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What happens when your job, identity, and future disappear overnight?
In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Hale—a Navy chef turned Army EOD tech—to unpack his journey from an IED blast that took his sight and hearing to rebuilding a life defined by purpose and action.
Aaron shares how trauma fractures identity, how community at Walter Reed kept him grounded, and how shifting from “I can’t” to “How can I?” changed the trajectory of his recovery. He walks through his arc from cooking for a three-star admiral to volunteering for Afghanistan, then learning to kayak, run marathons, and climb a 19,000-foot peak without sight.
We also highlight his entrepreneurial path and his Point of Impact podcast, where he continues serving by sharing lessons forged in adversity. If you’re ready to trade excuses for momentum, this conversation will move you.
Key Takeaways
- 🚀 Replace Limitation With Motion
Asking “How can I?” instead of “Why me?” creates movement, options, and hope—even in the darkest moments. - 🎯 Build an Identity That Travels
Jobs, uniforms, and roles can disappear. A values-based identity stays with you everywhere. - 🤝 Community Is a Lifeline, Not a Luxury
The right circle doesn’t just support you—they challenge you, laugh with you, and walk beside you while you rebuild.
Guest Link: 👉(5) Point Of Impact With Aaron Hale - YouTube
- Become a Member Today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_M2Kfxb2hN1uHdlDKGtuQw/join
- Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6pF-fF29KO1rqQsabaxHHO1nQQtn5lhd
- Still Serving, Inc.: www.stillservinginc.com
- Email: [email protected]
Chapters
1. He Lost Sight and Hearing… Yet Found a Mission (00:00:00)
2. Welcome And Support The Mission (00:00:07)
3. Introducing Aaron Hale (00:00:49)
4. From Navy Chef To EOD (00:01:56)
5. The Blast And Its Aftermath (00:06:23)
6. Mindset Shift At Walter Reed (00:09:41)
7. Turning Pain Into Service (00:13:23)
8. Achievements And A Second Hit (00:15:15)
9. Action Over Stagnation (00:18:21)
10. Closing And Well Wishes] (00:18:43)
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