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.
In this gripping episode, Madalyn sits down with Bunny, the creator of Budget Van Life and a resilient survivor who overcame a years-long meth addiction while living on the road. Bunny shares the harrowing story of how she was first exposed to meth against her will and how her life spiraled into years of painful addiction and delusion while trying to survive in places like Slab City. She details the extreme toll it took on her body and mind—and how a chance encounter with Kratom became the turning point in her journey to reclaim her life.
Bunny opens up about how Kratom, specifically green vein powder, became a powerful tool in her recovery. She used it strategically to manage withdrawal symptoms, chronic pain, and regain the focus needed to function while detoxing. Her story is not only a testament to the plant’s potential as a harm-reduction tool but also a call to action for awareness around misinformation, legality, and access. Whether you're someone who’s struggled with addiction or simply want to understand how Kratom is changing lives, this episode is raw, real, and deeply inspiring.
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Please note: The views and experiences shared in this episode are personal and unique to the guest. Kratom, while featured prominently in these stories, is a botanical substance that is unregulated in the U.S. and various countries around the world. The Kratom Stories Podcast and its host, Madalyn Sklar, do not endorse, promote, or encourage the use of Kratom. We simply aim to shed light on personal experiences and narratives related to this plant. If you're considering using Kratom, we strongly urge you to seek professional medical advice, conduct thorough research, and comply with all local laws and guidelines.
Diana April
Creator
Bunny is a full-time vanlifer, content creator, and survivor who’s spent over a decade living on the road while reclaiming her freedom, health, and voice. Through storytelling on YouTube and social media, she shares raw, unfiltered insight into nomadic living, healing after trauma, and building a life outside the system. Bunny’s work is a mix of practical vanlife survival, emotional depth, and radical self-empowerment, all from the front seat of a home she built herself. Her platform has become a trusted space for those curious about alternative living, personal resilience, and the tools that help along the way - including plant medicines like kratom.
You can find her on Instagram, YouTube, Tiktok, and Patreon (search “Bunnyandbeyond”)
She also cohosts a podcast call “The Knock - Waking Up Vanlife” with Kyla from Vanboozled (also on TikTok, IG, and YouTube) available anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!
