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Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better LifeAuthor: Linda Bjork
Welcome to Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life Are you seeking inspiration and transformation in your life? Look no further! At Linda's Corner we tackle everyday challenges like relationships, parenting, weight loss, health, and finances, and we also dive deep into heavier topics like depression, anxiety, addiction, abuse, grief, and childhood trauma. Listen to stories of real people overcoming real challenges, just like yours. With the wisdom of experts and the courage of overcomers, we provide the help and encouragement you need to thrive. Join us today for a healthy dose of hope, healing, and happiness. Subscribe to Linda's corner today on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our website for access to over 240 past episodes organized by topics at https://lindascornerpodcast.com. Also check out the Hope for Healing website for more free resources at https://hopeforhealingfoundation.org. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Rise, Rebuild, and Thrive After a Crisis with Nick Prefontaine
Episode 10
Tuesday, 10 March, 2026
What if the very moment that nearly broke you became the foundation for your greatest strength?In this powerful and inspiring episode, Linda sits down with Nick Prefontaine, named Top Motivational Speaker by Yahoo Finance in 2022, to talk about how to rise, rebuild, and truly thrive after life-altering adversity.At just 14 years old, Nick suffered a traumatic, life-threatening snowboarding accident that left him in a coma. Doctors told his parents he would never walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Against all odds, Nick defied those predictions—setting a bold personal goal not just to walk, but to run out of the hospital.Today, Nick is a 3X best-selling author, a 7-figure business owner, Rhode Island–based real estate investor, Partner of Smart Real Estate Coach, and the founder of Common Goal, a movement dedicated to helping people turn setbacks into strength. Much of his work focuses on inspiring and supporting those recovering from brain injuries and major life challenges.In this conversation, Nick shares how adversity shaped his mindset, his mission, and his success—and introduces his powerful S.T.E.P. system, a practical framework designed to help anyone move forward after a crisis with clarity and determination.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Nick rebuilt his life after a traumatic brain injuryWhy setbacks can become the foundation for resilience and successThe mindset shift that helped Nick exceed every medical predictionHow the S.T.E.P. framework helps people move forward after adversityPractical tools to rebuild confidence, momentum, and purpose after crisisNick’s S.T.E.P. Framework:Support – Lean on the right people and resourcesTrust – Believe in yourself and the processEnergy – Direct your focus where it matters mostPersistence – Keep moving forward, one step at a timeNick’s story is a powerful reminder that no matter how devastating the setback, it does not define your future. With the right support, mindset, and persistence, it’s possible to rise stronger than ever before.Connect with Nick PrefontaineWebsite: https://nickprefontaine.com/Free S.T.E.P. ebook: https://nickprefontaine.com/step/If you or someone you love is navigating recovery, rebuilding after trauma, or searching for hope after a crisis, this episode will inspire and empower you to keep going—one step at a time.Thanks for listening to Linda’s Corner. Please share this episode, subscribe, and leave a rating and review—it helps us spread more hope and healing. Visit lindascornerpodcast.com and follow @lindascornerpodcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. For free resources to boost happiness, confidence, and emotional well-being, visit hopeforhealingfoundation.org. Remember—you are stronger than you think. Become the champion of your own story.













