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Advocacy Episodes

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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June 28, 2024

Ep 33: Reclaiming Life: Marcelle Morfin on Healing and Advocacy with …

Imagine living with relentless pain, dismissed by doctors who offer no solutions. Veteran Marcelle Morfin knows this struggle firsthand. After a severe spinal injury, she faced years of agonizing pain and medical gaslighting until she discovered Kratom, a plant that …

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June 21, 2024

Ep 32: Finding Hope and Healing with Kratom: Venus Usher's Story

In this episode, Venus Usher shares her journey from enduring chronic pain due to endometriosis to finding relief with Kratom. Inspired by a Dr. Oz video in 2016, Kratom helped Venus reclaim her life and become a passionate advocate. Discover …

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May 31, 2024

Ep 29: From College Stress to Kratom Success: Soren Shade's Story

Soren Shade, a Kratom advocate and entrepreneur, shares his journey from college stress and caffeine reliance to discovering Kratom. It improved his focus and sleep, sparking his passion for drug education and policy reform. Tune in for insights on responsible …

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May 3, 2024

Ep 25: Recent FDA Study Validates Kratom's Safety

Despite long-standing scrutiny, recent FDA studies now confirm that dried leaf Kratom is well tolerated in humans. This key update was highlighted in Etha Natural Botanicals' "Live Fully with Kratom" podcast, which I'm excited to share with you.

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April 26, 2024

Ep 24: From Back Pain to Botanicals: Alexander Karp’s Kratom Journey

Explore Alexander Karp's transformation from chronic back pain to Kratom advocate and co-founder of ETHA Natural Botanicals. Discover his journey and insights into creating a reputable Kratom brand focused on education and quality.

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