Bedste Kratom-podcasts (2025)

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E126 Ian: Industry Insider 1:34:13

2d ago1:34:13

1:34:13

Libby and Jacob talk about recognizing you have an addiction without or before bad things start to happen. Ian works for a well-known company that distributes kratom-kava drinks to some 30,000 stores in the U.S. Many people report this product to be starkly more addictive than plain leaf kratom, and Ian himself has developed a dependency he has had…

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Ep 65: Stephanie Sue's Story of Resilience and Recovery as a Kratom Industry Insider 50:55

4d ago50:55

50:55

In this powerful episode of the podcast, Stephanie Sue opens up about her remarkable journey with Kratom, which began during a challenging period marked by addiction. After an initial unsuccessful attempt with the plant in 2014, she rediscovered Kratom in 2016 during a pivotal time when the DEA was attempting to ban it. This discovery not only chan…

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E125 Aaron 45:33

6d ago45:33

45:33

Nolan and Desiree talk about how nice it is not to have to hide your kratom use after you quit. Aaron discusses how his kratom addiction progressed over five years until he was able to stop in early December 2023. He "hugged the cactus", and quit with the help of the podcast, online kratom meetings and quitting support groups. How would you describ…

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E124 Anthony 57:55

9d ago57:55

57:55

Today's guest Anthony is a high school student. In the open, Jacob and Libby discuss how they felt at key milestone day marks during the first year. Initially consuming kratom around age 15, Anthony first bottomed out on powder and then on kava-kratom tonics, eventually going to rehab. Relapse is part of his story, but he experienced a lot in his j…

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Ep 64: Beyond the Prescription: Kacey Cook’s Journey with Kratom and Chronic Pain 55:34

11d ago55:34

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This episode features Kacey Cook, a 40-year-old mother battling chronic pain from multiple conditions, including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and scoliosis. After years of failed surgeries and inconsistent pain management, often facing dismissal and being ghosted by hospitals, Kacey discovered Kratom as a vital tool in managing her pain. This…

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E123 Tony 36:13

13d ago36:13

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International travel and kratom. Tony has battled kratom extract dependence over the years with multiple relapses and is determined to make this his final quit. With no prior history of addiction, a pivotal moment came during a trip abroad, where unplanned withdrawals caused a strain on his relationship with his wife and the moment became an import…

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E122 Justin K. 41:07

16d ago41:07

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So listeners, tell us your experience, did you find kratom stimulating at low doses and sedating at higher doses? We will read audience responses on a future episode. And as an incentive, the podcast will donate $20 to the non-political charity of your choice, so think children, pets, nature, wildlife, addiction, etc. those types of nonprofits. Thi…

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Ep 63: Chronic Pain, Plant Medicine: Nova Dean's Transformative Journey 45:35

18d ago45:35

45:35

This week on Kratom Stories, hear Nova Dean's incredible journey from a life consumed by chronic pain and high-dose opioid medication to a state of vibrant well-being thanks to Kratom. Diagnosed with a complex array of conditions, including lupus, fibromyalgia, and PTSD, Nova's pain management became a daily struggle. After years of research and ca…

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E121 Misty 28:30

20d ago28:30

28:30

A powder user, Misty quit kratom twice. First five years ago cold turkey, with horrible acute withdrawals for a month and then hard protracted withdrawals for half a year. Formerly addicted to heroin, she felt the withdrawals were just as bad if not worse. This second quit in May 2023, she got the SUBLOCADE® shot (buprenorphine injection). This res…

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E120 Cassidy 30:34

23d ago30:34

30:34

Make a plan to quit. Cassidy was 16 when she first tried kratom, buying from a gas station near her home. Her use escalated to street drugs and a stint in rehab, and her recovery includes addressing mental health issues and getting ready to go to college. CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety ht…

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Ep 62: Breaking Free from Pain: Hailey Reville and the Power of Kratom 51:35

25d ago51:35

51:35

Hailey Reville's journey is one of resilience and discovery. Diagnosed with multiple chronic illnesses at 27, including interstitial cystitis, fibromyalgia, and chronic Epstein-Barr, she initially relied on pain management medications. However, when her prescriptions were abruptly stopped, leaving her to navigate a painful withdrawal, Hailey found …

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E119 Matthew's Mom Sue 29:09

27d ago29:09

29:09

A study co-authored by Dr. Christopher McCurdy concludes "...the public needs to be warned about this public health problem and heed the Food and Drug Administration’s warning on kratom being a drug of concern." Link study: https://tinyurl.com/bdrewda6 The academic article provides evidence that kratom alone can cause death, though such cases are r…

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E118 Brandon 43:19

30d ago43:19

43:19

Imagining kratom Superbowl commercials. Focusing on the impact on his family and remembering an earlier time in his life when he abused opioids, in Nolan's first pod interview, Brandon found that a little tonic he bought at the gas station (and endorsed by some collegiate sports teams) tuned into a heavy addiction he found hard to quit. Nolan's qui…

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Ep 61: Tresa Duckworth's Kratom Transformation: Hope for Chronic Pain Sufferers 49:36

1M ago49:36

49:36

In this powerful episode of Kratom Stories, Madalyn sits down with Tresa Duckworth, a former correctional officer who traded years of debilitating back pain and opioid dependence for a life transformed by Kratom. Tresa bravely shares her personal journey, from initial skepticism to discovering the remarkable pain relief and improved well-being offe…

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E117 Dr. Casey Grover, Board Certified in Addiction Medicine 1:19:53

1M ago1:19:53

1:19:53

Casey Grover, MD FACEP FASAM https://www.addictionmedicinemadeeasy.com/about-5 Post-acute Withdrawal Syndrome DOI: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36731102/ The Science on Kratom: Kratom Journal Club (podcast episode) https://tinyurl.com/59bmbetc CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www…

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E116 Alec 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

Tips for tapering. Alec had to go to residential treatment to overcome his kratom addiction. Bouncing back after a recent relapse, he is now off kratom and buckling in for long term journey. 1) Kratom Tapering Tool For Quitting - Google Sheets https://tinyurl.com/mr29nrfz 2) How to Quit Kratom [Tapering, Supplements, & Cold Turkey] - Tripsitter htt…

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Ep 60: Finding Freedom: Mary's Battle with Addiction, Chronic Pain, and Cancer 51:03

1M ago51:03

51:03

On this week's Kratom Stories, Madalyn shares a compelling interview with Mary M., a woman whose life took an extraordinary turn thanks to Kratom. Mary's journey began with a decades-long struggle with opioid addiction, leading to near-fatal overdoses and a cascade of health problems. She candidly discusses her high-functioning addiction, the life-…

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E115 Desiree 39:58

1M ago39:58

39:58

Despite working as a substance abuse counselor, Desiree shares about her experience from initial kratom use to severe dependency and the physical and mental toll it took on her, eventually leading to a determined effort to seek help and achieve freedom from the kava-kratom tonics with support from her sister. NOTE: At the podcast, we are experiment…

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E114 Eric M. 53:19

1M ago53:19

53:19

Libby and Jacob discuss quitting mindset hacks. Eric is a 50-something dad who used kratom capsules for eight years before he realized it was not the life enhancer he had convinced himself it was. With no previous history of addiction, Eric discusses tapering tips and other advice from his nine months off kratom. Love Yourself Like Your Life Depend…

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Ep 59: From Addiction to Healing: A Kratom Journey with Misty & Kassie - Part 2 43:27

2M ago43:27

43:27

In this compelling second part of their interview, Misty and Kassie continue to share their inspiring Kratom-assisted recovery journeys. Misty details her transformation from a life of active addiction to a thriving, functional life, highlighting Kratom's role in overcoming years of substance abuse and its positive impact on her family. Kassie desc…

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E113 Matthew M. 25:16

2M ago25:16

25:16

Dear Listeners, By far, the most painful thing about hosting this podcast and in the quitting kratom community writ large, is the conflict about the use of Suboxone or buprenorphine to treat kratom addiction. Please try to see both sides, now. On one hand, often victims of the opioid pill crisis of the 2000s and many moving on to heroin or street d…

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E112 Mitch 56:18

2M ago56:18

56:18

Jacob and Libby talk about not trying to overdue your early days of quitting with too many goals and setting yourself up for failure. A nurse with no previous addiction history, Mitch became dependent on the kava-kratom tonics. He discusses how he quit and explores a range of kratom related medical topics as well as bouncing back after a relapse wh…

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Ep 58: From Addiction to Healing: A Kratom Journey with Misty & Kassie - Part 1 53:17

2M ago53:17

53:17

In this week's Kratom Stories podcast, Madalyn interviews Misty Brown and Kassie, two women whose lives have been profoundly impacted by Kratom's role in their addiction recovery. Misty, a chronic pain management survivor, recounts her journey from opioid dependence to finding unexpected solace and recovery with Kratom. Kassie shares a strikingly c…

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E111 www.kratomquitters.com 26:19

2M ago26:19

26:19

Decima talks with Libby and Jacob to catchup on last six months and to discuss additional resources and tools for quitting. Support for Kratom Addiction Recovery Meetings and Resources | Quitting Kratom Support https://kratomquitters.com/ CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.…

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E110 Melanie 58:09

2M ago58:09

58:09

Libby and Jacob talk about 7ohm and mitragynine. Melanie was opioid-naive when she walked into a vape shop and sold 7ohm pills. She was blindsided and wrecked by FULL BLOWN opioid withdrawals that many, many more people are seeking professional treatment for because of their ridiculous intensity. CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobr…

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Ep 57: Beryl Higgins: From Cancer to Kratom, a Paramedic's Journey to Pain Relief 46:12

2M ago46:12

46:12

Beryl Higgins, a paramedic, knows firsthand the struggles of chronic pain. After a bout with ovarian cancer, she found herself trapped in a cycle of pain medications that left her feeling sluggish and depleted. Desperate for a better solution, Beryl discovered Kratom through online research and began her own journey of experimentation. Finding the …

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E109 Joey L. 47:58

2M ago47:58

47:58

HEADS UP: This week the interview is someone who stopped an extreme kratom-kava drink habit but is continuing to use kratom as a harm reduction strategy. While the podcast, based on our expertise, believes 100% abstinence from kratom is necessary for most past problematic kratom users, we feel sharing Joey L.'s story turning his life around after g…

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E108 Dave M. 30:38

2M ago30:38

30:38

Happy New Year! Just a quitting interview this week. David M. escalated into an expensive kava-kratom product habit. His family surprised him with an "intervention". After a short-term medical detox, he is now almost a month kratom free! CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.c…

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E107 Rachel 39:17

3M ago39:17

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Please email or DM us on social media about any ideas you have for opening topics? An attorney, Rachel used kratom at first as it helped her productivity. While an active leader in a 12 step recovery program, she found herself addicted to kratom and realized she was not longer really "sober". CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety…

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E 106 Christina 41:48

3M ago41:48

41:48

Libby and Jacob talk about the positives of quitting. Christina follows a week after her wife was on the pod. She talks with Libby about their joint journey in quitting, including a plunge in great despair with a turnaround to where life is now worth living. CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety…

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Ep 56: Jennifer Gillis: Kratom, Chronic Pain, and the Power of Advocacy 52:41

3M ago52:41

52:41

In this week's Kratom Stories podcast, Madalyn welcomes back Jennifer Gillis for a powerful and insightful conversation. Jennifer, originally featured in episode three, shares her transformative journey using Kratom to alleviate the chronic pain stemming from transverse myelitis. Diagnosed in 2005, Jennifer's life was drastically altered by her con…

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E105 Kelly 41:57

3M ago41:57

41:57

Kelly worked in the kava industry for years and cold turkey quit this summer alongside her partner Christina and three cats! They now give back and host the Tuesday night meetings at 8pm Eastern. Check out those recovery support meetings now available every day at 8pm (as well as three days a week at Noon!) Support for Kratom Addiction Recovery Mee…

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Ep 55: Jennifer Taft: Reclaiming Life with Kratom for Rheumatoid Arthritis 52:04

3M ago52:04

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On this week's Kratom Stories, Madalyn speaks with Jennifer Taft, who shares her transformative experience using Kratom to manage chronic pain stemming from rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Diagnosed with RA when her daughter was just four years old, Jennifer battled debilitating pain for two decades, relying heavily on opioid painkillers. However, conce…

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E104 Jake B. 48:17

3M ago48:17

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Jacob discusses gratitude and holiday coping tips. After five years of nonproblematic kratom use, Jake B. talks about quitting kratom multiple times in the last year and as his only addiction with no prior history of abusing other substances. SHOW NOTE: "Kratom in the Headlines" and "Resource of the Week" segments are on a semi-permanent hiatus. CO…

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Ep 54: Deborah Anderson is Living with Diabetes and Thriving with Kratom 56:37

3M ago56:37

56:37

On this week's Kratom Stories, Madalyn welcomes back Deborah Anderson for a fascinating update on her Kratom journey, nearly a year after her first appearance on the podcast. Deborah candidly shares how a chance conversation about Kratom led to her discovery of this life-changing plant. Living with chronic pain stemming from decades of diabetes, sh…

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E103 Aminah 39:22

4M ago39:22

39:22

How much to keep the subject of kratom in your life after you quit? In week 2 of a two-part series interviewing a couple struggling with kratom addiction together, Libby talks with Aminah, Mic's partner from last week's guest. SHOW NOTE: "Kratom in the Headlines" and "Resource of the Week" segments are on a semi-permanent hiatus. CONNECT WITH US ht…

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Ep 53: Jenni's Kratom Success: A Chronic Pain and Addiction Recovery Story 47:31

4M ago47:31

47:31

On the Kratom Stories Podcast we meet Jenni, a North Carolina woman who overcame a 14-year opioid addiction with the help of Kratom. Initially prescribed opiates for Crohn's disease at age 19, Jenni's journey took a turn after a successful detox when her pain returned intensely. A savvy shop owner introduced her to Kratom, which not only provided s…

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E102 Mic 50:55

4M ago50:55

50:55

Relationships and kratom. In week 1 of a two-part series interviewing a couple struggling with kratom addiction together, Libby talks with Mic about his successful quit from a powder habit that lasted about 7 years. To find Mic: https://bio.site/micro https://instagram.com/theproducermicro https://kratomquitters.com RESOURCE OF WEEK Try Quit Kit ht…

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Ep 52: Kratom for a Balanced Life: Mind, Body, and Connection with John Newmark 54:36

4M ago54:36

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This episode of Kratom Stories explores the profound connection between mind and body, diving into the intersection of physical and mental pain with licensed psychotherapist John Newmark. John returns to discuss how Kratom can help manage both, highlighting its often-overlooked benefits for mental well-being, including its positive effects on anxie…

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E101 Alison 43:17

4M ago43:17

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Special episode on "relapse". After four years of kratom use, Alison hit a bottom with a $100 per day kava-kratom tonic habit. She went to 30-day rehab after her child saw her throwing up outside her car one day. Alison is now 53 days kratom free, doing 90 meetings in 90 days, both AA and online kratom recovery meetings. Relapse Quote: "I am not de…

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Ep 51: The Power of Kratom: Kassie's Inspiring Recovery Story 52:53

4M ago52:53

52:53

From the depths of a 15-year addiction to a life of renewed purpose, Kassie's journey is a testament to the power of hope and self-discovery. In this week's episode, Madalyn interviews Kassie, who candidly shares her battles with substance abuse and successful completion of a two-year rehab program. But when a recent relapse highlighted the ongoing…

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E100 Nick B. 1:11:10

4M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

Special episode on PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome). Nick B. discusses his three ibogaine treatments to address his kratom addiction. Nick on confronting the root of addiction: “Odds are your drug addiction comes from some sort of trauma… really try to focus on your traumas. It took me a long time to realize that.” On not doing it alone: “Ask …

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Ep 50: Hormonal Harmony: Amanda Ortiz on Kratom and Women's Wellness 54:24

4M ago54:24

54:24

This Kratom Stories episode features a compelling conversation between Madalyn Sklar and Amanda Ortiz of Etha Botanicals, exploring the often-overlooked connection between Kratom and women's health. Amanda, a seasoned Kratom user and advocate, shares her extensive knowledge gained from years of industry experience and countless conversations with c…

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E99 Travis 57:33

4M ago57:33

57:33

Libby and Jacob discuss some podcast comments from pro-kratom people who obviously never listened to an episode. Travis talks to Charlie about getting caught up with drinking kratom tea at Florida bars, experimenting with tapering to get off and taking to TiKTok to reach out to others struggling. RESOURCE OF WEEK TiKTok follows: Travis @kr8tomwarri…

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Ep 49: Understanding Kratom with Mac Haddow: Science, Politics, and Personal Experience 53:27

5M ago53:27

53:27

In this week's episode of Kratom Stories, Madalyn Sklar interviews Mac Haddow, the senior fellow on public policy for the American Kratom Association (AKA), and a Kratom consumer himself. Mac shares his personal journey with Kratom, revealing how it helps manage chronic pain stemming from past injuries. His introduction to Kratom was unexpected—a v…

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E98 Matt B. 56:56

5M ago56:56

56:56

Matt talks with Libby about getting addicted to a "kava" drink before he realized there was kratom in it. They discuss using supplements to help detox from kratom at home, and Matt offers a free "Quit Kit" to the audience (link below). RESOURCE OF WEEK Get Your Quit Kit https://quitkit.carrd.co/ KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES An update on the clinical pha…

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Ep 48: Misty Brown: From Addiction's Grip to Kratom's Embrace 53:55

5M ago53:55

53:55

On the Kratom Stories podcast, recovered addict and chronic pain sufferer Misty Brown shares her gripping tale of escaping the clutches of prescription drug dependence thanks to the power of Kratom. She bravely recounts her 11 year struggle with addiction, a relentless cycle of obtaining prescriptions, rapid depletion, and desperate measures to man…

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E97: Matt's Brother Aaron 31:18

5M ago31:18

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Final Wednesday special episode from the July to October 2024 series of mid-week shows with experts and others with lived experiences from kratom. Charlie talks with Aaron about the death of his beloved brother Matt from a kratom-caused death. CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.ti…

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E96 Jay 1:04:26

5M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Chris and Jacob respond to a listener's voice mail. Jay hit a rock bottom with kratom that led him to a treatment center and now he is 30 months clean. RESOURCE OF WEEK The Mystery of the Vape Shop Kratom (substack.com) https://pjvogt.substack.com/p/the-mystery-of-the-vape-shop-kratom KRATOM IN THE HEADLINES Vince Sanders of CBD American Shaman def…

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Ep 47: Caro Freinberg: Brewing Up Change in the Kratom World 57:42

5M ago57:42

57:42

This week on Kratom Stories, Madalyn Sklar speaks with Caro Freinberg, a passionate Kratom advocate, about her transformative journey with the plant. Caro recounts a challenging period marked by chronic pain, depression, and burnout, ultimately leading her to rediscover Kratom after an initial less-than-positive experience. Her story is one of resi…

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