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
I Can’t Stick to the Plan When Life Gets Busy
Episode Summary:
Most people don’t fall off because they’re lazy, they fall off because their plan only works when life is perfect. This episode walks through the real reason routines collapse under stress: lack of margin. Dillon reframes consistency as a capacity issue, not a character flaw. He breaks down how to build fallback systems, anchor routines into your real schedule, and stop expecting discipline to save you when pressure hits.
🎯 What You’ll Learn:
• Why your plan fails when the schedule breaks
• How to design habits that survive real-world chaos
• The difference between consistency and rigidity
• What “bare minimum” days can teach you about your priorities
✅ Apply This Now:
Audit your week for stress points. Build a “pressure plan”, fast meals, fallback workouts, and simplified checklists. Stop designing for perfect days. Start designing for real ones.
🧠 Quote to Remember:
“I don’t need a perfect plan. I need a plan that survives real life.”