Why Stress Doesn’t Leave On Its Own
Tue Feb 03 2026
Many people live with constant stress, poor sleep, and low-grade burnout without realizing how much their body is compensating — until it finally has a chance to settle.
With over 20 years in clinical practice, Erica Joy Siegel explains how acupuncture works in real people — through observation, nervous system response, and long-term patterns — not belief or placebo.
What Listeners Will Learn
• Why acupuncture isn’t only used for pain
• How stress shows up in the body without people noticing
• What actually happens during an acupuncture session
• Why belief isn’t required for it to work
Chapters
00:00 Acupuncture beyond pain and stress01:00 Vision and the AcuNova protocol02:30 Discovery and early clinical observations04:00 Skepticism, placebo, and animals05:40 Stress, burnout, and nervous system effects06:50 What happens in the body during acupuncture08:20 Eastern vs Western frameworks10:00 Fertility and postpartum context10:50 What a first session looks like13:10 Clinical moments that changed her perspective14:15 Supporting progress between sessions15:35 Acupressure and stress relief17:00 Prevention vs symptom-based care18:30 Lasers and future research19:50 Nutrition, herbs, and recovery21:10 Sleep and repair23:05 Final takeaway24:30 Where to learn more
Connect with Erica:
https://JoyVisionAcu.com
Explore Leadership Biology™ insights, speaking, coaching, and free high-performance tools at https://JoeSteele.com
Note: This episode includes personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not intended as medical advice. Individual results vary, and listeners should consult qualified professionals for medical or mental health concerns.
Follow Hacked To Health for clear, science-backed explanations of why your energy, focus, and stress feel the way they do.
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Many people live with constant stress, poor sleep, and low-grade burnout without realizing how much their body is compensating — until it finally has a chance to settle. With over 20 years in clinical practice, Erica Joy Siegel explains how acupuncture works in real people — through observation, nervous system response, and long-term patterns — not belief or placebo. What Listeners Will Learn • Why acupuncture isn’t only used for pain • How stress shows up in the body without people noticing • What actually happens during an acupuncture session • Why belief isn’t required for it to work Chapters 00:00 Acupuncture beyond pain and stress01:00 Vision and the AcuNova protocol02:30 Discovery and early clinical observations04:00 Skepticism, placebo, and animals05:40 Stress, burnout, and nervous system effects06:50 What happens in the body during acupuncture08:20 Eastern vs Western frameworks10:00 Fertility and postpartum context10:50 What a first session looks like13:10 Clinical moments that changed her perspective14:15 Supporting progress between sessions15:35 Acupressure and stress relief17:00 Prevention vs symptom-based care18:30 Lasers and future research19:50 Nutrition, herbs, and recovery21:10 Sleep and repair23:05 Final takeaway24:30 Where to learn more Connect with Erica: https://JoyVisionAcu.com Explore Leadership Biology™ insights, speaking, coaching, and free high-performance tools at https://JoeSteele.com Note: This episode includes personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not intended as medical advice. Individual results vary, and listeners should consult qualified professionals for medical or mental health concerns. Follow Hacked To Health for clear, science-backed explanations of why your energy, focus, and stress feel the way they do.