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.  Leave Us A Voice Message  | https://telbee.io/channel/crrpjmrheri64giaoe2s7a/ 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 Sponsored By: Birch | Go to BirchLiving.com/cleankitchen for 27% Off Sitewide + 2 free Eco-Rest Pillows with Mattress Purchase. Puori | Get 20% off your one-time purchase, or save even more with a discounted subscription — nearly 30% off! Visit Puori.com/CLEANKITCHEN and use code CLEANKITCHEN to save. 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