S7 E4 From Covid to Near-Death and Beyond with Holly Porter

**Episode Title: From Covid Through Near-Death and Beyond with Holly Porter …Navigating Life's Transformations!

**Episode Description:
In this compelling episode of "How I Made It Through," host Bernadette Thompson sits down with Holly Porter, a dynamic serial entrepreneur, retreat strategist, and founder of Retreat R and R. Holly shares her extraordinary journey from being a successful businesswoman to experiencing a life-altering near-death experience (NDE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode delves into Holly's transformative experiences, including her out-of-body experiences, spiritual transformations, and the profound insights she gained from her NDE.

Holly recounts her harrowing battle with COVID-19, which left her hospitalized for 70 days, including 52 days on a ventilator. Amidst this life-threatening ordeal, Holly experienced a series of spiritually transformative events that reshaped her purpose and outlook on life. She describes the ethereal beauty and overwhelming love she encountered during her NDE, the messages she received, and how these experiences have influenced her personal and professional life.

Listeners will be captivated by Holly's resilience and the profound lessons she learned about love, purpose, and the interconnectedness of all things. Her story is a testament to the power of spiritual experiences in guiding us through life's challenges and helping us find meaning in adversity.

**Chapter Markers:**

- **[00:00]** - Introduction to Holly Porter
- **[03:00]** - Holly's Background and Entrepreneurial Journey
- **[06:00]** - The Onset of Holly's COVID-19 Experience
- **[09:00]** - Hospitalization and Near-Death Experience
- **[12:00]** - Out-of-Body and Spiritual Transformative Experiences
- **[15:00]** - The Message of Love and Life Review
- **[18:00]** - Post-NDE Challenges and Personal Growth
- **[21:00]** - Hypnosis and Further Revelations
- **[24:00]** - The Role of Spiritual Guidance in Holly's Life
- **[27:00]** - Reflections on Love, Purpose, and Transformation
- **[30:00]** - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

**More about Holly**

More about Holly: Bio Holly Porter is a serial entrepreneur, retreat strategist, philanthropist, and founder & CEO of Retreat RnR. A 15x best-selling author and award-winning speaker, she brings decades of experience in events, real estate, and personal transformation. Holly empowers leaders to create impact through retreats and to lead with purpose, presence, and passion.

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HOLLYANNPORTER 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyporter 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hollyaporter 

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@retreatrnr 

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@retreatrnr 

 

**To connect with Bernadette Thompson **

Bernadette Thompson is Intuitive Ancestral Healer, A certified grief and trauma facilitator, End-of-Life Doula, and trained genealogist. She teaches how to exploring the grief journey with through Intuitive Ancestral Healing readings, opening to the deep connection with ancestors and understanding how we can communicate with loved ones in Spirit. She is the owner of Tell Me Our Story, Ancestral Healing

Website: https://www.tellmeourstory.com

https://www.instagram.com/tellmeourstoryancestralhealing/

- More about Near-Death Experiences: https://iands.org/
 

If Holly's story resonated with you, we encourage you to explore more about her work and the profound impact of spiritually transformative experiences. Visit Retreat R and R to learn how Holly is empowering leaders to create meaningful retreats. Don't forget to  Reach out to [e-mail] with questions and subscribe to "How I Made It Through" for more inspiring stories of resilience and transformation. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with others who might find it enlightening. Your support helps us continue to bring powerful stories to light.