Dopey 509: ’Kratom: The blue balls of getting high. It scratches the itch, but it doesn’t make you come.” The Kratom Episode with B. Getz and Jana Wu!

2024-12-13

This Week on Dopey! The Kratom Craptacular! Everything you wanted to know about Kratom but were afraid to ask! I am extremely excited and proud of this new Dopey Kratom Show with Mountainside's Jana Wu and the Upful Life Podcasts' and Dopey Legend B. Getz - we learn so much about the phenomenon/scourge/harm reduction tool/recreational and super easily accessible gas station wonder drug - Kratom. No matter how you pronounce it - Kratom is out there and affecting the world of addiction and recovery profoundly! So sit back and relax and consume this extra long ...

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Dopey Podcast: The Kratom Special 🎙️🌿

Get ready for a Kratom deep dive in this episode of Dopey! Dave brings together two amazing guests for a rollercoaster conversation that balances expert knowledge, raw personal experience, and a sprinkle of humor. 🎢✨

Part 1: Expert Insights with Jana Wu 🧠📚

Dave chats with Jana Wu, a mental health professional from Mountainside, to demystify the world of Kratom. Jana sheds light on Kratom’s complex role in addiction recovery, public health, and regulation. Topics include:

Sugar vs. Kratom: The parallels between sugar addiction and Kratom use. 🍪➡️🌿
The cultural explosion of Kratom post-COVID and why it’s become so accessible. 🛒📦
Should Kratom be sold in gas stations? (Spoiler: probably not.) ⛽🛑
Cannabis legalization, Kratom regulation, and the larger societal shift toward harm reduction. 🌱⚖️

Jana offers thoughtful perspectives on how we as a society can approach substances like Kratom without resorting to prohibition. She also opens up about the challenges of discussing this topic as a professional in the recovery field. A fascinating, must-listen conversation! 🔥

Part 2: B. Getz’s Raw Kratom Journey 🎵🌍

In the second half, Dave welcomes back B. Getz, the host of the Upful Life Podcast and a longtime Dopey fan-favorite. B. reflects on his eight-year daily Kratom habit, his recent decision to quit, and what that process has taught him. Highlights include:

Finding Kratom: How B. turned to Kratom after a devastating Oxycontin addiction. 💊➡️🌿
The pros and cons of Kratom as a harm reduction tool versus its potential for dependency. ⚖️
Tapering Tips: How B. used a mix of supplements, planning, and support to quit Kratom. 🕊️💪
“Blue balls of the real deal”: What Kratom feels like and how it kept his “switch” off. 🛑💡
Going out with a bang: B. shares his wild concoction of cannabis syrup and Kratom extract shots in a playful nod to his past. 🎉🍹

B.’s story is a testament to resilience, transparency, and the power of partnership. His openness about the challenges and rewards of stepping away from Kratom will inspire anyone navigating a similar journey. 🙌

Themes & Takeaways

Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all: Harm reduction tools like Kratom can save lives, but they require responsibility and self-awareness. 🧩
Community support matters: Whether it’s a partner, the Dopey Nation, or Reddit groups, transparency and connection are key. 🤝💬
Everyone’s journey is unique: Whether abstinence, harm reduction, or something in between, there’s no “right” way—just your way. 🌟

Shoutouts 🎉

Jana Woo for her wisdom and dedication to helping people in recovery. 🙏
B. Getz for his raw honesty and incredible storytelling. Catch his podcast Upful Life for more music and culture insights! 🎧🎶

Closing Note

This episode captures the essence of Dopey: raw, real, and thought-provoking. Whether you’re curious about Kratom, in recovery, or just love a good story, this is one for the books. 📚

Stay strong, Dopey Nation, and as always, toodles for Chris. ✌️❤️

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