The Richard Nicholls Podcast is a show for people seeking to enhance their lives through improved self-esteem. The host and creator of the podcast is Richard Nicholls. He's a practicing hypnotherapist and psychotherapist in the English Midlands. Nicholls is the author of 15 Minutes To Happiness. The book provides a variety of short exercises that help improve mood and mental health. The exercises include psychotherapy practices like breathing, visualization, and journaling.

In every podcast episode, Nicholls chooses one topic and talks about it for about 15 minutes. The topics he chooses are relevant to listeners. In one episode, he discusses how to manage anxiety. Another discusses dieting. Is it a healthy choice or the outcome of unrealistic beauty standards? Sometimes, they discuss how to manage anger and practice forgiveness. Not sure when to stop scrolling on social media? There's an episode that details that, too. Disillusionment, jealousy, empathy, and daydreaming-all have episodes.

The podcast provides listeners with realistic advice and personal development. "How to Deal With Toxic People" gives clear instructions on managing one's expectations. "Conspiracy Theories" tells listeners what to do when loved ones start believing the unbelievable. Nicholls wants to help listeners work to become their best selves. But he doesn't fall into the toxic-positivity trap. In his talks, he acknowledges that negative feelings often arise for legitimate reasons. The goal is to seek happiness in a depressing world. To reach this goal, Nicholls seeks to raise his listeners' emotional intelligence.

In bonus episodes, Nicholls invites guests to talk about certain topics. One such guest is Scottish television personality, Andrea McLean. She is the creator of "This Girl Is On Fire," a personal growth program for middle-aged women. Another guest is author and podcaster, Michelle Thomas. She and Nicholls talk about her book, My Sh*t Therapist: & Other Mental Health Stories.

Listeners can explore new episodes of The Richard Nicholls Podcast every other week. They can also scroll and choose whatever talk is most relevant to them at a given moment.