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EPISODE · Nov 28, 2025 · 42 MIN

Episode 25 - Losing Limbs, Rebuilding Purpose W/ Raebolic

from The Rebuild · host Dillon Phaneuf

This episode is not about trauma. It’s about transformation.After losing both legs above the knee in a life-altering accident, Rae didn’t just face the physical pain. She faced the collapse of the identity she built as an athlete, a coach, and a high-performing woman. But instead of staying broken, she starts her rebuild with a strong spiritIn this conversation, Rae opens up about phantom pain, nervous system rewiring, the emotional whiplash of overnight loss, and what it really takes to rebuild a life from scratch. From competing in prep to relearning how to walk, from body image to ambition, this is one of the rawest conversations we’ve had on the showShe’s not trying to get her old life back; she’s building a new one that’s even more hers🧠 What You’ll Learn:How sudden trauma fractures identity, and how to start rebuilding itWhy strength is no longer physical for Rae, and what it actually means nowWhat phantom pain feels like, and how nervous system adaptation worksThe difference between chasing a physique vs. embodying purposeHow Rae still sees herself as an athlete, and what she’s working toward next✅ Apply This Right Now:If you’ve ever tied your worth to your body, this episode will reframe everything.If you’ve struggled to rebuild after a setback, Rae’s mindset and discipline will give you a new reference point.If you coach others, this is a masterclass in understanding trauma-informed ambition and identity-level transformation.

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This episode is not about trauma. It’s about transformation. After losing both legs above the knee in a life-altering accident, Rae didn’t just face the physical pain. She faced the collapse of the identity she built as an athlete, a coach, and a high-performing woman. But instead of staying broken, she starts her rebuild with a strong spirit In this conversation, Rae opens up about phantom pain, nervous system rewiring, the emotional whiplash of overnight loss, and what it really takes to re...

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