Jim AlstottJim Alstott is a spiritual practitioner, certified reiki healer, and the creator and host of The Drop the Needle Podcast, a show dedicated to exploring the frontiers of consciousness, spirituality, and human transformation through in-depth conversations with mediums, energy healers, past-life regressionists, and researchers in the field. His work sits at the intersection of sincere spiritual inquiry and grounded skepticism, an approach that has resonated with audiences seeking authentic exploration without dogma or pretense. Through his podcast and writing, Jim brings accessibility and humor to topics often shrouded in mysticism, making space for both believers and questioners. Before his unexpected pivot into spiritual practices, Jim built a career in executive search, founding Global Personnel Search, Inc. This background informs his pragmatic, evidence-curious approach to even the most esoteric subjects. Did I Just Have a Spiritual Awakening, or Was it Something I Ate? A Magical, Mystical Journey Through the Twelve Stages of Awakening is his debut memoir, chronicling his personal transformation through the framework of Dolores Cannon's twelve stages of spiritual awakening, with a soundtrack to match. Jim lives in the Chicagoland area with his wife and three sons. Learn more at jimalstott.com or find him on The Drop the Needle Podcast at dtnpodcast.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. Read More Read Less