Episode 6

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Published on:

17th Aug 2025

Thank You

Episode Title: Thank You

Life will break you, test you, and sometimes bring you to your knees. But every experience — the heartbreaks, the betrayals, the disappointments — can also be your greatest teacher.

In this episode, I reflect on the lessons hidden inside pain. Instead of looking at the past through bitterness or resentment, I choose gratitude. Thank you to the situations that pushed me to grow. Thank you to the storms that stripped away illusions and forced me to stand stronger. Thank you to the moments that made me feel invisible — because they showed me how deeply I truly matter. And thank you to the people who forced me to grow, even when their actions caused pain — because those challenges became the fuel for my transformation.


Pain can either chain you down or become fuel for your growth. In this episode, I share examples of turning breakdowns into breakthroughs:


  • Facing the workplace moments where “support” felt like sabotage — and how that pressure made me redefine self-worth.
  • Overcoming the sting of feeling overlooked or replaced — and discovering that your value never depends on someone else’s recognition.
  • Learning how to channel anxiety, heartbreak, and disappointment into clarity, strength, and peace.


This episode is about finding power in reflection and closing chapters with gratitude — even when they hurt.

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Open My Eyes Podcast
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Open My eyes Podcast, is a podcast dedicated to personal growth, exploring what it means to value oneself, and learning what it means to be vulnerable. In this podcast, you will learn how to communicate and resolve internal issues and conflicts thru interviews with industry experts, who will provide feedback and relatable tips.

We will focus on step-by-step building tools to help you journey into learning to become the best version of yourself. We will challenge you to learn new behaviors, core beliefs, different ways of thinking, and how to genuinely value and love yourself. This is the journey for true authentic growth, so join me and let's begin our journeys together!

What should you expect to gain from Open My Eyes Podcast-Each Week? Open My Eyes podcast is a podcast where I speak from my 16 years of experience in Behavioral Health, along with industry experts to provide feedback, give relatable tips, and build personal connections with the listener.

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Nathaniel Dewees Jr

Nathaniel has dedicated over 15 years to the behavioral health field, where his passion for personal growth, healing, and transformation continues to shine. With extensive experience working with individuals facing SMI, codependent behaviors, relationship challenges, and personal development barriers, Nathaniel has become a voice of resilience and empowerment.

Driven by his personal motto — “Challenging mindsets, Changing thinking, One thought at a time” — Nathaniel brings raw honesty, wisdom, and compassion to every conversation. He doesn’t just speak about growth; he lives it.

In September 2022, Nathaniel launched the Open My Eyes Podcast, a platform born out of his desire to share his journey, insights, and lessons with a broader audience. Through his episodes, listeners are invited to reflect, heal, and rise into their best selves. His mission is simple yet profound: to build genuine connections, inspire hope, and encourage transformation.

Whether unpacking life’s toughest challenges or celebrating personal victories, Nathaniel’s voice serves as a steady reminder that healing is possible, growth is continuous, and each of us has the power to create change.