Episodes
March 20, 2025
Ep. 33 - Ellen Rogin | Journey Through Finance and Spirituality
In this episode of the Drop the Needle podcast, Jim Alstott welcomes New York Times bestselling author Ellen Rogin, who combines decades of financial experience with her unique ability to intuitively connect with the energy o...
March 6, 2025
Ep. 32 - Julie Grant | Spiritual Awakening and Healing
In this episode of the Drop the Needle podcast, host Jim Alstott interviews intuitive healer Julie Grant, who shares her transformative journey into spiritual healing that began with a profound Reiki session in 2007. Julie di...
Feb. 20, 2025
Ep. 31 - Gail Alexander | Exploring Intuitive Healing and Sacred Geometry
In this episode of the Drop the Needle podcast, host Jim Alstott welcomes back spiritual guide Gail Alexander for a deep dive into her work with mandalas, sacred geometry, and the healing arts. They discuss her new book, 'Sha...
Feb. 6, 2025
Ep. 30 - Gail Alexander | Unlocking Spiritual Gifts
In this enlightening conversation, Jim Alstott interviews spiritual guide Gail Alexander, who shares her unique journey from childhood intuition to her current practice blending ancient wisdom with modern healing. They explor...
Jan. 23, 2025
Ep. 29 Part 2: Journey Through Grief with Joe McQuillen
Welcome to the Drop the Needle Podcast with your host, Jim Alstott. In this episode, we continue our journey with Joe McQuillen in part two of his inspiring story. We delve deep into themes of spirituality, life after loss, a...
Jan. 16, 2025
Ep. 29 Part 1: Journey Through Grief with Joe McQuillan
Host Jim Alstott interviews Joe McQuillan, an author and father who shares his profound journey after the tragic loss of his son, Christopher. Joe discusses his path to finding spiritual connections with Christopher through m...
Jan. 2, 2025
Episode 28 | A Conversation with Health and Wellness Coach Martha Mary
In this episode of the Drop the Needle Podcast, host Jim Alstott welcomes health and wellness coach Martha Merry. Martha, an RN specialized in end-of-life care and a board-certified health and wellness coach, shares her journ...
Dec. 12, 2024
Ep. 27 - Kerry Muller | Vibrations of Wellness: Understanding Sound Therapy
In this conversation, Jim Alstott and Kerry Muller delve into the world of sound therapy, exploring its principles, techniques, and the profound impact it can have on healing. Kerry shares her experiences with various instrum...
Nov. 28, 2024
Ep. 26 - Dr. Julie Foster | Awakening Beyond Boundaries
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Julie Foster shares her journey of spiritual awakening and healing, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, love, and collective consciousness. She discusses her experiences with en...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
June 6, 2024
Ep. 14 - Dr. Beth Plachetka | Clinical Social Worker, Safe Harbor Counseling
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...
May 23, 2024
Ep. 13 - Jen Weigel | Author and Journalist
In this episode, host Jim Alstott interviews Jen Weigel, a well-known journalist, author, and performer. They discuss topics related to intuition, empathy, and energy. Jen shares her personal experiences as an empath and how ...
May 2, 2024
Ep. 12 - Drift Away
In this episode, Jim Alstott discusses the challenges faced by employers in finding good employees and job seekers in finding meaningful employment. He provides insights and tips for both employers and job seekers. For employ...
April 25, 2024
Ep. 11 - Mandy Pullen Barr, Strategic Managing Partner - Vesta Divorce
Vesta is an organization that provides education and support to individuals going through divorce. They offer a variety of professionals, including attorneys, mediators, financial advisors, and coaches, to help guide people t...