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