Healing Trauma & an Addiction to Drama
AUGUST 30TH, 2023
EPISODE 10: Healing Trauma & an Addiction to Drama
Do you ever feel like the dramas of life are following you around? Or someone you know always seems to be spiraling into crisis, overscheduling themselves to the point of overwhelm, or trying to rope people into their tornado of chaos?
In this special episode, we're unlocking the vault to share a previously recorded conversation from our archives that's going to shed some light on why many of us might feel trapped in a loop of drama. In it, Dr. Scott delves into his transformative book, Addicted to Drama, joined by the insightful Dr. Nicole LePera. Together, they get to the heart of why some of us might feel drawn to chaotic situations, highlighting the role of past experiences and hidden emotional triggers.
It isn't just about identifying the problem; it's about finding ways out. They'll discuss the habits that keep us stuck in drama and offer insights on breaking free. If you've ever felt like you or someone you know is always at the center of some emotional storm, don't miss this enlightening discussion. It might just be the guide you need to find calm amidst the chaos.
Topics We Break Down
Recognizing drama addiction.
Drama's impact on intimacy.
Phases in healing and the role of forgiveness.
Stress in the attention economy.
The phenomenon of stress contagion.
Supporting drama-addicted loved ones.
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE HERE
Show Notes
Episode Links:
Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others by Dr. Scott Lyons
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Special Guest
DR. NICOLE LEPERA
Dr. Nicole LePera was trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University and the New School for Social Research and studied at the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. She is a holistic psychologist whose work addresses the connection between the mind, body, and soul incorporating overall lifestyle and psychological wellness practices. She is the creator of the #SelfHealers movement where people from around the world are joining together in a community to take healing into their own hands.
As a clinical psychologist, Dr. LePera often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients—and for herself—she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical, and spiritual wellness that equips people with the interdisciplinary tools necessary to heal themselves. After experiencing the life-changing results herself, she began to share what she’d learned with others—and soon “The Holistic Psychologist” was born.
CONNECT WITH NICOLE LEPERA:
The Holistic Psychologist | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Your Host
DR. SCOTT LYONS
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, with Hachette publishing. Scott is also the host of The Gently Used Human Podcast, a delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used.
As a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy (Spain) and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, Scott helps people to break free from 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. Scott has worked with many of the country’s top leaders and CEOs as an executive coach and wellness consultant.
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, taught in over 20 countries. Scott is also the founder and progressive designer of Omala, a wellness brand dedicated to creating sustainably sourced tools for transformation.
About the Podcast
THE GENTLY USED HUMAN
Dr. Scott Lyons and his world renowned guests take us into the delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used. From passion to pain, glory to defeat, comedy to drama to tragedy, we’ve all been through it. This show unpacks the psychology and humor needed to keep you thriving on the roller coaster of being human.