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🎙️ Rebuild & Fulfill Real conversations on burnout, rebuilding, and becoming stronger than before.
🎙️ Rebuild & Fulfill Real conversations on burnout, rebuilding, and becoming stronger than before.
Rebuild & Fulfill is a podcast for high-functioning adults dealing with burnout, overwhelm, or rebuilding after hitting a wall. Hosts Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala have honest conversations about mental health, resilience, identity, recovery, and the pressure of being the strong one. Each episode pairs candid dialogue with practical structure, emphasizing that hope needs a plan and structure needs hope. It’s aimed at listeners who feel overloaded, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, offering reassurance that they are not alone or broken. The show frames rebuilding as a path from surviving to truly fulfilling.
Episodes
Jeannine Rashidi: Healing Trauma, Breaking Patterns & Choosing Yourself | Episode 44
In this episode of Rebuild and Fulfill, host Kelsey Dunbar talks with Jeannine Rashidi, an Ayurveda doctor, author, founder of Goodbye Tension, and two-time TEDx speaker.Jeannine shares how childhood adversity and becoming a mother as a teenager shaped her life, and how she began to recognize patterns that continued into adulthood. She talks about building Goodbye Tension, developing the EDHIR met
World Mental Health Day 2026: When We Truly Listen, Things Change | Episode 43
World Mental Health Day 2026 asks us to move beyond mental health awareness and truly listen to people with lived experience. As Mental Illness Awareness Week comes to a close, Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala explore what it means to turn real voices into real change.In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey and Marc discuss the difference between hearing someone and making them feel genuinel
The Summit Is Over. The Transformation Isn’t. | Episode 42
After months of planning, more than 150 speakers, six transformational lenses, and hundreds of powerful conversations, The Transformation Gap Summit has officially come to a close. But the real work is only beginning.In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala reflect on what it took to bring the Summit to life, what happened behind the scenes, and what they learned fro
The Boy Behind the Laughter: A Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Conversation | Episode 41
Description:Suicide prevention, childhood suicidal ideation, and surviving a suicide attempt are at the heart of Kelsey Dunbar’s deeply personal story.Content advisory: This episode contains an honest conversation about suicidal thoughts and a suicide attempt.Before Kelsey became a personal trainer, resilience coach, author, and co-founder of Suffer To Tougher, he was a child silently struggling w
How We Built a Global Summit With 130+ Speakers | Behind the Transformation Gap – Ep. 40
How do two people take one question and turn it into a six-day global Summit with more than 130 speakers?In this special behind-the-scenes episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Suffer To Tougher Co-Founders Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala pull back the curtain on how The Transformation Gap Summit actually came together.It wasn't simply LinkedIn, speaker applications, or networking.It was decades of rela
Don’t Wait Until It’s Obvious: How to Reach In When Someone Is Struggling
Some struggles are easy to see. Others are hidden behind work, laughter, responsibility, and the appearance of being strong.In this brief solo episode, Kelsey Dunbar shares practical guidance for checking on someone who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts or emotional distress. He explains how to recognize that something may be wrong, ask direct questions, listen without judgment, help someon
Knowing Wasn’t Enough | Jimmy Morris on Gambling Addiction and Real Recovery | Episode 38
immy Morris knew he had a gambling problem long before he was ready to fully embrace recovery.At 23, Jimmy attended his first Gamblers Anonymous meeting and recognized where his life was heading. Yet for years, he moved in and out of the program, returning when the pain became unbearable and leaving when the immediate crisis passed. Even incarceration wasn’t enough to quiet the obsession.Everythin
International Overdose Awareness Day | Remembering the Lost, Fighting for the Living | Episode 37
August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to remember those who died, acknowledge the grief carried by families and friends, reduce the stigma surrounding addiction, and take action to prevent another life from being lost.For Rebuild & Fulfill co-host Marc Rogala, the meaning of this day is deeply personal.Marc experienced three overdoses that resulted in hospitalization, along
When Your Brain Gets Too Good at Protecting You | Dr. Sam Tyriver & Hayley DiMarco | Episode 36
What if your brain is trying so hard to protect you that it's actually making your world smaller?Pain is real. Anxiety is real. Fear is real. But sometimes the brain's alarm system can remain on high alert even after the original threat has passed.In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala sit down with Dr. Sam Tyriver, physical therapist and creator of the Certified M
Turning Stigma Into Strength | Andrea Paquette’s Bipolar Babe Story | Episode 35
What happens when the diagnosis you believe has destroyed your future eventually becomes the catalyst for your purpose?In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey Dunbar sits down with Andrea Paquette, better known as Bipolar Babe, for a deeply personal conversation about bipolar disorder, stigma, resilience, identity, and rebuilding a life after mental illness changes everything.Andrea share
You Can’t Out-Tough Addiction | Eric Metcalf’s Journey Through Recovery – Part 2 | Episode 34
What happens when the person who has spent his life helping others becomes the one who needs to be saved?In Part 2 of our conversation with Army veteran, recovery advocate, author, and NAMI DuPage Director of Peer Workforce Development Eric Metcalf, we continue a story that ultimately became about much more than addiction.After the death of his wife Jan, Eric intentionally began tearing apart the
You Can’t Out-Tough Addiction | Eric Metcalf’s Journey Through Recovery – Part 1 | Episode 33
You Can’t Out-Tough Addiction | Eric Metcalf’s Journey Through Recovery – Part 1 | Episode 33What happens when the strength and discipline that carried you through life are no longer enough?In Episode 33 of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala sit down with Army veteran, recovery advocate, author, and NAMI DuPage Director of Peer Workforce Development Eric Metcalf for Part 1 of an
Learning to Trust Yourself Again | Amy Lenius on Self-Worth, Self-Belief & Growth | Episode 32
What happens when you stop doubting yourself and finally learn to trust your own voice, your own experiences, and your own ability to create change?In Episode 32 of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala sit down with Amy Lenius, Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University, professional speaker, coach, and event MC, for a powerful conversation about self-worth, self-belief, s
Amputee Firefighter Battles PTSD & Rebuilds His Life | Darren Richardson | Episode 31
What happens when a firefighter, paramedic, and amputee who spent years helping other people through their worst moments realizes he needs help himself?In Episode 31 of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey Dunbar sits down with former firefighter and paramedic Darren Richardson for a powerful conversation about PTSD, amputation, mental health, resilience, identity, addiction, and rebuilding your life aft
The Transformation Gap Summit | Why We’re Building Something Different | Episode 30
What happens when you know what you need to do—but still struggle to actually do it?That's The Transformation Gap: the space between knowing what needs to change and being able to create real, lasting change in your life.And it's the idea behind The Transformation Gap Summit (TTGS).In this special episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala explore why personal transformation c
More Than the Diagnosis | Jimmy Choi on Purpose, Identity & Never Giving Up | Episode 29 (Part 2)
What happens when a Parkinson's diagnosis becomes the beginning of your purpose instead of the end of your story?In Part 2 of our conversation with American Ninja Warrior competitor, Parkinson's advocate, endurance athlete, and Guinness World Record holder Jimmy Choi, we explore how one man's battle with Parkinson's disease became a platform to inspire millions through resilience, mindset, and unw
The Weight of "If Only": Letting Go of the Regret That Keeps You Stuck
How many times have you replayed a conversation, a decision, or a moment in your life wondering… "If only?"Regret has a way of convincing us that we're responsible for outcomes we could never fully control. Left unchecked, those "if onlys" become emotional weight that keeps us stuck.In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey Dunbar sits down with attorney, keynote speaker, and creator of the
Why You'll Never Feel Good Enough | The Comparison Trap | Episode 27
Why do so many capable, successful people still struggle with feeling like they're falling behind?In this solo episode of the Rebuild & Fulfill Podcast, Kelsey Dunbar explores a challenge that almost every one of us faces—but few of us recognize until it's already shaping the way we see ourselves.We often assume comparison is the problem.But what if comparison isn't the trap at all?What if the
More Than the Diagnosis | Jimmy Choi on Rebuilding After Parkinson's | Episode 26 (Part 1)
More Than the Diagnosis | Jimmy Choi on Rebuilding After Parkinson's | Episode 26 | Part 1American Ninja Warrior competitor, Guinness World Record holder, and Parkinson's advocate Jimmy Choi shares the remarkable story of how a Young-Onset Parkinson's diagnosis transformed his life. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Jimmy opens up about receiving his diagnosis at just 27 years old, living i
The Peaceful Warrior (Uncensored): From Addiction, MS & Rock Bottom to Redemption | Episode 25
Jacob Multack joins Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala for an uncensored conversation about addiction, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), rock bottom, redemption, and what it truly means to rebuild your life.What happens when everything you thought defined you is stripped away?For years, Jacob chased success—the career, the money, the house, and the image of having it all together. Behind the scenes, he was batt
What If You're Stronger Than You Think? | Episode 24
The Strength You Never Knew You Had | Episode 24What if the greatest strength you'll ever discover is already inside you?In this powerful episode of the Rebuild & Fulfill Podcast, Kelsey Dunbar sits down with Jay Setchell—United States Marine, entrepreneur, author, husband, father, and survivor of multiple near-death experiences.After enduring more than 70 surgeries, paralysis, chronic spinal
I Keep Starting Over... Why? | You're Further Along Than You Think | Episode 23
Have you ever caught yourself thinking... "Here we go again?"You started eating healthier... then stopped.You committed to exercising... then life got busy.You promised yourself this time would be different... but somehow found yourself right back where you started.Or did you?In Episode 23 of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala continue the conversation that began with The Transfo
The Conversation That Changed Everything | The Transformation Gap Episode 22
What if the biggest obstacle to lasting change isn't a lack of motivation... but a gap you've never been able to name?In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala introduce The Transformation Gap—the idea that has quietly shaped years of coaching, countless conversations, and every episode of this podcast.The Transformation Gap is the space between what we know... and ho
Where Do I Start? Taking the First Step When Life Feels Overwhelming | Episode 21 (Midweek Q&A)
Where do you start when everything in your life feels overwhelming?It's one of the most common questions we receive, and in this Midweek Q&A episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala tackle the fear, uncertainty, and overwhelm that often keep people from taking the very first step toward change.Whether you're struggling with your mental health, addiction, recovery, physic
The Power of Showing Up | Episode 20
What separates the people who transform their lives from the ones who give up?In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala explore why consistency—not talent, luck, or even motivation—is one of the greatest predictors of lasting success. Inspired by reaching Episode 20, this conversation looks beyond podcasting to uncover the common thread behind recovery, mental health,
When You Lose a Child... You Don't Lose the Love: Katie & Nick Rizzo | Episode 19
What happens when addiction takes the life of someone you love? In this powerful episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Katie and Nick Rizzo share the heartbreaking story of losing their 25-year-old son, Nicholas, to addiction—and how they've found hope, healing, and purpose in the wake of unimaginable grief.Rather than allowing shame and heartbreak to silence them, Katie and Nick courageously chose to
Why People Don't Ask for Help | Episode 18 (Midweek Q&A)
Why do so many people avoid getting help, even when they know they need it?In this episode of the Rebuild & Fulfill Midweek Q&A, Kelsey and Marc answer three powerful listener questions about mental health, addiction, and recovery.We discuss:• Why fear, shame, and pride keep people from asking for help.• Whether a mental health diagnosis defines who you are.• What people struggling with me
Grief Isn't Just About Death: Learning to Let Go and Move Forward | Episode 17
What comes to mind when you hear the word grief?For most people, it's death.But grief is bigger than that.In this solo episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey Dunbar explores the many forms of grief that often go unrecognized—from the loss of a loved one to the loss of a relationship, a career, a dream, your health, or even a version of yourself you thought you'd always be.Too often, we only give
What BPD Really Feels Like: Dene Dubois on Trust, Trauma, and Purpose | Episode 16
What does Borderline Personality Disorder actually feel like from the inside?In this powerful episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, we sit down with mental health advocate, author, and BPD Raw founder Dene Dubois to discuss the realities of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), the impact of childhood trauma, trust issues, relationships, stigma, and the journey toward healing and self-und
The Guy Who Says "Send Me" | Episode 15
From addiction to purpose, Steve Werner's journey is a powerful reminder that our greatest setbacks do not have to define our future.In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Steve shares his deeply personal story of overcoming prescription medication addiction, depression, anxiety, business loss, and the difficult process of rebuilding his life when everything seemed to be falling apart.Through h
Losing Everything Publicly... And Rebuilding Anyway: Michael Crismali | Episode 14
What happens when your worst mistake becomes public?In this powerful episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, we sit down with author, speaker, and TEDx speaker Michael Crismali to discuss identity, shame, accountability, resilience, and rebuilding your life after public failure.Michael shares the deeply personal story behind his upcoming book, My Name Is: Reclaiming Identity After a Public Fall, and ope
The First Honest Conversation | Episode 13
What if healing doesn't begin with therapy, a diagnosis, medication, or a treatment plan?What if it begins with one honest conversation?In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala explore why honesty is often the first step toward healing, personal growth, recovery, and lasting change.Many people struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout, addiction, trauma, stress, ove
Why You Still Struggle Even When You're Trying | Episode 12
Why do so many people continue to struggle—even when they're genuinely trying to change?They're working on their mental health, trying to build better habits, improve their mindset, heal from past struggles, and create positive change in their lives.They're reading the books.Listening to the podcasts.Watching the videos.Trying to grow.And yet they still find themselves falling back into old patter
Small Steps, Hard Days, and Asking for Help | Episode 11 (Midweek Q&A)
In the first Rebuild & Fulfill Midweek Q&A episode, Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala answer three powerful mental health and personal growth questions that many people quietly struggle with every day:• What if I know what I need to do… but still don’t do it?• How do I support someone who is struggling without trying to fix them?• How do I know when I need help instead of just trying harder?Th
Why Self-Awareness Isn't Enough | Episode 10
You’ve become more self-aware. You recognize your patterns, understand your triggers, and know what needs to change… so why do you still feel stuck?In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala break down why awareness alone doesn’t automatically create transformation. They explore the difference between understanding your struggles and actually building the structure nee
Stop Paddling Upstream: How Brain Chemistry Shapes the Way You Feel | Episode 9
What if the reason life feels harder than it should… isn’t because you’re weak, lazy, or broken?In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill podcast, Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala break down the role brain chemistry plays in motivation, stress, mood, emotional balance, connection, and mental resilience.We dive into the five major brain chemicals that influence how you think, feel, react, and function
Why Awareness Alone Isn't Enough | Episode 8
Mental Health Awareness Month is everywhere…But is awareness actually helping?In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, we break down what mental health really is—and why it’s not just something that shows up when something is wrong.Mental health is something you experience every single day.We talk about:Why mental health is often misunderstoodHow stigma and labels keep people silentThe gap betwee
Why More People Feel Stuck Than Ever... And What Actually Helps | Episode 7
Not everyone who’s struggling looks like they’re struggling.In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, we take a step back from guest interviews to talk about what we’re seeing every day in real life.From behavioral centers…To recovery programs…To everyday conversations in places like Costco, the gym, and gas stations…There’s a pattern.People are overwhelmed.Carrying more than they can handle.And t
Faith, Hope, and Recovery: The Shafer Suggs Story | Episode 6
In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, we sit down with former pro football player Shafer Suggs to talk about overcoming life’s challenges through faith, hope, and recovery.Shafer shares his journey through the highs and lows of life—from competing at the highest level in football to facing personal struggles, loss, and the responsibility of raising his children during some of the most difficul
They Call Her "The Dominator"... Here's Why | Episode 5
They call her “The Dominator”… but that title wasn’t given. It was built.In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, we sit down with Inez Carrasquillo to talk about the real story behind the strength people see today.Her journey includes adversity, self-doubt, and moments where things could have gone a completely different direction. Long before the titles, before the recognition, there were season
From Homeless to Hope: Leonard Firestone's Story | Episode 4
There are moments in life where everything feels like it’s falling apart.Moments where you don’t know if things are going to get better… or if you’re even capable of getting through it.In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, we sit down with Leonard Firestone to talk about what it really looks like to rebuild when life takes you through some of its darkest seasons.Leonard’s journey includes mili
The Weight I Couldn't Carry: Kelsey's Story | Episode 3
What shapes the way we understand strength?In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Marc Rogala turns the tables and interviews co-host Kelsey Dunbar about the experiences that shaped his perspective on resilience, identity, and rebuilding.Kelsey shares what it was like growing up in an environment without much structure or support — navigating the absence of his father, a household impacted by p
Rock Bottom Wasn't the End: Marc's Journey | Episode 2
Rock bottom doesn’t happen all at once… it builds until you can’t ignore it anymore.This is what it really looks like — and how rebuilding begins.
You're Not Broken... You're Overloaded | Episode 1
🎙 Episode 1 – DescriptionRebuild & FulfillWhat happens when high-functioning people hit a wall?In the first episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala introduce the story and message behind the podcast — a conversation about burnout, resilience, and the process of rebuilding your life when everything feels overwhelming.Through their work with Suffer to Tougher, Kelsey and
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