Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Can vagus nerve stimulation really help us manage stress naturally — or is it just the latest biohacking trend?
In this independent review of the Pulsetto Fit device, I explore the theory behind vagus nerve stimulation and whether it can actually support stress relief, anxiety and pain reduction, sleep and emotional balance.
My husband and I tested the Pulsetto Fit for several weeks to see whether it could help reduce overwhelm and anxiety over a particularly busy period and this is our experience.
This content is not sponsored and the opinions shared accurately and fairly reflect our experience.
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Supporting Information
Review of vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33120323
Review of vagus nerve stimulation for depression pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8898319
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:12 What the vagus nerve does
02:34 Different approaches to vagus nerve stimulation
03:36 Evidence, side effects and contraindications
05:48 Our experience using Pulsetto
13:00 Natural ways to stimulate vagus nerve
Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
Can vagus nerve stimulation really help us manage stress naturally — or is it just the latest biohacking trend?
In this independent review of the Pulsetto Fit device, I explore the theory behind vagus nerve stimulation and whether it can actually support stress relief, anxiety and pain reduction, sleep and emotional balance.
My husband and I tested the Pulsetto Fit for several weeks to see whether it could help reduce overwhelm and anxiety over a particularly busy period and this is our experience.
This content is not sponsored and the opinions shared accurately and fairly reflect our experience.
🛍️ Shop My Recommendations
PULSETTO You'll get a minimum 10% off a Pulsetto device using this link pulsetto.sjv.io/HONEST10
The device featured in this review is the Pulsetto Fit.
Worn in this episode: Leopard print blouse by Rixo go.shopmy.us/p-25127424
I use affiliate links which means I earn a small commission on purchases made through my links but I will ALWAYS be HONEST about it. I explain how I earn a living from publishing free content here https://www.honest.scot/news/how-i-make-a-living-from-publishing-my-own-content/
HEALTHY AGING TOOLS I USE → shopmy.us/collections/408665
MY SKINCARE ROUTINE → shopmy.us/collections/243245
MY STYLE PICKS → shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel/my-style
BROWSE MY FULL SKIN, HEALTH & STYLE RECOMMENDATIONS shopmy.us/shop/TheHonestChannel
I use affiliate links which means I earn a small commission on purchases made through my links but I will ALWAYS be HONEST about it. I explain how I earn a living from publishing free content here https://www.honest.scot/news/how-i-make-a-living-from-publishing-my-own-content/
Supporting Information
Review of vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33120323
Review of vagus nerve stimulation for depression pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8898319
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Articles & insights from me → http://www.honest.scot
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:12 What the vagus nerve does
02:34 Different approaches to vagus nerve stimulation
03:36 Evidence, side effects and contraindications
05:48 Our experience using Pulsetto
13:00 Natural ways to stimulate vagus nerve
Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
