# Victoria's Secret Angel's Secret Battle: Sara Sampaio on Trichotillomania, Anxiety & the Pressure to Be Perfect

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Podcast: [Change Your Brain Every Day](https://stenobird.com/podcast/change-your-brain-every-day-432535)
Published: 2026-03-20T13:00:00+00:00
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On the runway, everything looks flawless. Behind the scenes, the struggle was real. In this raw and revealing conversation, Sara Sampaio—best known for her work with Victoria's Secret—opens up about her long-standing battle with trichotillomania and anxiety while navigating one of the most image-driven industries in the world. Sara shares what it's like to live with a body-focused repetitive behavior that many people don't understand, how anxiety amplified the pressure of perfection, and why speaking publicly about her mental health became part of her healing journey. In this episode, we explore: What trichotillomania really is (and why it's often misunderstood) The hidden mental health toll of the modeling industry Managing anxiety under constant public scrutiny Letting go of perfection and embracing vulnerability Why sharing your struggle can be empowering This is more than a story about beauty standards—it's about courage, self-acceptance, and breaking the silence around mental health. Because sometimes the strongest thing you can do… is be honest.

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