The EMPWR Podcast Essential Amino Acids for Fat Loss & Energy with Angelo Keely
Aug 20, 2025
Angelo Keely, Co-founder and CEO of Kion, shares his incredible journey from a near-death experience to becoming a powerhouse in wellness. He dives into the importance of essential amino acids for muscle building, energy, and healthy aging. Angelo emphasizes how personalized nutrition can support individuals through hormonal changes. He also provides practical tips on optimizing protein intake and hydration while discussing the role of quality supplements. Throughout the conversation, he inspires listeners to take control of their health with informed dietary choices.
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Early Holistic Upbringing
- Angelo grew up in a holistic, supplement-minded household where his mother gave him amino acids as a child.
- That upbringing seeded his lifelong interest in protein, recovery, and eventual founding of Kion.
Stabbing Led To Intentional Healing
- At 16 Angelo was stabbed multiple times and required emergency surgery, which triggered a long recovery and lifestyle change.
- That trauma pushed him into intentional healing via diet, movement, meditation, and supplements.
India Bus Crash And Trauma Integration
- While volunteering in India Angelo helped rescue survivors of a bus accident and experienced a natural trauma-shake response.
- That event reinforced practices like meditation and breathwork he used to integrate trauma and keep calm in crisis.
