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EPISODE · May 20, 2025 · 1H 1M

From Coma to Comeback: A Story of Support, Trust, Energy, and Persistence

from Becoming is Messy · host Meghann Dawson

What does it take to rebuild your life when everything seems broken?At just 14 years old, Nick Prefontaine suffered a traumatic snowboarding accident that left him in a coma. Doctors told his parents he might never walk, talk, or eat on his own again. But Nick had other plans.In this moving episode, Nick shares the mindset, moments, and messiness behind his remarkable recovery—and how he now helps others rise through crisis using his STEP system: Support, Trust, Energy, and Persistence.We talk about:The power of belief (even when you can't speak it out loud)How Nick’s mother protected his healing by guarding what he heard in the comaThe quiet wisdom of listening to your inner voiceWhy taking one step often leads to everything elseThis is more than a comeback story—it's a blueprint for anyone who’s ready to begin again.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Nick Prefontaine (Speaking/STEP) @ https://nickprefontaine.com/🌿 Connect with Nick Prefontaine (Real Estate) @ https://smartrealestatecoach.com💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #FromComaToComeback #JustKeepGoing #SupportTrustEnergyPersistence Get full access to The Unperfect Life at theunperfectlife.substack.com/subscribe

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