Dr. Scott Lyons on How to Break Free From Drama Addiction

Episode 294

Some people chase chaos because silence feels too close to truth.

In this deeply moving episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Scott Lyons, psychologist, somatic therapist, and author of Addicted to Drama, to explore a rarely discussed but profoundly common issue: the addiction to emotional chaos—and how it keeps us disconnected from ourselves and others.

From a young age, Scott felt an ache he couldn’t name—an invisible wound that made stillness unbearable. Like many, he didn’t just feel pain—he performed it. Drama became a shield, a spotlight, a survival strategy. But it also became a trap.

Through vulnerability and insight, Dr. Lyons reveals how his personal story led to a professional mission: to shine a light on this misunderstood addiction and offer a way out of the loop.

Together, they explore:

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