“I experienced anxiety and panic attacks”: Tom Brady's ex Gisele Bündchen opens up about the health wake-up call that changed her life
Tom Brady ’s former partner Gisele Bündchen has spent decades under the spotlight. Yet the supermodel says the biggest lessons about beauty and balance did not come from the runway. They came from motherhood , self-reflection, and learning how to listen to her own body.
Gisele Bündchen, once the highest-paid supermodel in the world, built her name walking for global luxury houses and starring in major fashion campaigns. Today her focus looks very different. The Brazilian icon has shifted toward wellness , sustainability, and family life after years in the fashion industry and a high-profile marriage to NFL legend Tom Brady.
Gisele Bündchen opens up about wellness, motherhood, and redefining beauty
The former Victoria’s Secret Angel recently reflected on how her view of beauty has evolved. For Gisele Bündchen, the idea now extends far beyond appearance.
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“Fashion has taught me so much, but over time my relationship with beauty has become deeper,” Bündchen said. “today, beauty is about how I feel in my body and in my life. I have always gravitated toward cleaner products because they simply felt healthier to me, but today I see that beauty is even more about how you feel inside.”
That shift came after a difficult period early in her career. Despite enormous success, Bündchen admitted she faced serious health struggles.
“In my early twenties, I experienced anxiety and panic attacks,” she said. “ven though everything looked great on the outside, my body was asking for attention. That was the wake-up call that changed everything. I realised I needed to listen to my body and start caring for my health.”
The experience pushed her toward yoga, meditation, and nutrition. Those practices now shape her daily life. Spending time outdoors also became a key part of her routine.
“Spending more time in nature was incredibly healing,” Bündchen explained. “as I wrote in my book Lessons, challenges are often opportunities in disguise, and that’s exactly what that was for me.”
Motherhood later brought another powerful perspective. Bündchen shares children with Tom Brady and often speaks about how parenting changed her priorities.
“Motherhood taught me that self-care isn’t selfish, it’s essential,” she said. “and that beauty isn’t about age or fitting into a certain standard, it’s about being true to yourself and loving yourself. Taking care of my health allows me to be the best mother I can be. Choosing products that are healthy for my family, and the planet feels like the right thing for me.”
Today Gisele Bündchen continues to blend wellness, environmental advocacy, and family life. After decades of global fame and years alongside Brady in the NFL spotlight, she appears determined to focus on something simpler: living well and helping others do the same.
Gisele Bündchen, once the highest-paid supermodel in the world, built her name walking for global luxury houses and starring in major fashion campaigns. Today her focus looks very different. The Brazilian icon has shifted toward wellness , sustainability, and family life after years in the fashion industry and a high-profile marriage to NFL legend Tom Brady.
Gisele Bündchen opens up about wellness, motherhood, and redefining beauty
The former Victoria’s Secret Angel recently reflected on how her view of beauty has evolved. For Gisele Bündchen, the idea now extends far beyond appearance.
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“Fashion has taught me so much, but over time my relationship with beauty has become deeper,” Bündchen said. “today, beauty is about how I feel in my body and in my life. I have always gravitated toward cleaner products because they simply felt healthier to me, but today I see that beauty is even more about how you feel inside.”
That shift came after a difficult period early in her career. Despite enormous success, Bündchen admitted she faced serious health struggles.
“In my early twenties, I experienced anxiety and panic attacks,” she said. “ven though everything looked great on the outside, my body was asking for attention. That was the wake-up call that changed everything. I realised I needed to listen to my body and start caring for my health.”
The experience pushed her toward yoga, meditation, and nutrition. Those practices now shape her daily life. Spending time outdoors also became a key part of her routine.
“Spending more time in nature was incredibly healing,” Bündchen explained. “as I wrote in my book Lessons, challenges are often opportunities in disguise, and that’s exactly what that was for me.”
Motherhood later brought another powerful perspective. Bündchen shares children with Tom Brady and often speaks about how parenting changed her priorities.
“Motherhood taught me that self-care isn’t selfish, it’s essential,” she said. “and that beauty isn’t about age or fitting into a certain standard, it’s about being true to yourself and loving yourself. Taking care of my health allows me to be the best mother I can be. Choosing products that are healthy for my family, and the planet feels like the right thing for me.”
Today Gisele Bündchen continues to blend wellness, environmental advocacy, and family life. After decades of global fame and years alongside Brady in the NFL spotlight, she appears determined to focus on something simpler: living well and helping others do the same.
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