Aaron Hale shares his inspiring journey of living a fulfilling life despite of losing his vision and hearing. Gratitude, inspiration, and spreading joy are key themes in this episode. Aaron is a 14 year veteran, military chef and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (E.O.D) team leader, that even after an improvised explosive device exploded in his face and left him blind and afterwards deaf, chose and still chooses to appreciate life and be an inspiration for all of us. Resources:EOD Fudge: https://eodfudge.com/Point of Impact podcast: https://pointofimpactpod.com/Morning Gratitude Affirmations: https://podcasts.apple.com/ro/podcast/the-gratitude-podcast/id1148411834?i=1000556385349 Chapters:0:00:00 Shaking Things Up for a Positive Change0:01:27 Former Army EOD Tech Overcomes Challenges to Inspire Others0:04:39 The Isolation of Darkness and Silence0:07:52 Overcoming Challenges and Focusing on the Good0:12:28 Moving Forward and Embracing Multiple Roles0:17:16 Finding Solace in Culinary Therapy0:19:56 Cooking: Bringing People Together0:22:41 Experiencing the World through Feet: Outdoor Adventures0:24:26 Conquering the Peruvian Andes with a Wounded Veteran Team0:25:09 Overcoming Personal Limits and Running Achievements0:28:40 The Wonder of Amazing People in the World0:30:39 Imagination and the Power of Creating Better Stories0:33:13 Thanksgiving: A Holiday of Gratitude and Gluttony0:35:27 Thanksgiving Memories from a Deployment in Afghanistan0:35:46 Thanksgiving Feast for Troops on the Battlefield0:38:02 The Power of Food to Bring Comfort and Home0:38:32 Gratitude for Loved Ones and Community0:41:05 Overcoming Challenges: Practicing Daily Gratitude Exercise0:43:15 Setting the Morning Routine for a Productive Day0:45:38 Sharing Stories to Help Others Through Difficult Times Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy