February 18, 2026
Episode 131: Beyond the Comparison: A Triplet's Journey Through Trauma, ADHD, and Self-Trust
<p dir="ltr">Growing up as a triplet, Sarah spent much of her childhood feeling overlooked, misunderstood, and constantly compared to her siblings. While they excelled academically, Sarah struggled silently inside a school system that wasn't designed for her brain. She carried the weight of feeling different, disconnected, and uncertain of her own potential. What others couldn't see was that she was developing a different kind of intelligence — resilience, emotional insight, and a powerful physical intuition that would later shape her entire life. Sport became her first safe place. On the court, Sarah excelled quickly, earning Athlete of the Year and multiple competitive awards. It was the first environment where she felt capable, strong, and free. But despite her athletic success, the internal battles continued. During university, Sarah experienced a traumatic assault that shattered the confidence she had worked so hard to build. She describes spiralling into a period marked by isolation, emotional overwhelm, and a deep loss of identity. At her lowest, she found herself on the floor of her shower telling her sister that she didn't want to die, but she understood why others did. That moment became a turning point — the moment she decided she could no longer abandon herself. Sarah began rebuilding from the inside out through movement, self-reflection, and a commitment to living in alignment with her truth. Years later, a formal ADHD diagnosis finally gave language to the struggles she carried throughout her childhood, helping her understand her strengths in an entirely new way. She also shares how chronic emotional suppression manifested in her body through lockjaw and persistent physical pain, a reminder of how deeply the mind and body mirror each other. Her story is a powerful reminder that returning to yourself is possible — no matter how far away you feel. Her key message to the listeners of the show is: If you hit rock bottom, you can pick yourself up and move forward and have a happy life; by fighting for what you love and have, your relationships -- live that authentic life, the more authentically you show up, the more you are in most aligned place within yourself.</p> <p dir="ltr">Guest Bio:</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Sarah is a Mindset and High-Performance Coach, Fitness Trainer, and Speaker who helps high-achieving individuals and teams build clarity, confidence, and consistent follow-through. With a background that bridges mindset psychology, behaviour change, and movement-based performance training, she supports people in turning intention into action and creating systems that fuel sustainable results in business, sport, and everyday life. Sarah is also a rising voice in the mental health and performance space, known for her grounded, evidence-informed approach and her belief that strength is built from the inside out.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Rooted in both lived experience and professional training, Sarah brings an unapologetic honesty to her work that inspires people to stop abandoning themselves and step into their full potential. She is passionate about connecting the mental and physical components of resilience, guiding others to build self-trust, emotional awareness, and aligned action. Whether coaching individuals, speaking on stages, or leading movement-based sessions, Sarah's mission is to help people turn pain into power, reclaim their voice, and create a life grounded in resilience and authentic confidence.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">URL for shoutout: <a href= "https://janefinchtennis.ca/">https://janefinchtennis.ca/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sarah proudly supports the Jane & Finch Tennis Organization (located in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario), championing their work in empowering youth through sport, confidence-building, and mentorship.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Where to find me:<br /> Website: Website / Booking Link: <a href= "https://stan.store/sarahpezzutto">https://stan.store/sarahpezzutto</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/sarahpezzutto/">https://www.instagram.com/sarahpezzutto/#</a></p> <p dir="ltr">LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpezzutto/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpezzutto/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">TikTok: <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@sweatwithsarah">https://www.tiktok.com/@sweatwithsarah</a></p> <p> </p>
