Jordan Richard, founder of New Hope Botanicals, returns to share crucial updates on the Kratom landscape since his first appearance nearly two years ago. This time around, he's here to explain the difference between natural Kratom leaf and the chemically altered compound 7-hydroxymitragynine (7OH), which he calls "deception, not innovation." Jordan breaks down how 7OH isn't naturally found in the Kratom leaf, but instead created through chemical conversion, often with unsafe methods. He warns that 7OH has caused widespread harm, creating addiction and confusion that threaten Kratom's reputation and legality.
Madalyn and Jordan also cover ongoing legislative battles in California, Florida, and Texas, where advocates are fighting to regulate Kratom while banning 7OH. Jordan discusses his direct involvement in hearings, his friendship with officials drafting fair regulations, and the ongoing spread of misinformation on social media. He also shares progress on his upcoming documentary, The Green Miracle, and his free educational book, The Truth About Kratom. The conversation highlights the importance of education, consumer protection, and responsible advocacy to preserve safe and legal access to Kratom.
🍃 RELATED LINKS
Hear Jordan's Kratom Story in episode 8 of this podcast
New Hope Botanicals - Jordan's company. Get 10% off with code KratomStories (I love their super green ultra!)
The Difference Between Kratom and 7-OH: It's Not Even Close - Jordan's blog post
The Truth About Kratom - Jordan's book is available for free in our Kratom Real Talk community. It's in the Classroom section.
The Green Miracle - Jordan's documentary trailer
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