September 09, 2024

Drama & Chaos Addiction: Strategies for Healing w/ Dr. Scott Lyons

1 hour 9 minutes

Ep. #131 Welcome back to the Pursuit of Wellness podcast! Today, I'm thrilled to have Dr. Scott Lyons on the show. He’s a licensed holistic psychologist and the author of *Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others*. Scott's expertise in body-based trauma and mind-body medicine has helped over half a million people globally, and his insights are both profound and engaging. We’ll explore topics like drama addiction, overcoming trauma responses, and practical strategies for maintaining your well-being. Tune in to discover how to break free from the cycles of chaos and find balance in your life!

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Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Other

Topics Discussed

00:03:32 - Dr. Scott Lyon’s background in drama and chaos

00:05:12 - Rock bottom with drama addiction

00:06:01 - Defining drama addiction

00:08:25 - Cramming your schedule and detoxing technology

00:10:18 - Origin of drama addiction

00:16:52- Trauma responses and triggers

00:19:33 - Falling back into the habit

00:22:07 - Recognizing trigger moments and reflecting on responses

00:32:54 - Media and drama addiction

00:33:36 - Cancel culture

00:34:40 - Addressing underlying feelings

00:35:49 - Mari’ & Scott’s strategies for avoiding underlying feelings

00:39:03 - Dr. Scott Lyon’s take on coffee

00:39:50 - Examining Greg’s chaos and urgency culture

00:44:07 - How to tap into your underlying feelings

00:48:23 - Navigating your identity and sitting in discomfort

00:51:43 - Ketamine treatments and preparatory work

00:55:12 - Dealing with drama addicts

01:00:37 - How to set boundaries with drama addicts

01:02:35 - Walking away from friendships

01:07:15: - Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Other

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