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One More Day: The Life-Changing Power of Hope, Tiny Tools, and "Just Keep Going" with Niyc Pidgeon

Sep 20, 2024

Niyc Pidgeon, a positive psychologist dedicated to reshaping the conversation around suicide, shares her insights following the tragic loss of three friends. She discusses the shocking rise in suicide rates since COVID-19 and introduces her book, which offers 'tiny tools' to build resilience and promote hope. From shamanic shaking to gratitude texts, these practices are aimed at helping individuals navigate dark times. Niyc emphasizes the importance of connection and community support in preventing suicide, urging a collective approach to mental health.

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Quick takeaways

Niyc Pidgeon's book emphasizes that suicide is preventable through open dialogue and building strong connections to combat isolation.

The podcast introduces effective 'tiny tools' like breathing techniques and gratitude exercises, promoting resilience in daily challenges.

A focus on prevention and shared stories encourages readers to view struggles as temporary, actively fostering hope and mental wellness.

Deep dives

Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

Social media, particularly platforms like Instagram, has been linked to a significant increase in suicide rates, especially among young girls, showing a 50% rise in the aftermath of COVID. The episode discusses the psychological toll of social media, highlighting the challenge of discerning genuine friendships versus superficial interactions fostered online. Personal anecdotes illustrate the struggles faced by individuals in the public eye, where the pressures of fame can amplify feelings of isolation and inadequacy. This underscores the need for open discussions about mental health, as many people share similar feelings of loneliness despite outward appearances.

Intro

1min

Navigating Mental Health in the Era of Social Media

3min

Hope and Healing: Navigating Mental Health

6min

Building Resilience Through Connection

11min

Hydration and the Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

4min

Navigating Social Media Challenges and Building Resilience in Children

2min

Creating Connections: The Power of Hope and Prevention

4min

Strategies for Emotional Well-Being

10min

Navigating Life's Challenges with Small Steps and Hope

6min

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Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health

6min

11.

Embracing Mental Health and the Power of Hope

2min

Suicide rates have soared by 50% since COVID-19, with 700,000 people taking their own lives each year. It's a topic shrouded in shame and stigma - but positive psychologist Niyc Pidgeon is on a mission to change that with her new book, One More Day.

After losing three close friends, Niyc felt like a failure. As a positive psychologist, she thought she should have been able to save them. But diving deeper into the research, she discovered something beautiful - there ARE things we can do. Suicide is preventable.

In this episode, Niyc shares the "tiny tools" proven to help us through our darkest days. From shamanic shaking to gratitude texts and the 4-7-8 breath, these gateway practices can shift our physiology and emotional state.

The book isn't a crisis intervention manual or a replacement for therapy. It's a menu of research-backed practices to build our resilience, one day at a time. So even when life gets hard again (and it will), we have an inner toolkit to navigate it.

If you or someone you love has ever struggled with suicidal thoughts, this episode is for you. Let's open up the conversation and take a stand for ourselves and each other. Hope is possible.

“I want suicide to be the equivalent of smoking on planes—a world where it no longer exists. ” ~ Niyc Pidgeon

In This Episode:

- Why Niyc wrote One More Day

- The book's "tiny tools" - simple practices to get through hard days

- The importance of connection in preventing suicide

- Social media's impact on mental health, especially for young girls

- Modeling resilience and talking to kids about mental health

- Warning signs to look out for: can we end suicide in the world?

- Breathing techniques for anxiety relief

- Movement as a "gateway" to shift your emotional state

- Shamanic shaking: releasing tension through movement

- Gratitude texts to uplift you and strengthen relationships

- Niyc's lifelong vow she made

- Self-help tools vs. getting professional help for mental illness

- Step-by-step actions to take if you or a loved one is suffering

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About Niyc:

Niyc Pidgeon is a positive psychologist and global speaker dedicated to helping people move from fear and doubt to hope and joy. Her new book, One More Day, is now available for preorder at http://onemoredaybook.com.

With a Master's in Applied Positive Psychology, Niyc has coached thousands of women through her ICF-accredited Positive Psychology Practitioner Certification. A survivor herself, Niyc now has an unwavering commitment to preventing suicide through compassionate conversations and research-backed practices.

Website: https://www.niycpidgeon.com/

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