Okay, so I made one comment about Kristin’s coffee-making skills and instantly became the villain. And then she replaced me—with Family Medicine. Like, actually replaced me. For an entire segment.

This episode, we talk about the real heartbreak behind Medicare's decision not to cover GLP-1 medications for weight loss and diabetes, and the wider implications for access, affordability, and the ongoing “just exercise more” narrative that’s exhausting all of us. Spoiler: we’re not fans of weaponized personal responsibility.

Then Family Medicine makes his podcast debut, and wow—he has some things to get off his chest. Like being overworked, underappreciated, and constantly asked to “clear” patients for cataract surgery. (Which isn’t a thing. Please stop saying it’s a thing.)

We close things out with a conversation about burnout, respect, weighted blankets, and fermented Texaco antibiotics. You know, just a normal Tuesday.

Takeaways:

I mentioned Kristin’s coffee grounds and now I’m banned from caffeine commentary.

GLP-1 meds aren’t being covered by Medicare anymore, and it’s as infuriating as you’d expect.

Family Medicine is here. He’s tired. And he’s not “clearing” anyone for anything.

If you don’t think all doctors are burned out, you’re not paying attention.

We might’ve created a new mascot: Emotional Support Drape™.

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