Episode 636 Kava for Anxiety? Morgan Smith on Kava, Kratom, Alcohol Alternatives, and Recovery

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of It’s Bizzy Podcast/Busy Living Sober, I sit down with Morgan Smith, CEO of Kalm with Kava, for a fascinating conversation about kava, anxiety relief, alcohol alternatives, recovery, and the difference between kava and kratom.If you’ve ever wondered what kava is, whether it’s safe for people in recovery, or how it compares to substances like kratom, marijuana, and alcohol, this episode breaks it all down in a real and honest way.Morgan shares how kava has been used in the South Pacific for over 3,000 years as a plant-based tool for relaxation, connection, and calm. He explains how he took over the company after the tragic loss of founder Mike Munsell, why ethical sourcing matters, and how he works directly with farmers in Hawaii and the South Pacific to bring high-quality kava to the United States.Elizabeth and Morgan also talk openly about sobriety, mind-altering substances, the rise of kratom, sleep struggles, social media addiction, anxiety, and what it means to find healthier ways to calm down without reaching for alcohol.This is a thought-provoking episode for anyone who is sober curious, in long-term recovery, or simply looking for honest conversations about modern wellness and mindful alternatives.In this episode:what kava is and how it works kava vs kratom whether kava is addictive anxiety relief and relaxation without alcohol sober living and mind-altering substances recovery, sleep, and healthier coping tools social media overload and modern stress ethical sourcing and the story behind Kalm with Kava Morgan Smith is the CEO of Kalm with Kava and founder of Monsoon Beverages. He works directly with kava farmers throughout the South Pacific and Hawaii and is passionate about ethical sourcing, wellness education, and sharing the long history of noble kava.As always, remember: you are not alone, and keep getting busy living sober.Connect with Me🎙️ Patreon: patreon.com/elizabethchance 💙 Facebook: facebook.com/itsbizzypodcast 📸 Instagram: @itsbizzypodcast ▶️ YouTube: @elizabethchance 🎵 TikTok: @bizzychance 🐦 X: @itsbizzypodcast 📌 Pinterest: @BusyLivingSober 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elizabethchance 💌 Updates: eepurl.com/iDtRnw 📬 Story ideas: [email protected]: [email protected] to my Newsletter: ElizabethChance.comThank you for listening to It’s Bizzy. If this conversation helped you think differently about sugar, sobriety, or recovery, please share it with someone who might need it. Your support helps grow this community and keeps these honest conversations going."Remember, you don’t have to navigate the mess alone. Whether you’re pivoting your career, your marriage, or your mindset, I’m here to walk that road with you. Let’s make 2026 the year you finally put your own oxygen mask on first."XO BizzyLive Loud. Love Big. — Bizzy #ItsBizzy#itsbizzypodcast #liveloudlovebig #BusyLivingSober #MorganSmith #Kava #KalmWithKava #KavaVsKratom #SoberCurious #RecoveryPodcast #AlcoholFreeLiving #MindfulRelaxation #AnxietyRelief #WellnessPodcast Support the show