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After four years of practicing B.E.S.T., there are things I understand about healing that I couldn't have understood when I first learned the technique. My first episode about B.E.S.T. was recorded in 2023, when I had been a certified practitioner for less than a year. Four years into practicing B.E.S.T., and now at the advanced level of the work, I understand it from a very different perspective. In this episode, I'm going beyond the basic explanation of how B.E.S.T. works and talking about what I've learned from actually watching people change. We're getting into the nervous system, muscle testing, defense physiology, fight-or-flight patterns, physical tension, subconscious emotional patterns, and the personal growth that has to happen outside of a B.E.S.T. session. We'll talk about why the body can keep bracing long after the danger has passed, why old patterns can continue influencing the way you experience life, and what I've seen happen when people stop simply intending to change and begin participating in their own healing. Because what happens during a B.E.S.T. session matters. But so does the personal growth that happens between sessions. B.E.S.T. sessions are available in person and remotely at HumanSoundcheck.com. Keep exploring Human Soundcheck: Guides, appointments, resources & more Connect with Human Soundcheck on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoundcheck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansoundcheck Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/humansoundcheck Jamie Dickerhoof Holistic Health Therapist • Nutritionist Counselor • Clinical Master Herbalist B.E.S.T. Elite Master • Energy Codes® Coach

The conversation around losing weight has gotten remarkably narrow for something that involves so much of the body. In this episode, I open up a different conversation about losing weight and some of the many things involved—from blood sugar and insulin to carbohydrates, fuel storage, liver and thyroid function, stress, hunger, movement and more. I’ll also introduce you to Human Soundcheck’s Guide to Losing Weight: Why It Feels So Difficult—and What to Do Differently, where I take these conversations much further, along with the Companion Resource for those who want additional tools, resources and recommendations. If losing weight has felt harder than it seems like it should be, this episode may help you understand why there’s more to the conversation. The Guide to Losing Weight is currently available at special launch pricing through August 31, and the Audio Edition is included FREE during launch. Download the Guide HERE. Keep exploring Human Soundcheck: Guides, appointments, resources & more Connect with Human Soundcheck on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoundcheck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansoundcheck Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/humansoundcheck Jamie Dickerhoof Holistic Health Therapist • Nutritionist Counselor • Clinical Master Herbalist B.E.S.T. Elite Master • Energy Codes® Coach

Sometimes there’s a stubborn pattern in the body that doesn’t fully resolve—and that’s what this episode is about. In this episode, Jamie D. dives into one of the newest therapeutic tools integrated into the Human Soundcheck practice: mud packing. This isn’t spa mud. And it’s not some trendy detox gimmick. The mud and mineral compounds Jamie uses in practice come from Premier Research Labs, the same company she trained with on this therapeutic approach. Jamie breaks down how localized interference in the body—old injuries, scars, surgical sites, injections, chronic irritation, and stagnant tissue patterns—may disrupt the body’s communication pathways and contribute to stubborn, unresolved issues. Using muscle testing as an assessment tool, she explains how these interference patterns are identified and addressed in practice. This episode explores interference fields, tissue irritation, energetic communication, fascia, and why symptoms don’t always show up where the actual problem is. Jamie also shares personal experiences, observations from her practice, and why this old therapeutic technique has become an important part of the work she does today. Human Soundcheck Keep exploring Human Soundcheck: Guides, appointments, resources & more Connect with Human Soundcheck on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoundcheck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansoundcheck Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/humansoundcheck Jamie Dickerhoof Holistic Health Therapist • Nutritionist Counselor • Clinical Master Herbalist B.E.S.T. Elite Master • Energy Codes® Coach

You can’t rest when your body thinks it’s under threat. In this episode, Jamie breaks down the differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems — and how people get stuck in patterns of high alert or complete shutdown without realizing what’s actually happening. This isn’t just about stress. It’s about living in your head so much that your body never gets a break. Replaying conversations. Worrying about outcomes you can’t control. Feeling exhausted but unable to sleep. Feeling disconnected from your own life. Jamie explains how the autonomic nervous system responds to both real and perceived threats, why cortisol itself is not the enemy, and how chronic stress patterns begin affecting sleep, digestion, breathing, hormones, tension, motivation, and emotional resilience. The episode also explores why so much mainstream wellness advice falls flat, especially when the body has lost its ability to shift out of survival mode. Jamie also shares more about the forgiveness work and structured process she uses to help people stop carrying the emotional patterns that continue to keep the system under pressure. If you’ve been stuck in loops you can’t seem to break, this episode will provide insight. Want to go deeper? If fatigue, low energy, or the high-alert-to-shutdown pattern sounds familiar, I created the Human Soundcheck Guide to Fatigue & Low Energy to help you better understand what may be contributing to exhaustion—and what you can begin doing about it. Explore the Fatigue & Low Energy Guide Work with Jamie Keep exploring Human Soundcheck: Guides, appointments, resources & more Connect with Human Soundcheck on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoundcheck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansoundcheck Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/humansoundcheck Jamie Dickerhoof Holistic Health Therapist • Nutritionist Counselor • Clinical Master Herbalist B.E.S.T. Elite Master • Energy Codes® Coach

If you’re dealing with bloating, gas, reflux, or feeling off after you eat, there’s a reason. And it’s often not what you’ve been told. A lot of people start with probiotics or try cleaning up their diet—and while that can help, it doesn’t always take things as far as they should go. Because digestion doesn’t happen in one place. There are multiple steps involved, and when one of them isn’t working the way it should, your body will let you know. In this episode, Jamie D. walks through how digestion actually works and how to recognize where things may not be functioning the way they should based on your symptoms. You’ll learn how to identify patterns like:  Heavy, slow digestion or food sitting after meals  Bloating, gas, or discomfort after carbs like bread or pasta  Fat digestion issues, especially if you’ve had your gallbladder removed  General gut imbalance, inconsistency, or feeling “off” after eating And more importantly—what to do about it. Jamie also shares specific products from Doctor's Research used in practice to support these patterns, including Digesti-Pan, GB Support, Simply Pancreas, Pro Enzymes, and Probio-Zyme-YST. These are aligned with common digestive patterns so you can start to understand what your body may be asking for. Shop the products mentioned in this episode: https://humansoundcheck.foodresearchproducts.com Password: soundcheck Work with Jamie https://humansoundcheck.com This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding medical concerns or treatment decisions. Keep exploring Human Soundcheck: Guides, appointments, resources & more Connect with Human Soundcheck on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoundcheck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansoundcheck Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/humansoundcheck Jamie Dickerhoof Holistic Health Therapist • Nutritionist Counselor • Clinical Master Herbalist B.E.S.T. Elite Master • Energy Codes® Coach

Muscle testing isn’t about strength—it’s about response. In this episode, I break down how the body gives real-time feedback at the subconscious level, and how that information can be accessed and used in a very precise way. This is a tool I use every day in practice to move past surface-level answers and get to what’s actually going on. We’re not guessing. We’re not assuming. We’re asking—and verifying. I walk through what muscle testing actually is, where it comes from, and how it’s used to identify patterns that aren’t always obvious—whether that’s emotional, physical, or something interfering with how the body is functioning. We also get into:  Why the body can respond instantly—without thinking  What it means when something “tests weak” or “tests strong”  How deeper layers can override what looks obvious  Why not everyone tests cleanly—and what that means  How this work is done both in person and remotely This isn’t a trend, and it’s not a trick.  It’s a method for getting direct answers from the body. If you’ve ever wondered how this actually works—or why it works at all—this episode will give you a clearer picture. There’s an answer there—you just need a way to get to it. You can find Jamie on all the socials @humansoundcheck Book with Jamie at humansoundcheck.com Keep exploring Human Soundcheck: Guides, appointments, resources & more Connect with Human Soundcheck on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoundcheck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansoundcheck Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/humansoundcheck Jamie Dickerhoof Holistic Health Therapist • Nutritionist Counselor • Clinical Master Herbalist B.E.S.T. Elite Master • Energy Codes® Coach

Your body is always communicating—whether you understand it or not. In this reintroduction to Human Soundcheck, Jamie D. introduces the Whole Human Approach to holistic health, a perspective that goes beyond symptoms to consider the physical body, underlying patterns, and the deeper layers that influence how you function. If you’ve been looking for real answers and a deeper understanding of your body, this is where it starts. Keep exploring Human Soundcheck: Guides, appointments, resources & more Connect with Human Soundcheck on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoundcheck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansoundcheck Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/humansoundcheck Jamie Dickerhoof Holistic Health Therapist • Nutritionist Counselor • Clinical Master Herbalist B.E.S.T. Elite Master • Energy Codes® Coach

In this information-packed episode, Jamie Dickerhoof (your host) of Human Soundcheck explains quite a few things that go on within the human body and in the sub-conscious, and why the healing technique called Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.) is such a powerful healing modality.  You will learn what this healing system is all about and what it is like to have this kind of treatment. Topics of interest in this episode: How the subconscious runs in the backgroundHow trapped emotions interfere with lifeHow B.E.S.T. helps the subconscious communicate properly with the conscious mindMuscle testingSaliva pH and what it tells you about how you are able to handle the stress in your lifeImportance of body chemistry and pH of the body The takeaway from this episode: The alkaline diet’s fundamentals and why eating alkaline may get you on track for better overall health. Special thanks to Amy Hoyt for interviewing! If you are interested in eating more alkaline, check out these books Jamie recommends to get you on your way: The Healthy Alkaline Diet Guide (it has recipes) The Acid Alkaline Food Guide (reference of acid and alkaline foods) Click here to book a session with Jamie  Keep exploring Human Soundcheck: Guides, appointments, resources & more Connect with Human Soundcheck on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoundcheck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansoundcheck Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/humansoundcheck Jamie Dickerhoof Holistic Health Therapist • Nutritionist Counselor • Clinical Master Herbalist B.E.S.T. Elite Master • Energy Codes® Coach

We’re back after a bit of a break. Jamie D. is ready to catch up and share what she’s been up to all this time! As misspoken in the episode, find out what Jamie's been up to since October of 2021 (not Oct. of 2022 as she said) In this episode, you will learn a bit of a deeper understanding of the human energy field and gain some insight into how our energies work within us and around us. Jamie also goes into why energy healing is so important for our well-being from a holistic standpoint. One of the most fascinating healing techniques, Pranic Healing,  works intimately with the chakras and the aura.  Check out this episode to learn more about this unique and powerful healing art. Topics of note: ChakrasThe AuraSymptoms of energy issuesEffects of negative thoughts & emotions on our energy fieldThis episode features a lovely meditation as taught to us by Grandmaster Choa Kok Sui, the founder of Modern Pranic Healing and Arhatic Yoga. It is called Meditation on Twin Hearts.   If you would like to book a healing session with Jamie, please visit her WEBSITE If you would like to hear the late Grandmaster CKS himself guide you in this meditation, you can purchase his Twin Hearts HERE Master Stephen Co is keeping this flame very bright.  You can do this meditation with him several times a week on his YouTube channel and also on Insta. @masterco_org Keep exploring Human Soundcheck: Guides, appointments, resources & more Connect with Human Soundcheck on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoundcheck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansoundcheck Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/humansoundcheck Jamie Dickerhoof Holistic Health Therapist • Nutritionist Counselor • Clinical Master Herbalist B.E.S.T. Elite Master • Energy Codes® Coach

Been through some stuff in life?  Sure, we all have.  Some much more than others.  What we go through in life shapes us as we go. The situations early on, the ones that plucked us out of innocence and into a place of having life experience—those prove to be toughest. Host Jamie D. talks us through honoring those times and how the ego mind likes to keep us out of harm’s way, and as a result, we may be in need of shifting our perspective to start pointing that ego mind to a new normal. We are capable of protecting ourselves in a safe and nurturing way instead of being in perpetual combat mode.  We sometimes need to go within and have a look and a chat.  Sometimes more than once, and more still.  And that’s OK! Topics touched on in this episode: Self-talkEnergetic signalsThrough cherishing something or someone else, you learn about how YOU are worthy of the sameThe takeaway:  Jamie walks you through a very therapeutic approach to communicate with your inner child.  (At 9:36) If you’d like to book a healing session with Jamie D. You can find her at the Human Soundcheck WEBSITE Or email [email protected] Keep exploring Human Soundcheck: Guides, appointments, resources & more Connect with Human Soundcheck on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoundcheck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansoundcheck Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/humansoundcheck Jamie Dickerhoof Holistic Health Therapist • Nutritionist Counselor • Clinical Master Herbalist B.E.S.T. Elite Master • Energy Codes® Coach

Have you been wondering what the buzz is all about surrounding salt therapy, aka halotherapy?  Join in for this discussion with Louisville Salt Cave owner Nicole Bartlett.  She breaks down the benefits of halotherapy, how it came to be popular, and why you should give it a try. Along with being a Reiki Master, Nicole is a Certified Breathwork Practitioner and offers breathwork sessions both virtually and in-person, privately and in small group settings.  She even offers breath sessions at the Louisville Salt Cave! Her gift to us in this episode is a gentle, yet powerful, meditation that brings us back to our breath so that we can harness the power that doing so provides us.   Hot topics in this interview: Halotherapy benefits for respiratory healthHalotherapy benefits for mental healthWhy and when you should breath nasallyYou can reach Nicole for breathwork at her website, ndavisbartlett.com For halotherapy, Reiki, and also breathwork at the Louisville Salt Cave, check out the WEBSITE.  You can shop online for goodies at the online store there too! Keep exploring Human Soundcheck: Guides, appointments, resources & more Connect with Human Soundcheck on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoundcheck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansoundcheck Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/humansoundcheck Jamie Dickerhoof Holistic Health Therapist • Nutritionist Counselor • Clinical Master Herbalist B.E.S.T. Elite Master • Energy Codes® Coach

We are back from our spring/summer break and so glad to bring this episode all about grounding! This word is thrown around a lot in the world of energy work. Take a grounding breath Take a moment to ground yourself Stay grounded What good is being told to do any of that if you don’t know what it is supposed to actually feel like or how to get into that state of being? Today you’ll learn a lot more about what the concept is and how to tap into it for yourself! Today’s takeaway?  2 grounding techniques that are easy and effective.  Jamie D. Is going to walk you through all the moving parts so that you will be able to ground like a champ in no time! Other topics: Electromagnetic sensitivity toolsTapping into the earth itself Come join the fun in this short episode! You can reach Jamie at [email protected] or her WEBSITE Links to stuff mentioned: Quantum Scalar pendant Q-Link Pendant Orgonites Keep exploring Human Soundcheck: Guides, appointments, resources & more Connect with Human Soundcheck on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoundcheck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansoundcheck Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/humansoundcheck Jamie Dickerhoof Holistic Health Therapist • Nutritionist Counselor • Clinical Master Herbalist B.E.S.T. Elite Master • Energy Codes® Coach

Join us in this truly remarkable episode where Jen and Deb of Spirit connections return and give live readings to 6 lucky recipients! The most popular episode of this podcast to date has been Episode 7, where Jen and Debbie came on to talk about all things spiritual, what it is like to be psychic and use mediumship to help deliver important messages to those who seek more understanding, guidance, and reassurance.   They are back again, and this time they show us how they use their gifts! We had a contest that we posted on Facebook and Instagram (be sure to follow Variety Show for the Soul @vsforthesoul) where we chose 6 contestants who submitted for a live reading with these talented ladies.  Spirit came through for sure, and what an uplifting and moving experience it was!   Jen and Debbie are talented in so many ways!  These readings are just a snapshot of their genuine nature and loving guidance.  We start out by talking about the gifts they use while giving readings and the different tools they use to assist in the process.  Then tuck yourselves in for a series of readings! Enjoy! You can find Jen and Debbie at their Facebook page, Spirit Connections. They also host a weekly ONLINE intuition development group- so reach out to connect about that, too! Extra tidbit!  Jen is author of the book called Bridging the Psychic Gap: A Course in Psychic Development.  Find it on Amazon Emails: Jen: [email protected] Debbie: [email protected] Reach out to Jamie D at: [email protected] Or Human Soundcheck’s WEBSITE Keep exploring Human Soundcheck: Guides, appointments, resources & more Connect with Human Soundcheck on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoundcheck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansoundcheck Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/humansoundcheck Jamie Dickerhoof Holistic Health Therapist • Nutritionist Counselor • Clinical Master Herbalist B.E.S.T. Elite Master • Energy Codes® Coach

Come explore the wonderful world of essential oils!  Host Jamie D. explains   what the deal is with them, why they seem so dang pricy, what makes them effective, and why not all oils are created equal. LearnWhy essential oils are important chemicallyWhat EOs are made from & what goes into the processBrands and grades to trustGet out your paper & pencil-  Tons of information in this episode's takeaway! Jamie shares her top 10 favorite oils, the unique qualities of each when it comes to healing properties, and how to use them! Also you will learn several application methods for essential oils. A few bonus oils were thrown into the mix because of how highly effective they are. Plus you will discover some tried-and-true blends that are truly powerful. Hope you enjoy this one! Reach out to Jamie D. Human Soundcheck or email:  [email protected] Keep exploring Human Soundcheck: Guides, appointments, resources & more Connect with Human Soundcheck on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoundcheck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansoundcheck Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/humansoundcheck Jamie Dickerhoof Holistic Health Therapist • Nutritionist Counselor • Clinical Master Herbalist B.E.S.T. Elite Master • Energy Codes® Coach

Curious about Reiki?  You are in good hands with guest Amanda Conkin from Amanda Conkin Collective.  She is a Reiki Master and teacher! Join us in this episode to learn about Reiki and the concept behind this powerful healing modality.  Amanda shares her insight and knowledge on this important energy work as well as gives us a valuable takeaway! Highlights: Is Reiki for you?What a Reiki session is likeLearning Reiki and the different levelsPowerful takeaway in this interview:  Amanda guides us on a lovely balancing meditation! Book your session or classes with Amanda at her WEBSITE You can find her on Insta @you.dont.ohm.me Reach out to Amanda with inquiries: amandaconkincollective@gmail Reach Jamie D. at: [email protected] Keep exploring Human Soundcheck: Guides, appointments, resources & more Connect with Human Soundcheck on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansoundcheck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansoundcheck Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/humansoundcheck Jamie Dickerhoof Holistic Health Therapist • Nutritionist Counselor • Clinical Master Herbalist B.E.S.T. Elite Master • Energy Codes® Coach