Episodes
16
March 1, 2024
Ep 16: From Addiction to Innovation: The Blate Papes Journey with Harrison Cohen
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.
Guest: Harrison Cohen
15
Feb. 23, 2024
Ep 15: Finding Relief Naturally: Christopher Deaney's Kratom Experience
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.
Guest: Christopher Deaney
14
Feb. 16, 2024
Ep 14: Kratom Chronicles: Chai's Story of Recovery and Renewal
In this inspiring episode, 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.
Guest: Aisha (Chai)
13
Feb. 9, 2024
Ep 13: Leaf of Life: Advocating for Kratom with Jennifer Dzikowski
Jennifer Dzikowski is a passionate advocate and vocal critic of Kratom restrictions. Her story is an exploration into the natural healing it promotes, stirring a conversation on the necessity for its legal acceptance in areas where it is unjustly banned.
Guest: Jennifer Dzikowski
12
Feb. 2, 2024
Ep 12: The Kratom Guy Mike Overstreet: Unveiling a Path from Pain & Addiction to Advocacy
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.
Guest: Mike Overstreet
11
Jan. 26, 2024
Ep 11: Kratom: A Game-Changer for Chronic Pain Sufferers Like Deborah E
Deborah E, a long-time friend of mine, shares her life-changing experience with Kratom in this episode. After struggling with chronic pain for over a decade, she turned to prescription painkillers like Oxycodone and Gabapentin for relief.
Guest: Deborah E [Anderson]
10
Jan. 19, 2024
Ep 10: From Pain to Power: A Kratom Transformation with Dru Clay
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.
9
Jan. 12, 2024
Ep 9: From Gaslit to Relief: Kratom's Healing Power with Truther Nurse
Christen Granger, known as Truther Nurse on social media, discusses the profound impact Kratom has had on her life. Kristen, previously a nurse who experienced debilitating pain, was initially gaslit and misdiagnosed by doctors.
Guest: Christen
8
Jan. 5, 2024
Ep 8: Turning Over a New Leaf: Jordan Richard's Kratom Redemption
In a heartfelt interview with Jordan Richard of New Hope Botanicals, we dive into the transformative power of Kratom. He shares his journey of renewal and recovery, crediting Kratom as a fundamental ally.
Guest: Jordan Richard
7
Dec. 29, 2023
Ep 7: From Despair to Hope: How Kratom Transformed Dijon Evans' Life
In this captivating episode of the Kratom Stories podcast, guest Dijon Evans shares her incredible journey with Kratom. Despite facing multiple amputations and a terminal diagnosis, she discovered that Kratom saved her life.
Guest: Dijon Evans
6
Dec. 22, 2023
Ep 6: Navigating Through Addiction: Wade Harman's Kratom Story
Tune into this gripping, eye-opening conversation with Wade Harman who is not just the founder of Botanical Family (also dubbed the Kratom Family) but also is a triumphant example of overcoming addiction, sharing details of his transformative journey.
Guest: Wade Harman
5
Dec. 16, 2023
Ep 5: Crohn's Disease and the Healing Power of Kratom: A Conversation with Emily
In this episode, I sit down with Emily who is known as Botanical Queens on social media and is well-recognized as a passionate Kratom advocate. She shares her journey and how it's helped in her battle against Crohn's disease.
Guest: Emily @ Botanical Queens
4
Dec. 8, 2023
Ep 4: Dispelling Kratom Myths and Advocating Sensible Use with Brian Gallagher
In this episode, I interview Brian Gallagher from Kratom Science, a blog and podcast actively devoted to debunking myths and providing informed perspectives about Kratom. You'll hear him deconstruct common misconceptions.
Guest: Brian Gallagher
3
Dec. 1, 2023
Ep 3: Jennifer Gillis' Journey: From Despair to Relief with Kratom in Her Battle Against Chronic Pain
In this episode, I speak with Jennifer Gillis, a long-term sufferer of Transverse Myelitis. Despite the powerful opioids prescribed to her, relief was fleeting until 2019 when a friend introduced her to Kratom.
Guest: Jennifer Gillis
2
Dec. 1, 2023
Ep 2: Embracing Kratom: Misty Brown's Journey from Addiction to Advocacy
Join us on a transformative journey with Misty Brown where she shares how chronic pain led her to opioid and cocaine addiction. Then a chance encounter with the documentary, A Leaf of Faith, introduced her to Kratom.
Guest: Misty Brown
1
Dec. 1, 2023
Ep 1: My Kratom Story: How a Plant Transformed My Pain to Power
Welcome to the first episode of "Kratom Stories" with your host, Madalyn Sklar. If you've ever battled chronic pain, you know how tough of a fight it is. For more than a decade, I've been dealing with degenerative disc disease.
Guest: Madalyn Sklar
Aug. 14, 2023
Kratom Stories: A Prelude to the Impactful Tales of a Remarkable Plant
Hi, I'm Madalyn Sklar and I have some exciting news to share. I've been passionately working on a new project that I'm ready to tell you all about. It's called Kratom Stories, a new weekly podcast series.
Guest: Madalyn Sklar