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On anxiety

Season 1, Ep. 8

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 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 happy again

https://amzn.to/2XNVE48


Winning at Weight Loss: Achieve your slimming goals, enjoy food and feel great again

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Making The Change is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd


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