Why Your Gut Is Lying to You: Trauma, Intuition, and Influence | Abbie Maroño | EP 07

What if your gut instincts aren't guiding you—but misleading you through unresolved trauma? In this thought-provoking episode on trauma healing, emotional regulation, and behavioral influence, we’re joined by Dr. Abbie Maroño, an internationally recognized behavioral scientist whose work has impacted elite agencies like the FBI, Secret Service, and Homeland Security. Together, we explore how trauma shapes decision-making, the myth of love at first sight, the neuroscience behind emotional shutdown, and why true resilience isn't about being bulletproof—it's about being bouncy. Dr. Maroño brings a rare blend of scientific rigor and lived insight, with a background in forensic psychology, counterterrorism, and consulting for global intelligence agencies. Tune in to uncover how your brain, body, and beliefs are more entangled than you think—and what it truly takes to break generational cycles. If this episode resonates, drop a comment below, subscribe for future deep dives, and explore more transformative conversations at ZuluOne. Find more from Dr. Abbie: Work in Progress: https://a.co/d/5LjMVXK Abbie Maroño: https://www.abbiemarono.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorabbieofficial/?hl=en Support the ZuluOne Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/892585/support Find more from us: Website: https://www.zuluone.org/ Substack: https://johnacosta.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zuluonepodcast/?hl=en X: https://x.com/jaykaboomboom — Chapters — 00:00 - Opening the Conversation 01:00 - Dr. Abbie’s Origins in Forensic Psychology and the FBI 05:10 - Why Human Behavior Isn’t Linear: A Systems-Based Perspective 10:02 - The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Behavior Science 15:45 - Trauma Responses: Freeze, Emotional Shutdown, and the Brain 21:10 - Victim vs. Perpetrator: How Trauma Shapes Both 26:00 - Rewiring Patterns: Breaking Generational Cycles 30:57 - Inner Child Work and the Root of Human Vulnerability 36:30 - Trauma as a Matter of National Security 41:22 - Understanding Triggers, Self-Awareness, and Influence 47:15 - The Widower Effect and Systemic Resonance 52:30 - Trauma Patterns in Families and Relearning What’s “Normal” 57:45 - The Rising Cultural Awareness of Trauma 01:01:00 - Teaching Federal Agents the Nervous System’s Role in Behavior 01:06:20 - Intuition or Trauma Response? How to Tell the Difference 01:11:55 - Love at First Sight: Attraction, Familiarity, and Trauma Bonding 01:17:05 - Why the Most Resilient Leaders Have Lived Through Hell 01:22:00 - AI, Neuralink, and the Future of Human Healing 01:26:47 - Connection, Consciousness, and Nature’s Impact on Well-Being 01:31:00 - Final Thoughts and Where to Find Dr. Abbie