The Rebuild
The Rebuild with Dillon Phaneuf
At some point, we all have to rebuild.
Sometimes it’s after everything falls apart, loss, failure, identity collapse.
Sometimes, life is good on paper, but something’s still missing. Either way, the work is the same: look inward, take ownership, and start again, brick by brick.
This show is about that process.
I’ve been coaching full-time for nearly 15 years. I’ve walked people through physical transformation, emotional healing, relapse, addiction, growth, success, and pain that doesn’t show up in check-ins. And right now, I’m walking through my rebuild.
This podcast is where I bring the rawness of that to the surface. You’ll hear conversations with people building something real, solo episodes where I process what I’m learning in real time, and moments that hopefully remind you you’re not alone.
Whether you’re at your best and want to go higher or on the bathroom floor trying to figure out what’s next, this space is for you.
Because even when it feels like checkmate, there’s always a better move.
The Rebuild
Episode 14: Fatherhood, Fat Loss & Filtering the Noise W/ Coach Braeden
Braedon’s back, and a lot’s changed since his last episode.
In this conversation, we talk about what happens when you consciously start letting go. Not just size or body fat, but old mindsets, patterns, and pressure. Braedon’s leaned down physically, but this episode is more about the mental weight he’s dropped.
We unpack fatherhood, identity, gut health, and the culture war happening in fitness content right now. There’s no ego here, just two coaches reflecting on what’s actually working, what’s not, and what it looks like to rebuild on purpose.
In this episode:
→ What downsizing taught Braedon about identity and discipline
→ The biggest mindset shift he’s made as a new dad
→ Real gut health insights (not Instagram hacks)
→ Navigating influence without selling out
→ What the fitness industry needs more of, and what it needs to let die
This one’s for anyone feeling the tension between growth and grounding.
Less noise. More substance.