Quick recap The meeting focused on ongoing efforts to keep kratom legal across states, with participants sharing updates and experiences on legislative challenges and advocacy. Christopher discussed recent legislative developments in Kansas and other states, emphasizing the need for advocacy and sharing personal experiences with kratom. Michelle shared her recent visit to the Kansas governor's office to advocate against a proposed ban and highlighted the importance of educating policymakers about kratom's benefits. The group discussed the potential reasons behind the push to ban kratom, including pharmaceutical industry interests, and shared personal stories about how kratom has helped with pain management and other health issues. Participants also exchanged information about scientific resources and websites that provide evidence supporting kratom's benefits. The conversation concluded with plans for continued advocacy efforts and a reminder of an upcoming Kratom Gal Show Summary Kratom Regulation Discussion Updates The group discussed various personal topics and updates, including Christopher's pet rabbit situation and Jeremy's health improvements. The conversation then shifted to the ongoing challenges with Kratom regulations across different states, with Christopher and Robin highlighting how some states are implementing sneaky amendments to ban Kratom. The discussion concluded with Christopher sharing his concerns about synthetic mitrogeny products coming from China and his decision to be cautious about selling extracts, preferring to stick with natural Kratom products. Kratom Advocacy and Safety Discussion Christopher discussed his experience with kratom and emphasized the importance of focusing on advocacy and keeping kratom legal, rather than getting distracted by other issues. He shared his conversation with Sarah and Dan about creating videos to support their mission. The group reflected on the history of the Kratom Gals, noting they have been active for over two years. Michelle mentioned her recent visit to the governor's office in Kansas and discussed the potential dangers of altered kratom products, while Robin questioned the safety of kratom in its traditional form versus when it crosses borders.

Diana is joined by Tashiana Reaves, clinical herbalist, to discuss the many applications of valerian root. They also talk about the personal side of the plant, as Tashiana goes into her story and how it helped her. The discussion is followed by a Christopher's Corner, where he also highlights the valerian products offered by Christopher's Organic Botanicals.  https://youtu.be/9X9RlrV-A1U

I created kratom quitting/tapering guides at http://payhip.com/kratomcommunity. I am trying to build this up into a bit more than what it is and add a YouTube channel to it. Any support is welcome! I check emails on this thing (when I get the chance). There’s a habit tracker (really cute), a tapering journal “How to Qui 7oh.” It isn’t growing as much as I had hoped but it’s a slow grind in the online hustle world.

Quick recap The meeting focused on discussions about ongoing kratom legislation and regulatory challenges across multiple states. Participants shared updates on various bills in Tennessee, Delaware, Kansas, and Massachusetts, with particular concern about pending legislation in Tennessee. The group discussed the rise of 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine) as a replacement alkaloid in kratom products and how this has complicated regulatory efforts. Christopher shared insights about industry trends, including changes at trade shows and the emergence of new products trying to circumvent bans. The conversation also covered the challenges of advocating for kratom, including dealing with misinformation and opposition from KDA (Kratom Danger Awareness) members. Participants expressed frustration with the regulatory process and shared strategies for educating policymakers and the public about kratom's safety and benefits. Summary Informal Team Check-in Meeting Participants discussed weather conditions, with Angela mentioning severe weather, including tornado watches in her area, while Christopher noted pleasant weather in his location. The meeting appeared to be an informal check-in, with participants joining at different times, including Christopher, who joined late while managing his dogs outside. Kratom for Pet Pain Management The group discussed using Kratom for pets, particularly for managing pain and mobility issues in dogs. Christopher shared his experience giving Kratom to his dog for 7 years due to knee problems, explaining the dosage and administration methods. The conversation also touched on weather patterns and seasonal transitions, before ending with a discussion about recent media coverage regarding Kratom safety concerns, with Christopher sharing his comments on news articles about hospitalizations related to natural supplements. Kratom Regulation Discussion The group discussed recent legislative developments regarding kratom regulations in Delaware and other states. Christopher explained that Delaware's bill has not yet passed and is still under discussion, with the focus shifting away from criminal penalties toward restricting access in convenience stores and gas stations rather than banning kratom entirely. The participants debated whether kratom is targeted at young people, with Christopher and others noting that it's unlikely to appeal to children due to its taste and the fact that most young people are unaware of it. The conversation also touched on regulatory challenges and the need for proper information sharing about kratom, with Christopher mentioning his efforts to provide accurate information and links on social media platforms.