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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nik and Eva Speakman ask whether people really can change. Over a mug of peppermint tea, they talk through how to condition new behaviours, help a 68 year old woman who’s always suffered with anxiety, and explain why horror films play such a big part in creating phobias. 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...

Life change therapists Nik and Eva Speakman live in their 800-year-old home with quite a few fluffy cats. Each week they sit down at the kitchen table – sometimes a comfy sofa – to explore a whole host of subjects that often come up in their therapy sessions, including OCDs, eating disorders, and panic attacks.  So, if you’re ready to learn how to make a change in your life then grab a cuppa and subscribe to this, Making The Change. More from the Speakmans: Conquering Anxiety: Stop worrying,...