Episodes

In this episode, I have an enlightening conversation with John Newmark, M.S., LPC., a psychotherapist who shares his personal journey with Kratom. John's exploration into this plant began as a search for an alternative treatment for his chronic pain.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.