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

#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.


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🎙 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

🔗 Helpful links:

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


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