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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 47 MIN

She Was Clinically Gone… Then Came Back with a New Purpose with Holly Porter

from The Self-Leadership Lab

She spent 70 days in the ICU… and almost didn’t come back. What she experienced during that time changed everything. Her purpose, her faith, and how she leads her life today. This is one of the most powerful self-leadership stories you’ll hear. In this episode of the Self-Leadership Lab, Bobby sits down with Holly Porter, entrepreneur, author, and survivor, who went from building multiple businesses to fighting for her life. After losing her health and nearly everything else, Holly was forced into the ultimate test: Can you lead yourself… when everything is taken away? Her answer will challenge how you think about: • Purpose • Resilience • Faith • And what really matters What You’ll Learn: • What it feels like to lose control of your body and your life • How your mind responds when everything is stripped away • The difference between success and true purpose • Why “Better’s Better” became her survival mindset • How to rebuild your life after hitting rock bottom • Why you don’t need a near-death experience to wake up Most Powerful Moment: “When everything was gone… all I had left were my thoughts.” If This Episode Hit You: Subscribe for more conversations on self-leadership, purpose, and becoming the person you’re meant to be. Connect with Holly: https://linktr.ee/hollyporter Bobby’s Resources & Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbAUhnH37eodhRKlVu7B--g Instagram: @theselfleadershiplab LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/dr-bobby-shelton-dsl-pmp-acc-124502b⁠ Podcast: The Self-Leadership Lab (Available on Apple, YouTube, or Spotify) Website: ⁠www.battlecatcoaching.com⁠ Book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT68RCB1⁠ Substack: https://bobbyshelton.substack.com/ Want to be a guest on The Self-Leadership Lab? Send Bobby Shelton a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17641667851977069fa15a161 Self-leadership, near death experience, purpose in life, personal growth, resilience story, covid survivor story, mindset shift, spiritual awakening, leadership podcast, overcoming adversity, The Self-Leadership Lab, Bobby Shelton, PodMatch

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