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&nbsp;#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:&nbsp;Stop worrying, beat stress and feel happy again<a href="https://amzn.to/2XNVE48" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2XNVE48</a> Winning at Weight Loss: Achieve your slimming goals, enjoy food and feel great again<a href="https://amzn.to/2YsvNOy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2YsvNOy</a> Making The Change is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On feeling broken

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.&nbsp;By hearing what others have overcome, and a bit of clever theory too, you’ll feel able to make a change in your life.&nbsp;&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;Making The Change is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.