Sarah Loftus
Speaker. Writer. Advocate.
Turning lived experience into real conversations about resilience, chronic illness, and what it means to keep going. Less highlights, more reality - that's my motto.
About
I'm Sarah Loftus...A 28-year-old living in Sydney, Australia, originally from the UK.I've spent the past 15 years navigating mental illness and, more recently, Type 1 Diabetes - diagnosed at 26, on the other side of the world from my family.I hold a double MSc in Public Health and Health Leadership & Management, and a BSc in Social Psychology - so everything I share is grounded in both lived experience and science.I'm a Breakthrough T1D Ambassador, part of The Prick Collective, and I've written for Butterfly Foundation, Omnipod, Breakthrough T1D, and more.I don't do toxic positivity or cliché wellness content. I talk about what it's actually like - the hard bits, the growth, and everything in between.
WORK WITH ME
I partner with brands, organisations, and programs that want something real - not just reach, but genuine connection with an audience that actually listens.What I offer:
- Ambassador & brand partnerships
- Instagram content & education-led reels
- Product reviews and honest storytelling
- Speaking & event appearances
- Blog writing & advocacy contentMy stats:
- 3.1M views on a single reel
- 285K views in April 2026 alone
- 93% of views from non-followers
- 4,100 followers and growingI currently work with Breakthrough T1D, The Prick Collective, Omnipod AU, Butterfly Foundation, and Nimbus Co.Interested in partnering? Get in touch below!
SPEAKING
I don't speak from a textbook. I speak from 15 years of actually living it - mental illness, chronic disease, recovery, movement, and everything in between.Every session is honest, grounded, and real. No toxic positivity, no clichés - just the kind of conversation that makes people feel seen.Topics I cover:
- Living With 'It': finding resilience and meaning in the middle of chronic illness and mental health challenges- Movement as Medicine, If Used Wisely: how to move for your mind and with your body, not against them- The Power of Small Steps: building everyday compassion and strength through small, consistent choices- Less Highlights, More Reality: why strength isn't about perfection, but being open to healing and growingPrevious experience includes speaking at Nimbus Co's Be Better Club alongside The 440 Run Club, and founding From Dawn to Dusk - a 15-hour endurance fundraiser for Breakthrough T1D.Interested in booking? Get in touch below!
WRITING
I write about T1D, mental health, recovery, and resilience for organisations that want honest, experience-led content.Published with:
- Breakthrough T1D (BT1D)
- The Prick Collective
- Butterfly Foundation
- Omnipod AU
FROM DAWN TO DUSK
In a world where every day brings new challenges, I wanted to do something that had never been done before...On 7 December 2025, I completed a 15-hour solo mental and physical challenge - designed entirely by me - to raise awareness and funds for Breakthrough T1D, Australia's leading T1D research charity.Every hour, on the hour, for 15 hours, I completed:
- 1,405 metres on an erg
- 47.5 reps of an exerciseThe numbers weren't random. In 2025, 1,405 people are newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes every single day. Tragically, 475 lives are lost to T1D every day too. Every metre, every rep, every hour was for them.This challenge was never just about physical endurance. Each hour I shared insights into three factors that affect blood sugar levels - many beyond our control - to educate people about what it truly means to live with T1D every single day.I wanted to show that this disease doesn't get to decide what you're capable of. And I wanted anyone living with T1D to know they are not alone.A$12,000 raised. 91 incredibly generous donors. One very long, very meaningful day. It was one of the hardest, most rewarding things I've ever done - and I'd do it all again.
Contact
Whether you're a brand, a school, an event organiser, or just want to connect - I'd love to hear from you!