From Coma to Keynote: A Powerful Comeback with Nick Prefontaine | 126

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In this powerful episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda welcomes the incredible Nick Prefontaine, a nationally recognized speaker and three-time bestselling author who defied the odds after a life-threatening snowboarding accident at just 14 years old. Told he might never walk or talk again, Nick not only made a full recovery — he ran out of the hospital and eventually stepped into his purpose as a keynote speaker.

Nick shares the exact mindset shifts that helped him heal physically, mentally, and emotionally, including the STEP system he now teaches to trauma survivors and those navigating setbacks. From his early recovery to overcoming a rare voice condition, Nick’s story is a profound reminder that your mindset can either hold you back or launch you forward.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• 💥 How Nick rebuilt his life after a traumatic brain injury
 • 🧠 The STEP system: Support, Trust, Energy, and Persistence
 • 🎤 What it took to reclaim his voice after years of struggle
 • 🛠️ How to develop resilience through daily action and belief
 • 🔁 Why second chances can be more powerful than the first
 • 💡 The importance of following your inner voice — literally and figuratively
 • ❤️ How advocates and community play a key role in recovery and success

Timeline Summary:

[4:41] The snowboarding accident that changed everything
[10:16] The prognosis doctors gave — and the moment his mom stepped in
[12:00] The STEP system that guided his healing and transformation
[18:24] Running out of the hospital and transitioning into real estate
[23:04] Getting his start knocking on pre-foreclosure doors as a teen
[33:51] Developing a voice disorder and the long road to recovery
[44:16] The “aha” moment that led him to his life’s true purpose
[52:19] What Nick wants his legacy to be and why awards aren’t the goal

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 • Learn more about Nick and his work: nickprefontaine.com

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