Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso (A Creativity Podcast)

Release Drama Addiction, Calm the Chaos & Embrace Your Authentic Self w/ Dr. Scott Lyons

Sep 27, 2023

Former professional drag queen turned psychologist, Dr. Scott Lyons, discusses drama addiction, finding your authentic voice, rewriting limiting beliefs, and how performers are susceptible to drama addiction. They also explore the importance of reconnecting with the body, letting go of victim identity, and the impact of the attention economy on addiction to drama. Plus, they touch on embodied education, the 'Gently Used Human' podcast, and expressing gratitude.

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Quick takeaways

Drama addiction stems from unresolved trauma and the need to create chaos for attention and stimulation.

Healing drama addiction requires somatic healing, embracing stillness, and fostering vulnerability and intimacy in relationships.

Performers and individuals exposed to chaotic environments or social media are more susceptible to drama addiction, but everyone can counteract it by limiting exposure and focusing on personal healing.

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Recognizing Drama Addiction

Drama addiction involves seeking unnecessary turmoil and intensifying reactions to create stimulus and avoid deeper pain. It often stems from unresolved trauma and the need to fill a void. Drama addiction is prevalent in environments with chaos or pain, where individuals learn to create drama for attention and stimulation. Social media and media consumption can contribute to the addiction by perpetuating stress and overstimulation.

Introduction

4min

From Drag Queen to Psychologist

13min

Navigating Drama Addiction

14min

The Importance of Sensation and Reconnecting with the Body

7min

Letting Go of the Victim Identity

11min

Performers, Drama Addiction, and the Attention Economy

7min

Embodied Education, 'Gently Used Human' Podcast, and Personal Growth

2min

Exploring the Concept of Being Gently Used and Expressing Gratitude

2min

Hi Creative Cutie! 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.

***NOTE: Deep talk about drama addiction starts at 18 minutes, but I highly recommend the beginning where we talk about exactly *how* he went from being a pro Drag Queen to a clinical psychologist💗***

From this conversation you’ll learn:

How to let go of one dream for another
How to deal with the emotional pain of healing from a physical ailment
How to rewrite your limiting beliefs around your intelligence and potential
How to find your authentic voice with authority
The definition of “Drama” and “Drama Addiction”
The signs/symptoms of drama addiction and Why it happens
How to start to release the need for drama
What a stress response is and how to move through it
How to get back into a relationship with yourself
What people in the performing arts specifically have to learn about drama addiction
And Much More!

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Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso (A Creativity Podcast)

Release Drama Addiction, Calm the Chaos & Embrace Your Authentic Self w/ Dr. Scott Lyons

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Recognizing Drama Addiction

Healing Drama Addiction

Drama Addiction in Performers

Navigating Social Media

Finding the Path to Healing

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts