The Black Health Fallout from the One Big Beautiful Bill
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 “People are going to die when they lose their healthcare. People are going to die when they can’t see the doctor. People are going to die when they lose the protections that were a benefit to them—maternal care, mental health… they’re going to die.” ⚡ In this episode of Medicine Mondays, I dive into the devastating realities of the new legislation that threatens to gut Medicaid, chip away at the Affordable Care Act, and cut vital public health programs—all under the guise of economic responsibility. This isn’t just a political decision—it’s a death sentence for...
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Why Black Women Are Dying In the Healthcare System
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 “I don’t think the system is broken. The system is working exactly how it was built. It was built to be biased against Black folks. It was built to be biased against women… So, what do you think that system is going to be doing to people who happen to be Black women who fall into both groups?” ⚡In this episode, I address how detrimental this healthcare system has been for Black women, highlighting the systemic biases that lead to their disproportionately high mortality rates and emphasizing the critical need for change. Join me in this episode as we dive into these atrocities...
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Why People Dont Trust Doctors Anymore
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 “I know that you are doing the best that you can, but for our patients out there, it is not enough and we have to do more.” ⚡In this episode, I talk about the alarming statistics surrounding patient mistrust in doctors as I explore the reasons behind this crisis and discuss actionable steps we can do as physicians to rebuild that trust. With over half of Americans expressing skepticism towards their healthcare providers, it’s time to address the root causes and find solutions now. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ The shocking statistics on patient mistrust in doctors ➡ How the...
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Will AI Replace Your Doctor
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 “AI is coming… It’s going to be sooner rather than later that this becomes commonplace. And if you are a doctor, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, somewhere in healthcare where your job is getting a little robotic in nature, you better decide if you’re okay with AI replacing you. And if you are, start thinking about retirement destination. But if you aren’t, start thinking about what you can do to maximize your potential in this AI world.” ⚡In this episode, I dive into the potential impact of AI on the healthcare industry, exploring whether AI could replace doctors...
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How Politics Decides Your Healthcare
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 “Make sure that your politicians are taking care of you—that your politicians have you in mind when they’re making their decisions and when they’re doing their votes. Because it takes the right person to have an Affordable Care Act and the wrong person to have no insurance.” ⚡In this episode, I talk about the surprising ways politics influences your healthcare decisions, from medication availability to insurance coverage, and why understanding this connection is crucial for your health advocacy. So, if you’ve ever felt frustrated by high medical costs or wondered why your...
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10 Simple Morning Habits for a Healthier You
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 “I used to be there. I dealt with chronic stress-related issues and didn’t really have the best morning routine. And it wasn’t until I had a morning routine and I had almost like a ritual process of how I do things that I see that, wow, when I do things and have more energy in the morning, I just have a better day throughout the day.” ⚡In this episode, I talk about the 10 simple morning habits that can transform your day by helping you have increased productivity, reduced stress, and a happier mindset. After all, statistics show that people who tend to have some type of morning...
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AI Data and the Patient Experience in Clinical Research with Adam Walker
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 “The greatest barrier to entry is the cost of healthcare in the U.S… but that should never be a barrier to safety, security, and medical provision... It should not ever be the case that because you can’t afford it, you can’t be kept well. A state of wellness should not come down to your income." ⚡In this episode, I sit with Adam Walker, a seasoned expert in clinical research and data collection, to explore the transformative role of AI and technology in clinical research. Here, we cover how advancements in data collection and analysis are reshaping patients’ and healthcare...
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Why People Still Fear Vaccines
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 “Our vaccine hesitancy has gotten so bad that it’s now considered a top 10 global health threat by the World Health Organization.” ⚡Do you know someone who is still unvaccinated or anti-vaxx in 2025? For some complex reasons, in 2024, so many people remain hesitant about vaccines despite the fact that there’s plenty of scientific evidence proving their safety and effectiveness. And no, it’s not just about COVID vaccines—we’re talking about all vaccines here. A very serious health concern, so much so that the World Health Organization has now classified it as one of the top...
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Is Fluoride in Your Water-Safe or Scary
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 “As a scientist, as a physician, and as a public health professional, my job is to make sure that you don’t believe what’s not true.” ⚡ In this episode, I’ll talk about the ongoing debate surrounding fluoride in drinking water, because despite decades of research supporting its safety and effectiveness, the gap between what science says and what the public believes is getting wider and wider. To make matters worse, we now have politicians wanting to take fluoride out of our water. This should stop! That’s why in this week’s episode, I’ll address the misinformation...
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Tariffs and Healthcare - What Most Doctors Arent Telling You
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 “You don’t have to be a hospital administrator or be a supplier to fight for your right. You do have the right to fight for the best prices.” ⚡ Have you ever wondered why your medical bills keep rising even for routine care? In this episode, I’ll help you understand the answer as I uncover how international trade policies and tariffs directly impact the cost of your healthcare. Not too many people realize this, but if you want to protect your wallet, make sure you listen, because today, I’ll share with you the hidden forces behind your medical expenses. 🎧 Stay tuned to find...
info_outlineSo, let’s talk about whether New Year's resolutions are truly a scam or not…
Have you ever started a New Year’s resolution only to abandon it by March? Maybe you’ve felt like the whole concept was just a ploy for gyms, businesses, or apps to profit off your ambition, or in other words—a scam.
This very reason has repeatedly caused many people to lose motivation to achieve the goals they’ve set beforehand.
But here’s the truth—resolutions fail not because they’re a scam, but because of the approach many take while working on them. By focusing on vague goals or external pressures, most people set themselves up not to succeed but to fail.
That’s why in this episode, we’re debunking the “scam” myth as we share actionable strategies that will help you crush your goals for 2025 and set you up for success.
If you want to take control of your resolutions and make 2025 your best year yet, tune in to this episode and discover the mindset shifts and habits that will lead you to lasting success.
Why you need to check this episode:
-Learn why resolutions often fail by March (and how to avoid this common trap);
-Understand the critical difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivating factors, especially which among the two will truly drive you towards lasting success; and
-Recognize how goal visualization, aligning your goals with your values, and creating systems—not just goals—set you up for long-term success
“Remember, New Year's resolutions are not a scam. Even though they sound like it, they are not a scam. It's the approach to your New Year's resolutions that is the scam. If you approach it in a scammy way…in a way that is only dictated on what it looks like on IG, what it looks like on TikTok, if you approach it in that fashion, then yeah, the scam is there—but you're the scammer. You're scamming yourself from being a better person…You are the scammer if you think New Year's resolutions are scams, because you are going to be able to try to tell yourself the lies that are available.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
Notable Quotes:
“In our journey of trying to figure out ‘is a New Year's resolution something that I should be doing?’, recognize [that] one factor is going to push you when all the outside world is blocked out and not paying you any mind, and one factor is going to maybe motivate you for the short run, but after a while, you're going to start making excuses…So, understand that there [are] two important drivers in your journey of trying to change for the better, trying to do something different. And depending on which route you go—[intrinsic] reasoning versus your extrinsic reasoning—is a good barometer of whether you'll be doing it come July, August, September and you'll be a different person come December.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
“Your brain does not want to fail; your brain is not trained to fail. It is trained to protect, but it’s not trained to fail.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
“It’s tough when we have to say, ‘I’m the reason why I failed’…So, I want you to be able to say, ‘I’m the reason why I lost the weight. I’m the reason why I go to the gym every day and I gained all this muscle. I’m the reason why I’m a better friend to all of my friends now, and I’m the best brother or sister.’ I want you to be able to say at the end of 2025, ‘I’m the reason why these things are occurring’, because we have to look inward. It has to be an inward-looking goal to say ‘this is why I want to do it’, because that is what’s going to carry you for the year 2025 and beyond; trust me.” – Dr. Berry Pierre
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