Tap Dancing for Belonging and a Game of Intrusive Questions with Dené Logan & Vanessa Bennett

The Gently Used Human with Dr. Scott Lyons

In a world that's rapidly evolving, one aspect remains timeless: the human craving for meaningful connections. But what happens when the hustle of modern life, the echoes of a pandemic, and the complexities of adulthood intertwine, transforming the landscape of friendship?

In this episode, Dr. Scott dives into the heart of the intricate maze of adult bonding with two extraordinary guides; Vanessa Bennett and Dené Logan. Vanessa is a licensed holistic psychologist and bestselling author, using her expertise and depth in Buddhist and yoga psychology to pave the path toward authentic connections. Dené Logan is a marriage and relationship therapist, yoga instructor, and author of the upcoming book, Sovereign Love, where she offers her psychologically informed perspective on reclaiming our true selves in relationships.

Together, they’ll explore the polyamorous nature of friendships, things that make the cake of friendship so rich, and the importance of emotional intimacy. They’ll navigate the nuances of building community in post-COVID times, the art of making and nurturing friendships in new cities, and the pivotal role of shared experiences and memory keepers in solidifying bonds. We'll challenge societal norms that often overshadow friendships, highlighting the gendered nature of close relationships and the empowering concept of Relationship Anarchy.

If you’re ready to redefine friendship and explore its transformative power in your own life - it’s time to make friends with this week’s guests.

Topics We Break Down:

• Building a community in a pandemic of loneliness.
• Adopting a polyamorous approach to friendship.
• Defining reciprocity and intimacy in the context of friendship.
• Creating relationship anarchy and deconstructing the heart of what you want and need.
• Reframing trauma-bonding and drama-bonding.
• Generational ideas of resilience and emotional processing.
• Social penetration theory in action through a game of intrusive questions.