We're celebrating milestones for the month of March! Today we're taking a look at our 200th episode! We focused on hope and the holidays with our featured guest Dennis Gardin. Join us as we revisit this podcast.
Dennis J. Gardin sustained extensive burn injuries in a horrific gasoline explosion as a child, resulting in prolonged hospitalization, dozens of surgeries and years of rehabilitation. Intense physical and emotional pain, as well as profound disfigurement, caused him to hide away in self-imposed isolation for 2 years, allowing his dreams to die & hopes to fade. But with the steadfast love & support of family/friends, he began to focus on the purpose for his life, as he came to understand that real strength is seeking support when needed and true courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to move forward despite the obstacles.
Dennis has grown along his journey of self-discovery to become an international speaker & facilitator, successful businessman, ministrant, former television talk show host & radio personality, and consultant working with a variety of organizations, in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. He currently serves in the capacity of Executive Director for the *GEORGIA FIREFIGHTERS BURN FOUNDATION, which he considers a true “labor of love”, having the privilege of working in support of individuals, families & communities impacted by the devastation of burn injury & trauma. But he enthusiastically proclaims one of his greatest joys at this stage of life, is the blessings of being a proud grandfather “Pa-Pa”.
Dennis believes we each possess the natural gifts & talents necessary to successfully navigate the storms of life; and he hopes that sharing time & space will inspire individuals to face their inner-scars & self-limiting beliefs to fully embrace life by realizing…”The unlimited possibilities for life are in direct relation to unlimited thinking!”