Defying Gravity. A Race Back To Life with Nick Prefontaine #137

Defying Gravity. A Race Back To Life with Nick Prefontaine #137

Author: Sarah Dawkins - Root Cause Healing and Natural Holistic Health Coach September 4, 2025 Duration: 34:22

Join us for an incredibly inspiring episode with Nick Prefontaine, who shares his astonishing journey of recovery after a severe skiing accident left him with a grim prognosis: never walking, talking or eating on his own again. Just ninety days later, Nick not only walked but ran out of the hospital!


Discover the powerful STEP System Nick developed, an acronym for Support, Trust, Energy and Persistence, which he used to make his full recovery and now teaches to help others navigate their own trauma, life challenges and crises, empowering them to thrive.


In this interview, Nick delves into the critical role of mindset, the impact of internal conflict (including a surprising connection to his voice issues and the throat chakra) and why taking "the next step," no matter how small, builds unstoppable momentum. He shares vital lessons on self-healing, the body's natural ability to recover and how to harness your inner voice for profound transformation.


Tune in to hear Nick's compelling story of resilience and gain actionable insights to apply the STEP System to your own life's obstacles.


00:00 Introduction

01:33 The accident that changed his life

05:32 Mum's critical intervention

07:59 S for support

08:17 T for trust

09:44 E for energy

12:03 P for persistence

17:48 Inner voice

29:48 Tip for healing


Nick's Bio

Nick Prefontaine was told that he was probably not going to be able to walk, talk or eat on his own ever again, after a skiing accident. Yet, less than 90 days later, he not only walked but ran out of the hospital.

Nick developed The STEP system to help people get through their own trauma, life challenge or crisis and enable them to thrive for the rest of their lives.


Connect with Nick

https://nickprefontaine.com

https://www.facebook.com/nick.prefontaine.7

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickprefontaine


Who am I?Sarah is a highly sought-after Holistic Health and Healing Coach, International Speaker and the Author of HEAL YOURSELF.She’s also a Multi-Award-Winning Entrepreneur and Award Winning Host of the popular health-focused podcast, Heal Yourself with Sarah Dawkins. As a former Registered Nurse with over twenty years of medical experience, Sarah brings a unique, integrative perspective to her work. Sarah’s expertise spans from self-healing multiple chronic health issues to supporting clients in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, empowering them to achieve vibrant, lasting health and transformative wellness.www-sarahdawkins.com


Hosted by integrative health practitioner Sarah Dawkins, Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers is for anyone who senses there's more to their wellbeing than standard diagnoses and treatments. This podcast digs into the often-overlooked connections between our emotional histories, nervous system states, and physical health. Rather than offering another set of tips for managing symptoms, conversations here explore how unresolved trauma can manifest as chronic pain, what true nervous system regulation feels like, and practical ways to engage the body's own wisdom for healing. You'll find a focus on somatic practices and the underlying principles of natural recovery, all aimed at moving past simply coping and towards reclaiming a genuine sense of vitality. It’s a space for those ready to look deeper, questioning the root causes of imbalance and discovering a more integrated path to lasting wellness. Each episode builds on the idea that you are not just a patient to be managed, but an active participant in your own healing journey. Tune in for thoughtful, grounded discussions that bridge the gap between mind and body, offering a compassionate and insightful companion for your personal health exploration.
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