Ep 66: From Touring Musician to Kratom Advocate, Jeremy Steding's Powerful Transformation

In this episode of the Kratom Stories Podcast, Madalyn Sklar sits down with Jeremy Steding, founder of 1836 Kratom, to share his powerful journey from touring musician to full-time Kratom advocate and business owner. Jeremy opens up about his personal struggles with alcohol during his years on the road and how a chance encounter at a local shop introduced him to Kratom. That moment sparked a transformation—not just in his focus and well-being, but in his purpose. What started as a curiosity quickly became a life-changing discovery, leading Jeremy to build a trusted Kratom brand rooted in education, ethics, and advocacy. Jeremy shares how Kratom helped him reduce alcohol consumption, shift careers, and commit to helping others find a safer path to wellness. He also dives into the dangers of mislabeled products like synthetic 7-OH, the importance of regulation, and why responsible consumer education is more vital than ever. With over a decade of personal experience and a deep commitment to transparency, Jeremy's story is a reminder of the life-changing potential of this plant—and why it's worth protecting. 🍃 RELATED LINKS 1836 Kratom - Jeremy's company 1836 Fitness (Jeremy's direct-to-consumer store) A Leaf of Faith documentary American Kratom Association's Advocate Hall of Fame Kratom featured on NBC Nightly News 7OH is NOT Kratom Sober? Research. Refect. Decide. Full show notes for this episode at KratomStoriesPodcast.com/66 🎥 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 🍃 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.