<div> <p>What if everything you’ve been trying to heal… is actually trying to awaken you?</p><p>What if suffering isn’t something to escape, but something sacred?</p><p>In this episode of the Drop the Needle podcast, host Jim Alstott engages in a deep conversation with Steven Twohig, who shares his journey through shadow work, childhood trauma, spirituality, and personal transformation. From working with Tony Robbins to exploring the healing power of ayahuasca, this episode dives into how unintegrated pain shapes identity, leadership, and purpose.</p><p>We explore the concept of metanoia, a profound inner shift that doesn’t just change what you do, but who you are. Steven explains how spirituality and business can coexist, why most of our thoughts are survival-based, and how music plays a vital role in healing and collective awakening.</p><p>This is a conversation about confronting the shadow, reclaiming the self, and understanding why your pain may actually be your greatest gift.</p><p><strong>Sound bites<br></strong>"Suffering is sacred."<br>"Your struggle is sacred."<br>"Your pain is your genius."</p><p><strong>Chapters<br></strong>00:00 Introduction to Shadow Work and Metanoia<br>09:49 The Concept of Metanoia and Its Importance<br>19:52 The Intersection of Business and Spirituality<br>30:03 Personal Experiences and Transformations<br>31:28 Engagement and Commitment in the Workplace<br>36:12 The Power of Collective Light<br>39:06 Struggles as Pathways to Genius<br>39:40 The Role of Identity in Business and Life<br>43:20 Mental Hygiene and Healing Childhood Trauma<br>44:17 The Role of AI in Human Connection<br>47:50 The Soundtrack of Life<br>53:54 Exploring the Power of Music<br>57:46 Songs That Resonate Deeply<br>59:45 Connecting Through Collective Experiences</p><p>🎧 Listen, reflect, and drop a comment: What part of this episode resonated most with you?</p></div>