Ep 80: From Pills to Plants: Diana’s Path to Wellness with Kratom

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 left her without medication or guidance. In desperation, she discovered a local kava bar in Florida and tried Kratom tea. Within days, she experienced peaceful sleep for the first time in years and began a path toward natural wellness that eventually replaced nearly all of her prescriptions. In this episode, Diana and Madalyn discuss the evolution of Kratom advocacy from the early 2000s to today, including the 2016 national ban threat, the rise of seven-hydroxymitragynine (7OH) controversy, and how misinformation and fear continue to shape public perception. Diana, a longtime writer and podcaster, also reflects on how Kratom reshaped her view of plant medicine, the importance of responsible use and transparency among vendors, and the need for honest education in the face of censorship and corporate control. She now uses her platform, Your Highness Media, to spotlight plant-based wellness and harm reduction advocacy, empowering others to become informed, responsible consumers. 🍃 RELATED LINKS Your Highness Media Getting Personal with Plant Medicine podcast American Kratom Association Blate Papes Kratom Real Talk EXP Gummies - get 15% off with code KratomStories Christopher's Organic Botanicals - get 10% off with code KratomStories Kratom for Chronic Pain - webinar Full show notes for this episode at KratomStoriesPodcast.com/80 🎥 Watch the video on YouTube STAY CONNECTED with us by subscribing to our newsletter! Sign up at KratomStoriesPodcast.com JOIN OUR VIBRANT KRATOM REAL TALK COMMUNITY ON SKOOL: Skool.com/KratomRealTalk 🍃 MADALYN'S RECOMMENDED VENDORS 🍃 Super Speciosa - 20% off with code: KratomStories Happy Hippo - 15% off with code: KratomStories Christopher's Organic Botanicals - 10% off with code: KratomStories Tap here for full list of Madalyn's recommended vendors along with coupon codes! 🍃 FOLLOW US TikTok YouTube X THE KRATOM GALS is a dose of real talk, real stories, and relentless advocacy. Every week, we dive into the latest Kratom headlines, react to videos, and call out misinformation with facts and fierce passion. It's not just a show, it’s a movement to protect the plant we love and the people who rely on it. YouTube.com/@KratomStories 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.