# The Friends of NPACE Podcast | Season 3 Episode 8: Sticking with It: Acupuncture’s Role in Pain Care Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/friends-of-npace-podcast-6705679/the-friends-of-npace-podcast-season-3-episode-8-sticking-with-it-acupuncture-s-role-in-pain-care Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/friends-of-npace-podcast-6705679/the-friends-of-npace-podcast-season-3-episode-8-sticking-with-it-acupuncture-s-role-in-pain-care.md Podcast: [Friends of NPACE Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/friends-of-npace-podcast-6705679) Published: 2026-02-18T12:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://api-na1.hubspot.com/podcasts/v1/audio/file.mp3?portalId=46013733&podcastEpisodeId=207530912911&podcastShowId=187266018432&podcastEpisodeFileId=207526421602&podcastEpisodeCrmObjectId=531105900599&podcastEpisodeFileCrmObjectId=531099551820 Audio file: https://api-na1.hubspot.com/podcasts/v1/audio/file.mp3?portalId=46013733&podcastEpisodeId=207530912911&podcastShowId=187266018432&podcastEpisodeFileId=207526421602&podcastEpisodeCrmObjectId=531105900599&podcastEpisodeFileCrmObjectId=531099551820 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/friends-of-npace-podcast-6705679/episodes/the-friends-of-npace-podcast-season-3-episode-8-sticking-with-it-acupuncture-s-role-in-pain-care Duration seconds: 2017 ## Resource In this episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast, I’m excited to welcome back Dr. Heather Jackson, a renowned expert in acupuncture and pain management. We dive into the vital role acupuncture plays in pain care, especially for patients dealing with chronic pain and opioid dependence. Dr. Jackson shares her extensive research and practical insights, highlighting how acupuncture can complement traditional treatments. We discuss its application across various populations, including neonates and cancer patients, and explore the science behind its effectiveness. Join us as we uncover how this ancient practice can provide modern solutions to pain management challenges. Whether you’re a clinician seeking to expand your treatment options or a curious learner, this episode offers valuable information for everyone. Tune in to discover the transformative potential of acupuncture in healthcare today. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/friends-of-npace-podcast-6705679/episodes/the-friends-of-npace-podcast-season-3-episode-8-sticking-with-it-acupuncture-s-role-in-pain-care/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/friends-of-npace-podcast-6705679/the-friends-of-npace-podcast-season-3-episode-8-sticking-with-it-acupuncture-s-role-in-pain-care.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.