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Welcome to Wellness Unmask.

I'm Dr. Nicole Sapphire, and I wanted to take a moment to speak directly to all of you today,

my listeners.

Over the past year, Wellness Unmasked has grown into something, well, really just something incredibly meaningful to me.

What started as a platform to cut through the noise and bring honest, data-driven conversations

about health has really become a true community. And honestly, that is because of you.

Whether you've been here since day one or you just recently found us, I want to thank you.

Thank you for listening, for sharing, for engaging, and for caring about your health and also

the health of this country. Now, as many of you may know, I am beginning the confirmation process

for the role of Surgeon General. It's an incredible honor and one that comes with a great deal of

responsibility. And because of that, wellness and mass will be going on pause during this time.

And if I am confirmed throughout my service. So that said, this is not goodbye. I fully intend to

stay connected with all of you in meaningful ways, and I look forward to the day

when I can return, maybe to this microphone or some other form in the next few years.

So we can continue to have these important conversations, because at the end of the day,

the mission remains the same. Empowering you with knowledge, encouraging thoughtful discussion.

Thank you again for being part of this journey with me.

I'm Dr. Nicole Sapphire with Wellness and Mass.