Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive episodes and earn CMEs: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.comIn this interview, host Victoria Field sits down with Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author of the new book Good Energy. Dr. Means shares her inspiring journey from being a head and neck surgeon to leaving traditional medicine and becoming a leading voice in the metabolic health field. They take a deep dive into the environmental factors that impact our metabolism, the importance of taking care of your mitochondria, and practical steps to improve your overall metabolic health and well-being. Dr. Means also shares her own health struggles along the way and even sheds light on the emotional aspects of metabolic health, including the importance of navigating through trauma and making peace with death. Tune in for a conversation that is both informative and deeply personal.Casey is the co-founder of Levels, a health technology company with the mission of reversing the world’s metabolic health crisis. She received her BA with honors and MD from Stanford, was President of her Stanford class, and has previously served on Stanford faculty. She then trained in Head & Neck Surgery at Oregon Health and Science University before leaving traditional medicine to devote her life to tackling the root cause of why Americans are sick.Special thanks to our sponsors:Genova Connect, powered by Genova Diagnostics offers easy access to advanced lab tests. Receive 15% off any of their tests with code metaboliclink at https://gdx.net/themetaboliclinkLMNT, a zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix free of artificial colors and dodgy ingredients. Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any drink mix purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/metaboliclink AirDoctor is an air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. Visit airdoctorpro.com and used promo code METABOLIC LINK to get UP TO $300 off select air purifiers! You will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value!In every episode of The Metabolic Link, we'll uncover the very latest research on metabolic health and therapy. If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, follow, and leave us a comment or review on whichever platform you use to tune in!You can find us on all your major podcast players here and full episodes are also up on our Metabolic Health Summit YouTube channel, Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Buzzsprout.Follow us on social media @metabolichealthsummit for the latest science on metabolic health and therapy. Please keep in mind: The Metabolic Link does not provide medical or health advice, but rather general information that does not serve as a substitute for a licensed healthcare professional. Never delay in seeking medical advice from an appropriately licensed medical provider for any health condition that you may have.