Nik and Eva Speakman explain why addiction is not a choice, that it’s a form of self-medication, and that the key is to understand what your brain’s positive intent in having this addiction is. A listener joins The Speakmans to talk through the technique that enabled her to stop eating the chocolate she was previously addicted to. Plus, Eva shares her own experience of how she gave up both chocolate and smoking. To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag #MakingTheChange on social media. Some names and identifying details in this podcast have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals. Everyday Confidence: Boost your self-worth and build unshakeable confidence https://smarturl.it/EverydayConfidence Making The Change is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.