Diego Sanchez was one of the top male models in the world — fronting major campaigns and living a life of global travel, status, and success.

But at 29, something cracked.

In this episode, I sit down with Diego to talk about the quiet breakdown that happened behind the success… and the journey that followed.

From the catwalks of the fashion world to the forests of Uruguay, Diego now works as a somatic therapist and retreat leader helping others reconnect with their bodies and nervous systems.

We explore:

Letting go of ego and external validation
What happens when the body says no
The life-changing moment Diego first discovered shiatsu
Touch, trauma, and the power of nervous system work
Why so many high performers feel hollow

Show Notes:

Life on the Catwalk

What modelling gave him
How success masked deeper disconnection

The Moment Everything Changed

Turning 29 and hearing a word that cracked something open
Why shiatsu marked the start of a new life

The Power of Touch

How our nervous system holds emotion, memory and truth
Why talk therapy alone isn't enough for real transformation

Grounding, Presence, and Somatic Wisdom

What Diego teaches today through his retreats and 1:1 work
How leaders can move from the head back into the body

A New Definition of Masculinity

Leading from softness, not force
Reclaiming power without the armour

S2E12: Diego Sanchez - From Global Fame to Grounded Healing