Best Madalyn Podcasts (2025)

1
103. No, Your Therapist Isn’t A Shaman: What Legal Psychedelic Care Actually Looks Like with Madalyn McElwain & Trevor Ekstrom 35:03

Play Pause

9h ago35:03

35:03

Send us a text What if the safest path to psychedelic healing starts with strong laws, trained facilitators, and honest conversations about risk? We sit down with legal advocates and a licensed psychotherapist to map a responsible route from stigma to structure—one that replaces the shadows of the underground with clarity, ethics, and care. We unpa…

1
Madalyn and Daniel: A creative couple making functional art 31:51

10d ago31:51

31:51

A purse maker and glass blower find love! In Jaime's Local Love the podcast, we talk with Madalyn Nault of Madalyn Nault Accessories and her husband Daniel Shircliff of Primitive Glass. Both artists create functional art like wallets, bags, glasses and lamps. They tell us about the unique struggle and great understanding that comes with both of the…

1
Atria: Food is the heart of life 26:05

9h ago26:05

26:05

Chef Rochelle Daniel of Atria in Flagstaff named her restaurant Atria because she says food is at the heart of life. In this episode, we learn how the Valley native was lured up to the high country to open her restaurant, how the acclaimed chef found love with a top Arizona mixologist, and how eggs should be the foundation of every chef's repertoir…

1
Should runners REALLY be eating seed oils?! 30:46

13h ago30:46

30:46

We are going to be talking about seed oils and dietary fat in your runner's body in general. We are really going to dive into food science today. I am not going to tell you that certain foods are good or bad. We cannot have black and white thinking when it comes to foods. I also talk about how mental health is directly linked to our physical health…

1
102. Quaker Social Action: What If Courage, Curiosity, And Compassion Led Social Change 31:42

8d ago31:42

31:42

Send us a text What if the most practical path to justice starts with listening harder than we speak? We sit down with Judith Moran, director of Quaker Social Action, to trace a journey from Victorian philanthropy to community-led solutions that protect dignity in the face of poverty, grief, and homelessness. Grounded in a clear definition of pover…

1
Does your personal trainer know best? 42:16

3d ago42:16

42:16

Why do you feel so dissatisfied with your body? I am talking about when I went into a gym for a free personal trainer assessments. These assessments can be the root of the reason for why women have issues with their body. I share all the juicy details of the assessment and what I told the personal trainer. This is a repeat episode from March 4, 202…

1
101. Behind the Wigs: Life at the Criminal Bar. Kate Kelleher Part 2. 37:35

11d ago37:35

37:35

Send us a text The courtroom looks orderly from the gallery, but behind the wigs and gowns is a profession running on grit, late nights, and vending machines. We sit down with criminal defense barrister Kate Kelleher and the Criminal Bar Association’s James Rosseter to reveal how the Criminal Bar keeps fairness alive while the system strains at eve…

1
Kratom Stories Podcast Update, Holiday Break, and Our New YouTube Channel 2:39

6d ago2:39

2:39

In this short solo episode, Madalyn shares an important update with the Kratom Stories Podcast community. After losing the Kratom Stories Podcast YouTube channel, Madalyn explains what happened, where listeners can now find the show on YouTube, and why this moment makes sense to take a brief holiday break. She also shares thoughts on the ongoing ch…

1
How to Feel Good in Your Skin During the Holiday Mayhem 26:01

10d ago26:01

26:01

Between the travel, sugar cookies, and social chaos, it’s easy to feel off-kilter this time of year. In this episode, I’m sharing four science-backed ways to feel grounded, energized, and confident in your body through the holidays—without restricting or obsessing. You’ll learn how to: Set boundaries and protect your energy (yes, it’s okay to say n…

1
Ep 87: From Chaos to Clarity: Lea Lyden's Journey from Addiction to Healing with Kratom 58:06

17d ago58:06

58:06

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 now…

1
Chef Joey and Cristina Maggiore: Love of legacy and creating memories 33:53

17d ago33:53

33:53

Chef Joey Maggiore is known for his flashy restaurants, good food and great mood. When you dine at The Italiano, The Mexicano, The Sicilian Butcher, Hash Kitchen, or The Delicatessen, it is an immersive experience made to create memories. In this episode, we learn that Chef Joey handles the menu, and Cristina handles the design. The Maggiore Group …

1
Thin at All Costs: The Wellness Lie No One’s Talking About 35:39

18d ago35:39

35:39

Lately, your feed might be full of “wellness” influencers suddenly crediting their transformation to GLP-1 meds. But here’s the thing: when health creators start shrinking themselves for clicks, it sends a dangerous message … that thinner automatically means healthier. In this episode, we’re talking about the real cost of chasing a smaller body: di…

1
Ep 86: How Dan Pitta Discovered Pain Relief and a Mission to Help Others 54:35

21d ago54:35

54:35

Dan Pitta shares how chronic back injuries from his truck-driving career pushed him to search for pain relief that would not jeopardize his commercial license. Discovering Kratom in 2013 changed everything for him. Within 45 minutes of his first dose, he felt the relief he had been chasing for years. Dan opens up about how consistency, dosing sched…

1
100. Mental Health in the UK Justice System: In Conversation with Barrister Kate Kelleher and James Rossiter from the Criminal Bar Association (Part 1) 47:24

28d ago47:24

47:24

Send us a text Justice feels distant until it isn’t. We open the doors to a courtroom few ever truly see, where trauma arrives with every case and formality—the wig, the gown, the ritual—exists to contain it. With barrister Kate Kelleher and Criminal Bar Association communications lead James Rossiter, we explore how lawyers hold the line between em…

1
Rooster Bus: For the love of style 41:45

25d ago41:45

41:45

Good style should feel easy. That's the motto at Rooster Bus. It's a men's retail store with locations in Old Town Scottsdale and Flagstaff—and of course, they have their iconic bus too. In this episode, we talk to owner Mark Moffett about his decades in men's retail with Buckle, his expansion into hat stores with TopIt and how he built what he cal…

1
The Silent Performance Killer Hiding in Women’s Running 36:23

25d ago36:23

36:23

Most women runners think RED-S is something that happens to “other athletes.” In reality? It’s one of the most common reasons female runners struggle with fatigue, plateaus, nagging injuries, missing periods, and feeling like their training just… isn’t working. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what RED-S actually is, why it doesn’t start with …

1
Ep 85: Amanda Rainer: Finding Freedom After Thirty Years on Pain Meds 1:04:28

29d ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Amanda Rainer shares her powerful story of living with extreme chronic pain since childhood and spending thirty years on prescription pain medication. She opens up about migraines, fibromyalgia, trigeminal neuralgia, severe back degeneration, Crohn's disease, and long-term anxiety that kept her bed bound and wiped out her quality of life. After wat…

1
99. Modern Slavery in the UK: What You Need to Know with Lauren Saunders from Unseen UK 39:58

29d ago39:58

39:58

Send us a text Modern slavery isn’t far away or long ago. It’s here, woven into daily life, and too often dismissed as something else. We sit down with Lauren Saunders, Deputy Director of Frontline Services at Unseen, to uncover how exploitation hides in UK homes, care settings, nail bars, construction sites and supply chains—and what it takes to b…

1
Christopher Collins of Common Ground Culinary: For the love of food and family 38:58

1M ago38:58

38:58

With seven restaurants in the Valley, Chef Christopher Collins really knows how to multi-task! In this episode, we talk about how his love of food started as a little boy in the kitchen with his father, Wally, also a chef and restaurateur. Collins now owns Collins Brothers Public House, Grassroots Kitchen and Tap, Wally's American Gastropub, Sweet …

1
Stop Calling Sugar ‘Addictive.’ Start Fueling Smarter. 41:33

1M ago41:33

41:33

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition: sugar. We’re unpacking why sugar isn’t inherently bad for you, why it isn’t addictive in the way people claim, and why your runner body actually benefits from strategically using simple carbs. You’ll learn: Why sugar triggers dopamine (and why that’s not the same …

1
Ep 84: Kaden Bradway's Journey from Medical Gaslighting to Finding Relief with Kratom 1:04:42

1M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Kaden Bradway opens up about his incredible journey through years of unexplained health issues and medical dismissal. Growing up with escalating symptoms of severe chronic pain, neuropathy, joint instability, and episodes of passing out, Kaden faced countless ER visits and unhelpful appointments. After years of struggle, he finally received a diagn…

1
98. Why Defending Juries Matters When Protest Is Criminalised with Sir Jonathon Porritt & Dr Juliette Brown 35:32

1M ago35:32

35:32

Send us a text We sit down with Dr Juliette Brown, an NHS consultant psychiatrist and climate activist facing a retrial after a hung jury, and Sir Jonathan Porritt, a leading environmental thinker who has returned to civil disobedience, to explore how conscience, health, and the law collide in today’s UK. Together, we unpack Defend Our Juries, the …

1
The Green Kitchen: Food for healing 31:23

1M ago31:23

31:23

In this episode, we meet third generation Arizona entrepreneur Shannon Woodruff of The Green Kitchen. She's turning her nine-month-old meal prep company into a million-dollar business. Woodruff cooks and delivers single, double, and family sized meals to her customers to make eating healthy simple and joyful. Woodruff says she healed herself from E…

1
Does "Too Many Carbs" Cause Diabetes? with Madalyn Vasquez MS RD CDCES 36:47

1M ago36:47

36:47

Madalyn and I talk all things CARBS!! She shares about the purpose that carbs serve, how not all carbs are created equal and how you can use them to balance a meal. We also talk about the stigma around body size and diabetes. Also did I mention she is a runner! This episode originally aired June 12, 2023. Follow Madalyn on Instagram @diabetes.rd. Y…

1
Episode 11 - 5 Money Mistakes You Don't Want To Make 9:55

2M ago9:55

9:55

In Episode 11, I discuss my 5 worst financial mistakes that lasted from the age of 18 to 36. I discuss these things not because they are my beliefs or my opinions but because i lived through these mistakes. I put this content out there because others don't talk talk about money and finances let alone the dumb things they've done that relate to it. …

1
Ep 83: From Advocacy to Action: Jordan Richard's Fight to Protect Kratom from 7OH 43:54

1M ago43:54

43:54

Jordan Richard, founder of New Hope Botanicals, returns to share crucial updates on the Kratom landscape since his first appearance nearly two years ago. This time around, he's here to explain the difference between natural Kratom leaf and the chemically altered compound 7-hydroxymitragynine (7OH), which he calls "deception, not innovation." Jordan…

1
97. Inside Medomsley Detention Centre: Abuse, Predators, Government Ignorance & Operation Deerness with PPO Adrian Usher 37:23

2M ago37:23

37:23

Send us a text A detention centre meant to correct young men became a blueprint for how institutions can enable predators. We dig into Medomsley’s regime of fear, the violence that greeted boys at the gate, and the sexual abuse that flourished where power went unchecked. Guided by survivors’ testimonies and an in-depth conversation with the Prisons…

1
Welcome to Arizona: Showcasing our home state 36:13

2M ago36:13

36:13

It all started with one picture from a cabin in Prescott ten years ago and blew up to a full-blown production house. We meet Welcome to Arizona founders Jesus Vicente and Luis Gonzalez. Their Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok pages highlight Arizona and all the beautiful things there are to see and do here. The team has grown from two brothers and t…

1
"Rest Like a Runner: The Science of Why Time Off Makes You Faster" 37:11

2M ago37:11

37:11

You’ve crossed the finish line — now what? Before you jump into the next training block, let’s talk physiology. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what happens inside your muscles, hormones, and metabolism when you don’t take time off (hint: it’s not pretty). We’ll cover how strategic downtime helps restore glycogen, rebalance stress hormon…

1
Ep 82: Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: How Kratom Changed Everything for Araya Light 57:52

2M ago57:52

57:52

Araya Light shares her powerful journey from being a vibrant, go-getter bartender to suddenly becoming bedridden with rheumatoid arthritis, only to later discover she also had Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Frustrated by the failure of conventional medicine, she turned to natural health approaches—changing her diet, eliminating processed foods, and findin…

1
96. Exclusive Preview Inside The View Magazine Issue 15 9:31

2M ago9:31

9:31

Send us a text Our latest Rebel Justice Podcast offers a powerful preview of The View Magazine Issue 15, weaving first‑hand testimony, hard data and practical solutions across prisons, youth custody, social care and community action. If these stories move you, pre‑order Issue 15 at https://theviewmag.org.uk/product/the-view-magazine-issue-15/, subs…

1
Home Depot Debbie and Sabrina Hernandez: Creativity x 2 38:25

2M ago38:25

38:25

For decades, you've seen Home Depot Debbie light up the screen on Good Morning Arizona showing off ways to upgrade your home. It turns out that creativity rubs off, or maybe it's hereditary! In this episode, we talk to Debbie Hernandez about her long career in home improvement and her daughter, Sabrina Hernandez, about her growing business as an ev…

1
When Life Gives you Lemons on Race Day 33:38

2M ago33:38

33:38

Sometimes race day doesn’t go the way you trained for. In this episode, I open up about my September half marathon — the disappointment I felt crossing that finish line, the messy middle of processing it, and the mindset shift that’s helping me move forward. If you’ve ever walked away from a race wondering “what was all that work for?” — this one’s…

1
Ep 81: From Pain to Purpose: Inside the Kratom Industry with MitWellness Founder Todd Underwood 51:39

2M ago51:39

51:39

Todd Underwood, founder of MitWellness, shares his powerful story of living with chronic pain and then finding hope through Kratom. Diagnosed as a child with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a progressive form of muscular dystrophy, Todd endured decades of severe pain that led to years of heavy opioid use following a heart attack and quadruple bypass. …

1
95. The Hidden Sentence for Mothers – with Not Beyond Redemption’s Founder Camilla Baldwin & Solicitor Eben Vaughan-Philipps 46:48

2M ago46:48

46:48

Send us a text Imagine serving three months for a non‑violent offence and imagine being released with no priority for housing, and a wall between you and your child. That’s the hidden sentence thousands of mothers face, and it’s where Not Beyond Redemption steps in with free legal advice and representation to keep families together. We sit with fou…

1
NASCAR in Arizona: Arizona's Family Sports Producer Matt Hippe 29:29

2M ago29:29

29:29

This is a very big week in Arizona with the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race. We are getting some rules of the road from AZ Family sports producer and resident NASCAR fan, Matt Hippe. He tells us how to take great pictures while you're there, about his spin around the track with Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett, and the personal story of Valley a…

1
The Dark Side of ‘Calories In, Calories Out’ for Women Who Run 30:46

2M ago30:46

30:46

You’ve been told that “calories in, calories out” is the holy grail , but for female runners, that formula can quietly tank your metabolism, mess with your thyroid, deplete your iron, and weaken your bones. In this episode, Serena breaks down the science of why low-energy availability wrecks hormone balance, how chronic dieting blunts your metaboli…

1
94. Dr. Sarah Benn and the Climate Health Emergency 37:33

2M ago37:33

37:33

Send us a text In this week's episode, we talk to Dr Sarah Benn, a GP who moved from decades of practice to non‑violent climate action. How did Dr Sarah go from sitting outside an oil terminal with a small placard, to ending up behind bars? Dr Sarah explains why civil resistance, done non‑violently, can be a legitimate public health intervention wh…

1
Luv Luxe: For the love of luxury 35:06

2M ago35:06

35:06

Luv Luxe is bringing change to the resale space. In this episode, we meet Sydnie Cadenas, the founder of Luv Luxe in Scottsdale. In a world where many designer pre-loved bags are consigned, she diverted from that traditional model to offer an immediate upfront payment to the sellers. Cadenas says when you buy from Luv Luxe, you get a lifetime guara…

1
"Fake it til you make it" with Elizabeth Clor 33:25

2M ago33:25

33:25

This week I interview Elizabeth Clor and we talk about what it means to be a runner. She has a different way of thinking about being a runner that may not be the traditional way you have heard about it before. She also shares her story on how she got started with running and how she went about qualifying for Boston. This is episode originally aired…

1
Ep 80: From Pills to Plants: Diana's Path to Wellness with Kratom 1:03:53

2M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

Diana-Ashley Krach shares her journey from being a chronically ill pain patient on multiple prescriptions to finding lasting relief and freedom through Kratom. Living with Crohn's disease, endometriosis, and anxiety, she recalls the chaos of being prescribed handfuls of pills, some to counteract the side effects of others, until a sudden crackdown …

1
93. The Fight to End FGM Part 2: First Global Report on FGM with The Vavengers CEO Sema Gornall, Sir Max Hill KC and Activist Mam Lisa Camara 39:58

3M ago39:58

39:58

Send us a text In part two of our series with The Vavengers, Rebel Justice is joined by Sir Max Hill KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions for England and Wales, alongside The Vavengers’ CEO, Sema Gornall and activist Mam Lisa Camara Together, they unpack the legal, political, and global dimensions of the fight to end female genital mutilation…

1
AZ Lemonade Stand: Bold flavors with local roots 34:53

3M ago34:53

34:53

Quench your thirst with chef-crafted blends and real fruit when you crack open a mason jar of lemonade from AZ Lemonade Stand. In this episode, we learn how owner, Kyle Hollenbeck and his business partner and childhood friend Tom D'Ambrosio grew the business from a COVID hobby to a big business that's finding its way into grocery stores and conveni…

1
"I need to lose weight to run." Truth Bombs with Dr Lisa 42:37

3M ago42:37

42:37

This week I talk to Dr. Lisa Folden about how fitness and health looks different for everyone and how our bodies are supposed to change. It can be challenging to unlearn what diet culture has told us. This episode originally aired April 17, 2023. Follow Dr. Lisa on Instagram @healthyphit. Or check out her website www.healthyphit.com. Ready for some…

1
Ep 79: From Exhaustion to Empowerment: How Kratom Changed Sarah Pitta's Life 57:11

3M ago57:11

57:11

Sarah Pitta, co-founder of MitraSpec, shares how her search for a natural solution to pain and fatigue led her to discover Kratom in 2014. What began as a way to help her husband manage chronic back pain and keep his trucking job quickly became life-changing for both of them. Sarah found herself with more energy, better focus, and a brighter mood, …

1
92. The Fight to End FGM Part 1: The Vavengers CEO Sema Gornall and FGM Survivor and Activist Mam Lisa Camara 24:30

3M ago24:30

24:30

Send us a text In this powerful first episode of a two-part series, Rebel Justice speaks with Sema Gornall, CEO of The Vavengers, and Mam Lisa Camara, a Gambian women’s rights activist and survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM). The Vavengers are a survivor-led organisation using advocacy, art, and community mobilisation to end FGM and gender-…

1
Bad Hambres: Talk beans with me! 30:13

3M ago30:13

30:13

1
3 Essential Tips for Crushing Your Big Race 25:02

3M ago25:02

25:02

Nervous about your big race? Don’t worry—I’ve got lots of tried-and-true tips to help you feel prepared, fueled, and confident on the starting line. From the golden rule of race day, to exactly why carbs matter, to building a mental game plan—you’ll finish this episode ready to enjoy every step of your race! I mention a previous episode with Dr. Mi…

1
Ep 78: Kratom as a Lifeline: Cassie Craft's Story of Recovery and Relief 50:56

3M ago50:56

50:56

Cassie Craft shares her deeply personal journey from years of opioid addiction, nursing-related injuries, and struggles with depression to finding hope and relief through Kratom. After cycles of prescription pills, heroin, Suboxone, and even poppy seed tea, Cassie discovered Kratom at a local shop. She quickly realized it not only helped manage her…

1
91. Tanya’s Story: Coercive Control, Corrupted Care, and the Search for Justice 18:15

3M ago18:15

18:15

Send us a text A delivery driver calls 999 after witnessing an assault, yet the woman with bruises becomes the suspect. That reversal sets the tone for a story that forces us to confront how easily credibility flips when a vulnerable person meets a tired system. We walk through Tanya’s account of years of coercive control, forced isolation, surveil…