This Episode Will Make You Rethink Every Excuse You’ve Ever Made: From a 1% Chance to Live to Massive Success w/ Connor McKemmey
Published on Nov 19, 2025, 5:39:16 PM
Total time: 00:28:01
Published on Nov 19, 2025, 5:39:16 PM
Total time: 00:28:01
n this unforgettable episode of Rock Your Comeback, Nichole sits down with Connor — a 90% burn survivor, best-selling author, and nationally recognized motivational speaker — to share one of the most powerful comeback stories you’ll ever hear.
Connor’s life changed in an instant when a simple moment of preparing for a date turned into a devastating explosion that left him with severe burns covering 90% of his body. Rushed to the hospital with just a 1% chance of survival, he was placed in a medically induced coma for three months while doctors fought to save his life.
When he finally woke up, Connor faced a new reality: intense physical pain, dramatic loss of body weight, and the emotional shock of his transformed appearance. At six feet tall and weighing only 120 pounds, he had to rebuild himself — mentally, physically, and spiritually.
But Connor refused to give up.
With extraordinary determination, relentless rehabilitation, and support from his family, he set bold goals: return to school, reclaim his life, and even play lacrosse again. Not only did he achieve that dream, he went on to play college lacrosse, become a coach, and ultimately use his story to inspire others as a national speaker.
Today, Connor travels the country sharing messages of resilience, adversity, mindset, and the power of choosing hope in the darkest moments. His story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit — and a reminder that even when life feels impossible, a comeback is always possible.
This is an episode that will stay with you long after it ends.
90% burn survivor • Best-selling author • National speaker
Inspiring others to rise after adversity and reclaim their lives.
Website: macmentality.com
Nichole Eaton is a powerhouse intuitive therapist, author, and mentor who has spent the past 15 years helping women reclaim their power in life and business. With a master’s-level background in mental health counseling and a deep intuitive gift, she’s known for sparking massive transformations in the lives of her clients.
She’s the best-selling author of Rock Your Comeback: The Down-to-Earth Guide to Reclaiming Your Power, co-host of the Visionary Blueprint podcast, and creator of The Comeback Club, an online space for women ready to rise. Through her 48-Hour Vibe Upgrade Retreats, she helps people shift their energy fast and take back control of their mindset to step into their highest potential.
Nichole is all about breaking limits—energetically, mentally, and strategically. As the co-founder of Visionary Blueprint, she’s on a mission to help women in business shatter their own glass ceilings and create next-level success on their terms.
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