Live Inspired with Dr. Elona

Elona Gaball
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Mental Health

Dr. Elona Gaball is a wellness-centered restorative and aesthetic dentist, entrepreneur, speaker, and visionary leader dedicated to helping people live inspired lives through health, faith, healing, and human connection. As the owner of Inspire Smiles in Solana Beach, she has created a concierge-style dental experience focused on excellence, personalized care, and whole-person wellness. Beyond dentistry, Dr. Elona is the founder of Inspire Changes, a nonprofit devoted to restoring the smiles and confidence of trafficking survivors, and the creator of Inspire Lives, a high-performance coaching program designed to empower individuals to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. Originally an immigrant from Russia, Dr. Elona's life journey has been shaped by perseverance, faith, and a deep belief in the transformative power of God. Guided by the Holy Spirit, she approaches every aspect of her life and work with compassion, purpose, and authenticity. Married for 30 years to Curtis Gaball, MD, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who served in the U.S. Navy, and a mother of three adult daughters, Dr. Elona is passionate about inspiring others through meaningful relationships, wellness-centered living, community impact, and the power of hope.

Episodes

  1. Jun 6 ·  Video

    Addicted to Jesus: Candace Barrett on Trading Her Dope for the Divine

    In Episode 2 of Live Inspired with Dr. Elona, we sit down with Candace Barrett — senior recovery coordinator at We See You San Diego, a Christ-centered nonprofit dedicated to helping people living homeless and addicted find lasting freedom. Candace spent 25 years in addiction and 6 years living on the streets of San Diego. In May of 2020, after being beaten severely and left for dead under a bridge off Friars Road — surrounded by broken meth pipes, used needles, and trash — she had a tangible encounter with the living God. Today she walks the very streets that almost took her life, offering the same hope that was offered to her. In this episode, Candace shares: The "epic dinner party" model behind We See You San Diego — and why she finally said yes to an invitation she'd ignored for years Her road-to-Damascus moment under the bridge in May 2020 — and why her inspiration is rooted in relationship, not theology or doctrine The God-given challenge that reframed her recovery: "Come after me the way you came after your dope" How addiction creates worshippers — and how that same all-in pursuit, redirected, becomes a spiritual discipline The brutal honesty about her past — losing her job in the military, every home, every job, her marriage, and her two children The miracle of restoration: 6 years clean and sober, her husband 5 years clean, her son 3 years clean and recently married, and a daughter who prayed for her every day for 15 years Breaking generational curses — and the unexpected gift of foster parents who taught her children to pray for their mother instead of hate her How she protects her relationship with God like she once protected her drug supply — and what it means to "stay connected to the Vine" Her closing message: a true miracle is just one breath away About Candace Barrett Candace is the senior recovery coordinator at We See You San Diego, a Christ-centered nonprofit dedicated to helping people living homeless and addicted find lasting freedom. After spending 25 years in addiction and 6 years on the streets of San Diego, Candace encountered the love of God through the very ministry she now serves. Today she walks alongside men and women still trapped in addiction, helping them access detox, recovery homes, and long-term transformation through compassion, discipleship, and unwavering faith. Connect with We See You San Diego Website: https://www.weseeyousandiego.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weseeyousandiego Donate: https://www.weseeyousandiego.com/giving About Dr. Elona Dr. Elona is the creator of Inspire Smiles, founder of Inspire Changes, and host of Live Inspired. New episodes drop monthly. Inspire Smiles: https://www.inspiresmilessd.com Inspire Changes (nonprofit): https://www.inspiresmilessd.com/inspire-changes Inspired Lives Coaching: https://inspirelivessd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.elonagaball/ New episodes drop monthly. Subscribe so you don't miss what's next.

    26 min

  2. May 20 ·  Video

    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

    23 min
  • 2 Episodes

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About

Dr. Elona Gaball is a wellness-centered restorative and aesthetic dentist, entrepreneur, speaker, and visionary leader dedicated to helping people live inspired lives through health, faith, healing, and human connection. As the owner of Inspire Smiles in Solana Beach, she has created a concierge-style dental experience focused on excellence, personalized care, and whole-person wellness. Beyond dentistry, Dr. Elona is the founder of Inspire Changes, a nonprofit devoted to restoring the smiles and confidence of trafficking survivors, and the creator of Inspire Lives, a high-performance coaching program designed to empower individuals to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. Originally an immigrant from Russia, Dr. Elona's life journey has been shaped by perseverance, faith, and a deep belief in the transformative power of God. Guided by the Holy Spirit, she approaches every aspect of her life and work with compassion, purpose, and authenticity. Married for 30 years to Curtis Gaball, MD, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who served in the U.S. Navy, and a mother of three adult daughters, Dr. Elona is passionate about inspiring others through meaningful relationships, wellness-centered living, community impact, and the power of hope.

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