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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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Sept. 5, 2025

Ep 74: Stephanie’s Journey: Finding Freedom from Addiction and Pain w…

Stephanie shares how Kratom helped her overcome opioid addiction, manage chronic pain, and win her family’s support. Her story highlights advocacy, safe use, and the power of this plant.

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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. 15, 2025

Ep 71: From Desperation to Relief: Stacy Wismer on the Power of Kratom

Stacy Wismer shares her journey from decades of chronic pain to finding relief with Kratom, easing her symptoms and restoring her quality of life while advocating for safe, responsible use.

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Aug. 8, 2025

Ep 70: Life After Suboxone: Scarlett’s Raw and Real Kratom Journey

Scarlett shares her raw journey from heroin and Suboxone to healing with Kratom. A powerful story of resilience, recovery, and finding freedom from addiction, pain, and emotional struggle.

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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 18, 2025

Ep 67: From Pain to Power: How Kratom Transformed John Hanna’s Life

Grappler John Hanna shares how Kratom helped him recover from injury, manage pain, and stay strong through years of intense training. He opens up about overuse, extracts, and lessons learned.

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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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Feb. 28, 2025

Ep 64: Beyond the Prescription: Kacey’s Journey with Kratom and Chron…

Kacey shares her journey managing chronic pain with Kratom after failed surgeries and inconsistent medical care. Learn about responsible Kratom use, the importance of patient advocacy, and finding support in online communities.

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Feb. 21, 2025

Ep 63: Chronic Pain, Plant Medicine: Nova Dean's Transformative Journ…

Nova Dean's life was transformed by Kratom after years of chronic pain and opioid dependence. This inspiring story details her journey from debilitating illness to vibrant well-being. Learn about her mindful Kratom use, practical advice, and the remarkable impact on her physical and mental health. …

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Feb. 14, 2025

Ep 62: Breaking Free from Pain: Hailey Reville and the Power of Kratom

Suffering from chronic pain and feeling lost in the medical system? Hailey Reville's story is a beacon of hope. After traditional pain management failed and a difficult withdrawal, she discovered the life-changing benefits of Kratom. Discover her inspiring journey and practical advice in this must…

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Feb. 7, 2025

Ep 61: Tresa Duckworth's Kratom Transformation: Hope for Chronic Pain…

Chronic pain sufferer Tresa Duckworth shares her inspiring Kratom journey, overcoming opioid dependence and finding lasting relief. Learn about her challenges and the process of finding the right Kratom, and gain valuable insights into responsible use and dispelling common myths.

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Jan. 31, 2025

Ep 60: Finding Freedom: Mary's Battle with Addiction, Chronic Pain, a…

Mary battled chronic pain, opioid addiction, and cancer, finding relief with Kratom. This episode shares her inspiring recovery journey, highlighting Kratom's potential for pain management and addiction support while facing a life-threatening illness. Hear her powerful story.

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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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Jan. 10, 2025

Ep 57: Beryl Higgins: From Cancer to Kratom, a Paramedic's Journey to…

Following ovarian cancer, paramedic Beryl Higgins overcame chronic pain with the help of Kratom, experiencing improved energy levels and better sleep, significantly enhancing her quality of life. Her experience highlights the potential of alternative pain management approaches.

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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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Dec. 6, 2024

Ep 55: Jennifer Taft: Reclaiming Life with Kratom for Rheumatoid Arth…

Jennifer Taft shares her inspiring journey using Kratom to manage chronic rheumatoid arthritis pain and drastically reduce opioid reliance. Learn her tips on finding the right strain and dosage, plus the importance of community support. Discover hope and practical advice for your chronic pain journ…

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Nov. 29, 2024

Ep 54: Deborah Anderson is Living with Diabetes and Thriving with Kra…

Deborah Anderson returns to share her incredible year-long journey using Kratom for chronic pain relief. She reveals how this natural remedy has transformed her physical and mental well-being. Learn about her experience, practical tips, and ingenious strategies for managing Kratom use while travel…

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Nov. 22, 2024

Ep 53: Jenni's Kratom Success: A Chronic Pain and Addiction Recovery …

Jenni shares how Kratom helped her overcome a 14-year opioid addiction and manage Crohn’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis. She discusses responsible use, vendor selection, and how Kratom transformed her life, offering hope and insight for others in need.

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Nov. 15, 2024

Ep 52: Kratom for a Balanced Life: Mind, Body, and Connection with Jo…

Explore Kratom's mind-body benefits with therapist John Newmark. Discover how it can manage pain and boost mood, plus the key differences between whole-leaf, extracts, and 7-OH. Join the conversation on responsible Kratom use and its potential for mental wellness.

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