Nick's snowboarding accident at 14 led to a coma, changing his future. Despite a grim prognosis, his journey of recovery and rehabilitation is an inspirational story of overcoming obstacles. He now helps others navigate adversity and find their way forward.
At 14 years old, Nick Prefontaine took a jump on a snowboarding trip and didn't remember anything after. The accident put him in a coma. Doctors told his parents he might never walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 60 days after entering rehab, he ran out of the hospital.
In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Nick shares the story of his recovery and the four-part STEP system he unknowingly used to not only survive but build a full life after traumatic brain injury.
What you'll hear:
- The snowboarding accident and the string of coincidences that kept Nick alive
- What his mother did in the hospital that changed everything
- The inner voice Nick heard before he could speak
- How the STEP system (Support, Trust, Energy, Persistence) works for any trauma or life crisis
- The quiet malaise that followed recovery and what it taught him
- How Nick finally answered the calling he'd been putting off for years
Download Nick's free STEP system guide: [nickprefontaine.com/step](http://nickprefontaine.com/step)
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Keywords: coma recovery, snowboarding accident, traumatic brain injury recovery, trauma survivor, resilience, overcoming setbacks, life shift, personal transformation, STEP system, Nick Prefontaine, healing after trauma
