Why do we get hooked on drama and how can we break free?

This week on Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with clinical psychologist and founder of The Embody Lab, Dr. Scott Lyons, to explore the hidden role drama plays in our lives. Drawing from his book, Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Drama in Yourself and Others, Scott brings warmth, openness, and relatability to a subject many of us don’t fully understand—yet we all know what it feels like to get wrapped up in the chaos of other people’s lives.

Scott himself once struggled with being addicted to drama, and now he dedicates his work to helping others heal from this exhausting pattern. As he shares, drama often masks unresolved trauma—it’s a coping mechanism for pain we haven’t yet faced. Because drama is so contagious, it can ripple through our relationships and communities unless we learn to stop perpetuating it. Together, Robin and Scott unpack why we get hooked on drama and how it becomes addictive, how unresolved trauma hides behind cycles of chaos and crisis, and what neuroscience reveals about the toll these patterns take on our bodies and minds.

They also explore practical ways to step out of drama and create more peace, along with the surprising role of play in restoring joy, connection, and balance. With compassionate insights and grounded strategies, Scott offers a roadmap for breaking free from drama and building steadier, more fulfilling relationships. This conversation is a powerful reminder that awareness and compassion are key to healing—and that choosing peace over chaos is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and the people we love.

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Links:https://www.drscottlyons.com/

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What does it really mean to be a “good mom”—and who gets to decide?

In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with therapist, author, and mother Vanessa Bennett for a candid conversation inspired by her new book, The Motherhood Myth.

Together, they explore the myths and societal pressures placed on women, the impact of over-parenting, and the learning and growth available to all of us when we create space in our lives to just be. Vanessa shares stories from her own journey and insights from her work, offering a grounded perspective on how women can honor themselves while caring for others.

This conversation is an invitation to release outdated expectations, embrace the full truth of motherhood, and lean into the support and connection we all need along the way.

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https://www.vanessabennett.com/the-motherhood-myth

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We’re bringing back this heartfelt and practical conversation with Paul Carrick Brunson, full of timeless wisdom on what it really takes to build meaningful relationships.

Robin is joined by Paul Brunson, globally recognized matchmaker, author, and Head of Global Research at Tinder, to explore what makes love last in today’s complex dating landscape. Drawing from his book It’s Complicated (But It Doesn’t Have to Be), Paul shares four key principles for finding a compatible partner, how to clarify your values, and why personal growth is essential for healthy connection.

Whether you’re navigating new relationships or looking to strengthen an existing one, this conversation offers thoughtful, actionable insight to support your journey.

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Website: https://www.paulcbrunson.com/

It's Complicated (But It Doesn't Have To Be): https://www.amazon.ca/Its-Complicated-But-Doesnt-Have/dp/1592407692

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Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.