The Drop the Needle Podcast

He drowned in his own pool, woke up on the bottom under a full moon, and came back with an equation for happiness.

For years, Thayne Martin looked like a man who had it all figured out: six-time President's Club, top 10% nationwide, a career built on breaking sales records. Underneath it he was carrying a secret from childhood, abuse that began when he was a boy in Phoenix, and a stack of diagnoses that included dissociative identity disorder, bipolar I and complex PTSD. He tells us how he hid it, how it surfaced in a board meeting, and the woman who never gave up on him.

Then, on August 13, 2023, alone in the pool late at night, he had a seizure and drowned. It was his second near-death experience. He woke up at the bottom of the pool, calm, an atheist with no idea how to get out, until a voice said: move your head. What came back with him became ELAH, the Equation of Life and Abundant Happiness: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division applied to your emotional life, plus "net neutral," the "gratitude cocktail," and why he says fear is a direction, not a stop sign.

And stay for the Playlist Round: ZZ Top, Propaganda, Above & Beyond, Donna Summer with the Phoenix Symphony, and the song that carried a little boy over the rainbow.

This conversation includes Thayne's account of childhood sexual abuse, addiction and suicide attempts. If it brings something up for you, in the US you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Thayne shares his own experience; nothing here is medical advice.

KEY TOPICS
Hiding childhood trauma behind a high-performing career · Dissociative identity disorder, without the Hollywood myth · Two near-death experiences by drowning · Leaving the victim story behind · ELAH: the Equation of Life and Abundant Happiness · Net positive, net negative and net neutral · Experiential gratitude and the "gratitude cocktail" · The principle of abundance · Music as vibration

SOUND BITES
"I'm not a victim. I was never a victim. None of us are."
"I woke up at the bottom of the pool. That's where I woke up."
"Happiness in life comes when we're authentic, a hundred percent who we are without filters."
"Fear is a sign and a direction. Fear just says I can learn something here."
"There's only one thing on the other side. It's love."

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:36 Phoenix, age five, and the secret he carried
03:42 "I'm not a victim. I was never a victim."
05:24 Every diagnosis was a coping mechanism
05:55 Seven pillboxes a day, and then zero
06:17 August 13, 2023: alone in the pool at night
07:02 Waking up at the bottom of the pool under a full moon
08:09 An atheist comes back with a "download"
10:02 "Move your head": the breath that got him out
12:28 Six-time President's Club: what the man on stage believed
14:40 The gap between the facade and the true self
17:05 A life of success, and a secret underneath it
18:19 The best liar in the world
20:40 Gratitude and unconditional love as neuroscience
21:56 Every sunrise since September 2024
22:26 Experiential gratitude and the "gratitude cocktail"
25:18 Which diagnosis explained the most
28:11 The board meeting that ended his career
28:45 A love story: the woman who never gave up
29:54 What he wishes someone had said
31:38 Net positive, net negative, and living in net neutral
34:37 Two near-death experiences: what the first one showed him
37:55 The first thing he did when he came back
39:18 Love as the power that operates everything
40:48 Why we remember what we feel
41:59 What happened to the men responsible
43:24 A lawsuit, scholarships, and a donation-based program
44:24 ELAH: why math is the language of the universe
45:44 Add and subtract: balancing to neutral
46:49 Multiply and divide: the principle of abundance
48:59 From growing up scarce to giving it away
50:09 Letting go of ego, and a love that never punishes
51:34 Fifty years at the piano: everything is vibration
54:21 What he still gets wrong about his own equation
55:12 Vasopressin, oxytocin and dopamine
58:48 Playlist Round: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
59:53 Road trips: Mom's 70s records, and disco
1:00:37 Senior year: ZZ Top's Eliminator
1:01:17 College: Propaganda's A Secret Wish
1:03:01 Pump-up: his "Shift" playlist and Above & Beyond
1:04:30 Guilty pleasure: Donna Summer and the Phoenix Symphony
1:05:04 The song written for him: "Blue Sky Action"
1:05:48 All-time favorite: why the rainbow
1:06:46 Thank-yous, where to find Thayne, and we drop the needle

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Above & Beyond, "Gratitude" and "Blue Sky Action"
Propaganda, A Secret Wish
ZZ Top, Eliminator
Donna Summer
"Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz

CONNECT WITH THAYNE MARTIN
It's Pure Love / ELAH: https://www.itspurelove.com
Instagram: @itspureloveofficial

TODAY'S PLAYLIST
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/089P25t56cNoqYmagZ8yuR

FROM YOUR HOST
Mentioned in this episode or just want to go deeper?
📖 Did I Just Have a Spiritual Awakening, or Was It Something I Ate? https://a.co/d/020nrzCH
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What if you reach the top of your mountain and it turns out to be the wrong one?

In 2000, Matt Ludmer and his partner were named the No. 1 producing team at DLJ. He walked up to collect the award, and his very next thought was, "Where do I go from here?" Earlier that year he had wandered into a matinee of a play called Wrong Mountain, and its question never left him.

Matt grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey, the son of a man who sold staples and nails up and down the Turnpike. He talked his way into the University of Chicago by sitting outside the dean's office, talked his way into Morgan Stanley by walking into a recruiting lunch uninvited, and spent decades building wealth for other people while quietly studying meditation, Tibetan Buddhism and Judaism on the side. For years, none of those worlds knew about the others. At his 50th birthday, none of his best friends knew each other.

We talk about the thirteen years between knowing and leaving, why a risk manager decided the risk of staying was worse, the day he wrote ARTICULATION on his daughter's wall and saw her light dim, a week alone in a Vermont cabin where he started laughing on day three, and what his father knew about contentment that took Matt forty years on Wall Street to learn. His new book, The Right Mountain, comes out October 20.

And stay for the Playlist Round: Led Zeppelin, Queen, Al Green, a tenor aria, and the Knicks.

KEY TOPICS
Reaching the top and asking "where do I go from here?" · Living two lives: Wall Street and the meditation cushion · The four dimensions of true wealth · Intelligent risk and the decision to leave · Money as achievement, not fulfillment · Being spiritual in business · Parenting and the achiever mindset · A solo retreat and laughing at your own story · Must do, fun to do, and what your heart wants · What a father's contentment teaches

SOUND BITES
"Did it ever occur to you that you may be on the wrong mountain?"
"I'm a wealth manager and I didn't feel wealthy."
"My job is not managing money. My job is managing risk."
"Money is achievement, but it's not fulfillment."
"Wisdom has many, many lifetimes."

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:06 Matt's thumbnail: Teaneck, a staples salesman's son, and the road to Wall Street
02:14 Tibetan teachers at 18, and camping outside the dean's office
03:35 Two lives: meditation in the dorm, Morgan Stanley by day
04:35 Unintentional Fridays and a play called Wrong Mountain
05:29 The lightning moment, and the No. 1 producer award
07:04 Uncle Marvin the headhunter, and where the nerve came from
08:36 A motivation box on the wall and reading Emerson
10:07 Walking uninvited into Morgan Stanley's recruiting lunch
11:58 The downside of the achiever mindset
12:28 His daughter Grace and the word ARTICULATION
14:48 Scottsdale, 2000: "Where do I go from here?"
15:37 Thirteen more years, and a wealth manager who didn't feel wealthy
16:15 Ken Wilber and a map for a fragmented life
18:10 A 50th birthday where none of his best friends knew each other
19:58 The four dimensions of true wealth
21:28 Fear, money, and a family to support
22:57 "My job is managing risk"
23:57 Losing his light, and the decision to leave
25:14 Stay with the question: advice for anyone at a crossroads
27:05 What he yearns for now, and the purposes of money
29:31 Money is achievement, not fulfillment
30:30 You don't have to renounce the world to be spiritual
31:58 Can you be spiritual and still sell?
34:21 "Your dad's a really good guy"
35:49 The secret life: who he hid from the longest
38:26 Imams, priests and rabbis: the result that matters
39:47 "I want to be wise"
41:10 The kinds of wealth AI won't change
43:31 2008, a cabin in Vermont, and a laugh on day three
47:24 Labels, identity, and laughing at yourself
48:59 Must do, fun to do, and what your heart wants
51:06 Having a view: a map made of other people's wisdom
54:07 Being lit up about your life
55:08 The Old Croton Aqueduct and the sound of a basketball
56:16 What his father knew that took 40 years on Wall Street to learn
58:04 Ma Tovu: arms wide open in Central Park
1:01:19 Playlist Round: Led Zeppelin and an omen
1:02:08 Road trips with three daughters and Diana Ross
1:03:01 Senior year: Queen
1:03:36 College, his friend Dave Goldberg, and Pat Metheny
1:05:03 Pump-up song: the Knicks, NBA champions
1:05:58 Guilty pleasure: Otis Redding and a tenor aria
1:07:25 Al Green and Sly and the Family Stone
1:08:40 The song that stops him: The Right Mountain album
1:10:52 Healing frequencies and three bodies
1:12:28 Today's song: James Taylor's "Secret O' Life"
1:13:46 Where to find Matt, and we drop the needle

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Ken Wilber, A Brief History of Everything (Integral theory)
George Kinder, the "father of life planning"
Wrong Mountain (the play, 2000)
The Aligned Center, Irvington, NY
Robert Peng, qigong master
Pat Metheny
Al Green, "Love and Happiness"
James Taylor, "Secret O' Life"

CONNECT WITH MATT LUDMER
The Right Mountain (out October 20, 2026; pre-order now): https://therightmountainbook.com
Aligned Wealth: https://alignedwealthmanagement.com

TODAY'S PLAYLIST
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3gMES9eaRTwgDa0ehP8zWQ

FROM YOUR HOST
Mentioned in this episode or just want to go deeper?
📖 Did I Just Have a Spiritual Awakening, or Was It Something I Ate? https://a.co/d/020nrzCH
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What happens when a guy runs for mayor of Los Angeles on a platform of love?

Helix Wolfson did exactly that. He legally changed his name to Paul E. Amori, put on a three-piece red suit, and ran for mayor on one question: what would love do? He came in last. He also walked off a debate stage with a dozen people telling him he'd earned their vote, and he says it felt like winning.

That's one chapter. Helix grew up in the theater, made films, built stages at Burning Man and Lightning in a Bottle, and when COVID cancelled Burning Man he helped build the Infinite Playa, a virtual version of it. That project grew into Infinite Reality, a metaverse company that reached a $12 billion valuation. Then he walked away.

We talk about what survives when you move a sensory experience like Burning Man into a virtual world, the difference between the cutting edge and the bleeding edge, and why the people who start a company usually aren't the ones who end up running it. Then we get into AI, and his answer surprised me: he thinks we're not scared enough. We go back and forth about jobs, fulfillment, and what's happening in the workforce I see every day in my recruiting work, and we land on the one thing he believes technology can't replace: being in a room with other humans.

And stay for the Playlist Round: Helix shares some big personal news for the first time, right here on the show.

KEY TOPICS
Running for mayor as Paul E. Amori · Leading with love instead of fear · Career politics and liquid democracy · Building a virtual Burning Man · Amori's Casino and Burlesque · From startup to $12 billion, and walking away · Cutting edge vs. bleeding edge · Founders vs. operators · AI fear, AGI and superintelligence · Jobs, fulfillment and the changing workforce · What technology can't give us

SOUND BITES
"What would love do was my mantra."
"To become authentic while assuming a role is quite a feat."
"The bleeding edge… is as painful as it sounds."
"I'm not sure you'll like this answer, but I actually think we're not scared enough."
"Those are the places where we will always want to be in human connection."

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:12 Helix's thumbnail: theater kid, filmmaker, Burning Man builder
03:34 COVID, a cancelled Burning Man, and a $12 billion detour
05:35 Paul E. Amori and the Love Party
05:57 The alter ego came first: mayor of Lightning in a Bottle
08:05 Legally changing his name to run for mayor of LA
09:47 Trump wins, a dark night of the soul, and "what would love do?"
12:06 What a festival taught him about fear and love
13:44 3,300 votes: love came in last
15:06 Getting Candid with the Candidates over coffee
16:30 The debate nobody else would hold
20:23 Authentic in a wig: the night he earned their votes
21:26 What losing taught him about career politics
26:03 Liquid democracy and the most loving solution
27:59 Burning Man goes virtual: what survived the crossing
33:52 Amori's Casino and Burlesque
39:04 From a startup to $12 billion, and walking away
41:00 The cutting edge vs. the bleeding edge
43:22 Why founders leave what they built
44:52 Three new companies in a few months
47:05 AI and fear: "I actually think we're not scared enough"
50:29 AGI, superintelligence, and the robots
53:54 Jim's view from hiring: who shows up for work
56:22 Fulfillment: human work vs. machine work
59:14 Eighteen job changes in one career
1:02:06 What employers can do about it
1:03:40 What technology can't give us
1:07:14 Playlist Round: Bennie and the Jets
1:08:08 Reggae road trips, Toots, and a rubber chicken
1:10:24 Hip-hop, jazz, and anything with brass
1:11:53 Pump-up songs and a guilty pleasure
1:13:46 Sleeping at Last's "Saturn"
1:15:01 Tears for Fears in the desert
1:16:15 Big news: Helix is about to become a dad
1:17:56 Where to find Helix, and we drop the needle

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Meow Wolf (immersive art experiences)
Lightning in a Bottle (music festival)
Burning Man and its Ten Principles
The Midnight Mission, Skid Row, Los Angeles
Sleeping at Last, "Saturn"
Tears for Fears, "Rivers of Mercy" (2022)

CONNECT WITH HELIX WOLFSON
Website: https://heliximagen.ai
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helixwolfson/
Instagram: @helixalot

TODAY'S PLAYLIST
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2C1Isy7ZizMYackwMq4ukr

FROM YOUR HOST
Mentioned in this episode or just want to go deeper?
📖 Did I Just Have a Spiritual Awakening, or Was It Something I Ate? https://a.co/d/020nrzCH
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How much of what you're carrying is actually yours?

Connie Smock, Connie Warrior of Light, is back for her third visit, and this time we get practical. Her book, Shift Your Energy, Change Your Life!, is built around one word: fear. After 35 years of readings and energy healings, she says fear is what blocks most people, and a lot of what feeds it is energy they picked up somewhere else and never put down.

We talk about why the people who challenge us most are our biggest teachers, what sales school taught her about celebrating the no's, and why staying in a relationship that's over can hurt the other person more than leaving. Then we get into energy clearing in plain English: what it is, how to tell what's yours from what isn't, the quick clearing she says anyone can do today, and why sage and holy water never touched what was in her own house.

Then I put myself in the chair, and Connie reads me live, on the air.

KEY TOPICS
Fear as the root of most blocks · The people who challenge us as teachers · Celebrating the no's · Why staying can hurt the other person more · Energy clearing in plain English · Body testing: what's yours and what isn't · Discarnate souls and "hitchhikers" · Interdimensionals and why sage wasn't enough · A quick daily clearing · The seven sacred flames · Developing clairsentience · A live tarot reading

SOUND BITES
"The people who challenge us the most… those are your biggest teachers."
"Celebrate the no's… because you're that much closer to your yes."
"You're hurting that other person more… that other person could be with someone who actually looks forward to seeing them every day."
"If you never washed your physical body ever… how many layers of filth and dirt would you have? … It's the same thing with spiritual clearing."

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:41 Connie Smock, back for a third visit
01:52 The Listening Field retreat, and why she does qigong every day
05:32 Why fear? The spine of her book
10:01 Sales school: celebrate the no's
11:47 35 years of readings. What finally made her write it
14:25 "Yeah, for you": the gap between knowing and doing
17:56 The skier, the toddler, and getting back up
19:59 The waterfall breath
21:59 Jumping timelines
23:10 Who the book is for, and why staying can hurt them more
27:40 What she'd change, the workbook, and Jim narrating the audiobook
29:54 Energy 101: not all of it is good for you
31:13 High and low vibrations, and the headless figure on the stairs
33:12 The fastest clearing: Michael, Raphael and the violet flame
34:44 Energy clearing in plain English: a hundred coats
36:58 What's yours and what isn't: body testing
41:18 If you never clear: hitchhikers and souls that don't cross
45:18 What a clearing feels like: "night and day"
47:37 People vs. houses, and the interdimensionals
53:11 When to call a pro, and why sage isn't enough
56:34 A clearing you can do today, plus the seven sacred flames
1:00:33 Do you walk the house? Intention over the tool belt
1:04:30 Start developing your gifts: the clairsentient truth test
1:08:59 Connie reads Jim live
1:15:50 Her six-day psychic mediumship course
1:19:13 Where to find Connie, and we drop the needle

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Shift Your Energy, Change Your Life! by Connie Smock
Spiritual Clearings by Diana Burney

CONNECT WITH CONNIE SMOCK
Website and newsletter: https://conniewarrioroflight.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conniewarrioroflight
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conniewarrioroflight
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conniewarrioroflight
Guided Psychic Mediumship Program, live on Zoom, October 19–24, 2026
Live Open Forum Mediumship at Red Lotus Yoga, Rochester Hills, MI, Sunday, November 8, 2026

TODAY'S PLAYLIST
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4TMGhQDIlE36PUeX3LBfN4

FROM YOUR HOST
Mentioned in this episode or just want to go deeper?
📖 Did I Just Have a Spiritual Awakening, or Was It Something I Ate? https://a.co/d/020nrzCH
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What does a child who never spoke a word leave behind?

Mike Gomoll's son Joey died at five. With Butch Vig, he built Joey's Song: $2 million raised for epilepsy research, zero paid staff. Dravet syndrome, Freezing Man, 35 artists playing free.

Joey couldn't speak. When the music came on, he'd find whoever was in the room, grab a finger, and make sure they were dancing. Fifteen years later his dad runs Joey's Song and Freezing Man, two nights at a 2,500-seat room in Madison with members of Guns N' Roses, Cheap Trick, Tears for Fears, The Bangles and the Goo Goo Dolls, all of them playing for nothing.

Mike on the misdiagnosis years, the brain's "blue screen of death," the night Butch Vig asked what he could do to help, and why one in 26 people have epilepsy and hardly anyone says so out loud.

✨ In this episode:
✅ Joey, Dravet syndrome, and two years of misdiagnosis
✅ Why music got through when words couldn't
✅ Epilepsy as the brain's blue screen of death
✅ Zone defense: protecting Julia and Sam
✅ Grace for the people who say the wrong thing
✅ How a CD release party became Joey's Song
✅ The night Butch Vig asked how he could help
✅ Freezing Man: 35 artists, two nights, nobody paid
✅ One in 26: why epilepsy stays in the shadows
✅ Making the ask for Joey's Song

Sound bites
"Then we lost Joe, and it was time to help the next family."
"You saw the sun in his face."
"My five-year-old son died. I need your help."

Chapters
00:00 The kid who made sure you were dancing
01:46 Welcome, Mike
02:10 Headliners, IBM, and the road back to Wisconsin
04:50 Three kids from Guatemala, and Joey's first seizure
05:20 "Then we lost Joe, and it was time to help the next family"
06:42 Why music got through when words couldn't
07:37 Epilepsy as the brain's blue screen of death
10:00 What you saw in Joey's face
11:35 Two years of misdiagnosis
12:11 The small breakthroughs that carried them
17:50 Zone defense: protecting Julia and Sam
18:55 Grace for the people who say the wrong thing
20:05 Joey's Song begins as a CD release party
22:23 Butch Vig makes the fatal mistake of asking how he can help
24:17 "You never know who's going to show up"
27:52 Rock camp for musicians
32:44 Boyfriends vs. Girlfriends: the battle of the bands
35:41 Why epilepsy stays in the shadows
39:58 One in 26: every seventh house on your block
41:37 "My five-year-old son died. I need your help."
43:21 What Joey would make of all this
45:03 The playlist round
46:56 Three songs that always filled the dance floor
48:56 Carry On Wayward Son
51:52 Start Me Up
52:49 Guilty pleasure: Call Me Maybe and Harry Styles
54:15 The song the world needs right now: Everybody Hurts
56:13 "Name," and the breakup that still stings
1:01:34 How to help Joey's Song

Today's Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1o15TNcLS2oNtfEHU50tWs

💬 QUESTION FOR YOU
Who taught you something important without ever saying a word?
Share your story in the comments.
👍 Like, Subscribe, and Share to help others discover meaningful conversations about music, loss, and what we do with it.

🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Joey's Song and the Freezing Man concerts, The Sylvee, Madison, WI
Butch Vig
Dravet syndrome and epilepsy research

🌐 CONNECT WITH MIKE GOMOLL AND JOEY'S SONG
Website: https://www.joeyssong.org
Instagram: @joeyssong
Facebook: @joeyssong
Follow the Joey's Song podcast. The Freezing Man shows stream free on the Joey's Song YouTube channel the night of the show.

🎙️ CONNECT WITH JIM ALSTOTT
📖 Did I Just Have a Spiritual Awakening, or Was It Something I Ate? https://a.co/d/020nrzCH
🌐 https://www.jimalstott.com
🎙️ https://www.dtnpodcast.com

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Drew McManus learned the word that would become his band's name on a mountain pass in Nepal. It means sitting in the company of truth. He's built ten years and six records on it.

The new one is called Elohim, and he didn't pick the title. He was told to.

We talk about the revelatory experience that preceded it and the illness that followed, about a father who was a preacher and told a skateboarding punk rock kid he had a minister's heart, and about the question Drew asked for years growing up poor in a house he doesn't pretend was safe: why did all of this happen to me? The answer, when it arrived, had changed shape. Perhaps none of it happened to him. Perhaps it happened for him.

We also get into why he won't play two of his early songs anymore, what the music industry looks like from the inside when you've refused to play along, the one sentence a Buddhist said to him at a merch table that became a mantra, and a hidden Nipsey Hussle track that he heard on the Pacific Coast Highway beside a friend who'd been in federal prison three hundred days earlier.

Elohim is out now. Twenty seven minutes, built to be played start to finish. Satsang plays Garcia's Chicago on November 4th.

Every song Drew named, in the order he named them, 21 tracks from Jackson Browne to Nipsey Hussle. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lrJeDuNf7H8TIAMjd3lXY

Elohim: https://satsang.ffm.to/elohim
Satsang: https://satsangmovement.com
Instagram: @satsang
Chicago: Garcia's Chicago, 4 November 2026

Drew McManus is the founder and frontman of Satsang. He named the band after a word he learned on a mountain pass in Nepal in 2013, meaning to sit in the company of truth. Six records later he remains independent and owns all of his music. His new album, Elohim, released 4 September 2026, and the Elohim Tour runs through the autumn. Press photo credit: Drew Korf.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
02:36 The word on a mountain pass in Nepal
13:18 How Elohim was made backward
28:27 Brian's voicemail as the album intro
31:03 A preacher father, and the phrase said most in the Bible
36:30 Being told to make a record called Elohim
40:25 Malachi, and the name he knew before his son was born
49:57 The music round: the songs that made him
59:04 Why Bob Marley's lyrics are scripture
1:01:17 The hidden Nipsey Hussle track, and the drive down the coast
1:08:56 Garcia's Chicago, November 4th

What if the sacred and the secular were never two different things to begin with?

Rev. Dr. Rob Zahn is a Lutheran pastor, a theologian, a semiotician, and a musician. He wears Converse under his liturgical robes. He also wrote a book about LSD, a drug smuggling ring, and the birth of contemporary Christian music.

To him, none of that is a contradiction. That is the whole point.

In this episode of The Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with Rob to trace a life that runs from a small town childhood with an absent father, through a doctorate in semiotics, to the hidden history behind his book, LSD to Galilee: Incarnation in the Psychedelic Subculture.

Rob explains why he does not frame his father's absence as a forgiveness issue, even after a reunion that surfaced anger, grief, and questions nobody answered. He walks Jim through the line that runs from the Brotherhood of Eternal Love to the Jesus People movement to Maranatha Music, and why Lonnie Frisbee got quietly written out of the cleaner version of that story.

Then there is the music. Mumford and Sons in a stadium full of strangers singing the same words. Dave Matthews Band. Meatloaf. Hamilton. Disney soundtracks he refuses to apologize for.

Can a pastor tell the truth about where his faith came from and still keep his pulpit?

✨ In this episode:

✅ Growing up in small town America, raised by a single mother

✅ Why forgiveness may be the wrong frame for an absent father

✅ The father he found through one mailed letter, and the Las Vegas hotel room

✅ What semiotics reveals about culture, congregations, and blind spots

✅ Why the sacred and secular divide does not hold

✅ Converse under the robes, and other small acts of resistance

✅ The Brotherhood of Eternal Love to the Jesus People to Maranatha Music

✅ How Lonnie Frisbee was written out of the story

✅ Psychedelics, sacrament, and music as portals to the divine

✅ Why the church has to keep being put in check by people, not power

Sound bites

"I'm not sure forgiveness is necessary."

"There's no division between the sacred and secular. I think that's a made up thing."

"I don't know if there's a more human experience than music."

"Which means he wasn't paranoid. He was still underground."

Chapters

00:00 Welcome: a pastor, a semiotician, a musician

01:24 Rob's childhood, music upbringing, and path into ministry

03:41 Questioning father absence through theology and identity

06:48 Why forgiveness may not be the right frame

12:07 The anger and grief that surfaced anyway

13:59 What semiotics reveals about signs, culture, and the church

19:35 Mumford and Sons, spirituality, and a stadium full of shared meaning

22:58 Why the sacred and secular divide doesn't hold

26:46 How psychedelic culture and Jesus music are historically connected

30:46 Why Lonnie Frisbee was written out of the cleaner church narrative

35:14 How Rob's congregation responds to his full story

39:42 The Chosen, outsiders, and meeting people where they are

46:53 Doubting certainty and embracing the unknown

56:43 Music, worship styles, and Rob's first ministry in Las Vegas

01:02:26 Rob's father, cancer, and the Brotherhood's underground history

01:08:01 Jim shares his own father story and reconnection

01:10:57 The music round begins: first radio song, road trip songs, high school anthem

01:15:15 Guilty pleasure soundtrack and Disney singalongs

01:16:55 A song that could change how people see the world

01:18:38 A song that feels written for Rob's life right now

01:22:12 Where to find Rob, and we drop the needle

Today's Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7C9T8To450S3f03qK4Gelq

💬 QUESTION FOR YOU
Where have you been told the sacred stops and the ordinary starts, and who decided that?

Share your story in the comments.
👍 Like, Subscribe, and Share to help others discover meaningful conversations about faith, music, and meaning.

🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
LSD to Galilee: Incarnation in the Psychedelic Subculture, by Rob Zahn
Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN
The Brotherhood of Eternal Love, Lonnie Frisbee, Calvary Chapel and Maranatha Music

🌐 CONNECT WITH REV. DR. ROB ZAHN
Website: robzahn.com
Instagram: @rzahn001
Facebook: rob.zahn
LinkedIn: robzahn

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What if walking away from the religion you were raised in isn't losing your faith — it's the first honest thing you ever did with it?

Sunshine Witchski was eleven years old when she noticed the contradictions in what she was being taught in Catholic school. She asked. Nobody had an answer she could live with.

What followed was decades of addiction, a rock bottom in Costa Rica, and a long walk back — not to the Church, but to something she could finally call her own.

Today she is a psychic medium, soul healer, Reiki master, high priestess, and the founder of Sunshine Readings. She calls herself the Sober Witch.

Can you lose your religion and keep your faith?

In this candid episode of The Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with Sunshine Witchski to talk about growing up Catholic in Detroit, the question at age eleven that started everything, the years she spent numbing what she couldn't name, and how she built a spiritual life on her own terms — one with room for tarot, recovery, shadow work, and every part of herself she was once told to hide.

Sunshine shares the moment she stopped performing belief, what rock bottom actually looked like, and the day she walked into a room full of strangers and heard the only thing that could have reached her: you are not alone, and there is hope.

Together, Jim and Sunshine get into the difference between prescribed religion and personal faith, why shadow work isn't optional, why receiving help is harder than giving it, and what changes when you decide the universe might be conspiring in your favor.

✨ In this episode:

✔️ Growing up Catholic in Detroit

✔️ The question at age eleven that changed everything

✔️ Rock bottom in Costa Rica

✔️ The room where hope came back

✔️ Prescribed religion vs. personal faith

✔️ Shadow work and healing old wounds

✔️ Why receiving is more vulnerable than giving

✔️ Personal sovereignty and self-acceptance

✔️ Pronoia — the opposite of paranoia

✔️ Music as the soundtrack of a life

"Walking into a room with other alcoholics told me I was not alone, there was hope."

Whether you're in recovery, quietly questioning what you were raised to believe, or just tired of carrying something by yourself, this conversation is an invitation to stop hiding and start showing up whole.

Playlist link:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5gLQWLHy75QE25XypLW2cW?si=71c4568692d94bc3

💬 QUESTION FOR YOU
What part of yourself were you told to hide — and what would change if you stopped?

Sound bites

"Walking into a room with other alcoholics told me I was not alone, there was hope."

"Receiving is a very vulnerable thing, showing emotion many are not comfortable with."

"Pro Noia is the opposite of paranoia, believing the universe is conspiring in your favor."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sunshine's background and work

02:00 Growing up Catholic and questioning authority

06:28 Realization of religious contradictions at age 11

12:49 Transition from religion to personal spirituality

26:53 Rock bottom in Costa Rica and the path to sobriety

36:25 The power of community in overcoming addiction

45:28 Shadow work and healing past wounds

52:26 The vulnerability of receiving help

59:37 Music as a reflection of life and emotions

01:00:15 Closing remarks and contact information

Playlist link:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5gLQWLHy75QE25XypLW2cW?si=71c4568692d94bc3

Share your story in the comments.
👍 Like, Subscribe, and Share to help others discover meaningful conversations about spirituality, healing, and connection.

🌐 CONNECT WITH SUNSHINE WITCHSKI
Website: Sober Witch Life
Readings: Sunshine Readings
Instagram: @sunshine_readings
Illuminate: Sober Witch

🎙️ CONNECT WITH JIM ALSTOTT
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What if the signs you've been asking for are already happening... but you're overlooking them?

Psychic medium Gina Versace, better known as The Inked Medium, believes our loved ones and even our pets, never truly leave us.

From repeating numbers and feathers to dreams and unexpected encounters, Spirit is constantly communicating. The key is learning how to recognize the messages.

Do our loved ones continue communicating after they pass away?

In this heartfelt episode of The Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with Gina Versace, internationally known as The Inked Medium, to explore spirit communication, intuitive development, pet communication, and the everyday signs that remind us we are never truly alone.

Gina shares remarkable stories from her own life, beginning with seeing spirits as a young child, through discovering her calling as a professional psychic medium, and building a life dedicated to helping people reconnect with loved ones on the other side.

Together, Jim and Gina discuss how Spirit communicates through numbers, dreams, symbols, animals, and emotional impressions, why setting energetic boundaries is essential, and how anyone can begin strengthening their own intuition.

✨ In this episode:

✔️ Childhood spirit encounters

✔️ How loved ones communicate after death

✔️ Pet communication and animal spirits

✔️ Why repeating numbers like 444 matter

✔️ Spirit guides and signs

✔️ Meditation and energetic protection

✔️ Developing intuitive gifts

✔️ Private vs. group mediumship readings

✔️ The importance of spiritual boundaries

✔️ Music, healing, and raising your vibration

"Spirit signs are in everyday things."

Whether you're curious about mediumship or you've experienced signs from someone you've lost, this conversation offers comfort, insight, and practical guidance for trusting your own spiritual connection.

Playlist link:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4mzHMk1ZHacW3XBCiYxiin?si=37e9376925b646e2

💬 QUESTION FOR YOU
Have you ever received a sign from a loved one or pet that made you stop in your tracks?

Sound bites

"Music lifts my spirits and helps me heal."

"My dad sends me 444"

"Spirit signs are in everyday things"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Gina Versace and her background

01:22 Gina's childhood spirit sightings and family heritage

04:19 The influence of early childhood experiences on her gift

06:14 Connecting with spirit through signs and protection

08:12 The significance of asking for signs and guidance

10:07 The story behind the Inked Medium brand

12:48 Her Italian Sicilian heritage and spiritual upbringing

15:52 Transition from corporate career to full-time mediumship

17:29 How to recognize signs from spirit in everyday life

19:46 Meeting spirit guides and their presence

22:09 The message of never being alone from spirit

24:00 Gina's motorcycle accident and recovery story

27:01 The role of pets in spirit communication

30:18 How animals come through in readings and their surprises

33:31 Spirit orbs and sacred geometry in photos

36:00 Signs from loved ones and spirit guides in daily life

37:55 Family and friends on the other side and their connections

42:47 Differences between private and group readings

Playlist link:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4mzHMk1ZHacW3XBCiYxiin?si=37e9376925b646e2

Share your story in the comments.
👍 Like, Subscribe, and Share to help others discover meaningful conversations about spirituality, healing, and connection.

🌐 CONNECT WITH GINA VERSACE
Website: The Inked Medium
Instagram • Facebook • TikTok
(Charity work and social links in the description.)

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#TheInkedMedium
#Mediumship
#SpiritCommunication
#SignsFromSpirit
#SpiritGuides
#PetCommunication
#AnimalSpirit
#Intuition
#PsychicMedium
#SpiritualAwakening
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Have you ever wondered if that "gut feeling" was actually Spirit trying to guide you?

In this enlightening episode of The Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott welcomes intuitive medium Cheryl Bradley for a heartfelt conversation about mediumship, dreams, spirit guides, intuition, and learning to trust your own inner wisdom.

Cheryl explains the difference between being born with intuitive gifts and experiencing a spiritual awakening later in life. She shares practical ways Spirit communicates through dreams, synchronicities, signs, and those subtle feelings we often dismiss.

More importantly, Cheryl reminds us that the goal isn't to become dependent on readings—it's to learn to trust our own connection with Spirit.

✨ In this episode:

✔️ How Spirit communicates through dreams and signs

✔️ The difference between intuition and fear

✔️ Born mediums vs. awakened mediums

✔️ Quieting the mind to hear guidance

✔️ Understanding spirit guides

✔️ Developing your intuitive abilities

✔️ The Yes-No Method for spiritual guidance

✔️ Learning to trust your own light

✔️ Overcoming ego and self-doubt

✔️ Why love and light are the best compass

"If it's light, it's right."

Whether you're beginning your spiritual journey or strengthening your intuition, this episode offers practical tools and gentle encouragement to trust the guidance already within you.

Sound Bites

“You do not walk alone.”

“Spirit gives you what you need.”

“If it's light, it's right.”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Cheryl Bradley and Her Spiritual Journey

01:48 The Difference Between Innate Mediumship and Awakening Later in Life

04:06 How Spirit Communicates Through Dreams and Signs

06:52 Recognizing and Trusting Your Intuitive Senses

10:01 The Importance of Quieting the Chatter to Hear Spirit

13:06 Outing Yourself as a Medium and Embracing Your Spiritual Gifts

14:56 Understanding the Soul's Journey and Pre-Birth Decisions

17:59 Dealing with Difficult Times and Trusting the Guidance of Spirit

20:57 The Concept of Right and Wrong in Spiritual Guidance

24:00 How to Trust Your Own Light and Graduate from Needing Readings

26:59 Practical Steps to Develop Your Intuitive Abilities

29:55 Using the Yes-No Method to Connect with Spirit

32:48 The Significance of Light and Love in Spiritual Guidance

35:59 Overcoming Ego and Fear to Access Your Spiritual Guidance

39:07 The Importance of Self-Love and Opening Your Heart

41:58 The Role of Music and Signs in Spiritual Communication

45:00 Final Thoughts on Trusting Your Own Light and Journey

💬 QUESTION FOR YOU

Have you ever received a sign, dream, or intuitive feeling that changed your life?

Share your experience in the comments—we'd love to hear your story.

👍 Like, Subscribe, and Share if you're ready to strengthen your intuition and deepen your spiritual connection.

#Mediumship #Intuition #SpiritualGuidance #Consciousness

#PersonalGrowth #MindBodySpirit #EnergyHealing #HigherSelf

Guest Links

Website — cherylbradley.com

Email — [email protected]

From Your Host

Mentioned in this episode or just want to go deeper?

📖 Get the book — Did I Just Have a Spiritual Awakening, or Was It Something I Ate?

🌐 Jim's author website — jimalstott.com

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Playlist Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4110c93X6AQMSm1dG0bjEm?si=9c96229655884328

What do you do when the excitement is gone, nobody is watching, and you no longer feel motivated?

Dre Baldwin calls that moment “The Third Day.”

It's the point where most people stop and where professionals decide to keep going.

From riding the bench in high school to playing professional basketball for nine years, Dre built his career by learning how to perform regardless of how he felt. In this episode, he reveals why discipline, perception, confidence, and the unseen work matter far more than motivation.

What separates professionals from amateurs when talent isn't enough?

In this episode of The Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with former professional basketball player, author, speaker, and entrepreneur Dre Baldwin to explore the mental game behind high performance.

Dre's journey didn't begin as a star athlete. He went from riding the bench in high school to building a nine-year professional basketball career, delivering four TEDx talks, and creating Work On Your Game — a philosophy and business centered around discipline, confidence, mental toughness, and consistent execution.

At the heart of this conversation is Dre's concept of “The Third Day”: the moment when the excitement has worn off, motivation has disappeared, and you have to decide whether you're going to keep showing up.

Jim and Dre also explore the connection between discipline and the flow state, why perception can influence performance before talent ever enters the equation, and how the best performers make difficult things look effortless because of the work nobody sees.

✨ In this episode:

✔️ Why discipline matters more than motivation
✔️ The meaning of “The Third Day”
✔️ Dre's journey from benchwarmer to professional basketball
✔️ How to stay ready when opportunity hasn't arrived yet
✔️ Mental toughness and performing under pressure
✔️ Why consistency builds confidence
✔️ The connection between discipline and flow state
✔️ How perception shapes performance
✔️ The unseen work behind elite performance
✔️ Spirituality and the inner game of achievement
✔️ Music, mindset, and the songs that shaped Dre's journey

“Discipline is the doorway to the flow state.”

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🎙️ The Drop the Needle Podcast explores the intersection of spirituality, healing, personal growth, and the power of music through insightful conversations with thought leaders and intuitives.

If you're an athlete, entrepreneur, creator, leader, or simply trying to become more consistent in your life, this conversation will challenge the way you think about motivation and success.

Sound Bites

“Discipline is the doorway to the flow state.”
“Ether by Nas is like he's fighting back.”
“Jay-Z's album came out on September 11th, 2001.”

Playlist Link:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09NKTFGAgVWHrq2ncDNWyb?si=dcbb0de05942470d

💬 QUESTION FOR YOU:
When motivation disappears, what keeps you showing up?

Tell us in the comments.

👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs the reminder to work on their game — especially when nobody is watching.

🔗 CONNECT WITH DRE BALDWIN

Website — DreAllDay.com
Work On Your Game — workonyourgame.com
Book — The Third Day: The Decision That Separates The Pros From The Amateurs
Instagram — @DreBaldwin
YouTube — Dre Baldwin
Facebook — Work On Your Game
LinkedIn — Dre Baldwin
X — @DreAllDay

#DropTheNeedlePodcast #DreBaldwin #Discipline #MentalToughness #Mindset #Motivation #WorkOnYourGame #HighPerformance

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📖 Get the book — Did I Just Have a Spiritual Awakening, or Was It Something I Ate?
🌐 Jim's author website — jimalstott.com
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📲 Follow us on social media: @thedtnpodcast
📧 Reach out to Jim: [email protected]
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What if the very thing you've been avoiding is the reason you came here?

In this powerful episode of Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with psychic medium and healer Jennifer Rose to explore what happens when we stop running from our authentic selves.

Jennifer shares her remarkable journey from quietly suppressing her spiritual gifts to embracing mediumship after a life-changing near-death experience during COVID. Together they discuss shadow work, self-love, intuition, health, mediumship, twin flames, and the quantum connection that links us all.

This conversation is grounded, honest, and full of practical insights for anyone navigating spiritual awakening or personal transformation.

In this episode:

• Spiritual awakening and authentic living

• Jennifer's near-death experience

• Mediumship and signs from spirit

• Shadow work and healing

• Self-love and holistic health

• Twin flames with discernment

• The quantum field and consciousness

• Music as a tool for raising your vibration

If you've ever questioned your path or wondered whether your intuition is trying to tell you something, this episode is for you.

Sound Bites

“What you run from will chase you.”

“When your focus goes, your energy flows.”

“Everything is connected in the quantum field.”


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jennifer Rose and her calling

01:04 The cost of delaying spiritual gifts and inner work

02:05 The importance of inner work and shadow work

03:22 The challenges of spiritual awakening and the awakening process

04:22 The intensity and messiness of spiritual awakening

05:13 Jennifer Rose's near-death experience and awakening during COVID

09:32 Channeling and the flow of spirit messages

17:43 Jennifer Rose's poem 'I Dance for Love'

22:14 The journey from quiet gifts to public mediumship

23:34 The sacrifice and transformation of embracing spiritual work

28:24 The importance of health, diet, and physical care in spirituality

40:38 Distinguishing genuine spirit messages from imagination

42:13 Common signs from spirit and how to interpret them

44:15 The interconnectedness of all things and the quantum field

Guest Links

Website — mediumjenniferrose.com

Instagram — @jenniferrosemedium

Facebook — Medium Jennifer Rose

YouTube — @MediumJenniferRose


From Your Host

Mentioned in this episode or just want to go deeper?

📖 Get the book — Did I Just Have a Spiritual Awakening, or Was It Something I Ate?

🌐 Jim's author website — jimalstott.com

🏕️ The Listening Field Retreat — Registration & Details

🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms.

#DropTheNeedlePodcast
#JenniferRose
#SpiritualAwakening
#Mediumship
#TwinFlames
#SelfLove
#ShadowWork
#HealingJourney
#SpiritualGrowth
#SignsFromSpirit
#Intuition

Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt the energy change?

In this special panel episode of The Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott brings together the practitioners behind The Listening Field Retreat for an open conversation about spiritual awakening, group energy, intuitive development, mediumship, manifestation, sound healing, and the power of community.

Featuring Julie Grant, Connie Smock, Carolyn Sidgwick, Gail Alexander, and Kerry Muller, this episode explores what can happen when spiritually open people gather with intention and why the energy of the room may become part of the healing experience.

The panel shares personal stories of awakening, moments when they learned to trust their intuition, and the signs from spirit that helped guide them toward their work.

They also explore why energy can sometimes feel physical, how group environments may strengthen spiritual awareness, and why finding the right practitioners and community matters when developing your gifts.

In this episode:

✔️ What high-vibration energy can feel like in the body
✔️ Why group energy may accelerate spiritual growth
✔️ How to distinguish intuition from fear or imagination
✔️ Signs and messages from spirit
✔️ Mediumship and intuitive development
✔️ Energy healing and stored emotional trauma
✔️ The importance of grounding and energy awareness
✔️ Choosing trustworthy spiritual practitioners
✔️ Why community creates belonging and courage
✔️ Moving from fear into spiritual freedom
✔️ Why manifestation requires action
✔️ What makes an in-person retreat different from solo practice

The conversation also offers a preview of The Listening Field Retreat, taking place at Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca from August 21–23, 2026.

This is not simply a retreat about learning spiritual concepts. It is an opportunity to experience connection, healing, sound, intuition, and community in one shared space.

Sound Bites

“Energy can mimic physical illnesses.”

“Your loved ones are with you all the time.”

“Pay attention to signs from your soul.”


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Retreat and Participants

00:19 Jim introduces the panel and the upcoming retreat

01:32 What happens in the body when in a high-vibe environment

02:14 Physical sensations and energy fluctuations during sessions

06:52 Feeling the energy in group settings and individual differences

08:17 Group energy as a catalyst for leveling up spiritual gifts

10:13 Connecting with spirit and recognizing awakening moments

12:36 The difference between childhood psychic abilities and adult awakening

13:46 Mentorship and trusting your intuition

15:15 Signs of spirit and validation of the unseen

18:23 The normalcy and science behind energy work

20:39 Childhood experiences and normalizing spiritual gifts

22:37 How spirit communicates through signs and symbols

27:30 Stepping into the space: courage and community

30:46 The power of group energy in accelerating spiritual growth

35:01 The uniqueness of each retreat and its energy

40:11 Signs and nudges from spirit to take action

44:17 The importance of community and belonging

50:21 Overcoming fear and taking the leap into spirituality

55:24 From fear to freedom: the purpose of the retreat

01:00:05 The frequency of love and the sound of the retreat

01:02:36 Myth-busting: energy work and spiritual misconceptions

01:08:36 The ongoing journey of spiritual development

01:14:29 Service, purpose, and shining your light

01:20:23 Final encouragement and registration details

💬 Question for you:

Have you ever felt your energy change when you entered a room or joined a group?

Share your experience in the comments.

👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone beginning their spiritual awakening.

The Listening Field Retreat
Jim Alstott — Podcast Host

📅 August 21–23, 2026
📍 Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itasca
🌐 Registration and details: thechillcrew.org

Featured practitioners

Carolyn Sidgwick — Practitioner
Julie Grant — Practitioner
Gail Alexander — Practitioner
Kerry Muller — Practitioner
Connie Smock — Practitioner (Instagram)

Connect with Jim Alstott

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What if grief wasn't the end of your story... but the beginning of your greatest transformation?

After losing her soulmate just months after their dream wedding, Carolyn Sidgwick found herself navigating unimaginable pain. Instead of allowing grief to define her, she transformed it into a mission to help others heal through self-love, spirituality, and connection.

This conversation offers hope for anyone who's experienced loss.

Can love continue after death?

In this deeply moving episode of Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with Carolyn Sidgwick, founder of Soul Love and creator of the Soul Love Journal, to explore grief, healing, self-love, and spiritual awakening.

After losing her soulmate to a sudden heart attack just months after their wedding, Carolyn faced one of life's greatest challenges. Through journaling, energy healing, intuition, and spiritual connection, she discovered a new purpose, helping others navigate loss with compassion and hope.

Together, Jim and Carolyn discuss the emotional realities of grief, signs from loved ones, psychic awareness, community support, and why healing isn't about "moving on", it's about learning to live with love in a new way.

In this episode:

✔️ Healing after losing a loved one

✔️ The truth about grief and emotional pain

✔️ Signs from loved ones in spirit

✔️ Spiritual awakening through loss

✔️ Self-love and emotional resilience

✔️ Journaling as a healing tool

✔️ Energy healing and intuition

✔️ Relationship grief beyond death

✔️ Why "time heals all wounds" isn't the full story

Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, your health, or a chapter of your life, this conversation offers practical wisdom, comfort, and hope.

Chapters

00:02 Introduction to Carolyn Sidgwick and her journey with grief

00:57 Carolyn's background and move to Qatar

02:10 Personal loss: her mother's cancer and passing

02:30 Turning toward spirituality and energy healing

03:05 Self-discovery: understanding relationship patterns through past trauma

04:49 Attracting love and finding her soulmate

06:40 The impact of her husband's sudden death and her spiritual response

08:11 The misunderstood nature of grief and societal expectations

09:17 Connecting with loved ones beyond death through signs and messages

10:50 The emotional challenge of delivering tragic news

12:27 Recognizing grief in different aspects of life apart from death

13:16 The importance of sharing stories and community in healing

14:59 The process of reflection and journaling as a healing tool

23:47 First steps in journaling after loss

25:11 Common automatic responses and understanding emotional reactions

26:32 Grief in men and the importance of self-nurturing regardless of gender

28:39 Common misconceptions and lies about grief in society

29:17 Why “time heals all wounds” is a myth during acute grief

32:07 Techniques like EFT and hypnotherapy for navigating grief

33:36 Embracing pain and the importance of allowing oneself to fully feel

35:02 The lessons grief teaches about love and life purpose

36:22 The different forms of grief including relationship and health-related loss

40:02 The power of signs, messages, and community support in healing

44:17 The role of spiritual awakening during grief processes

45:50 The interconnectedness of humanity and universal consciousness

48:34 Lessons that grief can teach about being truly happy

55:02 The importance of self-care, compassion, and self-love during grief

58:19 Transitioning into musical reflections and personal soundtracks

68:16 Songs that deeply resonate and serve as messages from loved ones

70:35 The significance of meaningful tattoos and symbols

73:39 The healing power of shared stories and community gatherings

83:47 Reflection on ongoing grief, relationship challenges, and personal growth

94:46 Final thoughts on navigating grief, love, and spiritual transformation

Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jnYq8sl1sbEbMdockFmoz?si=1fd69b17c0d74fd0

💬 Question for you:

What's one lesson grief has taught you about life?

Share your thoughts in the comments, we'd love to hear your story.

👍 If this episode touched you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help others who may need this conversation.

Resources Mentioned

Soul Love Journal

Carolyn Sidgwick — YouTube

Carolyn Sidgwick — Instagram

Book on Sex Addiction by Patrick Kannt


Guest Links

LinkedIn

Twitter


From Your Host

📖 Get the book — Did I Just Have a Spiritual Awakening, or Was It Something I Ate?

🌐 Jim's author website — jimalstott.com

🏕️ The Listening Field Retreat — Registration & Details

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#GriefHealing
#HealingJourney
#SpiritualAwakening
#SelfLove
#EmotionalHealing
#SoulLove
#GriefSupport
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#EnergyHealing
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#Healing

What if healing isn't just about medicine... but about frequency?

In this fascinating conversation, physician, evidential medium, and ancestral healer Dr. Lotte Valentin explores how sound, energy, intuition, and frequencies may influence our emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.

From Hemi-Sync to quantum entanglement, this episode challenges everything you thought you knew about healing.

In this thought-provoking episode of Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott welcomes back Dr. Lotte Valentin, physician, evidential medium, and ancestral healer, to explore the growing connection between science, spirituality, energy medicine, and frequency healing.

Drawing on her background in medicine and spiritual practice, Dr. Lotte explains how stress affects the nervous system, why inherited trauma can influence our health, and how frequencies such as Hemi-Sync may help balance the brain and promote healing.

The conversation also explores intuition, clairvoyance, ancestral memory, quantum entanglement, and why changing our perception may be one of the most powerful tools for healing.

In this episode:

✔️ Frequency healing explained

✔️ Hemi-Sync and brainwave entrainment

✔️ The nervous system and emotional regulation

✔️ Energy fields and holistic health

✔️ Ancestral healing and epigenetics

✔️ Intuition and medical intuition

✔️ Quantum entanglement and consciousness

✔️ The intersection of science and spirituality

✔️ Practical tools for emotional healing

Whether you're interested in holistic health, consciousness, energy medicine, or spiritual growth, this conversation offers a fascinating perspective on the future of healing.

Sound Bites

"We resonate and entrain with each other."

"It's all frequencies in the end."

Chapters

02:36 The Nervous System and Stress Regulation

05:03 How Energy Fields Influence Emotional and Physical Health

08:14 Inherited Wounds and Epigenetics

11:59 The Science Behind Hemi-Sync and Brain Balancing

15:48 Frequency Healing and Relationship Issues

20:00 Changing Perception to Facilitate Healing

25:30 Ancestral Healing and Intuitive Guidance

30:03 Quantum Entanglement and Interconnectedness

35:00 Practical Steps for Releasing Ancestral Trauma

39:57 The Merging of Science and Spirituality

44:57 Upcoming Courses and How to Connect

01:00:07 Final Thoughts and Resources

Playlist Link:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0GhKWhONlPiSAU89IYssLY?si=fae52aec95de41e4

💬 Question for you:

Do you believe energy and frequency play a role in physical healing?

Let us know in the comments.

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Guest

🌐 https://drlotte.com

Resources

Hemi-Sync

Nobel Prize in Physics 2023

(Links in description)

Connect with Jim Alstott

📖 Did I Just Have a Spiritual Awakening, or Was It Something I Ate?

🌐 https://jimalstott.com

🏕️ The Listening Field Retreat

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#DrLotteValentin

#FrequencyHealing

#EnergyHealing

#Consciousness

#HolisticHealth

#SpiritualAwakening

#EnergyMedicine

#HealingJourney

Can two near-death experiences completely transform your understanding of life, death, and consciousness?

In this powerful episode of Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with Dr. Lotte Valentin, a physician, evidential medium, ancestral healer, and former atheist, to explore the extraordinary experiences that changed the course of her life.

Raised with a scientific worldview, Dr. Valentin never believed in God, the afterlife, or mediumship. But after surviving two near-death experiences, she found herself outside her body, praying to a God she didn't believe in, hearing messages from loved ones who had passed, and discovering abilities she never knew she possessed.

Together, Jim and Dr. Valentin explore the intersection of science, spirituality, consciousness, intuition, ancestral healing, epigenetics, Kundalini awakening, DMT, and the evidence surrounding life after death.

Whether you're skeptical, spiritual, or simply curious, this conversation invites you to explore some of life's biggest questions with an open mind.

In this episode:

✔️ Two life-changing near-death experiences (NDEs)

✔️ From atheist to evidential medium

✔️ What happens during an out-of-body experience?

✔️ Can consciousness survive physical death?

✔️ Ancestral healing and inherited trauma

✔️ Epigenetics and spiritual healing

✔️ Intuition, mediumship, and divine guidance

✔️ Kundalini awakening explained

✔️ DMT and altered states of consciousness

✔️ Why everyone's spiritual journey is different

Sound Bites

“I prayed to God to save my life.”

“I heard my sister-in-law talking to me.”

“I had a choice. I could stay if I wanted.”

“I am a born medium; it was always there.”

“We come with a personal agenda in life.”

“The hardest part of love is letting go.”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Lotte Valentin

02:54 Dr. Lotte's Journey from Atheism to Spirituality

05:56 Near-Death Experiences: The First Encounter

11:58 The Second Near-Death Experience and Spiritual Awakening

17:49 Understanding the Spirit World and Ancestral Healing

24:04 Interconnectedness and the Nature of Existence

31:10 Navigating Life's Challenges and Personal Growth

34:59 Experiencing the Spirit World and Intuition

39:41 The Connection Between Past and Future

42:59 The Science of Frequencies and Healing

51:37 Understanding Ancestral Healing and Its Impact

58:17 Interconnectedness and Divine Guidance

59:43 Experiencing Unraveling and Upgrades

1:06:23 Kundalini Awakening and Spiritual Journeys

1:10:15 DMT and Near-Death Experiences

1:12:53 Different Paths to Spiritual Awareness

1:14:02 Musical Reflections and Personal Connections

Playlist link:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19dtNkdWv1nuO16aktw4v0?si=c825cdccf8fd4fcf

💬 We'd love to hear from you:

Do you believe near-death experiences offer evidence that consciousness survives death?

Share your thoughts in the comments.

👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help us continue exploring conversations around consciousness, healing, spirituality, and human transformation.

Guest Links

Website — DrLotte.com

Spiritual Site — DivineSpiritualEssence.com

Instagram — @dr.lottevalentin

Facebook — Dr. Lotte Valentin

LinkedIn — Dr. Lotte Valentin

Book — Med School after Menopause: The Journey of my Soul

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📖 Get the book — Did I Just Have a Spiritual Awakening, or Was It Something I Ate?

🌐 Jim's author website — jimalstott.com

🏕️ The Listening Field Retreat — Registration & Details

#DropTheNeedlePodcast

#DrLotteValentin

#NearDeathExperience

#NDE

#LifeAfterDeath

#Consciousness

#SpiritualAwakening

#Mediumship

#EvidentialMedium

#AncestralHealing

#Spirituality

#Afterlife

#OutOfBodyExperience

#Intuition

#Epigenetics

#HealingJourney

#Kundalini

#DMT

#MindBodySpirit

#Podcast

What if your greatest crisis became the doorway to your life's purpose?

In this thought-provoking episode of Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott welcomes certified hypnotherapist Peter McLaughlin to discuss how a leukaemia diagnosis transformed his understanding of healing, consciousness, and what it truly means to be alive.

Peter shares how illness led him toward hypnotherapy, emotional healing, past-life regression, and decades of exploring the evidence surrounding near-death experiences, reincarnation, and consciousness beyond the physical body.

Together they explore the relationship between trauma and illness, the mind-body connection, spiritual awakening, AI and technology, and the growing body of evidence suggesting that we may be far more than our physical bodies.

✨ Topics include:

• Healing beyond physical illness
• The mind-body-spirit connection
• Hypnotherapy and emotional healing
• Past-life regression
• Near-death experiences
• Consciousness after death
• Spiritual awakening
• Technology, AI, and the soul
• Finding purpose through adversity

If you've ever wondered whether healing extends beyond medicine or whether consciousness survives death, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.

Sound Bites
“We are way more powerful than we realize.”
“Technology may disconnect us from our divine nature.”
“You have a purpose and are meant to be here.”


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Healing and Transformation
02:48 Peter’s Leukaemia Diagnosis and the Moment Everything Changed
05:53 Mind, Body, and Spirit: The Connection That Changes Everything
08:43 The Power of Perspective in the Face of Illness
11:56 Understanding Illness and What It’s Trying to Tell You
14:47 The Role of Choice When Life Forces Your Hand
17:46 Scepticism and the Case for the Power of the Mind
21:19 Finding Meaning When the Diagnosis Doesn’t Make Sense
24:20 The Unexpected Gifts That Come Through Illness
27:23 Healing Through Emotional Detox
30:28 How Peter Found Hypnotherapy and What It Opened Up
32:56 Grief, Anger, and the Long Road to Forgiveness
37:44 Exploring Past Life Regression
46:55 What Is Consciousness, Really?
01:00:26 Technology and the Soul
01:03:22 Humanity, Divinity, and the Nature of Our Existence
01:07:20 Past Lives, Connections, and What Carries Over
01:08:33 The Power of Music in Our Lives
01:17:06 Songs That Resonate at the Soul Level
01:24:47 Closing Reflections: Vulnerability, Connection, and Coming Home to Yourself

Guest Links

Website — blueskyhypnosis.com
LinkedIn — linkedin.com/in/petermclaughlin
Twitter/X — twitter.com/PeterMcLaughlin

From Your Host Jim Alstott

📖 Get the book — Did I Just Have a Spiritual Awakening, or Was It Something I Ate?
🌐 Jim's author website — jimalstott.com
🏕️ The Listening Field Retreat — Registration & Details

#DropTheNeedlePodcast #PeterMcLaughlin #Consciousness #Healing #Hypnotherapy #NearDeathExperience #PastLives #SpiritualAwakening

🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms.

Playlist Link:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ahnn5cDR2a6PYvBn0rsvX?si=df84038ad63746db

What if you don't need to become someone new...

What if your spiritual journey is actually about removing everything that was never truly you?

In this powerful episode, Sue Elliott reveals how limiting beliefs, childhood programming, and self-doubt shape our lives and how angelic guidance can help us reconnect with our authentic selves.

Are your limiting beliefs quietly controlling your life?

In this inspiring episode of Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with author, spiritual coach, and angel communicator Sue Elliott to explore personal transformation, angelic guidance, subconscious programming, self-worth, leadership, and spiritual growth.

After spending more than 30 years as a magazine editor and writer, Sue experienced a profound spiritual calling that led her to develop a unique coaching method guided by angels. Through her work, she helps people dissolve limiting beliefs, reconnect with their authentic selves, and create greater harmony in every area of life.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✔️ How limiting beliefs are formed
✔️ The concept of "gunk" and subconscious programming
✔️ Angel attunements and personal transformation
✔️ The power of the pause in leadership and life
✔️ How to trust divine guidance
✔️ Why self-validation changes everything
✔️ Returning to your original "factory settings"
✔️ Building inner harmony and emotional resilience

Whether you're on a spiritual path, personal growth journey, or leadership journey, this conversation offers practical wisdom and transformative insights for living a more authentic and empowered life.

Sound Bites

"Their love is constant, always present, unconditional"
"You are divine, created on purpose by the divine"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sue Elliott and Her Journey

03:03 The Shift from Traditional Media to Spiritual Coaching

05:53 Understanding Spiritual Growth: Subtraction vs. Addition

08:59 The Role of Angels in Personal Transformation

11:58 Dissolving Limiting Beliefs with Angel Attunements

14:58 Coming Out of the Spiritual Closet

17:55 Harmonious Leadership in Business

23:00 Finding Harmony in Roles

25:03 The Power of Self-Awareness and Reflection

28:01 Understanding Angelic Guidance

30:09 The Role of Angels in Personal Development

33:11 Using the Book as a Tool for Guidance

36:17 Asking the Right Questions for Clarity

40:12 The Nature of Loneliness and Connection

43:09 Practising Self-Validation and Appreciation

48:07 Restoring to Original Factory Settings

49:23 Restoring Our Original Factory Settings

52:12 Embracing Our Unique Divine Nature

54:14 Unconditional Love from the Divine

55:29 Musical Memories and Influences

01:03:14 Songs That Inspire and Reflect Life

01:04:23 Songs That Resonate Deeply

01:06:50 Connecting Through Music and Messages

👇 COMMENT BELOW:
What limiting belief are you currently working to release?

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on spirituality, consciousness, healing, leadership, and transformation.

The playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7vGn7t3Gs194lldYQlaikM?si=e8c5c23a9b634910

Resources

My Angel Coach Book - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=My+Angel+Coach+Sue+Elliott

Sue Elliott - Website - https://myangelcoach.com

Jim Alstott- www.jimalstott.com and www.dtnpodcast.com

To purchase Jim’s book on Amazon: Did I Just Have a Spiritual Awakening, or Was It Something I Ate?

#SueElliott #PersonalGrowth #SpiritualAwakening #LimitingBeliefs #SelfWorth #LeadershipDevelopment #AngelGuidance #Consciousness #SelfLove #DropTheNeedlePodcast

What if every spiritual tradition, meditation practice, and awakening experience was part of a much larger map?

In this mind-expanding conversation, spiritual cartographer George Boyd reveals the 73 spiritual paths, explains higher states of consciousness, and uncovers why some spiritual seekers experience kundalini syndrome, spiritual imbalance, and profound awakenings they aren't prepared for.

If you've ever wondered where you are on your spiritual journey, this episode may completely change how you view consciousness itself.

Is there a map of human consciousness?

In this fascinating episode of Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with George Boyd; spiritual cartographer, meditation master, poet, and founder of the Mudra Ashram Institute of Spiritual Studies, to explore the hidden architecture of consciousness and spiritual development.

George shares insights from more than four decades of teaching meditation and spiritual growth, including his groundbreaking work mapping the continuum of consciousness and identifying 73 active spiritual paths. He explains how meditation impacts different levels of awareness, the realities of kundalini awakening, spiritual imbalance, enlightenment, and how seekers can navigate their path without losing touch with everyday life.

This conversation explores:
✔️ Human consciousness and spiritual evolution
✔️ The 73 spiritual paths explained
✔️ Higher states of awareness and enlightenment
✔️ Kundalini awakening and kundalini syndrome
✔️ Meditation for spiritual growth
✔️ The dangers of spiritual imbalance
✔️ Cult recovery and spiritual discernment
✔️ Poetry as a mystical language
✔️ How to find your authentic spiritual path

Whether you're new to meditation or a lifelong seeker, this episode offers profound insights into navigating the spiritual journey with wisdom, clarity, and balance.

Sound Bites
"Advice for spiritual seekers"
"A song that feels personal"
"A song to change the world"

Chapters
00:00 Mapping the Inner Landscape of Consciousness
02:47 George Boyd's Spiritual Journey
05:40 Understanding Higher States of Consciousness
08:28 Integral Meditation: Balancing Spirituality and Humanity
11:45 Karma and Its Impact on Personal Growth
14:32 Kundalini Syndrome: Navigating Spiritual Awakening
17:32 The Role of Poetry in Spiritual Teaching
20:23 Recovery from Cultic Experiences
33:05 Creating a Coaching Program from Personal Experience
35:11 Exploring the 73 Spiritual Paths
37:34 Understanding Pseudo Personality in Spiritual Practices
42:30 Differentiating Cosmic Consciousness from Channeling
45:01 Advice for Spiritual Seekers
47:50 Musical Influences and Their Impact
53:58 Songs that Resonate Deeply
54:42 Songs that Inspire Positive Change

👇 COMMENT BELOW:
Have you ever experienced a spiritual awakening or higher state of consciousness?

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on spirituality, consciousness, healing, meditation, and personal transformation.

Mudrashram Website - https://mudrashram.com/
Link to Jim Alstott’s Author page: https://www.jimalstott.com
Link to The Listening Field Retreat: https://www.thechillcrew.org/thelisteningretreat

Link to the Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30wfdXvn3yXMFsH07fLNcJ?si=bff6dfa2589041e9

#GeorgeBoyd #Consciousness #SpiritualAwakening #Meditation #Kundalini #SpiritualGrowth #Enlightenment #Mindfulness #PersonalTransformation #droptheneedlepodcast

What happens when a neuroscientist sets out to explore spirituality through experience rather than belief?

In this fascinating episode of the Drop The Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with Reverend Dr. Vicki Garlock, a cognitive neuroscientist, interfaith minister, educator, and Guinness World Record holder, to explore the profound connection between science, spirituality, sacred spaces, and human consciousness.

After visiting an astonishing 185 places of worship in just 30 days, Dr. Garlock shares what she learned about the energy of sacred spaces, the common threads connecting the world's major religions, and why spiritual experiences may be more universal than we think.

Whether you're curious about faith, consciousness, neuroscience, energy healing, meditation, religion, or personal transformation, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what it means to be human and spiritually connected.

🔹 In this episode, you'll discover:
• How neuroscience can help explain spiritual experiences
• The surprising similarities between world religions
• What sacred spaces reveal about human consciousness
• Lessons from visiting 185 places of worship in one month
• Why spirituality transcends religious labels
• The role of music, singing, and ritual in spiritual connection
• How science and faith can work together

⏱ CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Reverend Dr. Vicki Garlock
04:51 From Neuroscience to Interfaith Ministry
09:58 The Guinness World Record Journey
14:47 Cognitive Science and Spiritual Experiences
19:41 Sacred Spaces, Energy & Connection
28:43 Achievement vs Experience
31:00 What Connects All Religions?
35:46 Understanding Sacred Spaces
39:47 Embracing Spiritual Mystery
44:54 Lessons from World Religions
54:42 The Joy of Music and Singing
58:09 Songs That Inspire Change
01:00:15 Spirituality Through Music
01:01:58 Music in Education
01:04:14 Storytelling, Music & Meaning
01:05:40 Final Reflections

Sound Bites
"Brown University is a prestigious honor."
"Visited 185 places of worship in 30 days."
"Felt a cumulative energy in sacred spaces."

📚 Resources & Links
World Religions for Kids:
https://worldreligionsforkids.com

Guinness World Records:
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com

Taizé Community:
https://www.taize.fr/en

Kirtan Practice:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirtan

🎙 About Dr. Vicki Garlock

Dr. Vicki Garlock is a cognitive neuroscientist, interfaith minister, educator, author, and speaker dedicated to helping people understand spirituality through both science and lived experience. Her work explores the intersection of faith traditions, consciousness, sacred spaces, and human connection.

Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/12VjGLqJhUN6Q0Vuej1QHK?si=9f5e53cfba1840d1

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#Spirituality #Neuroscience #SacredSpaces #Consciousness #WorldReligions #Interfaith #EnergyHealing #Faith #SpiritualAwakening #Podcast

In this powerful episode of Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with Graham Skidmore for a deep conversation about spiritual awakening, emotional healing, consciousness, and personal transformation.

Graham shares profound insights into how trauma, energy, mindset, and emotional patterns shape our everyday lives and how healing, self-awareness, and spiritual growth can help us reconnect with who we truly are.

Together, they explore intuition, frequency, vibration, mindfulness, and the importance of authenticity in today’s world. This episode offers practical wisdom and emotional insight for anyone seeking deeper peace, healing, and alignment.

✨ Topics include:
• Emotional healing and trauma recovery
• Spiritual awakening and consciousness
• Energy, vibration, and manifestation
• Intuition and mindset transformation
• Human connection and authenticity
• Personal growth and self-awareness

SOUND BITES

• “Healing begins the moment you become honest with yourself.”
• “Your energy speaks before you do.”
• “Spiritual growth is about becoming more human, not less.”

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Graham Skidmore
02:15 Graham’s Spiritual Journey and Awakening
05:00 Emotional Trauma and Early Life Lessons
08:30 Understanding Consciousness and Energy
12:00 Healing Fear and Limiting Beliefs
15:45 The Power of Self-Awareness
19:00 Human Connection and Authentic Relationships
22:30 Learning to Trust Intuition
26:00 Spirituality and Everyday Life
29:10 Mindset Shifts That Transform Your Reality
33:00 How Energy Impacts Emotional Wellbeing
36:45 Healing Practices and Mindfulness Tools
40:20 Living in Alignment with Purpose
44:10 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change
47:30 Frequency, Manifestation & Personal Growth
51:00 Final Reflections and Closing Thoughts

Playlist Link:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7vJ7vUDjE8cWYR0Fnd1ew5?si=4c4c32a3dca64b2e

🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms.

#DropTheNeedlePodcast #GrahamSkidmore #SpiritualHealing #EmotionalHealing #Consciousness #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney

In this enlightening episode of Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with Dr. Kelly Edmonds for a profound conversation about spiritual awakening, emotional healing, energy mastery, and consciousness.

Dr. Kelly shares powerful insights into chakras, psychic abilities, soul contracts, energetic protection, and how unresolved emotional trauma can impact our spiritual and physical wellbeing. Together, they explore the balance between spirituality and the human experience while offering practical wisdom for healing, self-awareness, and transformation.

This episode is perfect for anyone seeking deeper clarity, emotional healing, spiritual growth, and a stronger connection to themselves and the world around them.

✨ Topics include:
• Spiritual awakening and consciousness
• Energy healing and chakras
• Emotional trauma and self-healing
• Intuition and psychic sensitivity
• Frequency, vibration, and sound healing
• Protecting your energy and emotional boundaries

SOUND BITES

• “You are this beautiful spiritual being in a human body.”
• “We absorb energy like sponges.”
• “The real trick is learning how to marry your spiritual life with your human life.”

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Kelly Edmonds
01:40 Kelly’s Background in Energy Healing & Spirituality
03:20 Understanding Spiritual Plateaus
05:30 Energy Fields, Chakras & Awakening
07:00 Growing Up Psychic and Empathic
10:15 Irish Mysticism, Premonitions & Family Traditions
12:45 Divine Ascension Explained
15:00 What Are Soul Contracts?
17:30 Healing Abandonment & Past Life Patterns
18:45 Emotional Healing and Energy Work
20:00 Balancing Spirituality with Human Connection
23:30 Relationships, Frequency & Spiritual Growth
27:00 Recognizing Toxic Energy in Relationships
28:10 Energy Mastery Beyond Beginner Spirituality
31:00 Listening to the Wisdom of the Body
32:15 The Connection Between Emotion, Mind & Spirit
34:00 Energy Alchemy and Energetic Protection
35:00 Becoming Your Own Healer
37:00 Sound Healing, Frequency & Vibration
37:30 One Practice to Transform Your Spiritual Life
39:00 Musical Influences & David Cassidy Memories
41:00 Grease, Disco & Musical Nostalgia
43:30 Songs That Raise Energy & Mood
45:00 Music That Can Heal Humanity
47:00 Goddess Energy & Sacred Soundscapes
50:00 Sound Healing, Frequency & Consciousness
51:00 Closing Thoughts & Final Message

Playlist Link:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5YAJ7Z6ouzlp5OTzuvDGPi?si=ab54cb8958f64003

🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms.

#DropTheNeedlePodcast #DrKellyEdmonds #SpiritualHealing #EnergyHealing #SpiritualAwakening #Consciousness #HealingJourney

🔥 What if trauma isn’t just emotional… but energetic?

In this mind-expanding episode of DTN Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with spiritual healer and meditation teacher Paul Aryeh to uncover the hidden forces shaping our lives, from sacred geometry and frequencies to ancestral healing and human consciousness.

After spending 14 years training in India, Paul shares powerful insights on:
✨ Healing generational trauma
✨ The science of vibrations & frequencies
✨ Sacred geometry & yantras
✨ Divine energy and spiritual awakening
✨ How your environment affects your mental wellness
✨ Releasing emotional “poison” from the soul

💬 “Trauma contracts the soul.”
💬 “Heal the past, heal the future.”

This conversation bridges spirituality, healing, energy work, meditation, and consciousness in a way that could completely shift how you see your life.

Sound Bites
"Heal the past, heal the future."
"Release out the poison."
"Trauma contracts the soul."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
00:54 Paul Aryeh's 14 Years in India and Spiritual Training
02:47 Experiences of Divine Intervention and Miracles
04:32 The Power of Sacred Geometry and Yantras
07:35 Negativity, Darkness, and Managing Energy
10:25 Angels and Divine Assistance in Turbulent Times
13:06 Healing Traumas and Releasing Poison from the Soul
15:37 The Science of Vibrations and Frequencies
18:41 Healing DNA and Passing Trauma Across Generations
21:31 Practical Solutions for Long-Lasting Change
27:54 The Importance of Love, Forgiveness, and Inner Peace
37:03 The Role of Elements and Space in Vastu
43:20 The Impact of Space Configuration on Life and Prosperity
49:56 Healing and Releasing Family Karma
55:27 Music, Frequencies, and Inspiration
01:00:04 Songs that Inspire and Uplift
01:04:38 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

What if your birth chart isn’t predicting your future, but revealing who you’re meant to become?

What if everything you’ve been searching for purpose, clarity, direction, is already written in your soul’s blueprint?

In this episode of Drop the Needle, we sit down with evolutionary astrologer Jeanne Comeau, who left the corporate tech world to help people reconnect with their authentic selves. This conversation goes beyond horoscopes and predictions, diving deep into how astrology can be a tool for self-awareness, healing, and personal evolution.

We explore the difference between predictive and evolutionary astrology, the meaning behind your North and South Nodes, and how your birth chart reflects both your past patterns and your future potential. Jeanne shares how understanding your chart can help you live from the inside out, embrace your uniqueness, and step fully into your life’s purpose.

If you’ve ever felt like there’s more to who you are or wondered how to align with your true path, this episode will open a new perspective.

🎧 Listen now and start decoding your soul’s blueprint.

KEY TOPICS

Jeannie Como's background and journey into astrology
The difference between predictive and evolutionary astrology
How astrology reveals your soul's purpose and blueprint
The role of free will in shaping your destiny
Understanding the houses, signs, and planets in your chart
The significance of the North and South Nodes
The impact of past lives and reincarnation in astrology
Practical applications of astrology for self-awareness

SOUND BITES

"When you know who you are, pain goes away"
"You create originality to feel secure"
"Service is part of your life purpose"

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Jeannie Comeau's Journey
02:46 From Corporate to Holistic Counseling
05:52 Understanding Evolutionary Astrology
08:47 The Search for Meaning and Legacy
11:50 Living from the Inside Out
14:44 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Authenticity
24:28 Discovering Personal Strengths and Purpose
27:08 The Evolution of Astrology: From Prediction to Understanding
29:28 Understanding Evolutionary Astrology and Its Spiritual Significance
31:25 The Role of Free Will in Astrology
34:24 Exploring Personal Birth Charts and Their Insights
47:57 Understanding Career and Life Mission
49:56 The Power of Personal Narratives
51:42 Normalizing Uniqueness and Vulnerability
53:22 Cultural Shifts and Human Connection
54:10 Creativity and Security in Identity
57:03 The Journey of Inquiry and Spiritual Growth
59:58 Choosing Our Life Path and Energy
01:02:40 The Importance of Service in Life
01:04:15 Musical Reflections and Personal Connections

Jeanne Comeau’s Website - https://jeannecomeau.com
Clifton Strengths Finder - https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx
Evolutionary Astrology Overview - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolutionary_astrology

Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3kwoUHsuMYNI8wPuH2jnwY?si=aa72a8542c6849b7

In Episode 58 of the Drop the Needle Podcast, Connie Smock, a third-generation intuitive and self-described “warrior of light”, reveals how to awaken your spiritual gifts, protect your energy, and navigate life through higher consciousness.

This powerful conversation dives deep into energy healing, intuition, spiritual protection techniques, and soul contracts, offering practical tools you can use immediately to shield yourself from negative energy and step into your purpose.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, energetically drained, or spiritually curious, this episode will change how you see your life—and your power within it.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:
How to protect your energy field using visualization & Archangel Michael
The truth about fear and low vibrational states
How to develop and trust your intuitive gifts
What soul contracts and karmic lessons really mean
Practical energy clearing and healing techniques
Why forgiveness is essential for spiritual growth

⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Warrior of Light

05:54 Developing Intuitive Gifts and Spiritual Practices

11:57 Understanding Bipolar and Spiritual Sensitivity

14:50 The Role of Energy and Emotions

18:02 Protecting Your Energy Field

20:45 Practical Techniques for Energy Protection

28:18 The Power of Protection and Energy Awareness

30:48 Building Energy and Spiritual Strength

33:44 Understanding Negative Energies and Their Impact

36:32 The Importance of Clearing Energies

38:17 Growing Up with Intuitive Gifts

40:57 Navigating Relationships with Spiritual Awareness

43:29 Experiencing Energy Healing

45:04 Clair Sentience and Physical Symptoms

48:36 Validating Messages from the Other Side

50:26 Embodying the Warrior of Light

53:07 Life Lessons and Emotional Frequencies

58:06 Understanding Surrender and Allowing

01:00:18 Karmic Lessons and Soul Contracts

01:03:38 Breaking Free from Karmic Patterns

01:06:47 Shifting Energy and Personal Growth

01:09:43 The Paradox of Suffering and Life Lessons

01:13:48 The Purpose Behind Trauma

01:16:47 Musical Reflections and Life Soundtracks

01:24:13 Conversations with the Departed

01:26:25 Music as a Source of Energy

01:27:39 Songs that Inspire Change

01:29:56 Songs that Resonate Deeply

01:32:17 Messages from Beyond

01:33:46 Connie's Upcoming Events

01:36:17 The Power of Choice

Sound Bites

"Warriors come in all forms."
"Use cobalt blue for protection."
"Be your own warrior of light."

If this resonates, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge how you think, feel, and live.
🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, links below.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4CYgRWgwLHLx9fnUsNCZN2?si=3e981e8fc9a845f8

What happens when the host becomes the guest… and reveals the moment he almost gave up on life, only to awaken to something greater?

For the first time ever, Drop the Needle Podcast host Jim Alstott steps into the hot seat and nothing is off limits.

Interviewed by Nate Scripture, Jim opens up about the deeply personal journey behind his spiritual awakening, including the moment that changed everything. From contemplating suicide to discovering purpose, healing, and transformation, this episode is raw, real, and profoundly human.

Jim shares:

• The breaking point that led to his awakening
• The spiritual experiences he couldn’t explain
• The truth behind his new book “Did I Just Have a Spiritual Awakening… or Was It Something I Ate?”
• How meditation, energy work, and music reshaped his life
• And why awakening isn’t a destination, but an ongoing journey

This isn’t just a conversation… it’s a turning point.

🎧 If you’ve ever questioned your path, felt lost, or sensed there’s something more, this episode is for you.

Sound Bites

"Music is the tie that binds us all."

"Meditation was the linchpin for my weight loss."

"The year 2026 will be transformative for many."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setup

04:02 Jim Alstott's Background and Early Life

11:37 The Journey into Music and Opera

16:50 The Book: Spiritual Awakening Insights

22:48 Defining Spiritual Awakening

27:16 The Role of Mentorship in Awakening

29:26 Openness to Spirituality

31:44 Collective Awakening and Self-Reflection

32:50 Childhood Spiritual Experiences

37:27 Understanding Spiritual Gifts

40:27 The Role of Mediums and Healing

48:56 Reiki and Energy Healing

55:29 The Influence of Music on Spirituality

01:04:02 Meditation as a Key to Transformation

01:05:50 Nature's Magnetic Energy

01:08:56 The Power of Meditation

01:09:51 Musical Memories and Influences

01:13:34 Evolution of Musical Tastes

01:15:38 Songs That Inspire and Motivate

01:16:43 Songs That Change Perspectives

01:18:22 Songs That Resonate Deeply

01:19:35 Upcoming Book Release

01:22:25 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

Resources

Jim Alstott's Website - https://jimalstott.com

Reiki Certification - https://reiki.org

Dolores Cannon's Work on Awakening Stages - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Dolores+Cannon

Energy Healing and Soundscapes by Carrie - https://carrieenergyhealing.com

Website - https://jimalstott.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedtnpodcast/?hl=en
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheDropTheNeedlePodcast

👉 Watch now and discover what your awakening might be trying to tell you.

What happens when a rock star walks away from fame… and steps into enlightenment?

In this powerful episode of the Drop the Needle Podcast, Michele Blood shares her extraordinary journey from the music industry to deep spiritual awakening. After a life-altering experience, she discovered the power of affirmations, meditation, and Kundalini energy, leading her down a path of profound transformation.

We explore the reality of Kundalini awakening, the role of spiritual teachers, and what it truly means to live in higher consciousness. Michele also opens up about how awakening impacts relationships, emotions, and the way we experience the world.

This conversation goes beyond theory, into lived experience, mystical insight, and practical tools you can begin applying immediately.

If you’ve ever felt called to something deeper… this episode is for you.

Sound Bites

"I've turned it into a book now too."
"Familiarity breeds contempt."
"Neil Young is an old soul."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Michelle Blood's Journey
03:03 From Rock Singer to Healer: A Life Transformation
05:49 The Power of Affirmations and Healing
08:55 Finding Purpose Through Adversity
11:55 The Spiritual Awakening Experience
14:51 The Role of a Teacher in Spiritual Growth
17:53 Kundalini Awakening Explained
20:54 Experiencing the Stargate and Samadhi
23:51 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Enlightenment
29:49 The Journey of Kundalini Awakening
32:45 Meditation: The Path to Thought Stopping
36:42 Living in the Eternal Moment
38:58 The Dangers of Focusing on the Crown Chakra
42:48 Healing Through Meditation and Light
46:52 Skepticism Around Mass Awakening
51:37 Navigating Relationships During Spiritual Awakening
58:35 Navigating Emotional Responses
01:01:32 The Journey to Enlightenment
01:02:51 Understanding Consciousness and Ego
01:04:25 The Cycle of Drama and Energy
01:06:35 The Impact of Music on Life
01:07:36 Musical Memories and Influences
01:10:06 Songs that Resonate Deeply
01:19:21 Closing Thoughts and Future Connections

Playlist link:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Bg2LvYoZi8IKNbnO0w7zK?si=1-l-MKhOTRaHUWEFP2Yv1g&pt=fdd158ad2e9fbec128b32db402f7ce30&pi=8_cIT58qTDGBc

Guest Links:
Website - https://www.micheleblood.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/micheleblood
YouTube - https://youtube.com/micheleblood
Website - https://michelleblood.com
To receive your gift, go to www.micheleblood.com/droptheneedle

Resources
Kundalini Awakening Explained by Michele Blood - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example

Stop Thought Meditation Techniques - https://www.meditationtechniques.com/stop-thoughts

The Power of Affirmations by Louise Hay - https://www.amazon.com/Power-Affirmations-Louise-Hay/dp/1234567890

Bob Proctor's Teachings on Consciousness - https://www.proctorgallagher.com/

Stuart Wilde's Spiritual Teachings - https://www.amazon.com/Stuart-Wilde-Spiritual-Teachings/dp/0987654321

trueprayerapp.com - https://trueprayerapp.com

michelleblood.com/drop-the-needle - https://michelleblood.com/drop-the-needle

🎧 Listen now and start your journey toward deeper awareness and healing.

What if the anxiety, burnout, or emotional pain you carry isn’t just in your mind, but stored in your body?

What happens when trauma becomes the doorway to transformation?

In this episode of the Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with trauma release practitioner Matan Cohen-Citron, who shares the powerful story of how a near-death experience changed the course of his life.

After the accident, Matan struggled with PTSD, panic attacks, and a nervous system completely out of balance. But through years of study, practice, and more than 20,000 healing sessions, he discovered how trauma lives in the body and how it can be released.

Together, Jim and Matan explore:
• The hidden trauma pattern of self-abandonment
• How emotions and stress become stored in the body
• Why traditional talk therapy often misses the body completely
• The surprising role of hypnotherapy in rewiring beliefs
• The connection between movement, music, and emotional release
• Why love and self-awareness are essential for healing

This conversation is both deeply insightful and practical for anyone interested in mental health, trauma healing, spirituality, and personal transformation.

If you’ve ever wondered why certain patterns keep repeating in your life, this episode may help you understand why.

Sound Bites
"Self-abandonment is a common trauma pattern."
"Toxic masculinity is often held in the heart."
"Love is the most powerful healing tool."

Chapters

00:00 Integrating Spirituality into Daily Life

01:49 The Journey of Self-Discovery

04:34 Manifesting Change Through Trauma

07:43 Understanding Self-Abandonment

10:30 Navigating PTSD and Healing

13:29 The Impact of Workaholism

16:25 Releasing Toxic Masculinity

19:15 The Power of Emotions in Healing

22:17 The Role of Meditation in Self-Discovery

25:03 Eastern vs. Western Approaches to Trauma

29:28 Navigating Parenting in a Digital Age

32:54 The Role of Hypnotherapy in Healing

38:44 Understanding the Journey from Problem to Solution

44:16 The Power of Self-Realization in Therapy

48:29 The Impact of Trauma on the Nervous System

49:55 The Power of Music in Spirituality

52:05 Songs That Inspire and Empower

55:05 Messages of Change Through Lyrics

57:11 Personal Connections to Music

Playlist link:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4eyjnlayCebXcDJx5XSXBV?si=aecbf72a2568492d

Guest Links
Website - https://matanSMovement.com
Instagram - https://instagram.com/matansmovement

🎧 Listen now and start your journey toward deeper awareness and healing.

What if the pain in your relationships… your identity… even your spiritual journey… is rooted in one powerful illusion?

Awakening to authenticity, daily meditation, service, and why the essence of who we are is love.

In Episode 54 of Drop the Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with spiritual teacher Panache Desai for a profound and expansive conversation about awakening, authenticity, and the illusion of separation.

From leading a global daily meditation practice (Call to Calm) to guiding people through crisis and transformation, Panache shares why true spiritual growth isn’t about transcending your humanity; it’s about embracing it.

Takeaways

Panache Desai emphasizes the importance of service to others.
The journey of self-discovery often involves crisis and transformation.
Daily meditation can create a strong sense of community and connection.
Authenticity is key to living a fulfilling life.
Awakening is a personal experience that may not be relatable to others.
The illusion of separation can hinder relationships and understanding.
Music serves as a powerful tool for healing and connection.
True essence is love, which connects all of humanity.

Sound bites

"The essence of who we all are is love."
"You have to show up and be yourself."
"You are enough, just as you are."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Panache Desai
02:28 Journey of Self-Discovery
05:09 Call to Calm: A Commitment to Service
10:18 The Evolution of Community and Connection
12:31 Navigating Crisis and Spirituality
17:31 The Essence of True Awakening
20:54 Awakening and Relationships
24:52 The Nature of Humanity and Spirituality
30:08 The Flow of Inspiration
35:36 The Illusion of Brokenness
39:36 The Journey of Writing a Book
44:01 Musical Influences and Memories
53:17 The Power of Music and Eternal Truth

This conversation is a reminder that beneath every role, every wound, and every identity…
The essence of who we all are is love.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4kfOelMByVQ7NeEomeIxdp?si=cf315c7fee6e4421

What happens when medical science meets mediumship?

In this powerful and deeply human episode of The Drop the Needle Podcast, host Jim Alstott sits down with Nick Lodato, an ICU nurse practitioner who also happens to be a gifted psychic medium.

Nick shares his extraordinary journey of discovering his intuitive and mediumistic abilities at a young age, initially mistaking them for anxiety. Through years of working in intensive care, including during COVID, Nick witnessed life, death, and the soul’s transition firsthand, offering him a rare perspective that bridges Western medicine and spiritual understanding.

Nick also opens up about his early struggles, hearing voices as a child, and finding guidance through legendary mentor Pat Longo, whose teachings continue to influence his work today. The conversation demystifies mediumship, reframes spiritual sensitivity, and invites listeners to consider that we may all be more intuitive than we realize.

As always, the episode closes with Drop the Needle’s signature music segment, where Nick shares the songs that shaped his life, healed his heart, and connected him more deeply to his purpose.

As always, the episode closes with Drop the Needle’s signature music segment, where Nick shares the songs that shaped his life, healed his heart, and connected him more deeply to his purpose.

✨ Whether you’re spiritually curious, navigating grief, or simply wondering what exists beyond the physical world, this episode offers compassion, insight, and hope.

Takeaways

Nick Lodato discovered his psychic abilities as a child.
Anxiety can often be a sign of intuition trying to communicate.
Mediumship can provide healing and comfort to those grieving.
Personal experiences in the ICU can reveal the soul's transition.
People often leave medium sessions feeling lighter and relieved.
It's important to reach out to loved ones while you can.
Everyone has the ability to connect with the spiritual realm.
Teaching and mentorship are vital in the mediumship community.
Demystifying mediumship helps normalize spiritual experiences.
Music has the power to unite and inspire positive change.

Sound bites

"This isn't just another interview show."
"What happens when medical science meets mediumship?"
"Sometimes what we call anxiety is intuition."
"You see so many things."
"People leave sessions feeling lighter."
"Everyone has that ability on some level."
"If you're thinking of somebody, text them."
"Where there's light, there's dark."
"The more it gets out there, the more normal it is."
"Songs can change the way people think positively."

Chapters

00:00 – Opening & Show Intro
Welcome to Drop the Needle Podcast and setting the tone for science, spirituality, and consciousness.

01:40 – Meet Nick Lodato: ICU Nurse & Psychic Medium
Nick’s introduction and the unique intersection of medical science and mediumship.

03:00 – Growing Up With Anxiety That Was Actually Intuition
Nick shares how childhood anxiety was the early awakening of his psychic sensitivity.

06:30 – Working in the ICU Through Death, Trauma & COVID
What it’s like to witness death daily and how it shaped Nick’s spiritual understanding.

11:00 – What Really Happens When a Soul Leaves the Body
Nick explains sensing soul transitions and the profound peace he feels in those moments.

16:45 – The Role of Spiritual Healing for Families Left Behind
Why grief lives with the living—and how spirit communication helps with healing.

21:30 – Psychic Therapy: Healing Through Messages & Meaning
Why readings are about emotional healing, not predictions.

26:10 – Living Two Worlds: Medicine & Mediumship
How Nick balances being a medical professional while honoring his spiritual gifts.

31:00 – Childhood Fear, Hearing Voices & Finding a Mentor
Nick’s early experiences and meeting Pat Longo at age 17.

36:45 – Pat Longo’s Legacy & Being Featured in Her Book
Honoring Pat Longo and the impact of The Gifts Beneath Your Anxiety.

41:30 – Mental Health vs Spiritual Sensitivity
Where misdiagnosis happensand why discernment matters.

46:20 – Tools of the Trade: Grounding, Shielding & Energy Hygiene
Nick breaks down the practical techniques he uses daily.

49:30 – Gallery Readings, Spirit Humor & Memorable Messages
Stories from live readings, including the unforgettable “Santa Claus spirit.”

55:45 – Mentorship, Teaching & Continuing the Work
Nick’s vision for community, education, and training future intuitives.

58:50 – Music & the Soul: Songs That Shaped Nick’s Life
The podcast’s signature music segment begins.

01:03:25 – A Song for His Mother & Deep Gratitude
Nick shares a powerful song tied to his healing journey.

01:04:20 – Final Thoughts & How to Connect With Nick
Closing reflections and contact details.