LEVELS – A Whole New Level14 Maj 2024

#254 - The writing of ‘Good Energy,’ your guide to taking charge of your metabolic health | Dr. Casey Means & Mike Haney

Writing an evidence-based nonfiction book requires time, dedication, and a true passion for the content. Dr. Casey Means and her brother Calley Means joined forces to create their book “Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health.” Casey Means, MD, and Mike Haney discuss the book-writing process, insights into creativity and inspiration, the steps to seeking an agent and selling a book to a publisher, and the trials and tribulations along the way.

Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.

🎙 What Casey Means, MD, & Mike Haney discuss:

(05:47) — Bringing joy and empowerment to conversations about health

(10:20) — Landing an agent

(13:56) — The book proposal

(21:41) — The challenges of keeping content clear and accessible

(29:01) — On collaboration

(30:06) — The writing process has a lot of moving parts

(35:59) — On determining your voice

(43:21) — Carving out dedicated time to write

(55:11) — A health coach can help you stay accountable

(1:07:45) — The magic of putting a book into the world

(1:13:03) — On facing feedback

⁠Transcripts & Show notes⁠⁠

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Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/3dveHuhZld4?si=ke_MDmjTcUPB5YqQ⁠⁠

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