The Drop the Needle Podcast

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

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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)
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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.
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Resources Mentioned

Soul Love Journal

Carolyn Sidgwick — YouTube

Carolyn Sidgwick — Instagram

Book on Sex Addiction by Patrick Kannt

Guest Links

LinkedIn

Twitter

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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
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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.
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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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