Angelo Keely joins the show today for our first real deep dive into essential amino acids (all nine of them) and their critical role in our body’s health and longevity. Angelo really knows his stuff, so we get granular on all things protein – why lean muscle is the most important thing you can take with you into your later years, plant protein vs. animal protein, and specific diet and supplementation practices to help you get the most out of life.

I won’t spoil too much detail, but Angelo is also gracious to share two absolutely mind blowing stories from earlier in his life – the first, a scary, violent, traumatic LSD experience. The second, a deadly bus crash in India, set him on the path he walks today.

We spend the back half of the conversation getting into the inspiration behind his supplement brand, Kion – how the health and wellness space leaves room for sketchy claims and ingredients, and how committed he is to putting out a clean product. You can shop Kion’s incredible supplements, coffee, proteins, and more at lukestorey.com/kion to get up to 40% off.

00:06:05 — Meeting Angelo Keely

Angelo’s upbringing and parents
Home birth, no school, raw foods
Burgeoning rebelion
Violent fallout from overdosing on LSD
Beginning a new life and perspective
Acupuncture and talk therapy to integrate the experience
Understanding a new expanded context for psychedelics
Experimenting again – but with caution
Taking control of his own health journey

00:31:56 — Healing & Mindfulness Methodologies

Silent meditation, self-massage, and somatic work
Experience with psychoanalysis
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Going to a new world with NuCalm
Angelo recommends the Shakti Mat
Luke recommends Sadhu Boards
Traumatic bus crash and rescue experience in India

00:50:00 — Starting Kion & Making Supplements

Pivoting to a success-driven mindset
Our mutual friend, Ben Greenfield
Turning passions and ideas into products
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Brand building ability of Phil Knight
Operating in the supplement space
Kion Sleep Formula
What is safe and what will work?
Ned CBD and Element CBD
Melatonin tips

01:11:33 — Essential Amino Acids

Kion Essential Amino Acids
Protein 101
Proteins you are vs. proteins you eat
Cases for supplementation
Luke’s workout regimen
LiveO2 Oxygen Training
Importance of maintaining lean muscle as you age
Plant protein vs. animal protein
Amino acids and kidney health

01:35:41 — What Makes Kion Aminos Different?

Mythbusting amino soy sauce
Amino’s naturally taste bitter or sour
Investing in Kion’s flavor profiles
Are natural flavors really natural?
Kion Unflavored Protein
Transparency and quality
Benefits of bone broth, collagen, and gelatin
Luke’s morning smoothie recipe
Luke’s pre workout recipe
Hydroshot Hydration & Recovery Drink
ARX Machines
Debunking chain aminos
Metals in the soil
Kion Whey Protein
Kion Organic Coffee (mold-free)
Whole beans vs. pre-ground beans
Letters to a Young Poet

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