Ever wondered what it actually feels like when your whole career comes down to one call-out on the Olympia stage… and you win the title? In this episode of Cylence Unlocked, I sit down with 2025 Figure Olympia champion Rhea Gayle to unpack the moment everything changed.

Alongside my co-host and coach, Damian Segovia, we walk through Rhea’s journey from 13th place to claiming the Olympia title, the setbacks, self-doubt, and the quiet decision to keep showing up anyway.

We get real about bodybuilding mindset, managing pressure, and what it takes to keep pushing when your legs are the lifelong “weak point” the judges never stop mentioning.

Rhea shares the routines, gratitude practice, training shifts, and support system that helped her turn belief into reality and step into her role as Miss Figure Olympia and leader of the division.

Watch this episode to feel like you’re backstage on show day and lock in the mental game of a true champion.

Key moments of this interview:

0:00 Becoming Miss Olympia

1:22 The Rise No One Saw Coming

3:47 The Fifth-to-First Jump

5:28 “Grow Those Legs”

7:32 The Moment She Believed

10:19 Holding Center Stage

12:29 Daily Rituals of a Champion

15:15 Sydney’s Criteria for Winners

18:42 Her New Training Era

21:22 Treating Olympia “Like Any Other Show”

24:47 The Press Conference Drama

28:35 Learning to Be Seen

32:18 Sydney’s Prediction Comes True

Social Media & Contact Information:

Cyd Gillon IG: @vytamin_c

Cyd Gillon YouTube: @CYDGillon

Damian Segovia IG: @the_pro_ducer

Rhea Gayle IG: @rheaagayle

In this episode of Cylence Unlocked, I’m joined by my coach Damian Segovi and the incredible Kristen Blair, nurse practitioner, wellness clinic founder, mom, and competitor. Kristen shares her raw journey of navigating motherhood, building a business, and returning to the stage after a C-section. We dive deep into hormone health, bloodwork, burnout, peptides, healing protocols, and what “optimal” truly means, especially for moms, athletes, and women juggling it all. I get real about my own health journey, how Kristen helped me prepare for life after competing, and why every woman deserves to feel strong, energized, and seen. Whether you're a mom, athlete, business owner, or all three, this episode is full of truth, education, and empowerment. We’re not here to survive, we’re here to thrive. Tune in. Take notes. And remember: it’s not selfish to take care of yourself, it’s essential.

Key moments of this interview:

0:07 Meet Kristen Blair

3:20 Kristen’s Bodybuilding Background

6:34 Postpartum Recovery

11:10 The Leap Into Entrepreneurship

15:08 When to Consider HRT

20:04 What Blood Panels You Actually Need

24:00 Debunking Hormone Myths

33:02 The Peptide Craze: Useful or Overhyped?

37:23 Growth Hormone Peptides for Recovery

42:04 Balancing Mom Life & Bodybuilding

47:52 Why Moms Make Tougher Athletes

50:25 Optimizing Hormones for Fertility & Health

Social Media & Contact Information:

Cyd Gillon IG: @vytamin_c

Cyd Gillon YouTube: @CYDGillon

Damian Segovia IG: @the_pro_ducer

Kristen Blair IG: @‌kblair_np_ifbbpro

In this episode of Cylence Unlocked, I’m joined by two coaching legends who’ve shaped some of the best physiques in the game, my coach and co-host Damian Segovia and the legendary coach Kim Oddo. We get real about the highs and lows of coaching, the mental and emotional toll this sport can take, and what it actually takes to build a legacy, not just a body.

From funny client excuses to the pressures of coaching Olympians who compete against each other, nothing was off-limits. Damian keeps it blunt, Kim brings the wisdom, and I just try to keep us all on track. We laugh, we reflect, and we break down the trends (and BS) we’re seeing all over social media. Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, or just someone who loves the sport, this one’s for you.

Hit play, and let’s go behind the muscle with the minds that shape the stage.

Key moments of this interview:

0:08 Welcoming Coach Damian Segovia and Coach Kim Oddo

4:04 What They Love and Hate About Coaching

8:50 Do Coaches Have Favorites?

13:47 Managing Unrealistic Expectations

20:05 The Peptide Trend & Social Media Influence

26:18 Wildest Gym Sightings

30:10 “I Can’t” Is Not an Option

33:04 Why Kim Doesn’t Believe in Trends

39:06 Have You Ever Fired a Client?

46:16 Posing Backdrops and Fancy Clients

Social Media & Contact Information:

Cyd Gillon IG: @vytamin_c

Cyd Gillon YouTube: @CYDGillon

Damian Segovia IG: @the_pro_ducer

Kim Oddo IG: @‌kimbooddo