, can exert conscious control over it. Today's episode features a guest from the field of lucid dreams to tell us all about it, hypno-psychotherapist Luigi Sciambarella. Find Luigi at https://www.dayandnighttherapy.com Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherap...
May 03, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Send us a text This weeks Therapy Natters episode is all about why some experiences make us react more than others and how to find better perspectives. Enjoy Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok Threads Listen to Richard on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls...
Apr 26, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Send us a text This week we have a little natter with an old friend William Davies. He has a great interest in compassion and how it plays into mindfulness. So we thought he could share some wisdom with us all. Enjoy X https://www.williamjamestherapy.com Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikT...
Apr 19, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Send us a text What's the difference between knowing something and believing something? There are lots of things that people believe, that aren't necessarily reality. Today we'll explore a bit of that. Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok Threads Listen to Richard on Patreon https://www.p...
Apr 12, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Send us a text Another guest this week. This time it's the turn of an old friend Danielle Lyons. Danielle is a Counsellor and Hypnotherapist in Essex with a particular interest in helping people understand more about what it is to be "menopausal." This was a really interesting natter and I think we can all learn a lot from listening. Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group ...
Apr 05, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Send us a text Today Richard & Fiona are talking about a common topic for the therapy room. The strange and often upsetting experience of our own imagination! Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok Threads Listen to Richard on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls...
Mar 27, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Send us a text This week we have another guest. A wonderful friend of ours called Ludwig Esser who works as a therapist in Swansea. He has a real interest in using nature in therapy so we thought we'd invite him onto the show to talk about it a little. I hope you enjoy what we have to natter about. Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Med...
Mar 22, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Send us a text According to Self Determination Theory, all of us have three key psychological needs; Autonomy, Competence and Relatedness. In this episode Richard & Fiona have a look at how these can influence our motivation if the levels of these 3 "needs" are not quite where they should be. Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media...
Mar 15, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Send us a text Richard & Fiona are joined this week by fellow psychotherapist Sharon Mustard. Sharon specialises in working with new parents and parents to be and so who better to talk about the many facets of early years parenting than her. You can find more about Sharon at http://mustardtherapy.co.uk Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's So...
Mar 08, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Send us a text As it's episode 50, today Richard & Fiona delve into the unsettling waters of what being 50 means to us. Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok Threads Listen to Richard on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls...
Mar 01, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Send us a text Inside all of us we have conflicting "parts." A part of us that wants one thing and a part that wants the opposite. We might need to acknowledge those parts in order to get some resolution. Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok Threads Listen to Richard on Patreon https://ww...
Feb 22, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Send us a text In this weeks episode, Richard & Fiona explore the topic of stress and offer practical strategies for managing it. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just want to learn more about it, this episode should provide some valuable insight and guidance. Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Facbo...
Feb 15, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Send us a text In this week's episode, we dive into the topic of worrying about what others think of us and how it can hold us back from living our best lives. We discuss the root causes of this common issue and share tips for overcoming the fear of judgment. Whether you're struggling with social anxiety, impostor syndrome, or simply the desire to fit in, I hope we provide you with valuable insights and inspiration. So, join us for a conversation about embracing your authentic self and freeing y...
Feb 08, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Send us a text As well as a few questions about depression, this week's also follows up on the episode about toxic relationships from a few weeks ago. Link to emotion list: https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/list-of-emotions.html Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok Threads Listen to Richa...
Feb 01, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Send us a text The brain is both amazingly clever and amazingly stupid depending on what you want to do. If you want to learn something and practice it until it becomes second nature then it's amazingly clever. If you want to stop something that's second nature and learn something new then it's going to conspire against you and push back. Stupid brain. Let's natter about it shall we? Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard ...
Jan 25, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Send us a text Can therapy help with abusive or toxic relationships? In short, yes. But if you want to hear the long answer, have a listen to this weeks therapy Natters where Richard & Fiona respond to a listener who is concerned that their relationship maybe abusive. Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Fa...
Jan 18, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Send us a text It's one thing to start a new habit but it's another thing to keep it going. This week Richard & Fiona talk about motivation! Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok Threads Listen to Richard on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls...
Jan 11, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Send us a text Happy New Year! As it’s the first natter of the year this week is all about new years resolutions. Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok Threads Listen to Richard on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls...
Jan 04, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Send us a text Christmas can be a tricky time of year for a lot of people. It's not always a reminder of the love we have but also the love we've lost. Whether you need to listen to this for yourself or for someone else, have a listen and maybe you'll find this helpful. Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Facb...
Dec 28, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Send us a text Richard & Fiona are talking about phobias this week. The rational type, the irrational type and how we treat them in therapy. Come and have a listen! Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok Threads Listen to Richard on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls...
Dec 21, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Send us a text Following on from last weeks Drivers episode, this week Richard & Fiona talk about the injunctions themselves, the messages so easily passed down from parent to child that tell us who we are and who we should and shouldn't be. Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok Thread...
Dec 14, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Send us a text This week Richard & Fiona talk about the "drivers" that help us adapt to our environment when we were young, and how it influences us as adults. Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Facbook Youtube TikTok Threads Listen to Richard on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls...
Dec 07, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Send us a text Anchoring is a great trick for learning how to boost your confidence or improve your mood. It's a term used for linking a stimulus to an emotion. Hearing a piece of music that reminds you of a great time from your past is an anchor. Let's have a natter about it shall we? Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Blue...
Nov 30, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Send us a text We had an interesting question sent in last week about the concept of recording your therapy sessions. So Richard & Fiona had a delve into the pros and cons of both looking forwards and backwards. And whether recording sessions gets our needs met. Join our Evolve to Thrive programme Whatsapp us Submit a question Follow us on Facebook or Instagram The Richard Nicholls Podcast The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group YouTube Channel Richard's Social Media Links Bluesky X Insta Facbook ...
Nov 23, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 36
