I stepped on stage as a reigning champion… and walked off knowing something was wrong.
In this episode of Cylence Unlocked, I sit down with my co-host and coach, Damian Segovia and our special guest, 2024 Miss Bikini Olympia Lauralie Chapados, for an unfiltered conversation about losing a crown, losing identity, and rebuilding from zero.
Lauralie opens up about the moment she knew her Olympia performance wasn’t her best, the embarrassment of falling short, and the hard decision to change coaches and rewire her entire life. Damian breaks down what really happens when an athlete evolves ahead of the sport and how discipline, routine, and mindset become the difference between fading out or rising again.
This is about bodybuilding, yes, but also about pressure, reinvention, and refusing to stay down.
If you’ve ever lost momentum, doubted yourself, or needed a reset, this one’s for you.
Listen now. Rebuild stronger.
Key moments of this interview:
0:00 She Knew She Lost Herself
2:45 When the Body Stops Responding
5:28 The Embarrassment No One Saw
8:05 Why She Changed Coaches
10:44 Hunt vs Hunted Psychology
13:55 The Discipline Reset
16:50 Consistency Over Motivation
19:40 Designing the Comeback Physique
22:35 Controlling Every Variable
25:40 The Truth About Defending Titles
28:30 The Mindset That Changes Everything
31:20 Bigger Than Bodybuilding
Social Media & Contact Information:
Cyd Gillon IG: @vytamin_c
Cyd Gillon YouTube: @CYDGillon
Damian Segovia IG: @the_pro_ducer
Lauralie Chapados IG: @lauraliechap
