**BONUS EPISODE** STDs and a Weight Loss Love Letter

In this bonus episode of "Tapping into Uncomfortable," Dr. Reade Hubert dives deep into the current health topics buzzing in society's collective consciousness - the zeitgeist - focusing on weight loss, diabetes type 2, and a unique take on STDs (not what you think!). Key Points Discussed: Diabetes Type 2 Focus: Dr. Hubert empathizes with those suffering from type 1 diabetes but acknowledges that type 2 is hogging the limelight due to its prevalence. The Role of Toxins: The majority of American diets consist of ultra-processed foods high in simple carbohydrates—a toxin overload contributing to metabolic dysfunction and diseases like diabetes type 2. Exercise as Medicine: Exercise not only helps eliminate bodily toxins but also improves metabolic expression, mental health through hormonal balance, and builds resistance against chronic disease by inducing micro-trauma beneficially. Weight Loss Drugs Craze: There's an increasing demand for GLP-1 receptor agonists medications originally designed for diabetics that have shown dramatic results in weight loss by affecting appetite control centers in the brain. Biological Pla(y): Dr. Hubert introduces his term "biological plagiarism," highlighting the disparity between production costs versus consumer pricing for these medications—a nod to recent discussions around pharmaceutical profiteering. Socially Transmitted Diseases (STDs): Moving away from sexually transmitted infections (STI), he coins a new term reflecting societal issues exacerbated by social media such as vanity and low self-esteem leading people towards unhealthy shortcuts like misusing diabetic drugs for weight loss without lifestyle changes. A Love Letter to America: In a poignant closing message, Dr. Hubert warns about potential long-term impacts on younger generations witnessing adults seeking quick fixes rather than adopting healthy lifestyles—and how these actions might perpetuate another health crisis focused on body image and self-worth. Throughout the podcast, listeners are reminded that while these conversations can be uncomfortable they're necessary steps toward better understanding our own health choices within larger societal trends—with a final call-to-action encouraging personal responsibility and open dialogue with healthcare providers before jumping onto any medical bandwagon.