Margaret Swift Thompson is a dynamic speaker, licensed addiction counselor, and certified coach. Margaret has helped thousands of individuals and families navigate the complex and often challenging journey of addiction and recovery. Drawing on her experience in long-term recovery with food addiction and co-dependency and her extensive training and education, Margaret is a passionate advocate for the power of family recovery and the importance of addressing the family component, as addiction is a family disease.

Margaret’s engaging and insightful talks have been recognized for their compassion, creativity, and practical wisdom. These experiential workshops and training provide family members and clinicians/practitioners with genuine support and tools and resources they can implement immediately and for years to come. She is a sought-after speaker and coach and has presented at numerous conferences and events nationwide, inspiring and empowering audiences with her message of hope and healing. Today Margaret speaks to family groups on topics such as Family Recovery, Monkey Chatter, Who’s Driving Your Bus, Grief, and Building Your Bridge of Recovery. She trains counselors, coaches, and clinicians on family engagement and how to host powerful and impactful family recovery retreats.