S2E19: Sarah Bettencourt, The Pilot. The Para Athlete. The Marine

S2E19: Sarah Bettencourt, The Pilot. The Para Athlete. The Marine

November 26, 2025 · 1h 2m · Season 2 · Episode 19

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Sarah Bettencourt shares her journey from Marine Corps Captain to five-time Para-Surfing World Champion after a life-changing neurological condition.

In this inspiring episode, Marine Corps Captain and helicopter pilot Sarah Bettencourt shares how a rare neurological condition abruptly ended her military career and sparked a new mission. From losing mobility to becoming a five-time Para-Surfing World Champion, Sarah reveals how resilience, community, and adaptive sports helped her reclaim her life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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