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Nov. 7, 2024

Ep. 25 - Irene Doreste returns | Overcoming Personal Challenges

In this episode of the Drop the Needle podcast, host Jim Alstott welcomes Irene Doreste, a newly published author and transformational life coach. They discuss Irene's journey to authorship, the challenges she faced, and the ...

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Oct. 24, 2024

Ep. 24 - Julie Burns Walker | The Journey of a Medical Intuitive

In this episode of the Drop the Needle podcast, host Jim Alstott welcomes Julie Burns Walker, a medical intuitive and author of the Oneness Model series. They discuss the origins and purpose of the Oneness Model, its structur...

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Oct. 10, 2024

Ep. 23 - Lisa Dietlin | How a near death experience changed her life

In this episode of the Drop the Needle podcast, host Jim Alstott speaks with philanthropy expert Lisa Dietlin about her transformative experiences, including a life-altering taxi accident. Lisa shares her journey from a succe...

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Sept. 19, 2024

Ep. 22 - Julie Marie Murphy Part 2 | Mastering Money and Spirituality

In part two of the Money and Spirituality series, Julie Murphy, bestselling author and podcast host, discusses her near-death experience and the gifts she received from it. She shares how she learned to let go of control and ...

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Sept. 12, 2024

Ep. 21 - Julie Marie Murphy | Aligning Wealth with Spirituality

Julie Murphy is a Chicago-based CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and founder and CEO of JMC Wealth Management, Inc. Julie received her BS in Finance from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana and her MBA from The University...

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Aug. 29, 2024

Ep. 20 - Irene Doreste | Intentions & Grounding: Unlocking Success

Welcome to the Drop the Needle podcast with your host, Jim Alstott. In this engaging episode, Jim welcomes back the inspirational Irene Doreste to delve deep into the topics of intention-setting and grounding. Irene breaks do...

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Aug. 8, 2024

Ep. 19 - Dr. Julie Foster

Julie Foster, MD, has been board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine since 2000. She was trained in Medical Acupuncture by the Academy of Pain Research in 2015 and became an energy healer in 2021. Dr. Foster bl...

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July 25, 2024

Ep. 18 - Coming out of the Spiritual Closet | Part 4 | Irene Doreste

In this episode, Jim Alstott and Irene Doreste discuss the importance of self-awareness and self-love in navigating life's challenges. They emphasize the need to be present in the moment and observe our thoughts and emotions ...

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July 4, 2024

Ep. 17 - Coming out of the Spiritual Closet | Part 3 | Irene Doreste

In part three of the conversation, Irene Doreste discusses angels and their role in our lives. She explains that angels are spiritual energies that vibrate at a high frequency and are always ready to assist us. The hierarchy ...

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June 27, 2024

Ep. 16 - Coming out of the Spiritual Closet | Part 2 | Irene Doreste

In this episode, Irene Doreste discusses the importance of meditation and being a clear and open channel. She explains that meditation helps to quiet the logical mind and allows us to connect with Source energy. Irene also in...

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June 20, 2024

Ep. 15 - Coming out of the Spiritual Closet | Part 1 | Irene Doreste

In this episode of the Drop the Needle podcast, host Jim Allstott sits down with the multifaceted Irene Doreste to discuss her journey from a scientific background to becoming a holistic health practitioner. Irene shares her ...

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June 6, 2024

Ep. 14 - Dr. Beth Plachetka | Clinical Social Worker, Safe Harbor Cou…

Dr. Beth Plachetka discusses her background in education and how she became a mental health professional. She talks about the changing perception of mental health and the importance of addressing mental health issues. She als...

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