Podcasts by Making The Change
Life change therapists and married couple Nik and Eva Speakman live in an 800-year-old home in the North of England surrounded by fluffy cats. In this podcast 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. By hearing what others have overcome, and a bit of clever theory too, you’ll feel able to make a change in your life.
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.
Making The Change is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd
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Further podcasts by The Speakmans and Orion Publishing Ltd
Podcast on the topic Mentale Gesundheit
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There's always hope from 2021-09-03T01:00:32
Nik and Eva Speakman believe it’s cruel to take hope away from people. There might not be a clear solution to your problem today, but there might be tomorrow. As they explain, hope is not only s...
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Deep rooted? That's just an excuse from 2021-08-27T01:00:40
Nik and Eva Speakman have a pet hate, and it’s when people are told their issues are too ‘deep rooted’ to be resolved. If you weren’t born with a phobia or anxiety, you can get over it. To prove...
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Letting the bullies build us from 2021-08-20T01:00:23
Nik and Eva Speakman talk through why what a bully does says more about them than it does about you. They’re joined by presenter, author, and DJ Gok Wan, who recalls his experiences of being bel...
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Speaking is healing from 2021-08-13T01:00:39
Nik and Eva Speakman explain why a problem shared really is a problem halved. They believe that speaking is healing, as silence can make problems feel bigger when they only live inside your own ...
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It’s not what’s wrong with you, it’s what happened to you from 2021-08-06T01:00:04
Nik and Eva Speakman are joined by Jeremy and Ian, famously known as All On The Board on social media. They write positive poems and messages around mental health on the London Underground white...
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Confidence saboteurs from 2021-07-30T01:00:16
Nik and Eva Speakman are joined in their therapy room by The Chase’s ‘Vixen’ Jenny Ryan. Together, they explore their own experiences of how others have sabotaged their confidence, and how they’...
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Anything is possible from 2021-07-23T01:00:30
Nik and Eva Speakman explore one of their twelve core schemas – the idea that anything is possible. They explain why we often create self-limiting boundaries that stop us achieving our full pote...
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Addiction is not for life from 2021-07-16T01:00:48
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. ...
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Lesser known symptoms of anxiety from 2021-07-09T01:00:32
Nik and Eva Speakman talk through some of the lesser known symptoms of anxiety, including sweating, developing acne, and one that a listener writes in about – heaving. They explain why being abl...
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It’s the setbacks that move us forward from 2021-07-02T01:00:14
Nik and Eva Speakman explain why setbacks don’t have to set you back in life, in fact, they can be a great opportunity to actively chose your next step. Daughter Liv pops in to explain how she t...
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Labels are for clothes, not people from 2021-06-25T01:00
Nik and Eva Speakman are very clear that labels are for clothes, not people, as they generally only serve to as a burden that limits what we feel we’re capable of being or achieving. If you feel...
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On the good, bad, and ugly of family from 2020-12-18T02:00:26
Nik and Eva Speakman talk about how to cope with difficult relationships with family, especially over the festive period. They explain that when conflict arises in families it’s not because eith...
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On festive food anxieties from 2020-12-11T02:00:18
Nik and Eva Speakman tackle disordered eating – everything from overeating and undereating, to phobias of certain foods and kids who are fussy eaters. They discuss why these problems might be ex...
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On being smart with your smart phone from 2020-12-04T02:00:01
Nik and Eva Speakman weigh up the pros and cons of smart phone use. On the one hand, they can be great for your mental health – they can help you connect with loved ones and relive fun memories....
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On faking it ‘til you make it from 2020-11-27T02:00:03
Nik and Eva Speakman explain what they mean when they say you should ‘fake it ‘til you make it’. Want to feel more confident in social settings or at a job interview? Study the people you admire...
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On pausing your panic from 2020-11-20T02:00:48
Nik and Eva Speakman explain why panic attacks are your body’s way of protecting you and keeping you safe. Creating a timeline will help make sense of your panic long term, but what are some mec...
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On low self-esteem and confidence from 2020-11-13T02:00:25
Nik and Eva Speakman explain how to identify if you’re experiencing a lack of confidence and self-belief. Do you struggle to accept compliments from other people? Do you justify your achievement...
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On being persistent from 2020-11-06T02:00:02
Nik and Eva Speakman explain why they believe persistence outweighs talent. Their son Hunter makes an appearance, telling his parents what makes him commit to achieving goals he’s set himself. T...
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On why a bad day isn't a bad life from 2020-10-30T02:00:49
Nik and Eva Speakman talk through why a bad day doesn’t equal a bad life. Do you feel like a panic attack turned a bad day into a bad life? That’s exactly what happened to a number of people the...
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On doubting yourself from 2020-10-23T01:00:15
Nik and Eva Speakman explain the thinking behind one of their favourite phrases: “when doubt comes in, kick it out”. Maybe you’re doubting whether you can get that promotion, pass that exam, or ...
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On catastrophising from 2020-10-16T01:00:46
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’...
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On setting life goals from 2020-08-14T01:00:51
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 yo...
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On creating happiness from 2020-08-07T01:00:01
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 kee...
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On anxiety from 2020-07-31T01:00:09
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 t...
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On relationships from 2020-07-24T01:00:08
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 w...
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On coping with uncertainty from 2020-07-10T01:00:12
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 un...
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On healthy guts and healthy minds from 2020-07-03T01:00:14
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 abo...
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On emotional eating from 2020-06-26T01:00:58
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 t...
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On feeling broken from 2020-06-19T06:24:36
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 ...
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On being capable of change from 2020-06-12T01:00:58
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 an...
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Making The Change: trailer from 2020-06-04T17:34:41
Life change therapists and married couple Nik and Eva Speakman live in an 800-year-old home in the North of England surrounded by fluffy cats. In this podcast they sit down at the kitchen table ...
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