The Drop the Needle Podcast
Ep. 42 - An Akashic Records Reading with Heather Pleune
Date: September 4, 2025
Host: Jim Alstott
Guest: Heather Pleune, Certified Akashic Records Intuitive & Reiki Master Teacher
Episode Overview
In this special episode, host Jim Alstott welcomes back energy intuitive Heather Pleune to conduct a live Akashic Records reading for him and his forthcoming book. The episode offers listeners a rare, transparent look inside a spiritual practice meant to uncover deep insights, life purpose, and guidance from the soul’s journey—both in this life and past lives. The conversation weaves together themes of creativity, community, spirituality, and music, reflecting the three-pillar mission of the Drop the Needle Podcast.
Main Discussion Points & Insights
1. Introduction and Purpose of the Reading
- Heather explains what Akashic Records are, the types of information accessible (soul history, life purpose, lessons, gifts), and how she always seeks explicit permission before opening records.
“We have access to the information that your soul holds from the time that it first became a ball of energy and then any lifetimes that it dropped down into... your purpose, the gifts that you came in with, information about the souls that you travel with...”
– Heather (04:08)
2. Opening Jim’s and His Book’s Akashic Records
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Heather offers an intuitive vision for Jim’s book cover: a photograph of his workspace, featuring personal items (like a baseball) that “scream” his personality and presence.
“It’s almost as if people could see where you’re working from, and if they sat down next to you, this is what they’d see. It gives the reader something else to connect with.”
– Heather (06:21) -
Emphasis on including authentic, action-oriented author photos and using visual branding to foster deeper reader connection.
3. Reception and Impact of Jim’s Book
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Heather shares that the book will have multiple printings, be revived as societal interests shift, and be particularly poignant as more people lean into spirituality.
“Your book...is going to be well received, but then it’s going to have a life of its own... will lead to other things and will lead to interviews, presentations at workshops, and things like that.”
– Heather (09:20) -
Suggestion to build community around the book (QR code for reader engagement, forums or blogs, outreach to therapists and counselors for client resource-sharing).
4. Alignment with Jim’s Intentions
- Jim affirms how close the reading aligns with his own intentions, despite Heather not knowing any details about the manuscript.
“What you’re saying is so accurate and in line with what my intention is from this book... it is spot on with the intent of the book.”
– Jim (13:05)
5. Community Building and Inclusivity
- Heather encourages Jim to create an interactive, inclusive “safe landing spot” around his work. She notes his natural gift as a communicator and community builder, highlighting his ability to help people find their place in various settings (baseball, corporate, or spiritual).
“One of the gifts that they've given you... is you can really see where people fit in... It’s wonderful because you do this in all the communities that you’re in.”
– Heather (26:59)
6. Timeline and Process Insights for the Book
- Major progress expected within 6–9 months, likely linked to the editing and publishing phase. Process described as iterative (“hurry up and wait”).
7. Personal and Professional Impact
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Heather reassures Jim regarding how his spiritual work will be received by friends and family, noting that normalization and desensitization will accompany his increasing success.
“As you’re more successful with this and as the community gets larger... It’s going to open some eyes and have people providing that normalization and that kind of desensitization of, 'Oh, this is coming from a whole variety of people… and not just Jim.'”
– Heather (29:36) -
Jim shares an anecdote about a neighbor expressing curiosity about his meditation practice, illustrating grassroots community connection.
“It was such an innocent and authentic approach because he just said, how does it make you feel?... I said, it just allows me to not be as reactionary.”
– Jim (34:08–34:57)
8. Future Directions: Career, Spiritual Coaching & Past Lives
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Heather foresees a gradual but significant career shift for Jim as he leans more into spiritual work, including potential paid engagements and workshops, notably blending meditation practices with athletics (“spiritual coaching for athletes”).
“There is something that is, can come down the line for you... teaching meditation, ways to shake off energy so they can be really effective in games...”
– Heather (36:25) -
Relates a past life as a “business whisperer” in an 1800s seaport—someone with a knack for intuitive business insights and helping others succeed, paralleling his current gifts.
“You were like a business whisperer... you intuitively would be like, well, you know what, don’t they have suppliers in this part of the world?... It was just this very clear, easy knowing.”
– Heather (41:08–45:25)
9. Future Creative Projects
- Heather affirms Jim will write more books, with the next likely focusing on implementing spirituality in everyday life and addressing common struggles (like slumps in various professions).
10. Reflection on Ego and Service
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Both Jim and Heather reflect on the non-egoic nature of this purpose-driven work, emphasizing vulnerability, authenticity, and service.
“When you open yourself up and are completely vulnerable to opinion, comments, thoughts... the last thing that comes to mind is ego... This just seems the exact opposite of it to me.”
– Jim (49:28)“It really is... giving up any illusions of control. And it is saying that we are, we're here for service and highest and greatest good. You know, it’s the opposite of ego.”
– Heather (50:50)
Notable Quotes
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On book cover & branding:
“It just... when you look at that front cover, it screams you, and it screams the space that you’re in. And it has, you know, some of this very masculine curiosity about it.”
– Heather (07:23) -
On community-building:
“There's a community building portion of it that is really getting lit up for me right now.”
– Heather (11:54) -
On making spirituality “normal”:
“Your soul is saying, wonderful. Good job, Jim. And we're with this book and all of the things... we're going to have you doing this with spiritual community work event as well.”
– Heather (26:59) -
On normalizing practice:
"He said, 'Were you just meditating?' ... I said, 'Yeah, I do it most mornings...' He said, 'What does that do for you?' ... I said, 'It just allows me to not be as reactionary.'"
– Jim (34:08–34:57) -
On aligning action and intention:
“When you're working for this highest and greatest good, and it isn’t coming from a place of ego... you really are being held, you really are being uplifted... your guides... are working on opening those doors.”
– Heather (48:22)
Key Timestamps
- Opening/Intro: [00:28–03:24]
- Heather explains Akashic Records: [04:08–05:47]
- Book vision and cover art insights: [06:19–08:51]
- On building a community around the book: [09:20–13:33]
- Reflections on intent and inclusivity: [14:33–17:10]
- Soul gifts and community-building talents: [26:16–28:38]
- Impact on family/friends, normalization: [29:36–31:29]
- Meditation anecdote: [32:45–35:25]
- Professional direction & spiritual coaching for athletes: [36:05–40:06]
- Past life as a “business whisperer”: [41:08–46:03]
- Future books: [46:19–47:43]
- Ego vs. service: [48:22–52:09]
- Closing of records: [52:21–52:38]
- Contact info for Heather Pleune: [53:18–53:50]
Memorable Moments
- Heather’s uncanny alignment with Jim’s vision, without prior knowledge of his book.
- Suggestion to reach out to other male spiritual writers to build a more inclusive, visible community.
- Jim’s neighbor candidly asking about meditation, reflecting the ripple effect of “normalizing” spiritual and mental health practices.
- Heather describing his past life as a business whisperer—an entrepreneur with an intuitive knack—mirrored in his current skills.
- Mutually expressed prioritization of non-egoic, service-driven action and openness.
Final Thoughts
This episode offers a rich, detailed look at how Akashic Records readings can dovetail with creativity, modern spirituality, and purposeful work. Heather’s reading affirms Jim’s path while challenging him—and the audience—to lean into service, vulnerability, and community building. With warmth and sincerity, the episode normalizes spiritual exploration and creative confidence, making them accessible for audiences from all walks of life.
Connect with Heather Pleune:
- Website: www.HealingSpiritPathways.com
- Email: healingspiritpathwaysmail.com
For the playlist and more resources, visit the episode show notes.