Leaving the leaf for the problematic kratom user. Helping people abstain from kratom.
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Transforming Pain. Conquering Addiction. Empowering Lives. Explore the revolutionary power of Kratom in this insightful podcast series hosted by Madalyn Sklar. You'll hear riveting personal accounts of overcoming challenges such as chronic pain, opioid and alcohol addiction, and mental health issues such as anxiety and depression through the use of Kratom. Each episode uncovers the profound impact this botanical has on individuals seeking alternative pathways to healing and well-being. Krato ...
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The Kratom Science Podcast is your source for all things kratom. Each week Brian Gallagher, writer for KratomScience.com, talks to kratom consumers, advocates, and experts. We talk about the latest kratom research, news, legislation, and the fight to #KeepKratomLegal. #FollowTheScience and listen to the Kratom Science Podcast. Disclaimer: There is no content on the Kratom Science Podcast nor on KratomScience.com that in any way constitutes medical claims or medical advice. You should consult ...
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Here we talk everything about smoke & vape, kratom, CBD and lifestyle from products, services and whole lot more.
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The Kratom Guy Show w/ Mike Overstreet is a podcast where experts from around the nation discuss kratom news & current events, the latest in kratom science and other herbal alternatives, w/ frequent interviews from influential doctors and advocates. Support our work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KratomGuyShow Please come say hello, or any questions, comments, concerns! https://twitter.com/KratomGuyShow https://www.facebook.com/KratomGuyShow KratomGuyShow@gmail.com Call or text (617) 91 ...
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Welcome to the Kava, Kratom & Community Podcast by Mitra9. Here, you will find individuals sharing real, organic & (sometimes emotional) stories of their life, business, passion & kava/kratom experiences. Thank you to Joe from Just Velocity Studios for the interviews Check out their Instagram: @JustVelocityStudios Reach out to us at content@mitra-9.com to join our podcast & community! Mitra-9 Social Media: Instagram: @Mitra9Brands BuzzSprout: Mitra-9 Brands Twitter: @Mitra9Brands Facebook: M ...
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Keeping your kratom addiction a secret. From Courtney's email to the show: "...after 44gpd in capsules, I went cold turkey. I discovered kratom after my mom had passed in February last year - I used to have a pill habit so when my mom left us with oxys, I ended up taking all of them, only to run out and behold - kratom had been discovered. I want t…
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Ep 33: Reclaiming Life: Marcelle Morfin on Healing and Advocacy with Kratom
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This episode of Kratom Stories welcomes Marcelle Morfin, a Kratom super advocate who shares her deeply personal story of triumph over chronic pain and medical dismissal. After sustaining a severe spinal injury during her time in the military, Marcelle's life became a whirlwind of doctor's appointments, ineffective treatments, and mounting frustrati…
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Why do kratom users carry around spoons and a knife? Jack got to spending up to $600 a week on kratom and becoming 40 pounds underweight in part because of often throwing up after eating meals as a result of kratom-related nausea. After a short-term detox, Jack is about to reach being a year kratom free by helping to lead the Saturday morning quitt…
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Ep 32: Finding Hope and Healing with Kratom: Venus Usher's Story
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In this episode of Kratom Stories, Madalyn speaks with Venus Usher, an ardent Kratom advocate who shares her transformative journey from suffering to healing. Venus recounts her years of enduring chronic pain due to endometriosis and the subsequent ill effects of FDA-approved medications like Lupron, which led to extreme measures, including multipl…
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Responding to recent podcast feedback. Hilary at one time had two years off kratom, but after a step backwards returning to capsule use, is now reinvesting in her recovery by being active in the quitting community, service work, healthy eating, going to the gym, support from loved ones and pursuing goals for her future. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK ARTICLE…
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Ep 31: Rediscovering Hope: Scars Rodriguez's Incredible Kratom Journey
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On this episode of Kratom Stories, listeners will hear a raw and honest conversation with guest Scars Rodriguez as he details his harrowing battle with chronic pain stemming from a childhood diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. After enduring countless surgeries and grappling with the destructive cycle of prescription opioids, a defeated Sca…
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The challenge of celebrating being "kratom-free" online. James became addicted to a new 7OHM product and warns listeners to stay away from them. June 15, 2024 - 9am to 9pm EST: Kratom Meeting Marathon New Friday Noon Meeting 12pm EST Meeting Link for both (no passcode): https://meet.google.com/nje-jmni-hhb steps and MAT (including the Sublocade sho…
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Ep 30: Goodbye Pharma, Hello Kratom: Heather Habura’s Path To Pain Relief
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Heather Habura seems to have it all - a glitzy career as a national television host, a thriving business, and a beautiful family. But beneath the surface, a silent struggle raged. In this episode of Kratom Stories, Heather bravely opens up about her battle with endometriosis and Crohn’s disease, diagnoses that brought debilitating pain and a medica…
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Having fun kratom-free. Sober from both alcohol and drugs for over a decade, it took Matt about 10 months to hit a bottom with kratom. Through the 12 steps and MAT (including the Sublocade shot), he's now giving back to the community by hosting online kratom support meetings. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK June 15, 2024 - 9am to 9pm EST: Kratom Meeting Marat…
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Ep 29: From College Stress to Kratom Success: Soren Shade's Story
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Soren Shade, a Kratom advocate and entrepreneur, shares his unconventional introduction to the plant. While battling the pressures of studying at Columbia University, he found himself overly reliant on caffeine, leading to sleep deprivation and compromised well-being. Soren's discovery of Kratom through an episode of Hamilton's Pharmacopoeia, ironi…
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Escalatory risks of kratom use. Ryan quit drinking six years ago, but when his beloved dad died, he became addicted to the popular kratom/kava drinks, spending upward of $30,000 on the habit. He ended up abusing opiates for the first time in his life and relapsed on alcohol before he was finally able to quit kratom and pursue complete abstinence. A…
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Ep 28: Surviving Loss and Addiction: Jenifer Martin's Inspiring Kratom Story
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Jenifer Martin, a recovering addict and mother of four, joins Madalyn on the podcast to share her powerful journey. Struggling with addiction for years, Jenifer's life took a dark turn with the rise of fentanyl, leading to homelessness and the devastating loss of her husband. After hitting rock bottom, she found solace in a Florida detox and reside…
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Extract / tonic user addiction checklist. New meeting on Friday nights 8pm EST. Jasmine fell into the kratom pickle after quitting booze, found herself unexpectedly hooked on the popular kratom-kava drinks, leading her to getting into significant debt. Finally admitting to herself she was in trouble; a major turning point was telling a loved one in…
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Ep 27: Empathy in Medicine: Dr. Mike's Approach to Chronic Pain & Kratom
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In this episode of Kratom Stories, Madalyn talks to Dr. Mike, a primary care provider who also treats chronic pain and happens to be a pain patient himself. He's gained an impressive following on TikTok for his candid discussions about pain management and patient advocacy. Dr. Mike shares his personal experience with chronic pain and how it transfo…
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Service to support recovery. Never addicted to a substance before, Emily drew upon difficult withdrawal and tough PAWs experiences to create a quitting kratom guidebook and supplement product to help especially first-time quitters. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK QuitK - Find Relief from Kratom Withdrawal (and free e-book) https://quitk.com/ KRATOM IN THE HEA…
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Ep 26: Tara's Triumph: Conquering Pain and Depression with Kratom
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In this episode of Kratom Stories, we meet Tara R., a nurse who discovered Kratom just three weeks ago (April 2024) and is already experiencing profound changes in her life. After years of battling mental health issues like bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, along with chronic pain caused by Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and degenerative disc dise…
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A listener voice mail. After ten years of kratom use and a decade of stagnation, JB went to rehab, used MAT and participated in Dharma Recovery to be on track to have a year off kratom in June 2024, as well as by being active leading a quitting kratom online meeting. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Tapering off buprenorphine - Taper Schedule - Taper calculato…
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Ep 25: Recent FDA Study Validates Kratom's Safety
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Despite years of scrutiny, recent FDA studies have now acknowledged that dried leaf Kratom is well tolerated in humans. This pivotal update was discussed recently in Etha Natural Botanicals’ "Live Fully with Kratom" podcast, and I'm thrilled to share this episode with you here on Kratom Stories. You'll hear Etha’s co-founder, Alexander, and head of…
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Kratom's negative impact on mental health. Meg talks about crossing state lines to obtain her increasingly problematic kratom shots, and her resilience in not giving up during her quitting journey. Decima gives us a pep talk for those struggling with relapse. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Kratom Meetings https://kratommeetings.com/ KRATOM IN THE HEADLINESv …
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Ep 24: From Back Pain to Botanicals: Alexander Karp’s Kratom Journey
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In this insightful episode, we dive into the transformative impact of Kratom on Alexander Karp's life—an engineer turned Kratom advocate and entrepreneur. As co-founder of ETHA Natural Botanicals, Karp shares his journey from experiencing chronic back pain to finding substantial relief through Kratom. This led him down a path of deep curiosity abou…
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Don't let fear of quitting prevent you from getting off kratom. Daniel found kratom took him to a very dark place. * TRIGGER WARNING * After an attempt to take his own life, he completed a 28-day treatment program and is now clean from kratom for over three months. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Tips on How to Stay Hydrated (ncoa.org) https://www.ncoa.org/ar…
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Ep 23: Transforming Lives with Victor Chung of ETHA Botanicals
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In this riveting conversation with Victor Chung, co-founder and CEO of ETHA Botanicals, we learn he is deeply rooted in compassion and a desire to make a difference in the world. On a mission to solve his chronic pain, Victor's journey into the heart of the Kratom industry uncovers not just personal healing but also groundbreaking innovation. ETHA …
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Kratom, the ugly step-child of addictions? After a 35 day rehab stay, Ramey is working hard to make that his only rehab ever and to remain relapse free after become addicted to the popular kava-kratom tonics advertised heavily on social media and available at gas stations and convenience stores. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK https://kratommeetings.com/ KRAT…
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Ep 22: Amanda Schuchardt, A Chronic Pain Warrior's Story
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In this compelling episode, Amanda Schuchardt, a chronic pain advocate and avid storyteller on TikTok, shares her transformative journey with Kratom. As someone who has grappled with the debilitating effects of chronic pain and the challenges of traditional pain management, Amanda provides an insightful look into how this plant has offered her not …
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Using kratom as a harm reduction strategy or withdrawal tool. John G. pulled off a successful 2024 New Year's Resolution and is celebrating 90 days kratom free while offering some wisdom on quitting and life. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK 5 Ways to Deal With Urges and Cravings (smartrecovery.org) https://smartrecovery.org/blog/5-ways-to-deal-with-urges-and-…
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Ep 21: Breaking Free with Kratom: Jennifer VanBlunk's Journey
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We dive into the transformative journey of Jennifer VanBlunk, a long-time Kratom user whose life was drastically changed by this botanical wonder. Jennifer shares her compelling story, from the depths of prescription opioid dependence following a severe injury in the military to discovering Kratom for recovery and pain management. With nearly a dec…
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Supplements for withdrawal: skeptic or fan? Sofia, a Latina social worker, mom, spouse and lover of mullet rock, experienced mild to moderate disordered kratom use, making it harder to quit as it wasn't clearly ruining her life like more severe cases. The first time she was ever physically dependent on any substance, Sofia came up with a plan, stuc…
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Ep 20: A Life Reclaimed: Twinkle VanFleet's Path to Wellness
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In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into the transformative journey of Twinkle VanFleet, a chronic pain warrior and passionate Kratom advocate. She shares the gripping narrative of how Kratom became her lifeline, offering solace from a life once dominated by unbearable pain, pharmaceuticals, alcohol dependence, and the brink of despair. Twinkle…
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Never quit quitting. As a person with life-long poly-substance addiction, Nick tried many strategies including 7 rehabs, one rapid detox, suboxone, methadone, and plant medicine ceremonies. This time at 101 days off kratom, he is embracing a 12 step program and following directions from his sponsor and sober living house. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK New K…
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Ep 19: Chronic Pain Advocate Brandy Novicka and Her Kratom Discovery
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In this empowering episode, I sit down with Brandy Novicka, a fervent advocate for the chronic pain community. Faced with a critical shortage of her prescribed pain medication due to widespread pharmacy outages, Brandy turned to Kratom as an alternative pain management solution. Her narrative is a compelling tale of embracing the relief that Kratom…
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Kratom as a first-time addiction. Joining past guests Elliot, Mike, Eric, Fawn, and Tyrone with no previous history of substance abuse, Anne found herself hooked on the popular kava-kratom drink. It took an encounter in her kitchen with her teenager to give her a wake-up call that helped her finally quit. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Drug Shortage Detail: …
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Ep 18: The Healing Leaf: Heidi Sykora's Path to Kratom
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We explore the life-changing journey of Heidi Sykora, a dedicated Kratom advocate and healthcare professional. Battling with chronic pain and complex medical history from a young age, Heidi's transition into a world with less pain began with her introduction to Kratom by her son. Her experience sheds light on the profound impact this botanical has …
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Is kratom an opioid? A widowed single mom, Julie quit kratom along with several other substances - phenibut and a racetam - at the same time. The dangers of under the radar "read about it on Reddit" drugs. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK https://kratommeetings.com/ Quitting Feel Free | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1058727775184974/ KRATOM IN THE H…
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Ep 17: Kratom Conversations: Exploring Alternatives with John Newmark
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In this episode, I have an enlightening conversation with John Newmark, M.S., LPC., a psychotherapist who shares his personal journey with Kratom. John's exploration into this plant began as a search for an alternative treatment for his chronic pain and that path led him to discover its myriad benefits. This chat underscores the multifaceted benefi…
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Dependency versus addiction. Kim struggled with a lifelong poly-substance history. In November 2023, she went to an inpatient facility for a short-term medicated-assisted treatment to kick kratom and alcohol, and to begin a new pathway of recovery. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Relentless Summit x Gary Brecka | Full Speech (youtube.com) https://www.youtube.…
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Ep 16: From Addiction to Innovation: The Blate Papes Journey with Harrison Cohen
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Harrison Cohen, CEO and co-founder of Blate Co., the makers of Blate Papes, shares his transformative journey from battling opioid addiction and body image issues to discovering and utilizing Kratom as a pivotal tool in his recovery. Harrison's story illuminates his early interest in health and fitness, leading him down a path of substance explorat…
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Can you solve a drug problem with drugs? Andrew pursued treatment with an African plant medicine called Iboga to detox and reset his system to kick kratom for ten months. He relapsed and is now back on track again. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK New Kratom Anonymous meeting on Wednesdays 6:30pm PST / 9:30pm EST to go along with Saturday meetings 2pm PST / 5p…
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Ep 15: Finding Relief Naturally: Christopher Deaney's Kratom Experience
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In this episode, we explore Christopher Deaney's journey with Kratom, highlighting its profound impact on his pain management. After years of relying on traditional medical treatments with limited success, Christopher discovered Kratom, which provided him not just relief, but a newfound sense of vitality and well-being. We dive into the transformat…
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Fading Affect Bias. Alex used kratom powder at about 30 grams per day over several years, and successfully tapered off in November 2023. Starting kratom at first to ween off prescription pain pills, he eventually used kratom at moderate servings to maintain through the week, and at higher doses on the weekends to get high. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Help…
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Ep 14: Kratom Chronicles: Chai's Story of Recovery and Renewal
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In this inspiring episode of Kratom Stories, I talk with Chai, also known as Aisha, a registered nurse who has witnessed a remarkable transformation thanks to Kratom. Her journey begins with a struggle against alcoholism, depression, and an eating disorder, leading to multiple relapses even after managing brief periods of sobriety. Kratom entered h…
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At one time, Lorine was very pro-kratom on social media and introduced it to many of her friends. After quitting for 11 months, and followed by a return to problematic use, she is now a month off after a short detox stay at the beginning of 2024. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Mindset for quitting kratom https://www.drjunkieshow.com/podcast/episode/7625def9/…
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Ep 13: Leaf of Life: Advocating for Kratom with Jennifer Dzikowski
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In this impactful episode, I sit down with Jennifer Dzikowski, a passionate advocate and vocal critic of the restrictions surrounding this botanical wonder. Jennifer shares her personal journey with Kratom, highlighting its significant role in her battle with pain, an ordeal that conventional medicine and opioids failed to resolve. Her story is not…
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Addiction and relationships. After using kratom for 7 years, Jon found his personality was changing and he was not living up to his own values. With a nudge from his wife, he quit cold turkey 99 days ago at the time of the interview. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK The Hard Stuff: Dope, Crime, the MC5, and My Life of Impossibilities The first memoir by Wayne …
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Ep 12: The Kratom Guy Mike Overstreet: Unveiling a Path from Pain & Addiction to Advocacy
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In this installment of Kratom Stories, I sit down with Mike Overstreet, popularly known as The Kratom Guy. He opens up about his transition from a harrowing battle with opioid dependency to finding solace and pain relief in Kratom. Sharing a universally resonant struggle of managing chronic pain post a wrestling injury, Mike's personal narrative po…
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Kratom's potential negative impacts on mental health. Brette began visiting kratom bars as a teenager with friends and became addicted during her important young adult years. Now three years off the substance, she enjoys the benefits of sobriety and has a lifetime of adventure ahead. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK New WhatsApp Group for Women Quitting Kratom…
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Ep 11: Kratom: A Game-Changer for Chronic Pain Sufferers Like Deborah E
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Deborah E, a long-time friend of mine, shares her life-changing experience with Kratom in this episode. Struggling with chronic pain for over a decade, she turned to prescription painkillers like Oxycodone and Gabapentin for relief. However, these medications led to numerous side effects, leaving Deborah in search of a better solution. Upon hearing…
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Quitting kratom for good versus taking a break. A powder "grey area" user of usually around 15 grams per day, Tyrone talks to Jacob about kicking kratom once for 8 months, returning to use and struggling with the idea of quitting permanently when he never experienced major consequences from consumption. RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Potential medication to …
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Ep 10: From Pain to Power: A Kratom Transformation with Dru Clay
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In this engaging episode, I sit down with Dru Clay (High Fight IQ), who shares his transformative journey from dependency on pharmaceuticals to discovering Kratom—a natural alternative that brought significant relief to his chronic pain and sports injuries. Struggling initially due to lack of information, Dru recounts his self-taught understanding …
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The mismarketing of kratom = taking away informed consent for new users. A doctor recommended kratom to Robynn to help with getting off a several month narcotic prescription to address pain for herniated discs. Big pharma shills, she and Decima discuss her taper off powder kratom as a stay-at-home mom and helping people quit kratom on Tik-Tok. RESO…
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Ep 9: From Gaslit to Relief: Kratom's Healing Power with Truther Nurse
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In this episode, I invite Kristen Granger, known as Truther Nurse on social media, to discuss the profound impact Kratom has had on her life. Kristen, previously a nurse who experienced debilitating pain, was initially gaslit and misdiagnosed by doctors. Her journey for answers culminated in a lupus and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome diagnosis. Frustrated …
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