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

Mar 20, 2026 · 14m

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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…