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EPISODE · May 8, 2025 · 47 MIN

From Paralysis to IFBB Pro: Semret Russom’s Incredible Comeback After GBS | Lais and The Coach

from LAIS and The Coach · host Rafael Moret

In this powerful episode of Lais and The Coach, we sit down with Semret Russom—the first Eritrean woman to compete in the fitness industry and earn her IFBB Pro Card—as she shares her unbelievable story of resilience, faith, and triumph after being paralyzed by Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS).We dive deep into:Her journey through the ICU and recoveryHow bodybuilding became her anchorThe power of faith, family, and communityWhat it takes to come back from "you’ll never walk again" to walking on an international stageThis episode isn’t just about fitness—it’s about fighting for your life, refusing to give up, and finding purpose on the other side of pain. Whether you’re an athlete, a survivor, or someone chasing a goal, this story will light a fire in you. Drop a comment if this episode moved you, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share.Follow Semret on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semret_russom Hosted by Lais & Rafael Moret | @laisandthecoachYour Next Level Starts Here Join the NXT LVL Transformation SkoolWorkouts, flexible meal templates, accountability & morehttps://www.skool.com/nxt-lvl-transformation-1832/aboutMy Go-To Fitness & Health Partners ️ Vital Health Supplements – Wellness support you can feelhttps://shop.vitalhealthglobal.com/RafaelMoret 1st Phorm –My daily stack for performance & resultshttps://1stphorm.com/rafaelmoretICON Meals – Prepped meals that actually taste amazinghttps://iconmeals.com/?ref=mr_bootcampBioniq – Personalized supplements based on your bloodworkhttps://www.bioniq.com/rafaelmoretLet’s ConnectInstagram → @mr_bootcampPodcast → Lais & The Coach on Spotify + Apple#GuillainBarreSurvivor #IFBBPro #FitnessTransformation #Resilience #LaisAndTheCoach #BodybuildingJourney #SemretRussom #ComebackStory #MindsetMatters #FaithAndFitness

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