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Handbook To HappinessChildren Facing Trauma: Past & PresentHow does childhood trauma lead to weight issues, phobias, anxieties, OCD, low self-esteem, social anxiety, sleep issues, and other anxiety disorders in adulthood? If you’ve been a child, or had one, then this episode is for you! This week The Speakmans explore how your informative years really do shape your adulthood.They're joined by special guest, acting agent and drama school proprietor Carol Godby BEM, who for over 30 years has worked with, helped, positively impacted, observed and launched the careers of many young people. Carol brings a wealth of experience, in regards ho...2024-11-2747 min
Handbook To HappinessCan You Ever Overcome An OCD?In this week's fascinating OCD episode, The Speakmans will answer:What is an OCD? Are we born with it? Could it be genetic? And if there is a cause, what is this, and how do you find it?The Speakmans explain the difference between OCD & Pure O, plus discuss why it is we carry out OCD behaviours, as well as sharing the various types of OCDs that they’ve encountered in their clinic.They question whether intrusive thoughts are in fact just thoughts; discussing the reason we have these, and the science behind them....2024-11-2049 min
Handbook To HappinessPlagued By Procrastination?Procrastination is the thief of progress, opportunity, exciting adventures and brand new experiences. This week The Speakmans discuss why we procrastinate, and how we can make simple but positive changes to part ways with our procrastination. If your progress is plagued by the statement "I just don’t have time”, The Speakmans share how you can create this. They also explain why saying "yes" too often actually adds to the burden, anchoring you in this pattern of procrastination. In this episode, you’ll learn how to leave work at work, the impact of mess o...2024-11-1344 min
Handbook To HappinessThe Recipe For HappinessIf happiness were a cake, this week The Speakmans' are sharing their magical recipe.Questions answered include:Are The Speakmans always happy?Were they born happy?Do Liv & Hunter feel pressure to be happy, being the children of therapists?How do The Speakmans' deal with life’s challenges?The family talk comparison and how this can crush your happiness, as well as discussing the influence of family, friends, work colleagues, low self-esteem, trauma and stresses, whether these be current, or in the past.Nik explains both how and why unresolved worries and anxieties gr...2024-11-0650 min
Handbook To HappinessCan You Ever Break Free From Addiction?An emotional episode underpinned by hope, help & healing.Addiction is often a taboo subject, but whether it’s alcohol, food, gambling, drugs, exercise, sugar or social media, this episode offers understanding, an explanation, and the answer as to how to heal from addiction.Eva opens up about how her life was affected, and why addiction can lead to catastrophising, self-hatred, feeling like life always goes wrong for you; and to making your world a very negative place.This week, The Speakmans are joined by Paul, who visited them in 2006 for help with his al...2024-10-3048 min
Handbook To HappinessHelp! I Can't Sleep!We’re all born with the ability to sleep, so why do so many of us struggle to do so?Get comfy, and get ready to discover your recipe to a good night's sleep, as The Speakmans share how your poor sleep is actually a symptom, behind which always lies a cause. Hear many examples of what causes poor sleep, to help listeners explore their potential causes, as well as how to address these.Eva admits the one major incompatibility in her relationship with Nik, whilst also sharing why poor sleep often leads to a po...2024-10-2342 min
Handbook To HappinessParenting For Better Mental HealthWouldn’t it be great if we, or at least our children, came with an instruction manual!This podcast episode will help you to navigate through your journey as a parent, and will teach you how to support your children who may be suffering with their mental health, as well as help you to understand and allow you to make peace with your own parents' parenting. Is there such a thing as the perfect parent? Do you carry guilt because you have to work, or don’t have the time or means to actually give your...2024-10-1650 min
Handbook To HappinessAerophobia: If You Fear Flying Or Just Hate Turbulence!If you fear flying, or are terrified of turbulence - this episode is for you!This week The Speakmans explain the possible causes of a fear of flying (and of all phobias generally), then share their step by step fix-it formula, to help you address your fear.They will share why you may not know the origin of your fear, plus their magic words to retrieve and understand your installation.Questions answered in this episode include: Why did my fear of flying become apparent after having children? Can sceptics be helped? Can one...2024-10-0952 min
Handbook To HappinessRejection, Abandonment, Heartbreak & Empty NestA powerful episode from the Speakman family, encompassing the feelings of abandonment that come from parental or partner rejection or divorce. The Speakmans also discuss empty nest syndrome, as we're now at that time of year when your children may be leaving for school, university or to follow their dreams! Additionally, not forgetting the overwhelming emptiness of grief, and the emotional repercussions of adoption, and younger siblings being born.This week Eva admits to her breakdown in the biscuit aisle, whilst Liv & Hunter explain how a lasagna came in front of Nik & Eva, and how taking part...2024-10-0239 min
Handbook To HappinessOverwhelmed By Overwhelm?!Are you overwhelmed by overwhelm? Do you feel powerless and totally out of control? Do you have too much to do, but not enough time, energy or resources in order to complete your tasks?In this week's episode, Liv shares how overwhelm left her at breaking point, whilst Eva shares her simple system to address overwhelm, that she uses both in her capacity as a mum, and as a therapist. She also shares a different view, of how feeling overwhelmed actually excites her, and gives her a purpose.Nik gets teased about his accent, and...2024-09-2540 min
Handbook To HappinessThe Secret To Weight LossThere are hundreds, if not thousands of diet plans available, yet none seem to work long term! Why is that?Today’s guest, Kat, hated herself... She was overweight and overate, creating a perpetual spiral of increased self-loathing and weight gain.After multiple unsuccessful diets, plus counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy and hypnotherapy, Kat turned to The Speakmans' simple approach, effortlessly losing 5 stone in just 1 year.In this episode of Handbook To Happiness, you will learn the reasons why you may be self-medicating with food, just like Kat; how to pinpoint the origin of yo...2024-09-1850 min
Handbook To HappinessWhy Can't I Be Like Them? Feeling Pressure To Be PerfectLife... There’s just so many pressures! The pressure to look perfect, be perfect, have a perfect family, perfect relationship, have children by a certain age, fit into a certain dress size, always be super sociable, positive and energetic. But why do we feel these pressures? Is it society? Is it self-imposed? Is it our parents? Partners? Siblings? School? Social Media? Conditioning? Perhaps generational? The Speakmans help to expose the source of our pressure for perfection, as well as explaining why many men are reluctant to express their emotions, and why the pressure of finding fr...2024-07-1050 min
Handbook To HappinessCheats, Backstabbers & Family That Hurt YouHave you stayed in a bad relationship longer than you should?Have you been let down by someone who called themselves a friend?Does a family member hurt you, but expect you to still love & care for them?Is your partner, friend, neighbour or work colleague, not the person you thought they were?In this episode, The Speakmans discuss 'family obligation', why friendships fall apart, when the relationship ‘ick’ kicks in, why partners cheat; and how all this affects you, your happiness, your self-worth & your self-esteem.The Speakmans also prov...2024-07-0348 min
Handbook To HappinessEmetophobia & Health Anxiety: The Fears Of Getting SickDo you have a phobia of vomit, or ill health? Does it dominate your life, and destroy your happiness?Are you exhausted from constantly being on high alert? Do you obsessively worry, scan & catastrophise, and now panic about panicking?Do you wonder how to overcome your phobia? Live free of fear? And question; is it even possible?If you’re sick of fearing sick, and sick of hiding away and living in fear, this episode is a must.As well as sharing an abundance of tips, help and advice, today’s gues...2024-06-2651 min
Handbook To HappinessSilencing Self-Doubt & Challenging Your Inner CriticDoes your inner voice tell you why you shouldn’t, as opposed to why you should? Why you can’t as opposed to why you can?Do you look at others thinking; I wish I could do that? I wish I could have that? I wish that was me?Do you worry what others think? Or perhaps you’re unhappy and feel stuck in your job, relationship or even daily life?In this episode, The Speakmans tell you how to leap out of your comfort zone with confidence.While Eva admits to her...2024-06-1932 min
The Milk BarJason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 782Recorded for release W/C 17th June 2024
This week Matty from Bake Off lets us know about life after winning the 2023 series, Jean Martyn chats about her current tour and appearance in Cannock this September, Rod Bissett of the Grange players updates us on their latest show and we talk teeth with the Speakmans.
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Handbook To HappinessConsumed By Guilt, Grief, Regret & Overthinking?Is guilt eating away at you? Does it dominate your thoughts? Do you punish yourself with repetitive negative overthinking of past events and people? And do regrets prevent you from happiness?In this episode, Nik makes an unexpected apology to Hunter, Liv breaks down as she shares her guilt at not saying goodbye to her grandma, and Eva shares her words of wisdom as to why guilt is futile.You’ll hear Speakman family admissions, from polishing fetishes to a secret crush that will make James Dyson blush! The Speakmans also answer your listener questions; in...2024-06-1244 min
Hurt to HealingHEALING 101: Enhancing a bond with a partner with Nik and Eva SpeakmanOn today's Healing 101, I'm thrilled to be joined by Nik and Eva Speakman, the world-leading life change experts, and ITV's This Morning resident therapists. In this episode they share insights into their backgrounds and unique therapeutic approaches for tackling relationship challenges. The Speakmans address common mental health issues affecting relationships, offering practical advice on communication, trust, and navigating external influences. They discuss the importance of individucal self care within relationships and how they have built strength as a couple. The episode concludes with actionable steps for couples to enhance their bond and mental well-being leaving us with empowering words...2024-06-0647 min
Handbook To HappinessDo Toxic People Pollute Your Life?Is your world being polluted by toxic people? Do you tolerate them, because you fear change, the unknown, and don't know how you’ll cope?Do you feel trapped in a toxic relationship, family, workplace or friendship, drowning in the poisonous words and actions of others, and need to know just how to get out?Do you sabotage relationships and your happiness, as you’ve been made to feel worthless, useless and undeserving?In this episode of our Handbook To Happiness, hear how Eva desperately tried to sabotage her relationship with Nik, and how...2024-06-0553 min
Handbook To HappinessWhen You Don't Love YourselfHas someone taken away every ounce of your confidence, self-esteem and self belief?Were you bullied, put down by a parent, or made to feel worthless?Do you sabotage your happiness & success, because you feel like you don’t deserve either?Is loving others easy, but loving yourself an impossibility?In this episode, you may be shocked to learn that The Speakmans' felt this way too.How can the child of a therapist suffer with low self-esteem, social anxiety and imposter syndrome, and why does negative thinking become a ha...2024-05-2942 min
Handbook To HappinessHas Trauma Stolen Your Happiness?Do you feel like you'll never be happy? Are you facing a challenge, fear, condition or anxiety, that you can't imagine you will ever overcome? Decorated by King Charles for saving more than 80 lives in a single attack, Conspicuous Gallantry Cross decorated Sergeant Josh Griffiths was told by numerous psychiatrists that he would never overcome his Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In this episode, Josh shares his emotional, astonishing, and harrowing journey to happiness, with The Speakman family. Josh is proof that where hope exists, happiness will follow. An incredibly powerful episode with help, tips...2024-05-2236 min
Handbook To HappinessCan You Be Anxious And Happy?The Speakmans explore if and how you can be anxious, yet still be happy; guiding you through all the tools needed to identify the causes of your anxiety, and also sharing just how they tackled theirs.Buckle up for a jam-packed table talk with the Speakman family, as they discuss everything from fears to farts, whether you can be generally anxious, different types of anxiety, and their own issues with phobias - including health anxiety and a fear of death. This week you will learn that all of The Speakmans at one time feared speaking...2024-05-1551 min
Handbook To HappinessGive Yourself A BreakIn their very first episode, the Speakman therapy family open up and candidly talk about their own anxieties, confidence issues, grieving, and their parenting skills. Why did Hunter have to jump ship at university recently due to his mental health? And does Liv talking about comparing yourself to others resonate with you?Does being a therapist or child of a therapist offer immunity from the effects of bullying, low self-esteem, fears or anxieties? And what advice can they offer to help you; as an individual, partner, friend or parent?The entire Speakman family share an...2024-05-1529 min
Handbook To HappinessGive Yourself A Break: TeaserIn their very first episode, the Speakman therapy family open up and candidly talk about their own anxieties, confidence issues, grieving, and their parenting skills. Why did Hunter have to jump ship at university recently due to his mental health? And does Liv talking about comparing yourself to others resonate with you?Does being a therapist or child of a therapist offer immunity from the effects of bullying, low self-esteem, fears or anxieties? And what advice can they offer to help you; as an individual, partner, friend or parent?The entire Speakman family share an...2024-05-1000 min
Hunted Podcast2.9 Interview with The Bloody Speakman's!Nik, Eva & Liv Speakmans Celebrity Hunted 2023Welcome to the Hunted Podcast. Made by a couple who in 2022 became addicted to Hunted, this Podcast aims to delve into the cult-hit, trying to answer some unanswered questions by chatting to Hunters, Fugitives, Production staff and more!In this episode, we're delighted to be joined by the "bloody" speakmans! Throughout their 14 days on the run, they REALLY got under the Hunters' skin with decoys and disguises! Along with Daughter Liv, who played a key part in their initial getaway, Nik & Eva...2023-05-191h 38
Saving Grace39: Phobia Experts Talk Bizarre Celeb Clients, Curing GKbarry’s FEARS & MORE!The Speakmans are here to teach us how to overcome phobias. They don’t hold back from sharing the strangest phobias they have cured, curing GKBarry’s biggest fear & more.Nik & Eva Speakman: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakmans/?hl=en 💅 GKBarry: https://www.tiktok.com/@gkbarry?lang=en🎧Listen Here: https://linktr.ee/savinggracepodcast💖Follow on TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@savinggracepod💗Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savinggracepod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-111h 20
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyBest of 2022In this episode we chose some of our favourite podcast moments from 2022. Happy New Year from the Thinking Mind Podcast team and we look forward to bringing you more content in 2023!00:00 - Interview #37: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (With Prof. David Veale) 00:42 - Audio Essay #10: A New Years Resolution that Works (Long-term Behaviour Change)01:28 - Interview #29: The Speakmans - Changing your Perspective to Change your Life02:19 - Interview #35: Dr. Alex George (on Love Island, Public Mental Health, Self-Actualisation, Learning from Failure)04:05 - Interview #31: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (with Dr Charles S...2022-12-3123 min
Outspoken BeautyAn Intimate Chat With The SpeakmansIn this episode I meet Nic and Eva Speakman aka The Speakmans. Nic and Eva have been therapists for over 20 years and have changed many lives.During the episode they generously share many of their tips and techniques for overcoming anxiety and we have a conversation that reveals a lot about my own past and current struggles with anxiety.Nic and Eva are incredible and I really hope that this episode helps you if you are facing any challenges at the moment.You can find them on Instagram @thespeakmans and I highly recommend their YouTube channel https...2022-03-1255 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyInterview #29: Changing your Perspective to Change your Life with The SpeakmansNik and Eva Speakman are British therapists and life coaches. They have studied and worked together since 1992 sharing a passion to help people lead happier and less inhibited lives. They have formulated their own psychotherapeutic interventions including (among others) Schema Conditioning Psychotherapy, which are now also the subject of scientific research. They are resident therapists on ITV’s ‘This Morning’ for over a decade and have had their own shows, one of which, ‘The Speakmans’, also aired on ITV.Liv Speakman is a psychology and neuroscience graduate from Oxford University working with Nik and Eva on research into the Spe...2022-01-211h 19
Outspoken BeautyBryony and Nicola - The Speakmans Help Bryony, Swearing To Impress and Bountiful BeautyThe delectable Bryony Blake is back from Thailand and joins me for another of our episodes. This week we're talking Covid testing Thailand style, overcoming Bryony's fear of heights, why Bryony is cooler than me and why she'll will soon be touching David Walliam's face.We also have our usual six beauty recommendations with this week's picks covering everything from a beauty balm with guaranteed glow, an addictive body moisturiser and an almond shower oil that cocoons your skin in the most delightful way.2022-01-1142 min
Vicky Pattison: The Secret ToS5E13 | The Secret To Happy with The Speakmans - Part 2With 20 years in the biz Therapists, Nik and Eva Speakman know a thing or two about addictions, fears, phobias and eating disorders. The pair unwrap Vicky's past, how they manage to work and live together and even tell-all on some of the weirdest phobias that they've ever heard. If you have been affected by anything in today's podcast please remember that there are people on hand to talk to. Call Samaritans on 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-0627 minVicky Pattison: The Secret ToS5E13 | The Secret To Happy with The Speakmans - Part 1With 20 years in the biz Therapists, Nik and Eva Speakman know a thing or two about addictions, fears, phobias and eating disorders. The pair unwrap Vicky's past, how they manage to work and live together and even tell-all on some of the weirdest phobias that they've ever heard. If you have been affected by anything in today's podcast please remember that there are people on hand to talk to. Call Samaritans on 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-0630 min
RunPodNik and Eva SpeakmanThis week on RunPod, Jenni chats to a husband and wife team who are life change therapists.
Nik and Eva Speakman will help eliminate any negative thoughts and instead promote that glass half full approach to life….and to running.
Sometimes we all need some motivational chat to remind us why we love getting out there and maybe even to encourage us to get up off the sofa. Well this episode will absolutely give you that boost you may well need.
So if you’re procrastinating, delaying going out for that run, stick this episode on and before you can say...2021-10-1544 min
Making The ChangeThere's always hopeNik 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 scientifically proven to boost immune function and decrease pain, but having hope that there is an answer is what will make sure you keep searching for that answer rather than giving up.Someone who is proof you should never give up hope that you can get better is listener Betty, who had a very traumatic childhood. She joins the Sp...2021-09-0331 minMaking The ChangeDeep rooted? That's just an excuseNik 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 this point, they’re joined by listener Nina who suffered with emetophobia (a fear of vomit) for 57 years, before having her perspective changed in under 10 minutes at one of The Speakmans’ workshops.To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag #MakingTheChange on social media.Some names and identifying details in th...2021-08-2733 minMaking The ChangeLetting the bullies build usNik 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 belittled and called names at school, but explains why those incidents of bullying have shaped him into the compassionate, giving person he’s known as today. Together they all share how they’ve personally been able to turn negative experiences of both physical and mental bullying into positives, ultimately coming out the other side with as more confident people.To ask a...2021-08-2034 minMaking The ChangeSpeaking is healingNik 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 head. Talking about trauma out loud takes power away from it. The process of speaking for the first time can be incredibly difficult, so the Speakmans talk through tips including rehearsing what you want to say, and writing your story down.To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag #MakingTheChange on social media.Some names a...2021-08-1332 minMaking The ChangeIt’s not what’s wrong with you, it’s what happened to youNik 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 whiteboards. Their work is very personal; Jeremy has social anxiety, and Ian has a phobia of swallowing. The Speakmans help both of them look at their timelines to pin point the life events that brought on their anxieties.To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag #MakingTheChange on social media. Some names and identifying details i...2021-08-0633 minMaking The ChangeConfidence saboteursNik 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’ve learnt to re-build their self-esteem. The Speakmans' advice includes setting clear boundaries with loved ones and looking back to change your perspective of painful experiences.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.Eve...2021-07-3036 minMaking The ChangeAnything is possibleNik 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 potential. It’s vital to believe that anything is possible because that’s what will ensure you keep looking for a solution. To prove their point, Nik and Eva invite Zion Clark on to the podcast. Born with no legs, Zion is now a professional wrestler and track and field athlete. He shares how surrounding himself with good people has helped him succeed.CONTENT WARNING: This e...2021-07-2335 minMaking The ChangeAddiction is not for lifeNik 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 ident...2021-07-1631 minMaking The ChangeLesser known symptoms of anxietyNik 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 able to recognise these things as symptoms will help you find the cause, and ultimately work towards healing the underlying trauma.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...2021-07-0931 minMaking The ChangeIt’s the setbacks that move us forwardNik 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 turned her biggest setback into motivation to work even harder towards the future she wanted, and Queen of the Jungle Vicky Pattison also talks through why obstacles in her love life and career have ultimately made her the happy woman she is today.To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag #MakingTheChange on social med...2021-07-0233 minMaking The ChangeLabels are for clothes, not peopleNik 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 weighed down by labels like anxiety, OCD, or PTSD, it’s important to remember it’s not what’s wrong with you, it’s what happened to you. To prove the point that a change can always be made, Nik and Eva are joined by a listener who has transformed her life through building her confidence and learning to be kind to herself...2021-06-2531 min
Talking Success with Nicki ChapmanThe SpeakmansNicki chats to life change therapists the Speakmans. They discuss the secrets to success as well as how to turn around a failure.2021-03-1753 minMaking The ChangeOn the good, bad, and ugly of familyNik 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 either person is right or wrong, it’s because they each have different expectations of the relationship and what it means to be a family, so learning to empathise and understand their point of view will always help release tension. Plus, how might looking at your own self-esteem help your relationships with others?To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag #Making...2020-12-1831 minMaking The ChangeOn festive food anxietiesNik 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 exacerbated over the festive period, but also give advice to begin tackling your specific issue whenever you’re ready. Eva explains why and how her anorexia developed, and Nick reflects on being a fussy eater as a child.TW: This episode contains in depth discussion of eating disorders, so please take care when listening if you need.To ask a question or share your...2020-12-1131 minMaking The ChangeOn being smart with your smart phoneNik 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. However, they can also have a detrimental effect on your self-esteem. The Speakmans explain how to spot the warning signs that your phone use is having a negative effect on the rest of your life, before talking through tips that will help you turn your habits around, making you less anxious, and more confident.To ask...2020-12-0433 minMaking The ChangeOn faking it ‘til you make itNik 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 in those situations and copy their behaviours – after all, changing your outward behaviour first can change how you think and feel on the inside. Nik, Eva, and daughter Liv all talk about the times in their lives that they’ve stepped out of their comfort zones despite not feeling completely ready …and all the stories have brilliant endings!To ask a questi...2020-11-2729 minMaking The ChangeOn pausing your panicNik 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 mechanisms to pause the panic in the moment? They talk through how sighing, focusing in on your senses, and saying thank you to your body could be useful for you. Nik and Eva also open up about what triggers panic for them personally, including late night phone calls and bumps to the head.To ask a question or share your ow...2020-11-2031 minMaking The ChangeOn low self-esteem and confidenceNik 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 achievements as ‘just good luck?’ Do you often compare yourself to others? The Speakmans talk through how to pinpoint where in your life your low self-esteem might come from - including parents getting divorced, a comment from a school teacher, or perhaps social media - and how to build your confidence for the future.To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag...2020-11-1332 minMaking The ChangeOn being persistentNik 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. The Speakmans also talk through the inspiring stories of people like Henry Ford and Jim Carey, as well as those they’ve met at their workshops, as examples of how persistence pays off. 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 privac...2020-11-0628 minMaking The ChangeOn why a bad day isn't a bad lifeNik 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 Speakmans have helped, including a woman who was agoraphobic. They explain how timelines and celebrating positive outcomes can help you learn to reframe what you think of as bad days.To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag #MakingTheChange on social media.Names and identifying details in this...2020-10-3029 minMaking The ChangeOn doubting yourselfNik 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 even ask someone out on a date… the Speakmans talk through how disregarding the people who don’t support you and writing a list of achievements could help.Plus, daughter Liv pops in for a cup of tea and a chat about when her university neuroscience professor doubted she was capable of understanding the course.To ask a question or share y...2020-10-2329 minMaking The ChangeOn catastrophisingNik 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.N...2020-10-1630 min
The PoodcastJust The Poo Of Us - Blagony Aunts and Queen LaqueefahIn the second instalment of JTPOU, Evie and Claudia a.k.a The Blagony Aunts solve the listeners' poo problems including Skidmark Gate, Tea on the T and a case of Too Many Pubes.There is also a second round of Poo or False plus the gals discuss Evie's Boyfriend's Boxers and Claudia's new way of eating.Sloth Poo Dance.The Speakmans Podcast.Hosted by Evie Killip and Claudia Campbell.Edited and produced by Nick Oliver.Music written and performed by Claudia Campbell.Facebook. Instagram...2020-10-1147 minMaking The ChangeOn setting life goalsNik 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 individua...2020-08-1431 minMaking The ChangeOn creating happinessNik 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...2020-08-0732 minMaking The ChangeOn anxietyNik 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...2020-07-3131 minMaking The ChangeOn relationshipsNik 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:...2020-07-2429 minMaking The ChangeOn traumaNik 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:C...2020-07-1726 minMaking The ChangeOn coping with uncertaintyNik 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 bee...2020-07-1026 minMaking The ChangeOn healthy guts and healthy mindsNik 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 t...2020-07-0329 minMaking The ChangeOn emotional eatingNik 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 S...2020-06-2629 minMaking The ChangeOn feeling brokenNik 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 pri...2020-06-1926 minMaking The ChangeOn being capable of changeNik 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 Speakmans: C...2020-06-1230 minMaking The ChangeMaking The Change: trailerLife 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 y...2020-06-0401 min
Afternoon ExtrasMoney won't make you happyAre you one of the lottery regulars who’ll be glued to the telly this weekend with your ticket in hand, hoping to hear your lucky numbers read out? And what If you did win, would it really make you happy? TV therapists The Speakmans have been looking into that very question and Christy caught up with them recently to see if money really does make the world go around, of it the best things in life are free...
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Jason Vale's PodcastGetting The Juice With: The SpeakmansListen as the worlds leading therapists talk phobias, healing trauma and all things mental health. Plus they reveal how they’d love their life-changing therapies to be made available through the UK’s National Health Service.2019-06-3022 min
Vocal RogueEpisode 11 - Heroes - Role Models with guest Andrew Chi OsbourneEpisode 11 - Heroes - Role Models with guest appearance Andrew Chi Osbourne
What is a Role Model? Does the world need more Role Models?
Andrew Chi Osbourne - Martial Arts 8 times Hall Of Fame joins on the show and talks about his life changing experience when a total stranger tried to take his and his families life, where after the ordeal he was diagnosed with PTSD and got help within the shape of The Speakmans on his road to recovery.
Definition Of A Role Model - Role Mode...2019-06-161h 16
Big brother's bit on the snideBBUK 2015: Meet the SlickmansYou like outside contact? Meet the Speakmans. Cristian gives Pete Bennett the 'who is he?' treatment, Marc's voice goes high, Jackjoe stands up to the Blastinator, and the Jelo romance is rocked to it's very foundations.2015-06-1956 min
Broadcast: Talking TVTalking TV #27: BBC and Love ProductionsThe latest edition of Talking TV runs the rule over the BBC Trust’s television services review and Sky’s 70% stake in Love Productions.
Entertainment producer Steven D Wright and Broadcast editor Chris Curtis ponder whether BBC1 is too predictable. They also assess if BBC3 is ready for a move to iPlayer after the Trust said it has “yet to establish itself as an online destination”.
Also on the agenda is Channel 4’s Immigration Street, the Benefits Street spin-off that has already provoked controversy in Southampton.
Plus, find out why BBC3’s Our World War will be must-watch television and how ITV dayt...2014-07-2500 min
Your Favorite Stories, Now in Your Ears - Full AudiobookPlay Dirty Audiobook by Sandra BrownListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 151549
Title: Play Dirty
Author: Sandra Brown
Narrator: Victor Slezak
Format: Unabridged
Length: 13:45:41
Language: English
Release date: 08-14-07
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Action & Adventure
Summary:
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Seeing Red is back with a gripping story of obsession and its deadly consequences.
After five long years in federal prison, Griff Burkett is a free man. But the disgraced Cowboys quarterback can never return to life as he knew it before he was caught cheating. In a place where football is practically...2007-08-141h 45
Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Action & AdventurePlay Dirty by Sandra BrownPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/151549 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Play Dirty Author: Sandra Brown Narrator: Victor Slezak Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 45 minutes Release date: August 14, 2007 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.17 of Total 35 Ratings of Narrator: 3.8 of Total 5 Genres: Action & Adventure Publisher's Summary: The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Seeing Red is back with a gripping story of obsession and its deadly consequences. After five long years in federal prison, Griff Burkett is a free man. But the disgraced Cowboys quarterback can never return to life as he knew it before he was caught cheating. In a...2007-08-1403 min
Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Action & AdventurePlay Dirty by Sandra BrownPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/151549to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Play Dirty
Author: Sandra Brown
Narrator: Victor Slezak
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 45 minutes
Release date: August 14, 2007
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.17 of Total 35
Ratings of Narrator: 3.8 of Total 5
Genres: Action & Adventure
Publisher's Summary:
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Seeing Red is back with a gripping story of obsession and its deadly consequences. After five long years in federal prison, Griff Burkett is a free man. But the disgraced Cowboys quarterback can never return to life as he knew it before he was caught cheating. In a place...2007-08-141h 45Your Favorite Stories, Now in Your Ears - Full AudiobookPlay Dirty Audiobook by Sandra BrownListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 151547
Title: Play Dirty
Author: Sandra Brown
Narrator: Victor Slezak
Format: Abridged
Length: 6:00:00
Language: English
Release date: 08-14-07
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Action & Adventure
Summary:
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Seeing Red is back with a gripping story of obsession and its deadly consequences.
After five long years in federal prison, Griff Burkett is a free man. But the disgraced Cowboys quarterback can never return to life as he knew it before he was caught cheating. In a place where football is practically...2007-08-146h 00