The Gently Used Human with Dr. Scott Lyons

What’s Holding You Back? Let’s Fix That with Niyc Pidgeon


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Are you letting self-doubt, over-explaining, or other people's opinions keep you small? Not on Niyc Pidgeon's watch. This episode is all about stepping into your power, shifting your mindset, and harnessing the science of success to create a life that actually excites you.

Dr. Scott Lyons sits down with Niyc Pidgeon, an award-winning positive psychologist, best-selling author, and high-performance business mentor, to explore the psychology behind resilience, joy, and confidence. Author of Now Is Your Chance and Unstoppable Success, Niyc has helped thousands of people rewire their thinking and create their best lives.

Together, Scott and Niyc unpack what it really means to be happy—not in a ‘toxic positivity’ way, but in a real, grounded, and science-backed way. If you've ever felt stuck, exhausted, or like you're tolerating way too much in life, this conversation will help you break free.

Topics We Break Down:
  • Why positivity isn’t about ignoring the hard stuff – The difference between real happiness and toxic positivity.
  • Over-explaining & self-abandonment – Why we do it and how to stop apologizing for simply existing.
  • The ripple effect of awe – How small moments of joy can transform your energy (and impact 135 people around you!).
  • What’s your Organizing Principle? – The hidden force guiding your choices, and how to harness it for success.
  • The power of curiosity – How asking better questions can lead to deeper connections and greater clarity.

✨ This episode is packed with insights, humor, and some seriously life-changing mindset shifts. Tune in now and get ready to step into your most unstoppable self!

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