Blind, Deaf, Unstoppable: The Gratitude‑Driven Life of an Ex‑Army EOD Hero - Aaron Hale (ep. 990)
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Aaron Hale shares his journey of overcoming blindness and deafness through gratitude and adventure.
Welcome back, Gratitude Seekers! In today’s powerful episode we sit down with Aaron Hale—a former U.S. Army EOD technician who survived a roadside‑bomb blast that stole his sight, and a later bout of meningitis that took his hearing. Instead of letting those losses define him, Aaron turned adversity into a launchpad for an extraordinary life. From scaling 19,000‑foot peaks in the Peruvian Andes (guided by the first blind Everest climber) to crushing ultra‑marathons like the Badwater 135, Aaron proves that “seeing” the world can happen through the feet, the heart, and an unshakable sense of purpose. He channels that drive into a thriving online fudge brand—Extraordinary Delights (EODfudge.com)—and a growing portfolio of real‑estate ventures, all while living with his wife and three boys. Aaron shares the daily gratitude practices that keep him grounded, the humor and imagination that help him rewrite his “what‑if” story, and the community of friends—like fellow blind adventurers Eric Weinmayer and Lonnie Bedwell—who keep his spirit alive. Whether you’re battling your own “rock bottom” or simply looking for a boost of inspiration, this conversation offers a roadmap for turning…
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