Lea Lyden spent her early life navigating trauma, addiction, and years of cycling through antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, and stimulant misuse. Even as a licensed clinician and single mother, she carried intrusive thoughts, executive dysfunction, and the lingering effects of childhood abuse. Her first attempt at Kratom years ago went nowhere, and a later run-in with extracts only added confusion about what Kratom actually was.
Everything shifted when Lea discovered natural leaf Kratom through education and community. She switched to reputable vendors and found herself stepping out of lifelong patterns: alcohol cravings disappeared, stimulant misuse stopped overnight, and she no longer needed the stack of medications she once relied on. Kratom also eased her IBS, menopause symptoms, chronic pain, and gave her the mental clarity to be present at work and at home. Lea says Kratom brought balance, steadiness, and a sense of control that had been missing for most of her life.
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Jordan Richard's TikTok
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Madalyn's TikTok
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Kratom Stories Podcast episodes with Dan Pitta and Sarah Pitta from MitraSpec
https://www.kratomstoriespodcast.com/86
https://www.kratomstoriespodcast.com/79
FDA's Dose Finding Study
https://assets.website-files.com/61858fcec654303987617512/65dce3ddb5288e56f42ab18c_AKA_%20Policy%20Brief%20on%20kratom%20dose-finding%20study_022324_vfinal.pdf
How Super Speciosa Became Part of Groundbreaking FDA Study
https://superspeciosa.com/blogs/news/fda-study
Does Kratom Really Cause Seizures?
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nTx-IJ3NaWg
Blate Papes - edible gel film
https://blated.com/?ref=KRATOMSTORIES
MitraSpecs vegan capsule video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4jHxRfQP_g
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THE KRATOM GALS is a dose of real talk, real stories, and relentless advocacy. Every week, we dive into the latest Kratom headlines, react to videos, and call out misinformation with facts and fierce passion. It's not just a show, it’s a movement to protect the plant we love and the people who rely on it. https://www.youtube.com/@KratomStories/streams
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.
