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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 35 MIN

No One Is Coming to Save You: Dr. Abbie Maroño on Rebuilding Your Identity

from What Are You Made Of? · host Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco

In this deeply compelling episode, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with behavioral scientist Dr. Abbie Maroño for a conversation that goes far beyond body language and human behavior—it becomes a raw exploration of identity, resilience, trauma, and the science behind transformation. Known for advising elite organizations like the FBI, Secret Service, Homeland Security, and INTERPOL, Dr. Abbie shares the extraordinary personal journey that shaped the powerhouse she is today. From homelessness, addiction, and abandonment as a teenager in the UK to becoming a professor by age 23 and an internationally recognized expert in behavioral science, her story is a masterclass in rebuilding yourself when no one else is coming to do it for you.Together, Mike "C-Roc" and Dr. Abbie unpack what it truly means to create—not find—your identity, why emotional regulation and self-awareness are foundational to success, and how your environment quietly shapes your standards, behaviors, and future. Dr. Abbie also breaks down the real role of a behavioral scientist, revealing how understanding trust, influence, decision-making, and nonverbal communication can change everything from leadership and relationships to law enforcement and business. This episode is equal parts inspiring life story and practical human psychology, leaving listeners with a powerful reminder: your past may explain you, but it does not have to define you.Website- https://www.abbiemarono.com/ https://www.instagram.com/doctorabbieofficial/

In this deeply compelling episode, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with behavioral scientist Dr. Abbie Maroño for a conversation that goes far beyond body language and human behavior—it becomes a raw exploration of identity, resilience, trauma, and the science behind transformation. Known for advising elite organizations like the FBI, Secret Service, Homeland Security, and INTERPOL, Dr. Abbie shares the extraordinary personal journey that shaped the powerhouse she is today. From homelessness, addiction, and abandonment as a teenager in the UK to becoming a professor by age 23 and an internationally recognized expert in behavioral science, her story is a masterclass in rebuilding yourself when no one else is coming to do it for you.Together, Mike "C-Roc" and Dr. Abbie unpack what it truly means to create—not find—your identity, why emotional regulation and self-awareness are foundational to success, and how your environment quietly shapes your standards, behaviors, and future. Dr. Abbie also breaks down the real role of a behavioral scientist, revealing how understanding trust, influence, decision-making, and nonverbal communication can change everything from leadership and relationships to law enforcement and business. This episode is equal parts inspiring life story and practical human psychology, leaving listeners with a powerful reminder: your past may explain you, but it does not have to define you.Website- https://www.abbiemarono.com/ https://www.instagram.com/doctorabbieofficial/

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