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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