In The Blink Podcast

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 e...

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 cour...

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...

This episode explores what happens when art, calling, and compassion intersect, as ocularists Hannah and Dylan Bond share how making custom prosthetic eyes became both their life's work and a form of healing service. From career pivots, illness, legacy craftsmanship, and falling in love at an ocularist conference, to building EYEMKR from the ground up during COVID, the conversation reveals how pro...

In this deeply moving episode, John Fowler shares the raw, unfiltered journey of loving and losing his wife Nickie to cancer—from diagnosis and years of caregiving to hospice, grief, and the long road toward healing. Through stories of helplessness, community, anger, gratitude, and letting go of the life he thought he'd have, the conversation offers an honest look at grief as both devastating and...

In this episode, Jamie Estelle Roth shares how losing her central vision became the catalyst for a profound spiritual awakening, leading her into soul contracts, ancestral healing, intuition, psychedelic medicine, and the surprising angels who guided her along the way. Through humor, honesty, and deep surrender, she reveals how blindness stripped away old identities, opened her heart, reconnected...

The episode dives into the often unseen trauma caregivers carry, beginning with the shock of crisis and moving through the quiet, transformative moments of compassion, fear, and resilience. Meagan, together with Gina, explores how caregiving can be both wounding and healing, why setting capacity and boundaries matters, and how guilt, gratitude, and community shape the journey. Ultimately, it's a r...

In this powerful episode, Kris pulls back the curtain on a lifelong battle with misunderstood and often hidden OCD—sharing how intrusive thoughts, shame, misdiagnosis, and treatment-resistant depression nearly cost her everything, and how a combination of ERP therapy, TMS, partial hospitalization, and unwavering support brought her back from the edge. Her story is a raw, hopeful reminder that OCD...

In this powerful episode, Meagan explores the profound journeys of individuals who have navigated extraordinary loss and trauma. The podcast weaves together deeply personal stories that reveal how people find resilience, perspective, and healing in the aftermath of devastating experiences. From Buck's transformative volunteering with amputees to Stacy's creation of Marlee's Smile nonprofit after l...

In this deeply moving episode of In the Blink podcast,, Meagan reconnects with her longtime friend David to share a powerful and vulnerable conversation about identity, faith, childhood trauma, and the long road to healing. David opens up about being bullied from a young age, growing up gay in a religious family, and navigating the complexities of faith, shame, and self-acceptance. Through candid...

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in survival mode? In this episode of In The Blink Podcast, host Meagan talks with somatic life coach Emily Jacobson about how nervous system regulation and neuro-somatic tools can help you feel calmer, stronger, and more grounded. Tune in for practical, body-based ways to manage stress, heal, and feel more like yourself again.   "I like to compare a nervous s...

Struggling with your mental health or feeling alone in it? In this powerful episode of In the Blink, Ian shares his raw journey through a mental health crisis and the slow road to healing. From suicidal thoughts to the comfort of community, therapy, meditation, and Eastern wisdom, his story offers hope, insight, and a reminder that you're not alone.   "There's nothing you're going to say right now...

In this deeply moving episode of In the Blink podcast, host Meagan sits down with her longtime friend and community powerhouse, Stacie, to share a heart-wrenching and inspiring journey through grief, purpose, and hope. From founding Marlee's Smile—an organization born from the vision of a courageous young girl facing pediatric cancer—to battling the heartbreak of ALS in her own family, Stacie refl...

In this powerful episode, we invite you to listen to Maria's deeply moving and courageous story of living with stage four appendiceal cancer. With raw honesty, Maria opens up about her diagnosis, the grueling treatments, the mental and emotional toll, and the unexpected blessings that emerged along the way—from rekindled love to her inspiring "living list." Through resilience, gratitude, and unwav...

Step into a powerful and deeply personal conversation in this episode of In the Blink Podcast,, where healing, transformation, and the untapped wisdom of the mind take center stage. Explore how guided plant medicine journeys can catalyze emotional recovery, unlock forgotten memories, and rewire trauma at the neurological level. With insights on psilocybin, mescaline, and DMT—plus reflections on mu...

If you've ever navigated life after trauma, faced the invisible challenges of illness, or simply felt like your inner world is at odds with your outer reality, this podcast episode is for you. Join a deeply honest and insightful conversation between a host and her therapist of three years as they explore transformative healing through Internal Family Systems (IFS), psilocybin therapy, and the powe...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to connect with a loved one who's passed—or how that experience could transform your healing journey? In Episode 7 of In the Blink Podcast, Meagan sits down with Nicole Carson and Audra Brem to explore their deeply personal and emotional experiences with a medium. From grief and trauma to unexpected peace and growth, their stories offer powerful insights into...

Join us for a powerful new episode of In the Blank as we reconnect after a three-year pause with a deeply personal conversation about resilience, grief, healing, and purpose. In this heartfelt episode, our host opens up about the life-altering accident that changed everything, her journey through trauma, and the inspiration behind launching a nonprofit to provide prosthetic eyes for those in need....

If you're looking for a conversation full of resilience, humor, and hope, don't miss the latest episode of In the Blink featuring Katie Doble. Katie shares her extraordinary journey through personal loss, a stage-four cancer diagnosis, and life-changing treatments — all with incredible honesty and warmth. Her story is packed with life lessons about navigating adversity, finding strength in communi...

If you've ever faced life-altering loss or unexpected challenges, this powerful podcast episode is a must-listen. It's a heartfelt, raw, and at times surprisingly humorous conversation about resilience, perspective, and the unexpected gifts that can emerge from even the darkest moments. With stories of physical and emotional recovery, finding joy after tragedy, and the importance of a strong suppo...

Jennifer MacNiven shares her transformative journey from a career in physical therapy to a path of self-healing and discovery. She opens up about overcoming PTSD, anxiety, and depression through alternative therapies, including plant medicines, yoga, and travel. With experiences spanning 32 countries and 49 states, Jennifer discusses the importance of self-love, feminine energy, and holistic heali...

Hi, I'm Meagan Oberle, host of In the Blink. In this episode, I talk with Ray Caruso about the tragic loss of his son, Gavin, in a hiking accident. Ray shares his journey through grief, the support he received, and how he's finding healing through music and community. "I think this life is bigger than any one person or any one thing. And even though I'm not spiritual and I don't believe in an afte...

In this deeply personal episode of In the Blink, I open up about my late husband Bob's battle with COVID-19, his hospitalization, and the heartbreaking moments that followed. I share how I navigated the emotional toll, including my struggles with PTSD, and how the love and support from friends and family carried me through. I also reveal the life-changing accident that led to the loss of my left e...