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 recovery
How bodybuilding became her anchor
The power of faith, family, and community
What it takes to come back from "you’ll never walk again" to walking on an international stage
This 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.
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