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 Thought the Weight Loss Would Fix How I Felt About Myself
Summary:
You lost the weight… but the shame didn’t leave with it. This episode delves into one of the most common and painful truths in body transformation: the mirror may change, but the mind doesn’t.
Dillon unpacks why hitting the goal doesn’t automatically heal self-worth and what it actually takes to build an identity that isn’t built solely on aesthetics.
If you’ve ever thought, “I should feel better by now,” or found yourself nitpicking your body even after progress, this one’s for you.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
- Why weight loss without identity work leaves you feeling hollow
- How to shift your self-talk before the physical goal is reached
- The trap of chasing validation through your body
- How to build real self-respect that lasts longer than a phase
💡 Quote to Hold:
“I’m not becoming someone new to be worthy. I’m becoming someone new because I already am.”