{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67d1aedd198b6cba390edd09/6a9fcaf889f0f48b880eebfb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep 79 Piers’ Story: The Bravest Thing You Can Say Is Help ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67d1aedd198b6cba390edd09/1788856984032-720fff92-5f1f-48a5-a29c-1fee029f8ae4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Keywords</strong></p><p>Piers Day, mental health, suicide prevention, anxiety, depression, hypnotherapy, unconscious mind, negative self-talk, self-worth, self-love, reframing, NLP, personal development, asking for help, men’s mental health, emotional wellbeing, hope, resilience, EFT, tapping</p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Piers Day shares the life-changing experience that led him from property development into a career helping people struggling with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts.</p><p>Piers talks openly about losing three friends to suicide, the devastating guilt that followed, and the moment in Australia when his own thoughts took him to a very dark place.</p><p>Helen and Piers explore the power of the unconscious mind, childhood programming, negative self-talk and the language we use with ourselves. They discuss why changing “I should” to “I could” can create a sense of choice, and why breaking overwhelming problems into smaller, manageable pieces can make them feel possible.</p><p>Most importantly, they talk about asking for help — and why it can be one of the bravest things we ever do.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>You are not your depression, anxiety or current circumstances.</li><li>Our unconscious beliefs can influence how we think, feel and behave.</li><li>The way we speak to ourselves really matters.</li><li>Reframing negative thoughts can change the way we experience situations.</li><li>“I should” can become “I could” — giving ourselves choice rather than pressure.</li><li>Big problems become more manageable when we break them into smaller pieces.</li><li>Asking for help is a sign of courage, not failure.</li><li>Notice when a difficult period is becoming a persistent pattern.</li><li>Mental health deserves regular care and attention, just like physical health.</li><li>There is hope, even when you cannot see a way forward.</li></ul><p><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p><p>Life Talks with Piers Day - Piers’ existing podcast.</p><p>Heard Not Hushed - Piers’ new podcast focusing on powerful stories of survival and people who deserve to be heard.</p><p>The Four Agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz </p><p>The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse – Charlie Mackesy</p><p>Alan Carr - Easy way to stopping smoking.</p><p><a href=\"https://d.docs.live.net/7CB4BB68310FCAFC/Inspired%20Healing/Podcasting/Podcast%20Recordings/thebravemanproject.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Brave Man Project</a> - mentioned in relation to encouraging men to talk openly about their mental health.</p><p>Connect with <strong>Piers</strong></p><p>Facebook and Instagram: @piersday </p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/piersday/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Piers Day | LinkedIn</a></p><p>Website - <a href=\"https://d.docs.live.net/7CB4BB68310FCAFC/Inspired%20Healing/Podcasting/Podcast%20Recordings/piersday.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">piersday.com</a> </p><p>New project - <a href=\"https://d.docs.live.net/7CB4BB68310FCAFC/Inspired%20Healing/Podcasting/Podcast%20Recordings/thelivinggame.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thelivinggame.co.uk</a></p><p>Connect with <strong>Helen</strong></p><p>Website: <a href=\"http://www.inspiredhealing.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">InspiredHealing.co.uk</a></p><p>IG: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/helens_inspired_healing/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">helens_inspired_healing</a></p><p>FB: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551922200224\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Inspired Healing</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-valentino-04a7714/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Helen on LinkedIn</a></p><p>WhatsApp: +447971798462 </p><p>NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor <a href=\"https://www.iphm.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>IPHM</strong></a> use this Referral Code: <strong>IPHM-GYZGF</strong> and the £10 will go to <a href=\"https://forwardtrust.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Forward Trust</a>&nbsp;a Charity helping those struggling with addictions</p><p>🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios</p><p> 🎨Cover art: Dave Champagne</p><p>For full transcription, contact: <a href=\"mailto:helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk</a> </p>","author_name":"Helen Valentino"}