Kratom and Addiction Recovery: Jordan Richard on Advocacy, Science, and the Truth

In this episode, Diana talks to Jordan Richard of New Hope Botanicals—a leading kratom advocate, educator, and content creator known for speaking truth in a highly censored space. Jordan shares his deeply personal journey from severe opioid addiction to long-term recovery, and how discovering kratom over 13 years ago became a turning point that helped him reclaim his life. Together, they explore the critical distinction between addiction vs. physical dependence, the role kratom can play in harm reduction, and why nuanced conversations around plant medicine matter now more than ever. And then, in Christopher’s Corner, Christopher Deaney talks about product highlights and explains the extraction process of purified kratom capsules. He also talks about the importance of community involvement in kratom advocacy and offers resources like Christopher’s Kratom Education Skool Community. Subscribe to our Substack for updates