Scott Dennis (Madame Vivien V) on Transformation, Transitions and Overcoming

In this episode, we sit down with Scott Dennis, a professional drag performer in New York City known as Madame Vivien V. Scott shares his journey through a tumultuous childhood, his move to New York, his evolution into drag, and his recent transition from drag performance into comedy.We explore the wellness practices that helped shape his path, including meditation, EMDR therapy, and sobriety, and discuss how they supported both his personal growth and creative career.Filled with laughter, heartfelt moments, honesty, and inspiration, this conversation is a powerful story of transformation, resilience, and finding your authentic self.Topics include: drag performance, Broadway, trauma recovery, addiction and sobriety, Vipassana meditation, EMDR therapy, stand-up comedy, manifestation, spirituality, creative entrepreneurship, and personal transformation.Chapters:00:00 Welcome & Introduction02:10 Childhood Creativity & Growing Up on a Pig Farm08:16 Dreaming of New York & Broadway14:17 Manifestation & Dreaming Bigger15:48 Discovering Drag & Becoming Madame Vivien V34:18 Character Work, Confidence & Identity37:08 Addiction, Trauma & Rock Bottom40:05 Vipassana, EMDR & Sobriety51:00 Leaving Drag & Pursuing Stand-Up Comedy1:02:00 Trusting the Universe & Advice for Artists1:05:17 Final Thoughts