196. Rising After the Fall: Nick Prefontaine’s Journey from Trauma to Triumph

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 others Learn 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