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

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! Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For Dr. Scott’s Website click here! For Dr. Scott’s Podcast click here! For Dr. Scott’s Instagram click here! For POW Brand Promo Codes click here! Sponsors: Visit BetterHelp.com/POW today to get 10% off your first month. That’s betterhelp.com/pow  Visit clearstemskincare.com and use code POW at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Again, that’s code POW for 20% off your first purchase on clearstemskincare.com. Head to moshlife.com/POW to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on the Best sellers Trial Pack. That’s 20% off PLUS free shipping on the Best sellers Trial Pack at moshlife.com/POW.  Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com/POW and automatically receive 20% off any Aqua Tru water purifier. That’s 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com/POW. Show Links: 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