
About this episode
When John O’Leary was a nine-year-old boy, he was burned on 100% of his body. He was in his garage playing with matches and gasoline—just like he’d had seen the older boys on his block do. A fire exploded, consuming the garage, sending him flying back against the wall and turning his whole world upside down. He talks with Larry & Rebecca about how he was given 1% chance to live. Now, 36-years later, John is living an inspired life. He has two national best-selling books “On Fire” and “In Awe.” he’s a podcast host, an in-demand international speaker and is someone who intimately understands the impact that Parkinson’s can have on a family.
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KEY LINKS
John O’Leary Website www.JohnOLearyInspires.com
Live Inspired Podcast https://johnolearyinspires.com/podcast/
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Books
· On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life
· In Awe: Rediscover our childlike wonder + unleash inspiration, meaning and joy.
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Thanks to Curiouscast
Dila Velazquez – Story Producer
Greg Schott – Sound Design
Our Presenting Partner is Parkinson Canada. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s? You are not alone. Contact presenting partner Parkinson Canada http://www.parkinson.ca/, call the toll free hotline 1-800-565-3000 or on Twitter you can message @ParkinsonCanada.
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