The Drop the Needle Podcast

Jim Alstott
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The Drop the Needle Podcast is a series of honest, open conversations built around three things that shape how we live: spirituality, mindset, and music. Host Jim Alstott sits down with teachers, healers, doctors, therapists, coaches, and artists to explore the spiritual side of life — and to show that being spiritual isn't "weird," it's human. We get into modalities like meditation, sound healing, and reflective writing, plus traditional and alternative approaches to health and mental health. And because we all carry a soundtrack, every guest shares the songs that shaped them. The goal: take the fear and mystique out of these subjects so you feel free to explore — and show how weaving them into daily life pays off, personally and professionally. New episodes every week. Subscribe and drop the needle with us. Also on YouTube. Guest & business inquiries: jim@dtnpodcast.com

  1. 2d ago

    DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 69 | Can Love Continue After Death? with Carolyn Sidgwick

    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. Chapters00:02  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 MentionedSoul Love JournalCarolyn Sidgwick — YouTubeCarolyn Sidgwick — InstagramBook on Sex Addiction by Patrick KanntGuest LinksLinkedInTwitterFrom 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#DropTheNeedlePodcast#CarolynSidgwick#GriefHealing#HealingJourney#SpiritualAwakening#SelfLove#EmotionalHealing#SoulLove#GriefSupport#SignsFromLovedOnes#EnergyHealing#Journaling#MindBodySpirit#Resilience#HopeAfterLoss#PersonalGrowth#MentalWellbeing#Podcast#Transformation#Healing

    DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 69 | Can Love Continue After Death? with Carolyn Sidgwick

  2. Jul 16

    DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 68 | The Hidden Science of Energy Healing with Dr. Lotte Valentin

    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. 👍 If you enjoyed this conversation, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help us continue bringing you inspiring discussions on consciousness, healing, and personal transformation. 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 #DropTheNeedlePodcast #DrLotteValentin #FrequencyHealing #EnergyHealing #Consciousness #HolisticHealth #SpiritualAwakening #EnergyMedicine #HealingJourney

    DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 68 | The Hidden Science of Energy Healing with Dr. Lotte Valentin

  3. Jul 9

    DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 67 | From Atheist to Evidential Medium, Dr. Lotte Valentin's Incredible Story

    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 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 #DropTheNeedlePodcast #DrLotteValentin #NearDeathExperience #NDE #LifeAfterDeath #Consciousness #SpiritualAwakening #Mediumship #EvidentialMedium #AncestralHealing #Spirituality #Afterlife #OutOfBodyExperience #Intuition #Epigenetics #HealingJourney #Kundalini #DMT #MindBodySpirit #Podcast

    DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 67 | From Atheist to Evidential Medium, Dr. Lotte Valentin's Incredible Story

  4. Jul 2

    DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 66 | The Illness That Changed Everything with Peter McLaughlin

    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.”Chapters00:00  Introduction to Healing and Transformation02:48  Peter’s Leukaemia Diagnosis and the Moment Everything Changed05:53  Mind, Body, and Spirit: The Connection That Changes Everything08:43  The Power of Perspective in the Face of Illness11:56  Understanding Illness and What It’s Trying to Tell You14:47  The Role of Choice When Life Forces Your Hand17:46 Scepticism and the Case for the Power of the Mind21:19  Finding Meaning When the Diagnosis Doesn’t Make Sense24:20  The Unexpected Gifts That Come Through Illness27:23  Healing Through Emotional Detox30:28  How Peter Found Hypnotherapy and What It Opened Up32:56  Grief, Anger, and the Long Road to Forgiveness37:44  Exploring Past Life Regression46:55  What Is Consciousness, Really?01:00:26  Technology and the Soul01:03:22  Humanity, Divinity, and the Nature of Our Existence01:07:20  Past Lives, Connections, and What Carries Over01:08:33  The Power of Music in Our Lives01:17:06  Songs That Resonate at the Soul Level01:24:47  Closing Reflections: Vulnerability, Connection, and Coming Home to Yourself Guest LinksWebsite — blueskyhypnosis.comLinkedIn — linkedin.com/in/petermclaughlinTwitter/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

    DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 66 | The Illness That Changed Everything with Peter McLaughlin

  5. Jun 25

    DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 65 | How Angels Help Dissolve Limiting Beliefs with Sue Elliott

    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

    DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 65 | How Angels Help Dissolve Limiting Beliefs with Sue Elliott

  6. Jun 18

    DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 64 | Why Some Spiritual Seekers Get Lost with George Boyd

    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" Chapters00:00 Mapping the Inner Landscape of Consciousness02:47 George Boyd's Spiritual Journey05:40 Understanding Higher States of Consciousness08:28 Integral Meditation: Balancing Spirituality and Humanity11:45 Karma and Its Impact on Personal Growth14:32 Kundalini Syndrome: Navigating Spiritual Awakening17:32 The Role of Poetry in Spiritual Teaching20:23 Recovery from Cultic Experiences33:05 Creating a Coaching Program from Personal Experience35:11 Exploring the 73 Spiritual Paths37:34 Understanding Pseudo Personality in Spiritual Practices42:30 Differentiating Cosmic Consciousness from Channeling45:01 Advice for Spiritual Seekers47:50 Musical Influences and Their Impact53:58 Songs that Resonate Deeply54:42 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

    DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 64 | Why Some Spiritual Seekers Get Lost with George Boyd

  7. Jun 4

    DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 63 | Can science explain spirituality? with Dr Vicki Garlock

    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 ⏱ CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Reverend Dr. Vicki Garlock04:51 From Neuroscience to Interfaith Ministry09:58 The Guinness World Record Journey14:47 Cognitive Science and Spiritual Experiences19:41 Sacred Spaces, Energy & Connection28:43 Achievement vs Experience31:00 What Connects All Religions?35:46 Understanding Sacred Spaces39:47 Embracing Spiritual Mystery44:54 Lessons from World Religions54:42 The Joy of Music and Singing58:09 Songs That Inspire Change01:00:15 Spirituality Through Music01:01:58 Music in Education01:04:14 Storytelling, Music & Meaning01:05:40 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 & LinksWorld 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 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help more people discover these transformative conversations. #Spirituality #Neuroscience #SacredSpaces #Consciousness #WorldReligions #Interfaith #EnergyHealing #Faith #SpiritualAwakening #Podcast

    DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 63 | Can science explain spirituality? with Dr Vicki Garlock

  8. May 28

    DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 62 | Healing Trauma Through Consciousness & Energy with Graham Skidmore |

    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.” CHAPTERS00:00 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

    DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 62 | Healing Trauma Through Consciousness & Energy with Graham Skidmore |
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The Drop the Needle Podcast is a series of honest, open conversations built around three things that shape how we live: spirituality, mindset, and music. Host Jim Alstott sits down with teachers, healers, doctors, therapists, coaches, and artists to explore the spiritual side of life — and to show that being spiritual isn't "weird," it's human. We get into modalities like meditation, sound healing, and reflective writing, plus traditional and alternative approaches to health and mental health. And because we all carry a soundtrack, every guest shares the songs that shaped them. The goal: take the fear and mystique out of these subjects so you feel free to explore — and show how weaving them into daily life pays off, personally and professionally. New episodes every week. Subscribe and drop the needle with us. Also on YouTube. Guest & business inquiries: jim@dtnpodcast.com

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    Jim Alstott
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
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