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 Change
0:01:27 Former Army EOD Tech Overcomes Challenges to Inspire Others
0:04:39 The Isolation of Darkness and Silence
0:07:52 Overcoming Challenges and Focusing on the Good
0:12:28 Moving Forward and Embracing Multiple Roles
0:17:16 Finding Solace in Culinary Therapy
0:19:56 Cooking: Bringing People Together
0:22:41 Experiencing the World through Feet: Outdoor Adventures
0:24:26 Conquering the Peruvian Andes with a Wounded Veteran Team
0:25:09 Overcoming Personal Limits and Running Achievements
0:28:40 The Wonder of Amazing People in the World
0:30:39 Imagination and the Power of Creating Better Stories
0:33:13 Thanksgiving: A Holiday of Gratitude and Gluttony
0:35:27 Thanksgiving Memories from a Deployment in Afghanistan
0:35:46 Thanksgiving Feast for Troops on the Battlefield
0:38:02 The Power of Food to Bring Comfort and Home
0:38:32 Gratitude for Loved Ones and Community
0:41:05 Overcoming Challenges: Practicing Daily Gratitude Exercise
0:43:15 Setting the Morning Routine for a Productive Day
0:45:38 Sharing Stories to Help Others Through Difficult Times