Ep 12: The Kratom Guy Mike Overstreet: Unveiling a Path from Pain & Addiction to Advocacy

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. Sharing a universally resonant struggle of managing chronic pain post a wrestling injury, Mike's personal narrative portrays Kratom as a beacon of hope, not just for him, but many others trapped in the throes of addiction and the debilitating side effects of traditional pain medication. His journey didn't just end with personal recovery; it propelled him into advocacy, leading to the creation of The Kratom Guy podcast and the Botanical Action Network (BAN), a group dedicated to supporting and advocating for individuals entangled in legal difficulties due to Kratom. He discusses BAN's focus on unjust Kratom-related incarcerations, shedding light on cases like Marshall Price and Shaina Brown to emphasize the draconian response to Kratom in certain legal jurisdictions. Mike's story is a compelling testament to the value of Kratom in pain management and addiction recovery, provoking discussion on advocacy, legality, and responsible use. Stay connected with us by subscribing to our newsletter! Sign up at KratomStoriesPodcast.com If you love this podcast and want to help support us, you can donate through Buy Me A Coffee, or in this case... Buy Me A Kratom tea! All donations help support the cost of running the podcast. Thank you! Join Kratom Real Talk! It's our new online community for positive, uplifting discussions about the power of whole-leaf Kratom. Join the conversation. Ask questions. Help answer questions. It's for newbies as well as seasoned Kratom consumers. Please note: This is not a forum about extracts or Kratom addiction. Related Links: The Kratom Guy podcast Botanical Action Network (BAN) Kratom Roundtable - Weekly Open Discussion on Twitter The Kratom Guy Show - Facebook Shaina Brown Arrest & Unconstitutional Confinement Marshall Price Newsweek feature - part 1 and part 2 American Kratom Association Kratom State Legality & Legislation The Free Thought Project - podcast interview Connect with Mike: Twitter, Facebook, TikTok Madalyn's Recommended Vendors: Etha Natural Botanicals - 25% off with code: KratomStories New Hope Botanicals - 10% off with code: madalyn10 Follow the podcast at: KratomStories.com Twitter TikTok YouTube Join us every Thursday on Twitter/X for our Kratom Support Group. It's a live audio chat. Everyone is welcome! 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.