269: Our Cultural Drama Addiction and The Power of Completing The Stress Response with Dr. Scott Lyons

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Scott Lyons, a holistic psychologist, author, and body-based trauma expert, to discuss why we are so drawn to drama as a culture and how fully honoring our stress responses can help us better adapt to stress. Dr. Lyons explains what he defines as “drama,” how trauma often takes us away from ourselves and others, and how overstimulation has become the cultural norm. He also talks about how media is designed to keep our attention away from ourselves, why we are so drawn to reality TV, and why stress is a social glue that bonds us. Finally, he shares how most of us aren’t completing our stress cycles, how he checks in with his nervous system during a stressful event, and how he gets out of his cortisol stimulus and brings himself back to center.Key Takeaway / Points:How Dr. Lyons defines “drama”How trauma takes us away from ourselves and othersOn the cultural norm of overstimulationOn the connection between seeking stillness and feeling safeHow media is designed to keep our attention away from ourselvesWhy are we so drawn to reality TV?How gossip bonds people and why stress is a social glueOn the numbing effects of cortisolOn the addictive rollercoaster of toxic relationshipsWhy most of us aren’t completing our stress responsesThe power of physically “shaking it out” after stressHow Dr. Lyons fills his cup and calms his nervous systemFind Dr. Scott Lyons’ book, “Addicted to Drama,” hereThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Go to quince.com/cameron for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsVisit Carawayhome.com/cameron or use “cameron” at checkout for an additional 10% off your purchaseVisit join.arya.fyi/cameron for 15% off your subscription todayHead to http://www.manhattanwellness.org/CAMERON to be matched with a perfect-fit provider and get your first therapy session freeGo to Deinde.com and use code CAMERON for 15% off your first orderFollow Dr. Lyons:Instagram: @drscottlyonsWebsite: drscottlyons.comPodcast: The Gently Used HumanThe Embody Lab: theembodylab.comFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersYoutube: Cameron RogersCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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