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
Client Spotlight W/ Jenay Lillies
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Jenay has walked through colitis, the ups and downs of competing, and the mental battles that come with trying to control your body while it’s fighting back. This wasn’t a clean or linear journey. It was messy, frustrating, and at times discouraging.
But she stayed in it.
What makes this conversation different is that it’s not just about where she started. It’s about who she became through the process. Jenay is now not only living in a more stable, aligned place physically and mentally, but she’s also stepping into mentorship and building her own coaching business.
This is what the rebuild looks like when it’s done properly.
We talk through the realities of managing a chronic condition while still pursuing physique goals, the shift from chasing control to building structure, and what changed when she stopped trying to force outcomes and started committing to process.
This episode is proof that transformation is not about perfection. It’s about staying long enough to actually become someone different.
What We Cover
• Navigating colitis while training and competing
• The mental and emotional side of chronic health struggles
• Where most competitors lose themselves in the process
• The shift from control to structure and consistency
• Stepping into leadership and coaching from lived experience
Why This Matters
Most people are looking for a perfect plan.
This shows what happens when you stay committed even when things are not perfect.
Key Takeaway
The rebuild is not about fixing your life.
It’s about becoming the person who can lead it.