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254. From Chaos to Clarity: Dr. Abbie Maroño on Shame, Healing & Emotional Mastery
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“ Shame is felt because it says the way you are behaving is not in line with who you are, who you want to be, or how you perceive yourself.”
-Dr. Abbie Maroño
In this powerful episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson welcomes Dr. Abbie Maroño — behavioral scientist, Ph.D. in psychology, TEDx speaker, and globally recognized expert in human behavior. Dr. Abbie shares her deeply personal story of transformation: from addiction and homelessness to academic brilliance and international recognition.
This candid conversation dives into:
- The misunderstood power of shame
- Why emotional regulation is key to healing
- Science-backed tools for mental wellness
- How educators, parents, and teens can navigate emotional challenges
- The truth about “bulletproof” self-help advice on social media
Dr. Abbie’s lived experience, combined with cutting-edge science, provides a refreshing, practical roadmap to self-worth, resilience, and lasting empowerment.
💡 Whether you're a teen, parent, leader, or someone on your own healing path, this episode will leave you feeling informed, inspired, and supported.
⏱ Timestamps:0:00 – Intro + Sponsor shout-outs 2:45 – Meet Dr. Abbie: From addiction to PhD at age 23 8:25 – Why kids act out: The missing question in mental health 13:40 – The power of shame and how it can be healing 21:30 – Emotional regulation: Escape, suppress, or heal 29:50 – Building self-worth through science-backed habits 36:10 – Social media myths about empowerment 42:00 – Supporting others through mental health struggles 47:40 – Advice for young women & self-esteem in the digital world 54:25 – Final question: What does success mean to Dr. Abbie? 56:15 – Book announcements + how to connect
Dr. Abbie Maroño is a distinguished scientist and expert in human behavior, recognized by the U.S. Department of State as a top 1% specialist. She has provided behavior analysis training to elite units like the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, including agents from the FBI, Secret Service, and DHS. With a PhD in Psychology, Dr. Abbie became a Professor at 23 and is now Director of Education at Social-Engineer, LLC. She contributes to Forbes, Apple News, and has been featured on BBC News and WIRED.
📘 Dr. Abbie's Book: Work In Progress: The Journey Through Shame 🌐 Website: www.drabbieofficial.com 📲 IG: @drabbieofficial 💼 LinkedIn: Dr. Abbie Maroño
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