The Jordan Harbinger Show

836: Scott Lyons | Overcoming an Addiction to Drama

May 16, 2023

Scott Lyons, a neuroscientist and founder of The Embody Lab, dives into the concept of drama addiction—beyond mere attention-seeking. He discusses its roots in trauma and the chaos it brings to relationships. Exploring how drama addiction affects emotional health, he shares strategies for recognizing these patterns and building healthy boundaries. Through humorous anecdotes, he also addresses the media's role in capturing attention and the importance of self-care. Listeners gain insights on breaking free from dramatic cycles for a peaceful life.

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Episode guests

Scott Lyons

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Importance of Intimacy in Relationships

01:32

How to Get Out of the Toxicity of Drama

02:57

The Contagious Effect of Stress Contagion

01:35

The Power of Community in Times of Crisis: A 9/11 Survivor's Experience

02:00

Intro

4min

The Drama Addiction Dilemma

15min

Navigating Trauma and Drama

12min

Navigating Drama and Dysfunction in Relationships

4min

The Chaos of Drama Addiction

15min

Navigating the Drama Triangle

7min

Reevaluating Addiction: Environment vs. Genetics

5min

The Quest for Attention and Self-Care

5min

The Psychological Impact of Media Exposure in Times of Crisis

5min

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The Cycle of Drama Bonding

13min

11.

Understanding the Addiction to Drama

6min

Dr. Scott Lyons (@drscottlyons) is a neuroscientist focusing on cognitive psychology and the impact of mindfulness on mental well-being, founder of The Embody Lab, host of The Gently Used Human podcast, and author of Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others. [TW // Self-harm and suicide are discussed.]

What We Discuss with Dr. Scott Lyons:

What drama addiction is, and why it's so much more than just seeking constant attention from others.
How to recognize drama addiction in yourself and others.
How to grasp the ways in which drama addiction affects your well-being.
How to build and uphold boundaries in our drama-ridden lives.
How to heal a drama addiction and live a more peaceful, less chaotic life.
And much more...

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