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Ep 72: Addiction, Recovery, and Kratom: Tracey Slack’s Powerful Story

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In this episode, Madalyn sits down with Tracey Slack, who opens up about her decade-long struggle with heroin and meth addiction and the life-changing discovery that helped her turn it all around: Kratom. Tracey shares how it became the key to easing her withdrawals, lifting her mood, and ultimately breaking the cycle of craving and despair. What began as a desperate search for relief turned into a source of hope, giving her the strength to leave behind a life she once thought she was trapped in forever.

Tracey reflects on her early days learning about Kratom through online communities, the support she found in fellow consumers, and the resilience it gave her through major life milestones, including motherhood. She speaks candidly about the stigma, legal battles, and challenges she faced along the way, including being punished by the legal system simply for using Kratom during recovery. Despite the hurdles, Tracey stands firm in her advocacy, determined to show others how this plant can provide real alternatives and help rebuild lives.

Her journey is a powerful reminder of the importance of community, resilience, and speaking out in the face of misinformation and stigma. Tracey’s story is inspiring and offers hope for anyone looking for a path forward.

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Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia: The Secret Kratom Plants of Thai Farmers

Full show notes for this episode at KratomStoriesPodcast.com/72

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HAVE YOU SEEN THE KRATOM GALS? We host a weekly show on YouTube where we react to videos, clear up misinformation, and share our personal experiences.

JOIN KRATOM REAL TALK, our online community for positive, uplifting discussions about the power of whole-leaf Kratom.

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT US. If you love our content and community, you can show your support through Buy Me A Coffee, or in this case... Buy Me A Kratom tea! This helps us with the cost of running the podcast, livestreams, and forum.

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.

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In this episode, Madalyn sits down with Tracey Slack, who opens up about her decade-long struggle with heroin and meth addiction and the life-changing discovery that helped her turn it all around: Kratom. Tracey shares how it became the key to easing her withdrawals, lifting her mood, and ultimately breaking the cycle of craving and despair. What began as a desperate search for relief turned into a source of hope, giving her the strength to leave behind a life she once thought she was trapped in forever.

Tracey reflects on her early days learning about Kratom through online communities, the support she found in fellow consumers, and the resilience it gave her through major life milestones, including motherhood. She speaks candidly about the stigma, legal battles, and challenges she faced along the way, including being punished by the legal system simply for using Kratom during recovery. Despite the hurdles, Tracey stands firm in her advocacy, determined to show others how this plant can provide real alternatives and help rebuild lives.

Her journey is a powerful reminder of the importance of community, resilience, and speaking out in the face of misinformation and stigma. Tracey’s story is inspiring and offers hope for anyone looking for a path forward.

🍃 RELATED LINKS

Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia: The Secret Kratom Plants of Thai Farmers

Full show notes for this episode at KratomStoriesPodcast.com/72

🎥 Watch the video on YouTube

STAY CONNECTED with us by subscribing to our newsletter! Sign up at KratomStoriesPodcast.com

🍃 MADALYN'S RECOMMENDED VENDORS 🍃

Christopher's Organic Botanicals - 10% off with code: KratomStories

New Hope Botanicals - 10% off with code: KratomStories

Etha Natural Botanicals - 25% off with code: KratomStories

Tap here for full list and codes!

🍃 FOLLOW US

TikTok

YouTube

X

HAVE YOU SEEN THE KRATOM GALS? We host a weekly show on YouTube where we react to videos, clear up misinformation, and share our personal experiences.

JOIN KRATOM REAL TALK, our online community for positive, uplifting discussions about the power of whole-leaf Kratom.

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT US. If you love our content and community, you can show your support through Buy Me A Coffee, or in this case... Buy Me A Kratom tea! This helps us with the cost of running the podcast, livestreams, and forum.

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.

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