Meet Sabrina Cadini

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Sabrina Cadini a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Sabrina, thrilled to have you on the platform as I think our readers can really benefit from your insights and experiences. In particular, we’d love to hear about how you think about burnout, avoiding or overcoming burnout, etc.

Burnout has a very special place in my life because I went through it myself, and I’m actually grateful. It pushed me to reevaluate everything and ultimately led me to the work I feel I was meant to do.

Back in the 1980s, I had a successful career in event and wedding planning. I loved what I did, but it came with constant pressure, long hours, and I was only prioritizing my clients’ needs while neglecting my own like sleep, proper nutrition, and mental space. There was always another wedding to plan, another deadline to meet, another family crisis to solve.

By 2011, my body started sending me signals I couldn’t ignore anymore such as fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, plus – thankfully minor – health issues, giving me a feeling that something was off. I visited doctors, underwent all sorts of tests, and was told, “everything looks normal” but I didn’t feel normal at all. I knew something had to change because continuing like that wasn’t sustainable.

So, I decided to focus on understanding what was really happening beneath the surface. I got curious about my health, energy, and stress levels, not from a medical standpoint, but from a lifestyle and nervous system perspective. I educated myself extensively on nutrition, movement, neuroscience, the science of rest and repair, and then epigenetics (how lifestyle choices impact well-being).

With that knowledge in my hands, I started to make changes in my daily life. I forced myself to get better sleep and move throughout the day. I modified my diet to improve my energy and mood. I allowed myself to take care of myself. I began to work with my body rather than against it. I realized burnout is not just about stress, it’s actually about a misalignment between what our body needs to thrive and support us, and how we live. That’s what truly helped me recover, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.

Over time, I realized that what I was learning was something that I wanted to share to help others. So, I decided to leave my career in event planning, and I became certified in holistic life coaching, brain wellness, and epigenetics training.

Now, I’m on a mission helping busy professionals recalibrate their energy, their nervous system, and their daily habits before burnout takes over, and I help them rebuild from the inside out for a successful life, personally and professionally.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I’m a Holistic Precision Life and Well-Being Coach, and I help busy, overwhelmed professionals live better, work smarter, and feel happier by prioritizing themselves with customized lifestyle changes.

I use a proprietary 6-pillar framework that covers what I believe are the true foundations of thriving: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress/anxiety/burnout, self-care, and time management. Together, we upgrade their habits, restore their energy and clarity, and help them reclaim the performance and presence they lost to a hectic life.

In addition to my signature Life-Work Balance program and specialized programs focused on stress management and epigenetics, I also host a semi-annual mastermind for leaders who want high-impact coaching, accountability, and community support to accelerate their transformation and create lasting success by aligning their habits with how their biology truly works.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

I think three qualities that were most impactful in my journey are a love for learning, determination, and curiosity. Staying open to new knowledge kept me evolving and helped me integrate valuable insights that made a difference. Determination gave me the drive to keep going, even when progress seemed slow. And curiosity helped me understand how my body, mind, and habits work so I could make better choices.

For anyone early on their journey, I would suggest that they always stay curious about their own patterns and responses. Ask yourself what’s happening beneath the surface and why. And above all, be kind to yourself. Change is not always linear, and patience and self-compassion will support you through the ups and downs. Trust the process, because meaningful transformation may take time, but it’s worth every step.

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?

When I feel overwhelmed, I rely on some strategies that help me honor my body’s needs and recalibrate.

First, I pause and check in with myself, noticing what my nervous system is doing. Often, overwhelm is a sign that my sympathetic nervous system (the “fight or flight” mode) has been running too long without a break. So, I intentionally switch gears to activate my parasympathetic system: I slow down my breath, take a few deep breaths, or do a short mindfulness practice. This simple reset calms my nervous system and brings clarity.

I also remind myself to break things down. Overwhelm often comes from trying to do too much at the same time. Prioritizing tasks, setting realistic boundaries, and giving myself permission to say “no” or delegate can create breathing room in my day.

Finally, I lean into connection whether it’s sharing my feelings with a trusted friend, my coach, or spending time in nature to feel supported. Overwhelm can shrink our perspective, but connection always reminds us that we’re not alone.

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