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The Jordan Harbinger Show

836: Scott Lyons | Overcoming an Addiction to Drama

The Jordan Harbinger Show

Jordan Harbinger

Business, Education, Science

4.812.3K Ratings

🗓️ 16 May 2023

⏱️ 87 minutes

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Summary

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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