72: At just four years old, Alex Conley was diagnosed with leukemia and spent years in treatment. That experience shaped everything—from his mindset to his mission. In this episode, Alex shares how surviving cancer led him to launch Kono Nutrition, a supplement brand focused on clean, effective ingredients and real gut healing.

We get into the origin of Kono, the science behind gut health, and why so many supplements on the market miss the mark. Alex breaks down what to look for in a quality product, how adaptogens and herbal formulas actually work, and why listening to your body matters more than following trends. It’s a conversation about healing, resilience, and building a wellness routine that actually supports your system.

Go to https://kononutrition.com/ and use code: cleankitchen for 10% off any purchase and 25% off any subscription. 

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Topics Discussed:

• Alex’s cancer journey and how it shaped his approach to health and wellness

• The founding of Kono Nutrition and the philosophy behind clean, effective supplements

• The role of gut health in overall well-being and how to support it naturally

• How to evaluate supplement quality and spot misleading or harmful ingredients

• Shifting from an aesthetic-driven fitness mindset to a functional, body-aware approach to health

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Timestamps: 

• 00:00:00 - Introduction 

• 00:01:37 – Cancer Survivor Story

• 00:05:19 – Western Medicine Pros & Cons

• 00:09:14 – Nutrition After Cancer

• 00:12:30 – Defining Health

• 00:13:54 – Health Basics

• 00:17:39 – Macros & Calories

• 00:21:51 – Hormones & Fitness Industry

• 00:23:41 – Gut Health: SIBO & IBS

• 00:26:52 – Kono Nutrition Origins

• 00:31:30 – Supplement Formulation

• 00:36:30 – Ingredient Sourcing

• 00:38:59 – Why Kono Exists

• 00:42:24 – Plant-Based Healing

• 00:45:22 – Whey vs. Beef Protein

• 00:50:28 – Protein Needs

• 00:52:22 – Collagen Myths

• 00:53:15 – Supplement Regulation

• 00:55:01 – “Natural Flavors” Exposed

• 00:57:34 – Reading Labels

• 01:00:56 – Body Awareness

• 01:03:25 – Health & Social Media

• 01:05:29 – Health Journey Steps

• 01:07:41 – Inflammation 101

• 01:10:29 – Symptoms as Signals

• 01:14:40 – What Is a Doctor?

• 01:17:17 – RFK & MAHA

• 01:21:03 – FDA Loopholes: GRAS

• 01:24:10 – Dessert 

Check Out Alex: 

• Go to https://kononutrition.com/ and use code: cleankitchen for 10% off any purchase and 25% off any subscription. 

• Alex’s Instagram 

• Kono Nutrition Instagram 

• Eat Your Medicine (Book)

Check Out Kyle: 

• Instagram

• YouTube

• TikTok