How a Bad Flu Season Could Impact You This Winter
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 "Yes, you can end up in the hospital if you’ve got the flu. Yes, it can be that bad." ⚡ In this episode, I'm diving back into the flu's deadly potential, just like that brutal 2017-2018 season that claimed 80,000 lives, and I'm warning you about how this winter could be a recipe for disaster with less vaccinations, more travel, and COVID still lurking. Do not downplay it—I've seen it hit my own kids and patients hard, and we can't let it overwhelm our healthcare system again. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: Why the flu can tag-team with bacterial infections and lead to serious...
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Why the Holidays Are the Best Time to Prioritize Your Mental Health
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 "Understand that during this holiday, it’s as important for you to be checking in on your mental health than acting like it’s not even an issue.” ⚡ Did you know that 2 out of 3 people go through a lot of stress, anxiety, and sadness during the holidays? In this episode, I break down why the holidays can feel like a total drag for so many of us as I share tips on how you can recharge your mental battery before you crash into another failed New Year’s resolution. Because let’s be real—it’s not all doom-and-gloom, but the holidays ain’t going anywhere. Tackling this head-on...
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Navigating Health Misinformation Online
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 "Just because it might have happened good for one person does not mean it’s going to happen good for you.” ⚡ Did you know that 60% of Americans—yes, that’s more than half of y’all—have fallen for some type of these sneaky health myths online? In this episode, I break it down like I always do, talking about how these lies waste your money, make you skip doctor visits, and leave you drowning in confusion. I’ll also show you how to dodge the social media traps so you can stay out of trouble and avoid the mistruths like I do. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: Why the recent claims...
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Tylenol And Autism- Separating Facts From Fear
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 "No, Tylenol does not cause autism. No, you cannot trust our health and human services director. And you probably can't trust the president either if he's telling you not to take any Tylenol." ⚡ In this episode, I debunk false claims linking Tylenol to autism—disinformation spread by RFK Jr. and the government, who are also promoting Leucovorin for prevention without an actual and solid scientific basis. Here, we’ll separate fact from fear as I clarify the truth behind these claims and explain what this means for families navigating autism today. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: Why...
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Debunking Sleep Apnea Myths What You Need to Know
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 "Do you know that 80% of people with sleep apnea don’t even know it? It almost sounds like one of those hypertension stats, but it’s true.” ⚡ In this episode, I debunk the common myths and misconceptions about sleep apnea that keep so many people undiagnosed and untreated. From the myth that only overweight men get sleep apnea to the surprising fact that many people with sleep apnea don’t even snore, I break down what you really need to know to protect your health and improve your sleep. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: Why sleep apnea often goes unnoticed, especially if you live...
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Why Politics is Destroying Trust in the CDC
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 "The trust in the CDC has not just dipped—it has absolutely cratered. And we have nothing to blame but the chaos that’s happening at the top.” ⚡ In this episode, I discuss how political meddling is destroying trust in the CDC, dismantling vaccine advisory committees, stalling vaccine campaigns, and threatening decades of public health progress — all of which could cost lives if we don’t act now. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: How political interference is weaponizing public health The political missteps that led to the current situation of cratered trust in the CDC How to...
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Male Orgasm Myths Youve Believed for Years
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 "Men sometimes think that it's wrong if they don't climax every time. They avoid asking for help because they don't want to tell no one that it's broken." ⚡ In this episode, I discuss and debunk the myths and misinformation around male orgasm that over 70% of men believe — myths that affect their mental health, their relationship with their partners, and overall sexual wellbeing. Here, I break down why men feel pressured to perform, where false ideas about orgasm come from, and what you can do when things don’t feel right. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: The biggest myths and traps...
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Stress Management Techniques That Actually Work
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 “Just relax. Just take it easy.’—That’s the worst advice ever. If that’s all the person could do and needed to do, they would have already done it.” ⚡ In this episode, I reveal why so many stress management tips fall short and don’t actually work, and share what you can do differently to truly reduce your stress and create lasting change. No wishful thinking or empty promises—just clear, practical steps you can start using today to regain control over your stress. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: The four science-based stress management techniques Why “just relax” is...
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The Silent Threat of High Blood Pressure
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 "Our body does a great job dealing with the abnormal till you can’t handle it anymore. You’re able to deal with it until you can’t. And once you can’t, guess what happens? You have a stroke. You have a heart attack. You go into kidney failure. You end up on dialysis. That’s the problem—and that is why we call it the silent killer.” ⚡ In this episode, I talk about the silent threat of high blood pressure—why nearly half of adults have it, why so many aren’t even aware of it, and why it’s the number one cause of cardiovascular death in the US. I share real patient...
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Does President Trump have Heart Failureor Just Swollen Ankles
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry
💬 "Who would have thought that the president of the United States—President Trump—would be the leading driver for people to want to look up the signs and symptoms of heart failure?” ⚡ In this episode, I talk about the recent public speculation on President Trump’s health, sparked by the visible discoloration on his hand and swollen ankles. Could these signs indicate heart failure? Or are they caused by something else? Check out this episode and see how understanding these signs can save lives—whether you’re a president or an ordinary civilian. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: The...
info_outline💬 "When you are on the same plane as your doctor, you can tell your doctor things and your doctor can tell you things… But if there’s a misalignment going on, your doctor says one thing and you’ll say another thing, and you guys never meet in the middle. And that's how that doctor becomes the villain."
⚡ In this episode, I’m addressing the misconceptions surrounding the doctor-patient relationship and why doctors are often unfairly labeled as the villains in patients’ stories. I’ll explain how systemic issues and other external factors lead to misunderstandings and misalignments in health care. This isn’t just about individual experiences—it’s a broader issue that affects the quality of care for everyone. It’s time we uncover the factors influencing healthcare and how we can work together to improve outcomes for all.
🎧 Stay tuned to find out:
- ➡ The crucial role of the doctor-patient relationship in having effective communication
- ➡ How systemic issues impact the quality of care
- ➡ The importance of patient responsibility in alignment and healthcare outcomes
- ➡ Why not all blame should fall on the doctors, and why sometimes, patients need to look at themselves
- ➡ The role of external factors in shaping healthcare experiences
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