Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry

The Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry Podcast is here to make health care simple. The goal is to help you learn how to take back control. Through weekly episodes Dr. Berry Pierre will be taking the most toughest medical issues and teaches it in a way that you will wonder why your own physician never explained it to you in such a fashion before. If you have ever went to your doctor’s appointment and left there more confused and frustrated then when you came in then this podcast is the one for you. Dr. Berry Pierre prides himself on being able to educate his patients and make them feel comfortable in their most trying times.

What Doctors Mean When They Say Lets Watch It 02/25/2026

How Doctors Decide You’re ‘Low Risk’ (And Why That Can Be Dangerous) 02/18/2026

The 3 Questions Every Patient Should Ask Their Doctor 02/11/2026

The 3 Questions Every Patient Should Ask Their Doctor 💬 “No one could take care of you better than you, but you can't take care of you better than you unless you know the right question.” ⚡ In this episode, I break down the three important questions you should ask your doctor before leaving that appointment. Some doctors might not want you asking because it slows them down, but today, I'm spotlighting why this is crucial and how asking these questions can literally save your life. One in three people walk out unclear on what to do next, and half of medication errors happen from unexplained instructions. Let’s make sure you don’t become part of that population and that you live longer, healthier lives. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ The three important questions every patient should ask their doctor ➡ The most common roadblocks and why you should have a personal medical journal ➡ How asking the right questions leads to clarity and less confusion in your health journey ➡ How to ensure your doctor explains your main problem, the pros and cons of your treatment options, and your exact next steps to avoid regrets later ➡ The importance of a welcoming environment to build trust and encourage questions 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: Dr. Pierre’s Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: Amazon Book Picks Find every book I’ve mentioned on the show: 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: 🙌 Help Us Grow If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support the show: 🎧 Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — your ratings help us reach more listeners! 📸 Share a screenshot of the episode and tag me or use #LunchLearnPod on social media /episode/index/show/lunchlearnpod/id/40071430

Why Your Annual Physical Is Missing the Most Important Things 02/04/2026

What Happens to Your Body If You Skip the Doctor for 10 Years 01/28/2026

What Happens to Your Body If You Skip the Doctor for 10 Years 💬 “If I could have just gotten to you a little bit early, I probably wouldn't be giving you this cancer diagnosis… You probably wouldn't have a stroke that has now affected the whole left side of your body… That heart attack, you would have survived, and I wouldn't have to tell your family you didn't survive. We know that there was a window that could have prevented all of this. And that's what hurts us more than anything else.” ⚡ In this episode, I break down what happens to your body if you skip the doctor for 10 years—from the silent dangers that creep up early, to the way diseases take hold without you knowing, and the urgent crises that hit you hard by the end. Because remember this, y’all—feeling ‘fine’ doesn't mean everything's fine. A lot can happen in ten years. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ How silent issues like rising blood pressure and blood sugar start in the first couple of years ➡ Why diseases like high cholesterol and kidney problems worsen between years three and five ➡ The compensation mode your body enters in years six to eight, leading to organ fatigue ➡ What major health events like strokes, heart attacks, and cancer diagnoses look like in years nine and ten ➡ Why early and regular checkups could have saved you from all this trouble 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: Dr. Pierre’s Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: Amazon Book Picks Find every book I’ve mentioned on the show: 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: 🙌 Help Us Grow If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support the show: 🎧 Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — your ratings help us reach more listeners! 📸 Share a screenshot of the episode and tag me or use #LunchLearnPod on social media /episode/index/show/lunchlearnpod/id/39810545

Why Normal Labs Dont Mean Youre Healthy 01/21/2026

Why Normal Labs Dont Mean Youre Healthy 💬 “Having normal labs doesn't necessarily mean you're healthy. It just means at that point in time, whatever we were looking for, we maybe didn't find." ⚡ In this episode, I explain why those "normal" lab results might be giving you a false sense of security, and how leaning on them alone could let serious issues slip by. Trust me, it's a common trap in medicine that can have real consequences for your long-term health. Because yes—maybe your labs are fine, but that doesn't mean you’re out of the woods yet. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ Why you shouldn’t be complacent and dismiss your symptoms just because the numbers on your labs look “normal” and “fine” ➡ How a time gap in testing can miss brewing problems, making "normal" feel like a ticking clock ➡ The dangers of assuming "normal" means the same for everyone, especially when race or trends aren't considered ➡ Why the doctor-patient relationship is one of the most important relationships you need to have ➡ How complacency with good labs can hide underlying risks like family history or lifestyle factors ➡ Why trusting your body and pushing for more detective work is key when doctors hit a wall 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: Dr. Pierre’s Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: Amazon Book Picks Find every book I’ve mentioned on the show: 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: 🙌 Help Us Grow If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support the show: 🎧 Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — your ratings help us reach more listeners! 📸 Share a screenshot of the episode and tag me or use #LunchLearnPod on social media /episode/index/show/lunchlearnpod/id/39810470

Why The Affordable Care Act Saved This Patients Life 01/14/2026

Why The Affordable Care Act Saved This Patients Life 💬 “They've made it seem like the ACA is something that benefits the insurance companies; that insurance companies are making money. No, no, no—it's benefiting the patients. It's here, and it's always been here to benefit the patients and protect them from the scrupulous practices of these insurance companies that have been around for decades and whose main goal is ‘How do we make the most money, and how do we pay out less? ” ⚡ In this episode, I break down why the Affordable Care Act isn't just some policy debate—it's a lifesaver that stopped insurance bullies from denying care and bankrupting families. And with today’s politics threatening to double premiums, guess what? We either fight to keep it alive… or risk letting all of its benefits slip away. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ Why it’s important to have conversations about our anger over denied care ➡ How insurance companies deny lots of claims to save themselves billions per year ➡ How the ACA removed barriers like pre-existing conditions for better patient care ➡ The real-life survival stories of families depending on this plan ➡ The games politics plays that could kick people off their plans or out of nursing homes 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: Dr. Pierre’s Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: Amazon Book Picks Find every book I’ve mentioned on the show: 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: 🙌 Help Us Grow If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support the show: 🎧 Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — your ratings help us reach more listeners! 📸 Share a screenshot of the episode and tag me or use #LunchLearnPod on social media /episode/index/show/lunchlearnpod/id/39639810

Why Healthy People Are Breaking Down in Their 40s 01/07/2026

A world without the affordable care act Obamacare 12/31/2025

A world without the affordable care act Obamacare 💬 "You have to be very vocal and active in your healthcare plan, because so many of you guys recognize that one bad medical bill could be extremely detrimental to your family, and one expense that doubles or triples from December to January could be life-threatening—and that's not hyperbole.” ⚡ In this episode, I rewind the clock to show you what life was like before the Affordable Care Act, where 48 million people were uninsured, insurance companies denied folks left and right for pre-existing conditions, and medical debt was the top reason for bankruptcy—right as we're facing the expiration of subsidies and politicians playing games with our health. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ How the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reduced uninsured patients and saved millions of lives ➡ How insurance companies denied coverage for pre-existing conditions ➡ The real impact of the expiration of subsidies and medical debt on families and hospitals ➡ How politics and state decisions affect your healthcare costs ➡ What you can do to protect yourself and your family financially and medically 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: Dr. Pierre’s Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: Amazon Book Picks Find every book I’ve mentioned on the show: 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: 🙌 Help Us Grow If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support the show: 🎧 Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — your ratings help us reach more listeners! 📸 Share a screenshot of the episode and tag me or use #LunchLearnPod on social media /episode/index/show/lunchlearnpod/id/39454125

Dont Ignore These Health Problems in Your 30s and 40s 12/24/2025

Why people are mad that you are losing weight using GLP Medications like Ozempic 12/17/2025

Why people are mad that you are losing weight using GLP Medications like Ozempic 💬 "A lot of people’s New Year’s resolution is going to be about losing weight for 2026. Let’s not take away an option from them because you are upset in one way, shape, or form that you think it’s not the ‘right way’. Because there is no right way—there’s only THE WAY to lose weight.” ⚡ In this episode, I break down the wild controversy surrounding GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and why folks are getting so mad that people are finally losing weight after struggling for years. Uncover the real reasons behind the hate and learn how this backlash could be stopping you from getting the help you desperately need. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ The weight stigma that blames people for being obese and denies them help ➡ Why obesity isn’t just about the scale but also ties into serious health risks like diabetes and heart issues ➡ How GLP medications slow gut absorption to help with weight loss ➡ Why celebrity access to Ozempic sparked jealousy and outrage ➡ How misinformation on Ozempic’s side effects—such as "frozen stomach"—fuels hate and stigma against weight loss meds ➡ Why we got to give grace and recognize that not everyone’s journey is going to be the same when it comes to weight loss 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: Dr. Pierre’s Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: Amazon Book Picks Find every book I’ve mentioned on the show: 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: 🙌 Help Us Grow If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support the show: 🎧 Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — your ratings help us reach more listeners! 📸 Share a screenshot of the episode and tag me or use #LunchLearnPod on social media /episode/index/show/lunchlearnpod/id/39439390

Planning for a Healthier 2026 Transformation Not Resolution 12/10/2025

Can You Actually Boost Your Immune System 12/03/2025

The Truth About Vitamin D Deficiency in Black Communities 11/26/2025

How a Bad Flu Season Could Impact You This Winter 11/19/2025

Why the Holidays Are the Best Time to Prioritize Your Mental Health 11/12/2025

Why the Holidays Are the Best Time to Prioritize Your Mental Health 💬 "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 is key to flipping the script and reclaiming your joy. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: Why mental health check-ins are crucial during the holidays Why two out of three people feel bad during the holidays and how we can change that How family dynamics or grief play a huge role in people’s stress, anxiety, and despair during the holidays How acknowledging your emotions and stressors can help you recharge and avoid seasonal despair Things you can do to recharge your mental battery and avoid mental burnout during the holidays 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: Dr. Pierre’s Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: Amazon Book Picks Find every book I’ve mentioned on the show: 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: 🙌 Help Us Grow If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support the show: 🎧 Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — your ratings help us reach more listeners! 📸 Share a screenshot of the episode and tag me or use #LunchLearnPod on social media /episode/index/show/lunchlearnpod/id/38822760

Navigating Health Misinformation Online 11/05/2025

Tylenol And Autism- Separating Facts From Fear 10/29/2025

Debunking Sleep Apnea Myths What You Need to Know 10/22/2025

Why Politics is Destroying Trust in the CDC 10/15/2025

Male Orgasm Myths Youve Believed for Years 10/08/2025

Stress Management Techniques That Actually Work 10/08/2025

The Silent Threat of High Blood Pressure 09/24/2025

The Silent Threat of High Blood Pressure 💬 "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 stories, bust common myths, and explain why feeling fine doesn’t mean you’re safe. So if you have not had your blood pressure checked in a while, tune in to learn why you should be putting your arm in one of those blood pressure cuff machines ASAP. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: Why high blood pressure is called the silent killer The real risks high blood pressure poses to your heart, brain, kidneys, and more Common misconceptions that keep people from getting treated How lifestyle factors like salt intake, smoking, and stress impact blood pressure How to monitor your blood pressure effectively and take control 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: Dr. Pierre’s Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: Amazon Book Picks Find every book I’ve mentioned on the show: 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: 🙌 Help Us Grow If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support the show: 🎧 Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — your ratings help us reach more listeners! 📸 Share a screenshot of the episode and tag me or use #LunchLearnPod on social media /episode/index/show/lunchlearnpod/id/38250640

Does President Trump have Heart Failureor Just Swollen Ankles 09/17/2025

The 10 Most Embarrassing Questions Your Internist Wants You to Ask 09/10/2025

The 10 Most Embarrassing Questions Your Internist Wants You to Ask 💬 “Just like there’s no stupid question, there’s no embarrassing question that you should allow your health to be affected by.” ⚡In this episode, I talk about the 10 most common questions patients find embarrassing to ask their doctors. From fatigue and bowel movements to mental health and skin issues, I discuss why it’s essential to overcome the fear of embarrassment and why you should communicate openly with your healthcare provider. Ignoring these questions can lead to serious health consequences, and I’m here to help you understand why asking them is vital for your health. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ Why you should never hesitate to ask about fatigue, even after a full night's sleep ➡ The significance of discussing bowel movements and what’s considered normal ➡ How excessive sweating can be a sign of underlying health issues ➡ The importance of addressing changes in urination patterns with your doctor ➡ Why mental health concerns should be openly discussed, even if you don’t want medication ➡ What persistent bad breath might be saying about your overall health ➡ Why recurring yeast infections shouldn’t be ignored ➡ When to take skin changes seriously and why no concern is too small ➡ Why you should always ask your doctor first before taking multiple supplements or medications ➡ Why weight is a complex topic and how your doctor can help without judgment 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: Dr. Pierre’s Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: Amazon Book Picks Find every book I’ve mentioned on the show: 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: 🙌 Help Us Grow If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support the show: 🎧 Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — your ratings help us reach more listeners! 📸 Share a screenshot of the episode and tag me or use #LunchLearnPod on social media /episode/index/show/lunchlearnpod/id/37833940

Is your doctor really the blame 09/03/2025

Is your doctor really the blame 💬 "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 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: Dr. Pierre’s Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: Amazon Book Picks Find every book I’ve mentioned on the show: 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: 🙌 Help Us Grow If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support the show: 🎧 Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — your ratings help us reach more listeners! 📸 Share a screenshot of the episode and tag me or use #LunchLearnPod on social media /episode/index/show/lunchlearnpod/id/37833585

What Your Doctor Wont Tell You 08/27/2025

What Your Doctor Wont Tell You 💬 “Little did you know, there are some things that your doctor does not want to tell you—and that’s why you left that doctor’s appointment without getting that key question answered.” ⚡In this episode, I highlight the critical questions you often forget to ask during your doctor visit and reveal what information your healthcare provider “accidentally or likely purposely” does not tell you. 66% of adults walk out of their doctor's appointments without asking a key question, but this isn’t just a statistic—it’s a missed opportunity for vital information that could impact your health. So make sure you don’t miss out on this episode. Tune in and learn how you can get the answers you need for better and improved health. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ Why many patients forget what they discussed with their doctor ➡ How to effectively communicate your symptoms and have a better conversation with your doctor ➡ The importance of using all forms of communication with your healthcare provider ➡ Five things doctors commonly skip and what to ask to make sure you're fully informed ➡ Common pitfalls to avoid during your doctor’s appointments 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: Dr. Pierre’s Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: Amazon Book Picks Find every book I’ve mentioned on the show: 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: 🙌 Help Us Grow If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support the show: 🎧 Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — your ratings help us reach more listeners! 📸 Share a screenshot of the episode and tag me or use #LunchLearnPod on social media /episode/index/show/lunchlearnpod/id/37833395

The Dangers of Sleep Paralysis 08/20/2025

The Dangers of Sleep Paralysis 💬 “If for five seconds, you were able to open your eyes but couldn't move the rest of your body, you'd be scared. That would probably be the longest five seconds of your life, if that’s what you were waking up to unexpectedly.” ⚡In this episode, I talk about the terrifying experience of sleep paralysis—a condition that affects 8-10% of the population and can leave you feeling helpless and frightened. I also uncover the science behind why it happens, the common triggers that can lead to these episodes, and the profound impact it can have on your sleep quality and mental health. This isn’t just a fleeting moment of fear; it can disrupt your entire sleep cycle and lead to chronic anxiety about going to bed. That’s why we need to discuss the importance of sleep hygiene, how stress plays a role, and what practical steps you can take to reclaim your good night’s rest. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ The science behind sleep paralysis and its common triggers ➡ How sleep hygiene impacts your risk of experiencing sleep paralysis ➡ The role of stress and anxiety in sleep disturbances ➡ Practical tips to improve your sleep environment and habits ➡ Why it's important to discuss sleep paralysis with your healthcare provider 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: Dr. Pierre’s Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: Amazon Book Picks Find every book I’ve mentioned on the show: 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: 🙌 Help Us Grow If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support the show: 🎧 Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — your ratings help us reach more listeners! 📸 Share a screenshot of the episode and tag me or use #LunchLearnPod on social media /episode/index/show/lunchlearnpod/id/37833295

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