In The Blink Podcast

About In The Blink Podcast

In The Blink is a podcast about resilience, healing, and the strength it takes to rebuild after life-altering experiences. Hosted by Meagan Oberle, this show dives deep into the realities of grief, trauma, and mental health, sharing personal stories of survival and transformation. Through candid conversations with experts, survivors, and those navigating their own journeys, In The Blink explores the resources, strategies, and support systems that help people heal. Because life can change in an instant—but so can the path to hope.

Publisher

Meagan Oberle

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Mar 2025

Latest episode

27 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 23 episodes have a transcript.

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   27 Mar 2026

   23. Rachael Rose | Restoring the Flow: The Power of Acupuncture & Energy Healing

   What if your body already knows how to heal, you just need to help it remember? In this episode, an experienced acupuncturist shares how ancient Chinese medicine works with the body's natural intelligence to restore balance, regulate the nervous system, and unlock deep healing. Through powerful personal stories and client transformations, the conversation explores how trauma, stress, and blocked energy disrupt the body, and how practices like acupuncture, heat therapy, and meditation can gently guide it back into flow. At its core, this episode is a reminder that true healing happens when we shift from survival mode into a state of safety, allowing the body to do what it was designed to do: heal. "Your trauma can really just hide out… our bodies are really good at hiding it until you're ready to deal with it." - Rachael Rose What You'll Learn: The body is inherently designed to heal—practices like acupuncture simply support and guide that natural process. Trauma and stress can disrupt the flow of energy ("Qi"), often showing up physically in the body over time. Regulating the nervous system is foundational to healing—moving out of fight-or-flight allows rest, digestion, and recovery. Acupuncture works on both physical and emotional levels by influencing fascia, energy pathways (meridians), and the central nervous system. Healing isn't always immediate—sometimes the body releases stored trauma years later when it feels safe enough. Small, consistent practices like heat therapy, meditation, and mindful care can significantly improve resilience, mood, and overall well-being. About Rachael: Rachael Rose graduated from Southwest Acupuncture College in 2003 with a Masters in Chinese medicine and has been practicing in the Northwest Denver Highlands ever since. Her background, including a Bachelors in Industrial Psychology, 2 years post graduate work in Behavioral Neuroscience and MCD Biology at University of Colorado Boulder & Forrest Yoga teacher training informs her treatments treating the whole body.  As an active Colorado gal, as a result she had many injuries including concussions (snowboarding, biking etc.) resulting  in lingering pain in her neck and spine and her yoga and acupuncture healed.  Rachael is passionate about helping people to heal themselves, she believes the better we feel in our bodies, the better we can be in our interactions with others and selves, making the world a better place. Connect with Rachael: Website: Fullcircleacupuncture.com Email:  Rachael@fullcircleacupuncture.com Phone: 303-480-0080 (no texting to this number) Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/rachael.rose.921/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/picturerach Connect with Meagan: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/meaganoberle/) | LinkedIn | Facebook Group Community (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1077082587788126)Apply for a prosthetic eye here: www.intheblinkltd.com

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   20 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   22. Mae Scott | The Only Way Out Is Through: Surviving Abuse, Systems, and Starting Over

   A raw and unflinching conversation, this episode explores the hidden realities of coercive control, narcissistic abuse, and the devastating aftermath survivors face long after leaving. Through the story behind An Embarrassment of Pandas, Mae Scott shares how an abusive marriage escalated over time, how systems meant to protect can instead retraumatize, and why trauma-informed reform in family court is urgently needed, offering both validation for survivors and a powerful call for awareness, accountability, and change. "This was just kind of a way to get it all out there and tell people this is happening. This is happening to somebody really, just like you. I'm not unique really. And this book could be you. I never thought it would be me. It could be any one of us, and that's scary."-Mae Scott What You'll Gain: Abuse often escalates gradually: early red flags like love bombing, jealousy, and control can evolve into severe emotional, physical, and sexual violence over time. Couples counseling can be dangerous in abusive relationships, as it may intensify control and retaliation when an abuser feels they are losing power. The criminal justice system can work, but family and divorce courts often retraumatize survivors through legal abuse, financial coercion, and lack of trauma-informed understanding. Legal abuse is real and devastating, with endless motions, financial sabotage, and intimidation used to exhaust and punish survivors post-separation. Survival depends heavily on support systems, including trusted friends, family, therapists, and survivor communities, no one gets through this alone. Healing is possible but requires long-term work, including trauma-informed therapy, boundaries, and reclaiming safety, identity, and healthy relationships—powerfully reflected in An Embarrassment of Pandas. About Mae Scott: Mae Scott is a dedicated mother of three and a social worker by trade. As a survivor of a nearly 19-year abusive marriage, she is now a free woman, passionately advocating for the peace and freedom every individual deserves. By choice and experience, she is a writer, speaker, and supporter for others. If this conversation resonated with you, the story doesn't end here. Read An Embarrassment of Pandas—a powerful, unfiltered account of survival and reclaiming your life. https://amzn.to/46AklnC Connect with Meagan: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/meaganoberle/) | LinkedIn | Facebook Group Community (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1077082587788126) Apply for a prosthetic eye here: www.intheblinkltd.com

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   30 Jan 2026

   21. Ronni Vlaminck | Stormy's Brave Beginning

   This heartfelt episode shares the true story behind Stormy's Brave Beginning, a children's book inspired by a tiny, injured kitten rescued during a season of burnout, grief, and transition. Author Ronni Vlaminck reflects on how love, kindness, and quiet bravery shaped both Stormy's healing journey and her own, offering a gentle reminder that even after loss, overwhelm, or feeling "different," life can still unfold beautifully with compassion and support. "Just because something happens to you that doesn't really define who you are or what your outcome is going to be." - Ronni Vlaminck What you'll learn: Small acts of kindness can completely change a life: One simple decision to stop, notice suffering, and help became the turning point not only for Stormy, but for an entire family's story. Healing doesn't erase pain; it grows alongside it: Stormy's recovery and Ronni's personal journey show that love doesn't remove past trauma, but allows something meaningful to exist beside it. Being different doesn't mean being broken: Stormy's one eye is never framed as a limitation, reinforcing the message that challenges don't define worth, identity, or future potential. Love creates safety, and safety allows healing: The episode highlights how consistent care, gentleness, and presence create the emotional foundation needed for true healing to happen. Stories can help children process grief without overwhelming them: By telling the story quietly and tenderly, the book gives kids space to feel, relate, and find hope without being confronted by heavy language. Unexpected life changes can open doors to meaningful purpose: What began as burnout and transition ultimately led to creativity, authorship, and a new way to serve children who are struggling About Ronni Vlaminck: Ronni Vlaminck is a mom, physical therapist assistant, and small business owner who works alongside her husband in their family business. After years of supporting others and navigating significant personal loss, Ronni chose not to let those experiences define her — instead, she followed an unexpected creative spark that changed everything. That spark arrived when her husband rescued a tiny, sick kitten from the side of the road. Stormy, who later lost one eye, quickly became part of their family and inspired Ronni to write Stormy's Brave Beginning — a children's book about courage, second chances, and finding a place where you belong. Dive into the Stormy world—find Ronni books, download free coloring pages, and shop the merch on her website! Connect with Meagan: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/meaganoberle/) | LinkedIn | Facebook Group Community (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1077082587788126)Apply for a prosthetic eye here: www.intheblinkltd.com

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22. Mae Scott | The Only Way Out Is Through: Surviving Abuse, Systems, and Starting Over

Published 20 Feb 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Right. That is how the system is set up. So we can't necessarily change some of those things. There are processes in place that I think have value and I understand the reason behind them. So what I think is the most helpful is having court professionals, whether it's judges, child and family investigators, guardian ad litems, anybody who might be involved in family court to have a little bit of training just on trauma issues. It doesn't even have to be specific to domestic violence or child abuse, but you need to understand, you know, what trauma looks like. And I would push further and say you need to understand what these, you know, toxic relationships are like between spouses and between parents and kids. […]

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• Hannah Bond
• Dylan Bond
• John Fowler
• Jamie Estelle Roth
• Gina Holtkamp

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

35 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

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93

Social presence

94

YouTube

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Engagement

51

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