Making The Change

Nik and Eva Speakman ask: if you have an anxiety, what’s stopping you from getting better or moving forward? What do you fear will happen once you start down a new path?The Speakmans believe it’s oftenthe start that stops people, so in this episode they explain how writing down your goals, having someone to be accountable to, and using different terminology could all help you get started with conquering whatever it is you’re fearful of.

To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag #MakingTheChange on social media.

Names and identifying details in this podcast have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.

Books by the Speakmans:

Conquering Anxiety:Stop worrying, beat stress and feel happy again

https://amzn.to/2XNVE48

Winning at Weight Loss: Achieve your slimming goals, enjoy food and feel great again

https://amzn.to/2YsvNOy 

Making The Change is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd

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Nik and Eva Speakman explain why the simple act of physically writing down goals is the first step to achieving them. Also key is being both persistent and consistent, as well as never saying you’ve ‘tried everything’. Plus, they get an exciting update from a woman who set the big goal of writing a book after attending one of their workshops…

To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag #MakingTheChange on social media.

Names and identifying details in this podcast have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.

Books by the Speakmans:

Conquering Anxiety: Stop worrying, beat stress and feel happy again

https://amzn.to/2XNVE48

Winning at Weight Loss: Achieve your slimming goals, enjoy food and feel great again

https://amzn.to/2YsvNOy 

Making The Change is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nik and Eva Speakman explain that the human brain isn’t designed to make you happy, so you have to take responsibility for your own happiness! They share the 12 schemas and beliefs that help keep them positive, including disregarding the doubters and giving others compliments. Plus, they reveal why they can’t bear the phrase ‘easier said than done’…

To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag #MakingTheChange on social media.

Names and identifying details in this podcast have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.

Books by the Speakmans:

Conquering Anxiety: Stop worrying, beat stress and feel happy again

https://amzn.to/2XNVE48

Winning at Weight Loss: Achieve your slimming goals, enjoy food and feel great again

https://amzn.to/2YsvNOy 

Making The Change is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nik and Eva Speakman discuss a range of anxiety disorders from PTSD and OCD, to health anxieties and agoraphobia. They explain why panic attacks should be renamed ‘protection attacks’, and how to take the next step once you’ve identified the cause of your anxiety.

To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag #MakingTheChange on social media.

Names and identifying details in this podcast have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.

Books by the Speakmans:

Conquering Anxiety: Stop worrying, beat stress and feel happy again

https://amzn.to/2XNVE48

Winning at Weight Loss: Achieve your slimming goals, enjoy food and feel great again

https://amzn.to/2YsvNOy 

Making The Change is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nik and Eva Speakman explain why strong relationships help us have better physical health and mental wellbeing. They discuss how to handle difficult relationships with colleagues, help a woman who’s feeling unappreciated by her adult children, and Eva opens up about how her life has changed after being in an abusive relationship.

To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag #MakingTheChange on social media.

Names and identifying details in this podcast have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.

Books by the Speakmans:

Conquering Anxiety: Stop worrying, beat stress and feel happy again

https://amzn.to/2XNVE48

Winning at Weight Loss: Achieve your slimming goals, enjoy food and feel great again

https://amzn.to/2YsvNOy 

Making The Change is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nik and Eva Speakman explain how phobias, anxieties and negative behaviours often stem from trauma – be that a near death experience, heartbreak, or even a childhood prank. They help a woman who had a traumatic car crash, and Eva has a personal realisation about the cause of one of her own fears!

To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag #MakingTheChange on social media.

Names and identifying details in this podcast have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.

Books by the Speakmans:

Conquering Anxiety: Stop worrying, beat stress and feel happy again

https://amzn.to/2XNVE48

Winning at Weight Loss: Achieve your slimming goals, enjoy food and feel great again

https://amzn.to/2YsvNOy 

Making The Change is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nik and Eva Speakman discuss how a lot of phobias and anxiety disorders are rooted in uncertainty. They explain why sticking to a routine can help you feel more in control, and how rehearsing uncomfortable scenarios in your head can help you feel calmer about uncertainties. Always being certain and in control means always staying in your comfort zone …but the magic happens when you leave your comfort zone!

To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag #MakingTheChange on social media.

Names and identifying details in this podcast have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.

Books by the Speakmans:

Conquering Anxiety: Stop worrying, beat stress and feel happy again

https://amzn.to/2XNVE48

Winning at Weight Loss: Achieve your slimming goals, enjoy food and feel great again

https://amzn.to/2YsvNOy 

Making The Change is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nik and Eva Speakman explain why good gut health means good mental health. Up to 95% of our serotonin (the happy hormone!) is created in the gut, which is why the Speakmans are so passionate about making sure you’re eating well to support your mental health. Plus, Nik reveals how his bowels helped develop their Schema therapy, and neuroscientist daughter Liv pops into the sitting room to explain the concept of neural pathways.

To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag #MakingTheChange on social media.

Names and identifying details in this podcast have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.

Books by the Speakmans:

Conquering Anxiety: Stop worrying, beat stress and feel happy again

https://amzn.to/2XNVE48

Winning at Weight Loss: Achieve your slimming goals, enjoy food and feel great again

https://amzn.to/2YsvNOy 

Making The Change is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nik and Eva Speakman reveal how and why we often use food to self-medicate a past pain, as well as how to stop this cycle. They explain why keeping a food diary is helpful in connecting eating to certain emotions, and Eva opens up about why being bullied as a child caused her to over-eat.

To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag #MakingTheChange on social media.

Names and identifying details in this podcast have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.

Books by the Speakmans:

Conquering Anxiety: Stop worrying, beat stress and feel happy again

https://amzn.to/2XNVE48

Winning at Weight Loss: Achieve your slimming goals, enjoy food and feel great again

https://amzn.to/2YsvNOy 

Making The Change is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nik and Eva Speakman explain why no matter how you feel, you’re absolutely not broken. As Nik says, if you’re not born with something, you don’t have to live with it. They discuss the role past trauma plays in current anxiety disorders, the importance of going to a therapist with a timeline of life events, and how phobias can develop from dreams.

To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag #MakingTheChange on social media.

Names and identifying details in this podcast have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.

Books by the Speakmans:

Conquering Anxiety: Stop worrying, beat stress and feel happy again

https://amzn.to/2XNVE48

Winning at Weight Loss: Achieve your slimming goals, enjoy food and feel great again

https://amzn.to/2YsvNOy 

Making The Change is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.