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Advocacy Episodes

Oct. 17, 2025

Ep 80: From Pills to Plants: Diana’s Path to Wellness with Kratom

Diana shares how Kratom helped her leave behind prescription chaos, manage Crohn’s and pain naturally, and embrace plant-based healing after years of dependence on pharmaceuticals.

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Oct. 10, 2025

Ep 79: From Exhaustion to Empowerment: How Kratom Changed Sarah Pitta…

Sarah Pitta of MitraSpec shares how discovering Kratom helped her and her husband find relief from pain and exhaustion, leading to advocacy, education, and a mission to empower others.

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Sept. 26, 2025

Ep 77: Quitting Kratom for 10 Days: Insights from Abram Jacobson of P…

Abram Jacobson returns to share his 10-day Kratom tolerance break, what he learned from the experience, and how education, transparency, and discipline strengthen the Kratom community.

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Sept. 19, 2025

Ep 76: Kratom, Chronic Illness, and Losing Pain Management: How Debor…

Deborah E. shares how pain management failed her, how Kratom gave her freedom, and why backup plans and self-advocacy are crucial for chronic pain patients.

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Sept. 12, 2025

Ep 75: Inside the Kratom Industry: Emy & Oshin of Jaya Kratom Share T…

Emy and Oshin of Jaya Kratom share their journey from Borneo field research to building a Portland, OR shop, debunking myths, and showing how small-batch sourcing benefits people and planet.

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Aug. 29, 2025

Ep 73: Surviving Pain, Alcohol, and Pills: How Sherry Owings Found Fr…

Sherry Owings shares how Kratom helped her break free from alcohol, 26 medications, and chronic pain, leading to health, advocacy, and a renewed life after years of struggle.

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Aug. 22, 2025

Ep 72: Addiction, Recovery, and Kratom: Tracey Slack’s Powerful Story

Tracey Slack reveals how Kratom helped her break free from heroin and meth, rebuild her life, and find hope in recovery.

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Aug. 1, 2025

Ep 69: From Meth to Freedom: How Bunny Used Kratom to Reclaim Her Life

Bunny shares her powerful story of overcoming meth addiction while living on the road and how Kratom helped her heal, recover, and reclaim her life. A raw, honest, and inspiring conversation.

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July 25, 2025

Ep 68: Abram Jacobson Talks Kratom, Kava, and Responsible Use

Abram Jacobson shares his journey from Kratom user to industry advocate, diving into responsible use, community, advocacy, and the fight to protect access to this misunderstood plant.

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July 11, 2025

Ep 66: From Touring Musician to Kratom Advocate, Jeremy Steding’s Pow…

Jeremy Steding of 1836 Kratom shares his powerful story of discovering Kratom, overcoming challenges, and turning his passion into a purpose-driven business.

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March 7, 2025

Ep 65: Stephanie Sue's Story of Resilience and Recovery as a Kratom I…

Stephanie Sue discusses her transformative journey with Kratom, covering her struggles with addiction, advocacy, safe consumption methods, and the challenges faced in the community.

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Jan. 24, 2025

Ep 59: From Addiction to Healing: A Kratom Journey with Misty & Kassi…

Misty & Kassie share their inspiring Kratom recovery journeys. Part 2 reveals how Kratom helped them overcome addiction, improve mental well-being, and navigate restrictive recovery programs. Their powerful stories challenge the stigma and highlight diverse paths to healing.

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Jan. 17, 2025

Ep 58: From Addiction to Healing: A Kratom Journey with Misty & Kassi…

Misty & Kassie share their powerful Kratom recovery stories. From opioid addiction to finding healing and challenging stigmas, their journeys offer raw honesty and hope. This episode explores the complex realities of addiction, highlighting Kratom's role in harm reduction and personal transformati…

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Dec. 13, 2024

Ep 56: Jennifer Gillis: Kratom, Chronic Pain, and the Power of Advoca…

Jennifer Gillis shares her transformative Kratom journey on this week's podcast. Diagnosed with transverse myelitis in 2005, she battled chronic pain until discovering Kratom. Learn how it changed her life and how she's now a passionate advocate, fighting misinformation and promoting responsible Kr…

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Oct. 25, 2024

Ep 49: Understanding Kratom with Mac Haddow: Science, Politics, and P…

Mac Haddow, AKA senior fellow and Kratom user, shares his personal story and the ongoing battle for legal access. He exposes the FDA's biased stance and flawed data, highlighting the importance of consumer advocacy. Learn how Kratom has helped millions and how you can get involved to protect this b…

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Oct. 18, 2024

Ep 48: Misty Brown: From Addiction's Grip to Kratom's Embrace

From addiction to advocacy, hear Misty Brown's incredible Kratom transformation. She shares her story of recovery, healing, and hope for those struggling with chronic pain and addiction.

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Oct. 11, 2024

Ep 47: Caro Freinberg: Brewing Up Change in the Kratom World

Kratom advocate Caro Freinberg shares her transformative journey of overcoming chronic pain & burnout. She reveals how Kratom helped her heal and offers delicious recipes & insights into responsible use & advocacy. Learn how this plant changed her life!

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Oct. 4, 2024

Ep 46: Amanda Ortiz's Powerful Story of Advocacy, Resilience, and Eth…

Amanda Ortiz of Etha Botanicals shares her unique Kratom journey and pivotal role in the company's growth. Hear her unexpected career path, marketing insights, and how Kratom impacted her family during a difficult time. Get a rare inside look at the Kratom industry and its complexities.

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Sept. 27, 2024

Ep 45: Sharon Winkler's Kratom Journey: From Chronic Pain to Passiona…

Sharon Winkler is a passionate advocate for Kratom and a testament to its potential benefits. After years of battling chronic pain from multiple injuries and facing barriers to traditional pain management, she found relief through Kratom. Her experience inspired her to become a vocal advocate, dedi…

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Sept. 20, 2024

Ep 44: Madalyn Sklar, Beyond the Podcast - The Power of Community

Kratom advocate Madalyn Sklar goes beyond the typical podcast format to create a safe space for informed conversation. She shares the challenges of online advocacy while introducing her free community, KratomRealTalk.com. Plus, she hosts a weekly livestream series, “The Kratom Gals,” and offers sup…

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Sept. 13, 2024

Ep 43: More Than a Plant: The Kratom Gals on Transformation, Advocacy…

Meet The Kratom Gals - Madalyn Sklar, Misty Brown, Jennifer Gillis, and Venus Usher - as they share their personal journeys with Kratom and its life-changing impact. From overcoming chronic pain to fighting for the plant's safety and legality, these women empower listeners to find their own voice …

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Sept. 6, 2024

Ep 42: A Leaf of Hope: Madalyn Sklar and the Power of Kratom

Madalyn Sklar shares her powerful journey with Kratom, finding relief from chronic pain after being abruptly dropped by her pain management doctor. Learn about her trial-and-error process, the importance of advocacy, and how Kratom transformed her life. This episode offers hope and guidance for tho…

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Aug. 30, 2024

Ep 41: Finding Relief: Lora Romney's Journey with Trigeminal Neuralgi…

Lora Romney, a Utah resident diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, shares her inspiring journey with Kratom. After years of unsuccessful conventional treatments, Lora found transformative relief with Kratom, reducing her pain and opioid reliance. Now a passionate advocate, she shares her story to em…

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Aug. 9, 2024

Ep 38: Lyme Disease, Chronic Pain & Kratom: Bekkah Morris Speaks Out

Bekkah Morris shares her inspiring journey of overcoming chronic pain, cancer, and Lyme disease with Kratom. Discover how this plant ally transformed her health and ignited her passion for advocacy, leading her to become a respected voice in the Kratom community.

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