{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F05b6e790-e059-4029-b076-6b201ce71600","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"How Nearly Dying Gave Dean Weitenhagen a Calmer, Clearer Life Purpose\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/05b6e790-e059-4029-b076-6b201ce71600\"></iframe>","title":"How Nearly Dying Gave Dean Weitenhagen a Calmer, Clearer Life Purpose","description":"What if a medical crisis changed your identity and your outlook on life? In Inner Light, host Aanya sits with Dean Weitenhagen to explore healing that goes beyond recovery into transformation.\nThis episode is for anyone navigating illness, caregiving, grief, or a major life reset. Dean shares how long hospital stays, faith, and gratitude helped him slow down, release fear, and live with more meaning after leukaemia treatment and a stem cell transplant he now calls his \u201cnew birthday.\u201d\u00a0\nAbout the Guest:\nDean Weitenhagen is the author of I Just Turned Two. He reflects on his wife Patsy\u2019s stroke recovery, his leukaemia journey, and the spiritual shifts that followed his March 13, 2019 stem cell transplant.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nUse forced pauses to reassess what truly matters daily\n\n\nPractice gratitude, especially in small, ordinary moments\n\n\nSeparate loving people from liking their behavior\n\n\nTry a 2-minute purpose reset: breathe, ask, choose one aligned action\n\n\nLet identity evolve instead of clinging to who you were\u00a0\n\n\nHow to Connect With the Guest:\nhttps://www.deanweitenhagen.com/\u00a0\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\u00a0\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate.\nWith over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact:\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: podcast@podhub.club\ud83c\udf10 Website: https://www.podhub.club/\ud83d\udccd Based in: India &amp; USA\n\ud83c\udfa7 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\ud83e\udd1d Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest\ud83d\udce9 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #healingjourney #spiritualgrowth #faithandhealing #gratitudepractice #caregiverstories #posttraumaticgrowth #purposefulliving #mindsetshift #innerpeace #resilience #lifetransformation #mentalwellness #selfdiscovery","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/fb3a8ffd-7663-46c0-836c-768ee59d4bb6/mjm0zi5qcgc.jpg"}