Meet Dr. Elona: The Fire of Inspire

Welcome to Live Inspired with Dr. Elona, the podcast broadcast from the Inspiratron — a space dedicated to real stories of transformation, faith, resilience, and living in alignment with the purpose God placed within us. In this inaugural episode, Dr. Elona is interviewed by her husband, Dr. Curtis Gaball, who introduces listeners to the woman he affectionately calls "the Fire of Inspire." Together they unpack the heart behind this podcast and what it means to truly live an inspired life. In this episode, Dr. Elona shares: The divine calling behind Live Inspired and her vision for the show What "living inspired" actually means — and why inspiration, motivation, and action must work together Her personal story: being born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, growing up with a father in prison, and immigrating to the United States at age 15 without speaking English How she and Curtis built their life together — 32 years together, 30 years married — and brought their dream of a wellness-centered dental and facial aesthetics practice to life in Solana Beach, California The work of Inspire Smiles, her restorative and aesthetic dental practice transforming the experience of dentistry The mission of Inspire Changes, her nonprofit dedicated to smile rehabilitation for survivors of human trafficking The profound transformations she's witnessed — physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually — in the women she serves Her Inspired Lives high-performance coaching program and what high performance really means (hint: it's not just for athletes and CEOs) Why she believes business owners and leaders have a responsibility to be the light in their communities What's coming in the next 12 monthly episodes — and the kind of guests you'll meet