In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Limitless Healing, Colette Brown sits down with author and speaker Ronek Patel, who shares his extraordinary journey from being diagnosed with HIV at 19 to becoming a bold voice for healing, identity, and self-acceptance.

Ronek opens up about his early life in a traditional Indian household, his struggles with identity, stigma, and sexuality, and how he ultimately reclaimed his personal power by embracing authenticity. Drawing from attachment theory and positive psychology, he offers insights on how young adults especially in the LGBTQ+ community can protect their mental and emotional wellbeing in relationships and professional settings.

Through raw vulnerability and grounded wisdom, Ronek reminds us that true healing begins with owning our story, creating emotional safety, and refusing to let societal labels define who we are.

Tune in to hear how therapy, self-reflection, and the courage to sit with discomfort helped Ronek write his debut book, I Am Not Your Boy a self-help guide rooted in the power of the inner child, boundaries, and relationship honesty.

Episode Highlights:
00:48 - Ronek shares a childhood memory that sparked his love for movement and independence
05:12 - From academic struggles to college overachievement and starting a public speaking career
06:30 - Living with HIV: shame, secrecy, and finding strength in vulnerability
08:54 - Navigating fluid sexuality and social stigma in both heterosexual and gay communities
12:00 - The inspiration behind his book I Am Not Your Boy
13:33 - Unequal power dynamics in relationships and the hidden dangers of age gaps
16:45 - Why therapy helped him reconnect with his truth and how he found emotional clarity
18:30 - The four essentials of healthy relationships: love, support, trust, and belonging
21:40 - How surface-level friendships keep us stuck
24:00 - The importance of stillness, solitude, and sitting with your own thoughts
27:12 - Vulnerability with family: Telling his parents about his HIV status and identity
30:55 - Ronek’s message to anyone afraid to say no or set boundaries
33:00 - Final reflections on confidence, identity, and the power of showing up as your full self

Learn more about Ronek Patel:

📘 I Am Not Your Boy is available on Amazon - I Am Not Your Boy and Barnes & Nobel I Am Not Your Boy

Website: https://www.imnotyourboy.com/home-page

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theronekpatel/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572605307942

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In this episode, Colette Brown interviews Dr. Fox and his patient, Mark Buetow who recently underwent a groundbreaking stem cell treatment for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Mark shares his life story, including his ALS diagnosis and the difficulties he encountered. Dr. Fox explains what ALS is and describes the innovative stem cell procedure developed by Dr. Yong Zhao, which utilizes umbilical cord blood to re-engineer patients' cells. The discussion highlights Mark's remarkable improvement post-treatment, the potential of the procedure for various autoimmune disorders, and the hopeful future for patients with previously untreatable conditions.

01:33 Mark's Background and Early Life
03:33 Mark's ALS Diagnosis
04:17 Understanding ALS with Dr. Fox
06:53 Mark's Journey to Finding Dr. Fox
10:02 The Stem Cell Treatment Process
12:44 Miraculous Improvements Post-Treatment
18:18 The Science Behind the Treatment
29:36 Future Prospects and FDA Approval
35:10 Final Thoughts and Messages of Hope

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In this episode of Limitless Healing, Colette Brown sits down with motivational speaker, author, and CEO of Common Goal, Nick Prefontaine. At just 14 years old, Nick suffered a traumatic snowboarding accident that left him in a coma with grim medical predictions. But his story didn't end there, it began. Nick not only recovered but ran out of the hospital 60 days later.

Nick shares the framework that helped him recover and continues to guide others: the STEP System - Support, Trust, Energy, and Persistence. From his early days as a young entrepreneur to surviving a traumatic brain injury, Nick’s story is one of grit, hope, and the power of mindset.

In this episode, we dive into the science of recovery, the power of the subconscious mind, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and what it truly means to take one step forward every single day, even when you don’t know what comes next.

Tune in for a powerful, heartfelt conversation that proves healing isn’t just possible, it’s limitless.

Episode Highlights:

00:50 Introduction to Nick Prefontaine
02:00 A glimpse into his entrepreneurial childhood
04:15 The day of the accident: a split-second decision
06:40 Miraculous intervention and survival
08:50 The power of being spoken to - yes, even in a coma
10:05 Coming out of a medically induced coma
11:30 Learning to walk, speak, and live again
13:00 A moment of doubt and his mother’s powerful response
14:30 The birth of the STEP System
15:45 Support: leaning on community and loved ones
16:30 Trust: listening to the voice within
17:40 Energy: preserving your body’s ability to heal
18:55 Persistence: how small actions lead to major breakthroughs
20:30 Running out of the hospital - literally
22:00 When the voice within says “You’re meant for more”
23:20 Healing a damaged voice and finding his true calling
24:45 Final message: take care of yourself to take care of others

Learn more about Nick Prefontaine:

Free STEP System Download: https://www.nickprefontaine.com/step
Website: https://www.nickprefontaine.com

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