In this powerful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Avik welcomes Margie Allman—author, Ironman contender, and trauma survivor—for a raw, heartfelt conversation about resilience, radical self-acceptance, and healing after profound loss. Margie opens up about her harrowing journey from surviving institutional child abuse and addiction to building a life of inner peace, strength, and purpose at 60. Together, they explore how movement became Margie’s lifeline, the power of grief to reshape identity, and how self-compassion is the foundation of lasting healing.
About the Guest:
Margie Allman is the inspiring author of the upcoming book The Sufferfest: How Sex, Drugs, and Triathlon Saved My Life. A survivor of institutional abuse and addiction, Margie transformed her life through fitness, inner work, and radical self-love. Now 60, she is a Pilates instructor, Ironman athlete, and fierce advocate for healing, reminding us all that no one is beyond the power to rise.
Key Takeaways:
Healing often begins with one small act—like getting out of bed or going for a walk.
Movement can be a gateway to mental clarity and emotional strength.
Grief and love grow side by side; healing doesn’t mean forgetting.
Radical self-acceptance requires learning to let go of shame and rewriting the inner narrative.
You don’t have to be perfect to be powerful—just present and willing to begin again.
Connect with Margie Allman:
Facebook: Margie Allman
Instagram: @margieallman
Email: margieallman@yahoo.com
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