196. Rising After the Fall: Nick Prefontaine’s Journey from Trauma to Triumph
MAY 26, 202525 MIN
196. Rising After the Fall: Nick Prefontaine’s Journey from Trauma to Triumph
MAY 26, 202525 MIN
Description
In this episode of Limitless Healing, Colette Brown sits down with motivational speaker, author, and CEO of Common Goal, Nick Prefontaine. At just 14 years old, Nick suffered a traumatic snowboarding accident that left him in a coma with grim medical predictions. But his story didn't end there, it began. Nick not only recovered but ran out of the hospital 60 days later.Nick shares the framework that helped him recover and continues to guide others: the STEP System - Support, Trust, Energy, and Persistence. From his early days as a young entrepreneur to surviving a traumatic brain injury, Nick’s story is one of grit, hope, and the power of mindset.In this episode, we dive into the science of recovery, the power of the subconscious mind, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and what it truly means to take one step forward every single day, even when you don’t know what comes next.Tune in for a powerful, heartfelt conversation that proves healing isn’t just possible, it’s limitless.Episode Highlights:00:50 Introduction to Nick Prefontaine 02:00 A glimpse into his entrepreneurial childhood 04:15 The day of the accident: a split-second decision 06:40 Miraculous intervention and survival 08:50 The power of being spoken to - yes, even in a coma 10:05 Coming out of a medically induced coma 11:30 Learning to walk, speak, and live again 13:00 A moment of doubt and his mother’s powerful response 14:30 The birth of the STEP System 15:45 Support: leaning on community and loved ones 16:30 Trust: listening to the voice within 17:40 Energy: preserving your body’s ability to heal 18:55 Persistence: how small actions lead to major breakthroughs 20:30 Running out of the hospital - literally 22:00 When the voice within says “You’re meant for more” 23:20 Healing a damaged voice and finding his true calling 24:45 Final message: take care of yourself to take care of othersLearn more about Nick Prefontaine:Free STEP System Download: https://www.nickprefontaine.com/step Website: https://www.nickprefontaine.com______________________________________ Connect with Colette:Instagram: @wellnessbycolette Website: love-colette.com Thank you for listening to the Limitless Healing podcast with Colette Brown! It would mean the world if you would take one minute to follow, leave a 5 star review and share with those you love! In Health,Colette