Best Matthew Nolan Podcasts (2025)

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#561: Emulsifiers in the Modern Diet: Health Risk or Harmless Additive? 50:41

4d ago50:41

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Emulsifiers are a ubiquitous component of the modern food supply, found in everything from salad dressings and dairy products to pastries and sauces. Traditionally regarded as safe by regulatory agencies, emulsifiers play a vital role in enhancing the texture, stability, and shelf-life of countless processed foods. Yet, in recent years, emerging re…

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176. King Baby (w/ Michael Klein) 42:31

6d ago42:31

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The BBB (Biological Bible Bro) returns while a literal child rules Israel. Rate us on iTunes and spread the good word of the Bible (Brothers podcast)! Please admire our beautiful Linktree: https://linktr.ee/biblebrothers

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Black Mirror - Gay, Actually 56:38

6d ago56:38

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Description - Join Amber and Joyce as they pick apart Black Mirror's queer-focused episode, Hotel Reverie. They explore what AI is doing to the world and where it could end up, how Brandy and Clara's on-screen romance gives them plenty of conflicted feelings and the reality of chatbots and how much water they use! Listen along and follow us on Inst…

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E140 Mike B. 40:58

6d ago40:58

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Nolan and Jacob discuss taking up hobbies post quitting to keep busy and to enrich your life. Mike B. used kratom to get off methadone, but six years later was still on the powder, then eventually switching over to the kava-kratom tonics. Thought service and 12 step work, Mike gives back and now almost two years clean from kratom and other drugs. Q…

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The Book of Wisdom — The Wisdom of Solomon – Chapter 7

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Wisdom is "without guile" and "imparts without envy." There’s a purity and refinement that’s totally akin to the process of our spiritual purification!By Matthew Nolan

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John 20:1-19 | JD Reyes | Let’s Learn About Jesus

9d ago

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A Study in the book of John.By JD Reyes

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The Alto Knights - Black Bag - Snow White - UK Film Club Ep 26 1:27:17

9d ago1:27:17

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On this top movie review podcast, we have film reviews of The Alto Knights, Black Bag, Snow White (2025), G20, Time Rewind, Clown N Out, All Is Fine In '89, Retreat, It'll Never Work, and Heat (1995). Join film critics Chris Olson and Brian Penn as they delve into the latest cinematic releases, streaming picks, indie film reviews and old classics. …

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E139 James T. 39:21

11d ago39:21

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NOTE: This is our last regular Wednesday interview with a kratom quitter as we are going back to once-a-week guests talking about their quitting journey on Sundays with occasional Wednesday special episodes. An engineering professional from New Mexico, James started using kratom three years ago as a remedy for his severe IBS. Drawn in by a posh kra…

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#560: Neurodiversity & Nutrition: Choline, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Beyond – Emma Derbyshire, PhD 45:55

11d ago45:55

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Nutrition is increasingly being considered as a modifiable factor that may influence neurodevelopmental outcomes. While severe deficiencies in certain nutrients are known to have dramatic effects, there is growing interest in the potential impact of more subtle insufficiencies — particularly during critical windows such as pregnancy, infancy, and e…

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E138 Sonya 48:05

14d ago48:05

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Libby and Jacob talk about pets and recovery. Sonya was a low-dose, high-functioning kratom user. The reasons for quitting were not as overwhelming and more subtle, but the benefits to getting off kratom were still profound. Her dog Chunk maybe the happiest about it all. CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/k…

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The Book of Wisdom — The Wisdom of Solomon – Chapter 6

14d ago

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Solomon calls for those in power to understand their responsibility, act with righteousness, and lead with wisdom.By Matthew Nolan

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John 19:38-42 | JD Reyes | Let's Learn About Jesus

16d ago

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A Study in the book of John.By JD Reyes

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E137 Kevin 27:53

17d ago27:53

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In the opening segment, Nolan talks about how sobriety is not just the absence of a substance in your life. Kevin took kratom for the first time 7 years ago, but it made him nauseous, and he didn't return to it again until January 2024. After just a year of drinking the kava-kratom tonics, Kevin quit at the first of the year 2025. Did you know that…

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Do Lipids Increase During Weight Loss? (SNP39) 20:03

18d ago20:03

20:03

This is a segment from one of our Premium-exclusive AMA (ask me anything) episodes, where we answer questions submitted by Premium subscribers. To listen to the full episode, you’ll need to be a Premium subscriber and access the episode on the private Premium feed. Questions Answered in This Episode [02:00] Why does the Mediterranean diet emphasize…

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175. 2 Kings 9 - Oily Dudes and Trampled Jezebels (w/ Augustus Prew) 1:29:48

20d ago1:29:48

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A king gets absolutely blasted through the heart with an arrow while Dan and Augie (1923) perform some top notch textual criticism. Rate us on iTunes and spread the good word of the Bible (Brothers podcast)! Please admire our beautiful Linktree: https://linktr.ee/biblebrothers

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W136 Matthew R. 37:09

21d ago37:09

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Answering some questions posted on Reddit. Matthew is a school teacher who went to rehab for his kratom addiction. New resource: https://www.reddit.com/r/quit_7OH CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.com/@krat0ms0briety https://www.youtube.com/@KratomSobriety https://www.face…

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Colossians 3:23-4:1 | Steven Coleman

23d ago

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A Study in the book of ColossiansBy Steven Coleman

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E135 Matthew's Wife Marilyn 40:39

24d ago40:39

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PLEASE NOTE: In the first three minutes of the interview, the guest's audio is choppy. We improved the sound as much as possible, and it gets better later on. In this episode, Marilyn Lynch joins the podcast to share the life and legacy of her late husband, Matthew James Lynch, who passed away on May 25, 2024, at the age of 44. A devoted husband, f…

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#559: Skin Health & Nutrition – Thivi Maruthappu, PhD 45:29

25d ago45:29

45:29

The intersection of nutrition, dermatology, and skin health is an area of growing interest, yet one that remains riddled with misinformation and oversimplified claims. The influence of dietary patterns, specific nutrients, and lifestyle factors on conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and skin aging has been widely debated, with varying level…

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Filmmaker Interview with Ranw Aso-Rashid 28:48

27d ago28:48

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Filmmaker Ranw Aso-Rashid speaks with film critic Chris Olson for UK Film Review about his latest short film, Whispers of Redemption. The exclusive filmmaker interview covers many aspects of Ranw's filmmaking, including his production company AR Studios. Read our indie film review of Whispers of Redemption on our website, where James Learoyd said t…

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E134 Guus 46:58

28d ago46:58

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Family history and talking about addiction openly. Guus hails from Holland, and quit kratom in November 2024. He is our first guest from Europe, where kratom use is not as prevalent as here in the states. CONNECT WITH US https://www.instagram.com/kratomsobriety https://twitter.com/kratomsobriety https://www.tiktok.com/@krat0ms0briety https://www.yo…

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John 19:1-37 | JD Reyes | Let’s Learn About Jesus

30d ago

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A Study in the book of ColossiansBy JD Reyes

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28 Weeks Later (and the sequel I dreamed) - The Scream Test 1:43:13

1M ago1:43:13

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Rachel is back with a horror film review of 28 Weeks Later, as well as the sequel she once dreamt. The Scream Test is a horror film podcast, part of the UK Film Review Podcast series of shows. Find out more about our film podcast on our website. If you are a horror film fan, then you are in the right place. It also helps if you like talking about v…

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E133 Kratom Addiction Podsphere Roundup 1:07:46

1M ago1:07:46

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Compilation of a selection of recent other podcasts tackling the issue of kratom addiction in the last six months. Thanks to these podcasters for increasing awareness about the topic. Check out their full kratom episodes, sharing only a portion here. Please thank each of them by giving them a like or follow or a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify. 1…

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#558: Rethinking Ultra-Processed Foods in the Modern Food System – Duane Mellor, PhD 52:08

1M ago52:08

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Discussions around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and their role in public health have gained significant traction in recent years. While some advocate for categorizing and regulating these foods due to their potential negative health effects, others argue that such classifications can oversimplify the issue and detract from more actionable dietary c…

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E132 Natalie Returns to Celebrate Two Years 37:03

1M ago37:03

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Advocating for an inclusive kratom recovery community. Natalie is two years off kratom, the first time completely sober and off everything since being a teenager. Natalie tells Libby how she did it, some close calls, how her life is better and gives advice for others. E15 Natalie | Kratom Addiction https://kratomsobriety.podbean.com/e/e15-natalie/ …

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Colossians 3 | Nolan Hicks | Special Messages

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A Study in the book of ColossiansBy Nolan Hicks

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The Brutalist - Gene Hackman Movies - UK Film Club Episode 25 1:10:42

1M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Join film critics Chris and Brian for the newest episode of UK Film Club, with the latest movie reviews including The Brutalist, A Copenhagen Love Story, 7 Kills, 3 Songs, and a Banana, The Mix, The Ego Death of Queen Cecilia, and Crimson Tide. Head to our website for more about our film podcast and the latest movie reviews. Podcast marketing is pr…

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E131 Scott 39:30

1M ago39:30

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Are you more attuned to your senses after kratom cessation? Scott started off on powder ten years ago and began using extracts in more recent years. After many quit attempts, and his drug use escalating to poly-substance binges, Scott hit a bottom at an ER visit after using meth. A foreign trip to an overseas city was how he was able to stop consum…

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#557: Health Psychology & Eating Behaviour – Prof. Jane Ogden 48:46

1M ago48:46

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In the realm of health psychology, our understanding of eating behaviors extends beyond mere physiological hunger cues. Research indicates that factors such as learned associations, cultural influences, and individual perceptions play pivotal roles in shaping our dietary choices. Recognizing this complexity is essential for developing effective die…

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E130 Kendall 33:33

1M ago33:33

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Defining what sober is for yourself, based on your improved quality of life, not by what you are abstinent from. Kendall is a middle school teacher who was previous addicted to tramadol. He first developed a bad habit with extract capsules, which he quit, then relapsed taking the kava-kratom tonics. Kendall is an example that not every case of diso…

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John 18:38-40 | JD Reyes | Let's Learn Something About Jesus

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A Study in the book of John.By JD Reyes

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Anaïs in Love - Gay, Actually 49:21

1M ago49:21

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Join Amber and Joyce this month as they talk about the chaotic world of Anaïs in Love, a French film that delves into desire, identity and what it means to love. They discuss Anaïs' many conquests, her relationship to love and to be loved and a growing connection between her and an older woman. Will she get what she wants? Content warning: This epi…

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E129 Mind the Science with Jonathan N. Stea, PhD 1:05:30

2M ago1:05:30

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Nolan and Desiree talk about the benefits of having more money to spend after quitting kratom. Author Jonathan N. Stea, PhD discusses his book "Mind the Science" and shares strategies to navigate the complexities of the alternative health sector. He shares his clinical experience treating kratom use disorder, addresses common tropes and fallacies f…

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SNP38: What is Quality Sleep? 22:11

2M ago22:11

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Sleep is one of the most critical yet often overlooked components of health, performance, and overall well-being. Poor sleep quality or insufficient sleep can disrupt circadian rhythms, impair glucose metabolism, and alter hunger signals, leading to increased food intake, reduced insulin sensitivity, and other undesirable outcomes. In this episode,…

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E128 Jahred 55:04

2M ago55:04

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How to cope when life keeps on "life-ing". Jahred hails from Hawaii, where he quit a 7-year addiction to powder (his first five or so years) and then at the end, mixing in extracts. With the help of a significant other, he tapered from June 2024 from about 42 grams per day to about 8 grams per day, when he jumped off cold turkey - aided by several …

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John 18:28-38 | JD Reyes

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A Study in the book of John.By JD Reyes

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E127 Mark 1:01:32

2M ago1:01:32

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Nolan and Desiree talk about their personal timelines feeling better after quitting kratom. Mark is an expat from Europe living in Thailand as a digital nomad. He was surprised by how an unassuming kratom tea product he bought created a physical dependency and he had a hard time quitting during 2024. English is not his native language, but his stor…

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#556: Can We Restore the Gut Microbiome Through Dietary Changes? – Anissa Armet, PhD 1:06:28

2M ago1:06:28

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There is research suggesting that industrialization has significantly altered the composition of our gut microbiota, with certain microbial species now absent in many industrialized populations. Given the known associations between gut microbiome diversity and health, researchers have begun investigating whether restoring lost microbial species and…

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174. 2 Kings 7 - Thieving Lepers (w/ Kelly Hudson) 41:31

2M ago41:31

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The Bible goes into Lord of the Rings mode while Dan and Kelly Hudson (his lover) get into the question -- should men really be in charge? Rate us on iTunes and spread the good word of the Bible (Brothers podcast)! Please admire our beautiful Linktree: https://linktr.ee/biblebrothers

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E126 Ian: Industry Insider 1:33:51

2M ago1:33:51

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Libby and Jacob talk about recognizing you have an addiction without or before bad things start to happen. Ian works for a well-known company that distributes kratom-kava drinks to some 30,000 stores in the U.S. Many people report this product to be starkly more addictive than plain leaf kratom, and Ian himself has developed a dependency he has had…

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Creature Features - The Scream Test 1:39:52

2M ago1:39:52

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Welcome back, fellow fright fanatics, to The Scream Test, the podcast that dissects the delicious dread of horror cinema. I’m your host, Rachel, and this week, we’re diving headfirst into the murky, monstrous world of creature features. Forget your jump scares and psychological thrillers; we’re talking about the raw, primal terror of things that go…

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Matthew 27:1-8 | JD Reyes

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A Study in the book of John.By JD Reyes

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E125 Eren 45:33

2M ago45:33

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Nolan and Desiree talk about how nice it is not to have to hide your kratom use after you quit. Eren discusses how his kratom addiction progressed over five years until he was able to stop in early December 2023. He "hugged the cactus", and quit with the help of the podcast, online kratom meetings and quitting support groups. How would you describe…

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#555: What Should the Dietary Guidelines Say? – Prof. Christopher Gardner 59:29

2M ago59:29

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Every five years, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines are updated based on the latest scientific evidence to help shape national nutrition recommendations. A panel of experts was assembled to review the existing research, evaluate new findings, and provide recommendations that will inform the next edition of the guidelines. One of the committee members inv…

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173. 2 Kings 5 - Boiling Babies (w/ Zack Poitras) 1:27:40

2M ago1:27:40

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The Bible gets real dark while Dan and Zack Poitras enjoy some of the most coherent stories they've heard from the Bible in a long time. Rate us on iTunes and spread the good word of the Bible (Brothers podcast)! Please admire our beautiful Linktree: https://linktr.ee/biblebrothers

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E124 Anthony 57:55

2M ago57:55

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Today's guest Anthony is a high school student. In the open, Jacob and Libby discuss how they felt at key milestone day marks during the first year. Initially consuming kratom around age 15, Anthony first bottomed out on powder and then on kava-kratom tonics, eventually going to rehab. Relapse is part of his story, but he experienced a lot in his j…

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John 18:13-27 | JD Reyes | Let's Learn About Jesus

2M ago

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A Study in the book of John.By JD Reyes

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September 5 - Bridget Jones Mad About the Boy - Flight Risk - UK Film Club Episode 24 1:19:31

2M ago1:19:31

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On this movie podcast episode, we have the latest movie reviews of: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, September 5, Flight Risk, Kinda Pregnant. We have indie film reviews of White Crow, The Space Rodent, Photocopy, and What No One Knows. As well as a nostalgia review of a certain Mel Gibson film that won Best Picture 30 years ago! In White Crow, Ju…

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E123 Tony 36:13

2M ago36:13

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International travel and kratom. Tony has battled kratom extract dependence over the years with multiple relapses and is determined to make this his final quit. With no prior history of addiction, a pivotal moment came during a trip abroad, where unplanned withdrawals caused a strain on his relationship with his wife and the moment became an import…

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