We were lucky to catch up with Maggie Talucci recently and have shared our conversation below.

Maggie, appreciate you joining us today. Was there a defining moment in your professional career? A moment that changed the trajectory of your career?

A defining moment for me professionally was very early in my CrossFit Coaching career. I was coaching a woman who began to cry as she worked out. She kept going through the tears, she kept moving though the emotional discomfort. She had a lot going on at home and was using movement to work though and process some if the pain. I have personally been there and was honored to be part of her journey that day; gently encouraging her to do what she believed she could not. Both in life and in the gym.

Maggie, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

My world was forever changed in May of 2017 after an overdose which left me intubated and in the ICU for some time. Addiction had taken everything from me, including my self worth. In contrast, now almost 2024, sustained Recovery has given it all back and then some. In my early days of recovery, I spent almost a year out west working with the Lakota and participating in an Adventure style treatment protocol. Movement was, and still is, a very important aspect of my unique approach to Recovery. Movement continues to be a way to honor and celebrate what my body can do. I wanted to be able to offer the world what had helped me so much; learning to honor my body and remain present through movement. As Co-Founder of a Movement Focused Recovery Community Organization, I get to do just that alongside a team of likeminded recovery warriors!

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

Resiliency is a trainable capacity. The more adversity we face, walk though and come out better for it, the more resilient we become. I hike solo to continue to build self efficacy and resiliency. One particular hiking trip I ended up breaking my ankle. I was at the top of the hike and it was a pretty technical one at that. I ended up making my way down the mountain, in good spirits and able to laugh with other hikers as I went. It was freezing, uncomfortable and a massive challenge mentally and physically but I did it. Now, when adversity arises, this is one of many examples where I can reflect on how I faced the challenge and came out the other side with more belief in myself!

Do you think you’d choose a different profession or specialty if you were starting now?

Contact Info:

• Website: www.ironwolfrecovery.org
• Instagram: ironwolfrecovery
• Facebook: iron wolf recovery chs
• Other: IG #2 wild.indigo_wellness

Image Credits
1st 2 and last photo; Gregg Lambton-Carr (beach Images) Black Sweatshirt and Green yoga pants pictures: Nicole Albertson Holding Microphone-Ashoff Fitness Photography