The LIVE FULLY with Kratom PODCAST
Live Fully with Kratom is your trusted source for all things kratom and holistic wellness. Hosted by ETHA co-founders Victor and Alexander, we dive into kratom strains, safety, science, and real-life stories—plus explore natural ways to manage pain, boost energy, and live fully. Whether you're a daily user or just curious, this podcast brings clarity, honesty, and inspiration to your wellness journey.
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We love to talk kratom and medicinal botanicals. If you want our co-founders, Alexander or Victor, to be on your podcast, please reach out - CONTACT US or email us at podcast@ethanaturals.com
Check out some of our appearances on other podcast shows.
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ETHA co-founder, Alexander Karp, was a special guest on The Paradigm Shift on StudiJfm. They discussed natural medicine, kratom, methylene blue, healthy eating habits, and fasting as a potential approach to cancer—framing them within a broader conversation on wellness and alternative practices.
KRATOM & KAVA - SCIENCE, SAFETY, & ETHICS
In this episode of The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi, Alexander Karp, co-founder of ETHA Naturals, shares how his personal health journey inspired a transparency-first brand and offers an unfiltered look at kratom, kava, tongkat ali, and the future of ethical botanicals.
From common misconceptions and the importance of testing to ethical sourcing, GMP manufacturing, and compliance in “gray-area” markets, Alex breaks down what it takes to responsibly innovate in the natural wellness space. He also explores how other botanicals fit into modern wellness and why building on transparency, trust, and community turns customers into informed advocates.
Kratom: A Safer Approach For Pain Relief
In this episode of Spirit Gym, Alexander Karp, Head of R&D for ETHA Natural Botanicals, shares his personal journey to finding relief with kratom, the science behind its many alkaloids, and why you shouldn’t silence what he calls the “Pain Teacher.” He explains how our modern lifestyles have become increasingly processed and synthetic while natural remedies are often demonized, and why understanding the full “orchestra” of kratom’s alkaloids is key to unlocking its potential.
Alexander also reflects on the challenges of navigating an unregulated market, the importance of mindful dosing, and why completely eliminating pain might not always be the best goal.
Manage Your Health And Wellness With Kratom
On this episode of Heal Podcast Alexander opens up about the debilitating back injury he suffered during his freshman year of high school. He tried various conventional treatments, including physical therapy, muscle relaxers, and inversion therapy, but unfortunately they offered little help. In 2016 he found kratom and it was only then, with kratom's help that he experienced dramatic relief. When he consumes kratom, Alexander experiences his pain going from from a 10 to a 2–3. Kratom literally gave him his life back.
THE TRUTH ABOUT KRATOM
In episode 1075, Alex Karp from ETHA Botanicals, Mark Bell, Nsima Inyang, and Andrew Zaragoza talk about everything you need to know about Kratom from dosages to effects to why it has a bad reputation.
Danny Way & E115 Botanicals
Legendary skateboarder, Danny Way, talks about the history of skateboarding and his transition into being an entrepreneur. He teamed up with ETHA Natural Botanicals to create his own natural medicine company called Element 115 Botanicals. ETHA co-founder, Alexander Karp, and Danny share their amazing story with Onyx Muse.
VICTOR CHUNG'S KRATOM STORY
In this riveting conversation with Victor Chung, co-founder and CEO of ETHA Botanicals, we learn he is deeply rooted in compassion and a desire to make a difference in the world. On a mission to solve his chronic pain, Victor's journey into the heart of the Kratom industry uncovers not just personal healing but also groundbreaking innovation. ETHA Botanicals emerges through his quest, to redefine quality, consistency, and the customer experience in the Kratom market.
PAIN MANAGEMENT WITH KRATOM
Episode 67: Pain Management with Kratom - The supplement Kratom has a wide variety of health benefits. One of the most popular reasons people take it is to reduce pain and discomfort. Guest Speakers Co-Founders of Etha Natural Botanicals Alexander Karp and Victor Chung join Bryan on this episode to talk about the many facets of pain and how Kratom plays a part in bringing relief.
ALEXANDER KARP'S KRATOM STORY
In this insightful episode, we dive into the transformative impact of Kratom on Alexander Karp's life—an engineer turned Kratom advocate and entrepreneur. As co-founder of ETHA Natural Botanicals, Alex shares his journey from experiencing chronic back pain to finding substantial relief through Kratom. This led him down a path of deep curiosity about the plant, eventually motivating him to start his own Kratom company. Alexander discusses the entrepreneurial and scientific aspects of creating a trustworthy Kratom brand, emphasizing consumer education and product consistency.
KRATOM RESEARCH AND AMANDA'S KRATOM STORY
The founders of ETHA Natural Botanicals introduce their Head of Customer Service, Amanda, as she shares her kratom story. Then, Victor explores some research on kratom and serotonin, specifically the alkaloid speciogynine. Enjoy!
DEBUNKING THE MYTHS ABOUT KRATOM
ETHA co-founders, Alexander Karp and Victor Chung, talk with Bryan from Sunflower Shoppe's podcast about the kratom plant. They address some of the most common misconceptions regarding kratom.