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.

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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

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Best Protein for Gut Health? Whey vs. Beef vs. Collagen | Alex Conley of Kono Nutrition