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Breaking Addiction to Drama, Dependency on Stress, Chaos, Toxic Relationships & More
FEBRUARY 2024
Dr. Scott Lyons joins the show to talk about our culture's addiction to drama (aka stress), from toxic relationships to over-scheduling your life, and how to cope with it. We also discuss staying grounded in a performative world, social media rage, authenticity, urgency culture, and trauma.
Drama Bonding: From Chaos to Calm
FEBRUARY 2024
In this enlightening conversation with Dr. Scott Lyons, a holistic psychologist and mind-body medicine specialist, we explore the relationship between trauma, healing, and the mind-body connection.
201: Don't Let Trauma Bring You Drama with Dr. Scott Lyons
FEBRUARY 2024
In today’s conversation, Dr. Scott Lyons and I delve into the profound impact of trauma on the body and the pivotal role of somatic therapy in the healing process. Dr. Lyons stresses how trauma deeply embeds itself within our nervous system and cells, highlighting the significance of infusing play and humor into our lives to release trauma and alleviate inflammation.
Hotline Calls: I’m Kinky, But My Partner Isn’t
JANUARY 2024
Today I am bringing back LIVE Hotline Calls! Not only that, holistic psychologist, author, and my newest friend, Dr. Scott Lyons, joins me back on the show to help me answer your questions. From concerns about sexual compatibility to avoiding jackhammer sex, you will hear the change in these callers’ voices as we help them in real-time.
Dr. Scott Lyons ⎼ Break Your Addiction To Stress
DECEMBER 2023
Dr. Scott Lyons is a licensed holistic psychologist, educator, and author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others.
6 Signs You’re Addicted to Stress: Psychologist Teaches You How to Remove Drama From Your Life
OCTOBER 2023
Today, I am joined by Dr. Scott Lyons, a medical doctor, holistic psychologist, and renowned body-based trauma expert. He says there are 6 telltale signs that you’re addicted to stress.
Dr. Lyons will explain why we keep ourselves on edge, why we find ourselves picking fights, gossiping, zombie scrolling, and staying in relationships where drama is present.
Exploring the Intricacies of Shame and What it Means to be Embodied with Dr. Scott Lyons
OCTOBER 2023
In this conversation, we explore cyclical thoughts, shame and its effects, positive and toxic shame, self-actualization, social isolation and loneliness, and what it means to have an internal experience.
We also discuss detecting repressed shame and manipulation, resonance and emotional contagion, supporting each other in the journey toward self-actualization, and creating a world that supports everyone's access to love and joy.
Feeling in Process vs Feeling Lost with Dr. Scott Lyons
SEPTEMBER 2023
We were thrilled to have Dr. Scott Lyons on the podcast! Dr. Lyons has an innovative approach to his practice, combining holistic psychology with mind-body medicine and embodied education. He founded The Embody Lab, Omala, is host of The Gently Used Human podcast, Creator of Somatic Stress Release, and author of “Addicted to Drama."
Release Drama Addiction, Calm the Chaos & Embrace Your Authentic Self with Dr. Scott Lyons
SEPTEMBER 2023
Today’s guest is Dr. Scott Lyons. Scott is a former professional Drag Queen turned licensed clinical psychologist, doctor of osteopathy, educator, podcaster and author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others. He hosts The Gently Used Human Podcast and is the creator of The Embody Lab which is a hub for embodied education, self-discovery, and somatic healing. He has been featured in huge publications such as The New York Times, Vanity Fair, ForbesWomen, The Telegraph, and many more
Are you addicted to drama? How to break free from cycles of pain, limiting beliefs and trauma with Dr. Scott Lyons
SEPTEMBER 2023
Buckle up for this sassy yet super vulnerable conversation with Dr. Scott Lyons, PhD. Dr. Lyons is a holistic psychologist, educator, and author as well as a renowned body-based trauma expert and Doctor of Osteopathy. He helps people break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma to restore vitality and live a more stress-free life. Dr. Lyons' new book, “Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others” gets into the juice of drama addiction and charts a path to healing, without any sugar coating!
Our Addiction to Drama
SEPTEMBER 2023
Chiquis talks to psychologist Dr. Scott Lyons about drama, society’s addiction to it and how it can affect our mental health. Chiquis talks about her own addiction to drama, how it impacted her romantic relationships in the past and how she deals with it now. Dr. Lyons tells us about the type of people who tend to seek drama, how we can recognize if it’s getting out of hand and what you can do to deal with the “drama addict” in your life.You can get Dr. Lyons’ book “Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others” wherever books are sold.
Addicted to Fear & Chaos - The Adult Child Inner Drug Store with Dr. Scott Lyons
SEPTEMBER 2023
Procrastination, toxic relationships, running late, not paying our bills, staring arguments - these are just a few of the ways adult children of alcoholic and dysfunctional family manifest chaos in their lives.
In today’s episode, we discuss ACA Laundry List Trait 8 - “we became addicted to excitement” and how growing up in a dysfunctional family oriented our nervous system towards fear and excitement in adulthood.
Dr. Scott Lyons on Signs That Preaching and Leadership Has Become An Addiction, How To Deal with Toxic Bosses and Coworkers, and Practical Strategies to Deal with Other People's Drama
AUGUST 2023
Are you addicted to drama? Do you know someone who is?
In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Scott Lyons joins Carey to talk about how to tell whether preaching and leadership have become addictions. Dr. Scott Lyons also taps into how to deal with toxic bosses and co-workers and offers multiple practical strategies to deal with other peoples' drama.
Drama Addiction With Dr. Scott Lyons
JUNE 2023
You see their name pop up on your phone, and you immediately notice yourself feeling stressed. It’s that friend who always seems to be in crisis, who always calls to gossip or vent.
We all know that person…many of us are that person.
It’s called drama addiction, and there’s a part in all of us that is drawn towards chaos and stress. Dr. Scott Lyons, is a trauma expert who has studied what is really going on in the brain and body when we’re addicted to drama.
How to Navigate Addiction to Drama with Dr Scott Lyons
JUNE 2023
If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering why you keep attracting the same type of person, this episode is for you. Today I’m joined by Dr Scott Lyons, a holistic psychologist, educator and author, to talk about addiction to drama, and why we may subconsciously seek out chaos and intensity in our lives and relationships (even when we think we're trying to avoid it).
Breaking Free From Your Drama Addiction
MAY 2023
Ever feel like you’re drawn to drama and want to break free? Sah is joined by Scott Lyons, author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others, body-based trauma export, and creator of The Embody Lab, to discuss the intoxication of gossip and drama, what draws us toward it, and how to break these cycles.
Overcoming an Addiction to Drama
MAY 2023
We're joined by Dr. Scott Lyons to discuss why some of us are addicted to drama and what we can do to help ourselves and others heal from it.
Addicted to Drama? |Clinical psychologist Scott Lyons, Ph.D.
MAY 2023
Trauma is not the event. It's the response of how it gets stored," says Scott Lyons, Ph.D.
Scott, a clinical psychologist and body-based trauma expert, joins us to discuss how we all can recover from drama addiction, metabolize trauma, and break free of the stress cycle.
Step Out of Survival Mode, Free Yourself of Stress and Worry, and Build the Life You Love | Scott Lyons, PhD
MAY 2023
Dr. Scott Lyons is a holistic psychologist, educator and author. As a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, Scott helps people to break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma. He recently published his first book, Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others.
Addicted To Drama - Dr. Scott Lyons
JUNE 2023
Dr. Scott Lyons is a recovering drama addict. And no, I'm not using that term as a metaphor or analogy. As a clinician, Scott describes himself (and many others) as having been (or still being) addicted to drama. Who knew it was a thing? Well, it is and this was a fascinating and different conversation that l'm sure will resonate with many. Who is Dr. Scott Lyons? He is a licensed holistic psychologist, educator and author of the book ‘Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others.' Scott is a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy Mind-Body Medicine specialist and has been featured in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, ForbesWomen, Fast Company, The Telegraph, The Guardian, INC., CNBC Make It, Fortune, Bustle, and Reader's Digest. And now, in what is clearly the pinnacle of his career, he drops by TYP Central to wax lyrical about the human condition. Enjoy.
Tools to Self-Regulate & Heal Your Dependency on Chaos & Crisis with Dr. Scott Lyons
MAY 2023
Do you deal with high levels of stress and anxiety? Do you feel like it takes a toll on your body? In this episode Dr. Scott Lyons gives us the tools to self-regulate and heal, and quit our addiction to chaos, crisis and drama that is keeping us in a place of stuck.
Our bodies are not designed to be in a constant state of fight or flight. And that's exactly what we're doing to ourselves. We're constantly revving ourselves up, and it's wreaking havoc on our hormonal balance, on our overall health and well-being. So it's really important for us to recognize the impact of stress and trauma on our bodies and find ways to regulate ourselves, find ways to create that co-regulation and self-regulation so that we can restore and replenish our energy reserves and bring ourselves back into that window of optimal functioning. And it's not an easy journey, but it's a journey worth taking because our health and well-being depend on it. So let's break free from the addiction to drama and trauma.
The Chopra Well on Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis & Chaos in Yourself & Others
MAY 2023
A conversation with Dr. Scott Lyons and Deepak Chopra. Dr. Scott Lyons is a holistic psychologist, educator and author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others, with Hachette publishing. As a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, Scott helps people to break free of cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma. Scott is an innovator in transformative wellness and trauma therapy, teaching over half a million people internationally over the past twenty years how to relieve stress and restore vitality.
Addicted To Drama? How To Break the Cycle
APRIL 2023
Dr. Scott Lyons chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about why we shouldn’t dismiss the behavior of those who seem to thrive on drama as attention-seeking. Like any addiction, engaging in conflict may be a way of coping with deeper psychological issues and trauma.
As he explains, we all develop survival patterns during infancy in response to emotional or psychological wounding. We may become hypervigilant and chronically anxious about our external world, yet numb or unable to process what we feel internally.
So you’ll hear why becoming a “drama queen” may be the body’s way of seeking extreme experiences just to feel *something* again. To metabolize emotions stuck deep in our core identities.
But we can unlearn these behavior patterns, and Dr. Lyons shares a few helpful tips on how to do so.
Addicted To Drama - Dr. Scott Lyons
APRIL 2023
Dr. Scott Lyons (@DrScottLyons) is a holistic psychologist, educator, author, and a renowned body-based trauma expert. Scott is the creator of The Embody Lab—the largest online learning platform for body-based trauma therapies—and developer of Somatic Stress Release, a holistic process of restoring biological resilience. He sits down with Paul to discuss the topic of his newest book, Addicted to Drama.
Understanding Grief Triggers and Being Addicted to Drama with Dr. Scott Lyons
APRIL 2023
What do I do when I feel triggered? What is an emotional trigger? What is the best way to deal with grief triggers? Can you be addicted to drama? How can I have less drama in my life? Can you use somatic therapy for grief? What happens to the body and mind during grief? How can I heal my triggers from trauma? Why am I addicted to reality TV? Is watching Real Housewives for hours healthy?
This week we have Dr. Scott Lyons to chat about navigating and supporting yourself through grief triggers, somatic healing for grief, and learning about being addicted to drama.
How To Tell If The Girl You're Dating Is Addicted To Drama
FEBRUARY 2023
Dr. Scott Lyons is the author of Addicted To Drama. You'll learn how to tell if the girl you're dating is addicted to drama or if it's you who is creating problems where there are none. And what to do in either case to to eliminate it from your life and relationships permanently.
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Supporting Trauma Healing In The Workplace
MARCH 2024
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One in SEVEN boys under 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD - as doctors slam 'preposterously high' figure that is four-fold the prevalence in the UK
MARCH 2024
A CDC-led report found 11.3 percent of children aged 5 to 17 years old had the condition overall over the three years to 2022, with ADHD linked to trouble concentrating and hyperactive or fidgety behavior.
The Psychology Behind the Rise and Fall of Trends
MARCH 2024
We're seeing trends cycle through faster than ever before. Here, four psychologists explain the psychology behind trend culture.
What to Know About Somatic Therapy, According to Therapists
MARCH 2024
Not everyone benefits from just talk, talk, talk. This approach is different.
Can we fix this? How to repair with your child and the four easy-to-follow steps
MARCH 2024
Repairing with your child is more than an apology, and how many times is too many? We ask three psychologists...
What are somatic workouts? These stress-busting exercises tap into the mind-body connection
FEBRUARY 2024
From mindful walking to diaphragmatic breathing, these somatic exercises can relieve stress quickly and boost wellbeing.
I'm a psychologist who dated many toxic people until I finally realized I was the problem. Here's what I did about it.
FEBRUARY 2024
A psychologist kept finding himself in toxic relationships with cheaters and liars. He finally realized he was the problem and began the work to heal.
What Is Triangulation and How Does It Affect Kids?
FEBRUARY 2024
Learn the signs and how to avoid it in your household.
8 Phrases To Motivate Yourself When You're Feeling Stuck, According to Psychologists
FEBRUARY 2024
With expert insight, you can get motivated again.
8 Phrases That Signal a Person Is Feeling Shame, According to Mental Health Pros
JANUARY 2024
Plus, the nonverbal signs of shame's presence.
8 Reasons You Could Be Afraid of Commitment, According to Psychologists
JANUARY 2024
Plus, how to overcome commitment phobia.
Experts reveal the harm done when you go just one night without sleep
DECEMBER 2023
Anyone who has ever gone without a good night's sleep will remember the struggles they experienced the next day. You feel confused, delirious, emotional and are barely able to function. On occasion, side effects of poor sleep can be similar to a bad hangover, causing nausea and headaches. And to think, all you've done is go without sleep. But, given the cascade of harms bubbling away inside the brain and body as you lay awake, the sober hangover is hardly surprising.
Why are so many of us addicted to drama?
DECEMBER 2023
Today’s attention economy feeds into our worst desires to overstress everything. But a new theory reveals that it doesn’t have to be this way. We can, in fact, choose a calmer life.
11 Phrases To Use Instead of Automatically Giving Advice, According to Psychologists
DECEMBER 2023
Psychologists share how to most effectively offer support and a listening ear.
The Top 50 Psychology Books of 2023
DECEMBER 2023
If you’re fascinated by what it means to be human and how to live a happier, fuller life, you’re probably captivated by psychology books. And honestly, we are too—that’s why we’ve compiled a list of the 50 top psychology reads of 2023.
I'm a psychologist - here are 9 subtle signs your partner lacks emotional intelligence
NOVEMBER 2023
Emotional intelligence, or emotional quotient (EQ), has become a buzz phrase in recent years as part of a wider trend of 'therapy talk' being used in day-to-day conversations.
But relationship experts say a mismatch in EQ is often the source of breakdowns in marriages and partnerships.
The Crown claims Diana was addicted to drama and scandal – but is the condition real?
NOVEMBER 2023
In season six of Netflix’s royal epic, Diana’s therapist advises her to step away from her affair with Dodi Fayed, calling the adrenaline she gets from the chaotic relationship ‘addictive’.
Have YOU been accused of being a 'gaslighter' or told to respect someone's 'boundaries'? Experts warn therapy speak is being weaponized
OCTOBER 2023
Mental health experts warn of social media trend for using psychological terms.
The Best Modern Fairy Tales for Kids
OCTOBER 2023
If you're looking for something new to read with your kids, these modern fairy tales are worth adding to your home library.
Can’t Stop Worrying About, Well, Everything? Therapists Recommend Using a ‘Worry Tree’ To Move On
OCTOBER 2023
Did I remember to unplug the flat iron? Is my boyfriend cheating on me? What if this Uber driver suddenly decides to drive off this highway á la Thelma & Louise? Having worries like these is a part of human nature; after all, the brain has evolved to predict potential forthcoming danger to keep us safe. But while some worries are fleeting or easily resolved, others have a way of latching onto the brain—which can have trouble distinguishing between real and hypothetical threats. And that's where using a therapeutic tool called a "worry tree" can help.
7 Signs of Immaturity That Therapists Say Folks Can Grow Out of at Any Age
SEPTEMBER 2023
Whether it’s laughing at fart jokes or insisting on having a favorite sugary breakfast cereal on hand at all times, there are some qualities that have come to be equated with immaturity (which tends to have a negative connotation) despite being totally benign in regards to how someone operates in the world. On the other hand, some actual signs of immaturity that actually can negatively impact a person’s relationships—and other areas of their life—are a little more subtle.
Why Are Some People Addicted to Drama?
AUGUST 2023
When a person is experiencing a need for drama, they gravitate toward extreme thought, language, habits, behaviors, expression of feelings, and even relationships. Around them nothing is bland or boring. Their emotional life is marked by incessant volatility beyond sudden change or surprise or unexpected emotions. (This can seem attractive to others—at first.)
How billionaires navigate boredom through thrilling experiences like Titanic sub, according to psychologists
JUNE 2023
‘Travel, in particular, is one of the more accessible ways to get those thrills,’ psychologist says about billionaires who seek luxurious expeditions
Stuck in a Rut? You’re Not Alone.
MAY 2023
Are you someone who thrives on tumult and catastrophe? Who perks up at the first whiff of bad news? Read Scott Lyons’ ADDICTED TO DRAMA: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others and you’ll see how these tendencies are holding you hostage. Living at full throttle is one thing; manufacturing negative excitement is another.
Is Workday Drama Impacting Your Focus? Here’s How to Spot Drama Addiction and What to do About it
MAY 2023
Has your focus on a project ever derailed thanks to an onslaught of notifications from that colleague who’s always firing off about something? Or is there a co-worker who has a knack for sweeping you into a tornado of chaos that ends up hijacking the time you were going to spend on deep work?
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MAY 2023
Do you know someone who thrives on chaos, turning small issues into huge ones, and making everything a confrontation? That person could be a friend or relative — or they might be you. Lyons explains that it’s actually an addiction — indicative of pain and suffering — and gives accessible tips on breaking the cycle.
7 toxic signs of someone who is ‘addicted to drama,’ according to a psychologist—and how to respond
MAY 2023
We all know someone who constantly seems to be the source of drama. As a therapist and psychologist, I’ve spent 20 years hopping the fence between being caught in the drama and observing it.
What Is ‘Drama Addiction’? Here Are a Doctor’s 7 Red Flags You Have One
MAY 2023
We can be addicted to substances as well as nonsubstances. Our interview with Dr. Scott Lyons explains what addiction to drama is, how to recognize it, and how to manage it.
Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others
MAY 2023
If you polled a roomful of people to see if they knew anyone who experienced an addiction to drama, many hands would go up.
‘I love firing people on Friday’: Self-made real-estate millionaire and ‘Shark Tank’ star Barbara Corcoran can’t stand negative workers
APRIL 2023
Barbara Corcoran: “I have advised more people in their twenties to hit up their parents. There’s no shame in that.”
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APRIL 2023
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FEBRUARY 2023
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Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis & Chaos in Yourself and Others
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Clinical psychologist Lyons explores drama addiction and how readers can heal from it in this illuminating debut.
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Addicted To Drama by Dr. Scott Lyons - A Must Read!
APRIL 2023
It is very hard to search for a book that keeps you all engraved in it. We’re here with an interesting suggestion that will give you a sagacious experience. Addicted to Drama by Dr. Scott Lyons is on our radar these days and there are multiple reasons for it.
Don’t Join the Drama Club
MAY 2023
Dr. Scott Lyons, clinical psychologist and mind-body expert, in his groundbreaking book, turns the notion of the “drama queen” on its head, showing that Drama is an addiction and those suffering from it are experiencing a much deeper psychological, biological and social pain.
Are You Addicted to Drama? This Doctor’s 2-Minute Quiz Can Help You Find Out
APRIL 2023
"Drama addiction" is a growing conversation in the clinical psych world. Here's how to tell if it applies to you or someone you know.
8 Ways to Ground Yourself Amidst Drama
MAY 2023
Feeling stressed by other people's dramatic tendencies? A clinical psychologist and mind-body expert offers some solutions to ground yourself.