Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry

Dr. Berry: Physician, Health Educator, Blogger, Speaker, Best Selling Autho

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. Dr. Berry Pierre is a Board Certified Internist who is the Program Director for an Internal Medicine Residency Program but is also a Best Selling Author and the Founder of DrPierresBlog.com, whose uses his unique skills of teaching and social media engagement allow him to educate the community worldwide. He has transformed himself from just a regular clinic physician who focused on one person at a time to being able to teach the masses.

  1. 6d ago

    High Blood Pressure Warning Signs Most People Ignore

    💬 "High blood pressure doesn't always cause symptoms, and unfortunately, that's the reality at hand." ⚡ In this episode, I'm breaking down the warning signs of uncontrolled high blood pressure that you may be missing—even if you feel completely fine. High blood pressure is still one of the biggest problems we deal with, and the scary part is that your body can be getting beat up on the inside without you knowing it. That's why I'll show you what symptoms to watch for, when you need to find a doctor ASAP, why checking your numbers matters, and what you can actually do to get your blood pressure under control. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: Why high blood pressure can be a silent killer even when you feel fine Which warning signs may point to uncontrolled blood pressure Why knowing your numbers and checking your blood pressure matters When lifestyle changes may help—and when medication may be necessary Why young people can't assume high blood pressure is an "old person's disease" 🚨NOW AVAILABLE: ORDER MY NEW BOOK! The wait is over. My new book, Your Health, Your Choice, Your Future, is officially here! It's written for people who want to understand their health, ask better questions, and feel confident making decisions instead of feeling talked at or left out of the process. No fear tactics. No medical jargon for the sake of it. Just clarity, context, and real guidance. If you care about your health and your future, this book was written with you in mind. 👉 Order your copy now: drberrypierre.com/yourhealthandyourchoice 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: https://shop.drberrypierre.com Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: https://www.pierremedicalconsulting.com Dr. Pierre's Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: https://www.drberrypierre.com/resources Amazon Book Picks Find every book I've mentioned on the show: https://www.drberrypierre.com/amazon 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: https://www.drberrypierre.com/newsletter Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: https://www.drberrypierre.com/podcast 🙌 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

  2. Sep 2

    Your Preventative Health Game Plan

    💬 "You're either gonna see the doctor now… or you're gonna see the doctor later. But you WILL see the doctor. It is what it is." ⚡ In this episode, I break down why prevention has to become a priority—not something you get to when you have time. I share my personal experience with my father and how a lack of prevention affected my family, the real costs of waiting until a health crisis happens, and the five pillars you can use to build your own preventative health game plan. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: Why prevention isn't as "optional" as many people think How lifestyle changes can help prevent heart disease, diabetes, and stroke Why you need to know your baseline before you can improve your health How to build a preventative health system one step at a time Why it's never too late to start taking care of yourself 🚨NOW AVAILABLE: ORDER MY NEW BOOK! The wait is over. My new book, Your Health, Your Choice, Your Future, is officially here! It's written for people who want to understand their health, ask better questions, and feel confident making decisions instead of feeling talked at or left out of the process. No fear tactics. No medical jargon for the sake of it. Just clarity, context, and real guidance. If you care about your health and your future, this book was written with you in mind. 👉 Order your copy now: drberrypierre.com/yourhealthandyourchoice 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: https://shop.drberrypierre.com Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: https://www.pierremedicalconsulting.com Dr. Pierre's Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: https://www.drberrypierre.com/resources Amazon Book Picks Find every book I've mentioned on the show: https://www.drberrypierre.com/amazon 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: https://www.drberrypierre.com/newsletter Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: https://www.drberrypierre.com/podcast 🙌 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

  3. Aug 26

    Why You Avoid Doctor Visits

    💬 "If you do not get to the doctor today, you will get to that doctor later. How you get there is up to you." ⚡ In this episode, I break down the real reasons why so many people avoid seeing the doctor and why putting off or delaying a checkup can lead to even worse health and financial problems. I also share practical ways to overcome those barriers, take control of your health, and prevent small problems now from becoming medical emergencies tomorrow. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: Why delaying a doctor's visit can lead to bigger health problems and higher medical bills The five biggest barriers that keep people from seeking healthcare How medical distrust affects health decisions—and what we can do about it Practical ways to make healthcare more accessible, affordable, less overwhelming The simple action plan you can use today to finally schedule your next checkup 🚨NOW AVAILABLE: ORDER MY NEW BOOK! The wait is over. My new book, Your Health, Your Choice, Your Future, is officially here! It's written for people who want to understand their health, ask better questions, and feel confident making decisions instead of feeling talked at or left out of the process. No fear tactics. No medical jargon for the sake of it. Just clarity, context, and real guidance. If you care about your health and your future, this book was written with you in mind. 👉 Order your copy now: drberrypierre.com/yourhealthandyourchoice 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: https://shop.drberrypierre.com Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: https://www.pierremedicalconsulting.com Dr. Pierre's Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: https://www.drberrypierre.com/resources Amazon Book Picks Find every book I've mentioned on the show: https://www.drberrypierre.com/amazon 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: https://www.drberrypierre.com/newsletter Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: https://www.drberrypierre.com/podcast 🙌 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

  4. Aug 19

    What Your Bloodwork Really Means

    💬 "Bloodwork is data, and data tells a story." ⚡ In this episode, I talk about what your bloodwork results really mean and explain why understanding your numbers matters just as much as getting them checked. From blood pressure and cholesterol to A1C and colonoscopies, I'll show you how these tests help us catch problems early—before they become strokes, heart attacks, diabetes complications, or cancer. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: Why "I feel fine" can be some of the most dangerous words in medicine What your blood pressure, cholesterol, and A1C are really telling you about your health How to know when an abnormal result needs monitoring versus immediate action Why your doctor orders specific tests instead of ordering everything How preventative screenings can save your life by catching disease early 🚨NOW AVAILABLE: ORDER MY NEW BOOK! The wait is over. My new book, Your Health, Your Choice, Your Future, is officially here! It's written for people who want to understand their health, ask better questions, and feel confident making decisions instead of feeling talked at or left out of the process. No fear tactics. No medical jargon for the sake of it. Just clarity, context, and real guidance. If you care about your health and your future, this book was written with you in mind. 👉 Order your copy now: drberrypierre.com/yourhealthandyourchoice 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: https://shop.drberrypierre.com Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: https://www.pierremedicalconsulting.com Dr. Pierre's Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: https://www.drberrypierre.com/resources Amazon Book Picks Find every book I've mentioned on the show: https://www.drberrypierre.com/amazon 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: https://www.drberrypierre.com/newsletter Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: https://www.drberrypierre.com/podcast 🙌 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

  5. Aug 12

    Your Age Determines What Screening You Need (Don't Skip These)

    💬 "Most diseases are actually preventable if you actually get screened for it." ⚡ In this episode, I break down why waiting until you have symptoms can cost you far more than you realize. Your age plays a huge role in determining which screenings you need, but your family history, lifestyle, and risk factors matter too. I'll walk you through the age-by-age screenings you shouldn't ignore, clear up some of the biggest myths about preventive care, and explain why getting checked early could literally save your life. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ Why your screening schedule changes from your 20s to your 50s and beyond ➡ The essential screenings you should prioritize in every decade of life ➡ How family history can move your screening timeline years earlier ➡ The biggest myths that keep people from getting screened until it's too late ➡ How to talk to your doctor and advocate for the screenings you need 🚨NOW AVAILABLE: ORDER MY NEW BOOK! The wait is over. My new book, Your Health, Your Choice, Your Future, is officially here! It's written for people who want to understand their health, ask better questions, and feel confident making decisions instead of feeling talked at or left out of the process. No fear tactics. No medical jargon for the sake of it. Just clarity, context, and real guidance. If you care about your health and your future, this book was written with you in mind. 👉 Order your copy now: drberrypierre.com/yourhealthandyourchoice 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: https://shop.drberrypierre.com Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: https://www.pierremedicalconsulting.com Dr. Pierre's Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: https://www.drberrypierre.com/resources Amazon Book Picks Find every book I've mentioned on the show: https://www.drberrypierre.com/amazon 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: https://www.drberrypierre.com/newsletter Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: https://www.drberrypierre.com/podcast 🙌 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

    Your Age Determines What Screening You Need (Don't Skip These)
  6. Aug 5

    Why Healthy Habits Never Last

    💬 "Willpower is finite. Your environment is infinite." ⚡ In this episode, I break down why healthy habits don't fail because you're lazy or undisciplined—they fail because the system around you is working against you. From gym memberships and diet companies that profit when you quit to the science behind your brain's reward system, I'll show you why motivation isn't enough and what actually helps healthy habits stick for the long term. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ Why your environment matters more than willpower when building healthy habits ➡ How your brain's dopamine system can either work for you or against you ➡ The biggest myths about discipline, motivation, and making lasting lifestyle changes ➡ My five-step framework for building habits that actually last ➡ A simple 30-day challenge to help healthy behaviors become automatic 🚨NOW AVAILABLE: ORDER MY NEW BOOK! The wait is over. My new book, Your Health, Your Choice, Your Future, is officially here! It's written for people who want to understand their health, ask better questions, and feel confident making decisions instead of feeling talked at or left out of the process. No fear tactics. No medical jargon for the sake of it. Just clarity, context, and real guidance. If you care about your health and your future, this book was written with you in mind. 👉 Order your copy now: drberrypierre.com/yourhealthandyourchoice 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: https://shop.drberrypierre.com Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: https://www.pierremedicalconsulting.com Dr. Pierre's Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: https://www.drberrypierre.com/resources Amazon Book Picks Find every book I've mentioned on the show: https://www.drberrypierre.com/amazon 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: https://www.drberrypierre.com/newsletter Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: https://www.drberrypierre.com/podcast 🙌 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

    Why Healthy Habits Never Last
  7. Jul 29

    Ignoring Checkups Can Your Cost Life

    💬 "40,000 Americans die every year from diseases that a simple checkup could have caught." ⚡ In this episode, I want to challenge the way we think about annual checkups. Too many people wait until they're having a heart attack, stroke, or another medical emergency before they take their health seriously. The truth is, many of the most dangerous conditions—including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes—can quietly damage your body for years without causing symptoms. So today, we're talking about why skipping your checkups could cost you your life, the biggest reasons people avoid preventive care, and the three simple screenings that will save your life. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ Why feeling "fine" doesn't mean you're healthy ➡ The real reasons millions of people skip their checkups ➡ The three health screenings that will save your life ➡ The importance of knowing your health numbers and understanding what they mean ➡ A simple 90-day action plan to take control of your health before it's too late 🚨NOW AVAILABLE: ORDER MY NEW BOOK! The wait is over. My new book, Your Health, Your Choice, Your Future, is officially here! It's written for people who want to understand their health, ask better questions, and feel confident making decisions instead of feeling talked at or left out of the process. No fear tactics. No medical jargon for the sake of it. Just clarity, context, and real guidance. If you care about your health and your future, this book was written with you in mind. 👉 Order your copy now: drberrypierre.com/yourhealthandyourchoice 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: https://shop.drberrypierre.com Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: https://www.pierremedicalconsulting.com Dr. Pierre's Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: https://www.drberrypierre.com/resources Amazon Book Picks Find every book I've mentioned on the show: https://www.drberrypierre.com/amazon 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: https://www.drberrypierre.com/newsletter Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: https://www.drberrypierre.com/podcast 🙌 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

    Ignoring Checkups Can Your Cost Life
  8. Jul 22

    Poor Sleep Is Wrecking Your Health

    💬 "Diet don't mean nothing if you ain't sleeping right. Exercising ain't mean nothing if you're not sleeping right. You've got to get your sleep. It's extremely, extremely important." ⚡ In this episode, I'm breaking down why poor sleep isn't just leaving you tired—it's quietly affecting your hormones, your heart, your brain, your immune system, and your long-term health. If you've convinced yourself that sleeping less is normal, that you can catch up on weekends, or that coffee is enough to power through the day, it's time to reset that mindset. I'm sharing the science behind what sleep deprivation is really doing to your body and a practical sleep reset protocol to help you start sleeping better tonight. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ Why poor sleep increases your risk of depression, heart disease, weight gain, and cognitive decline ➡ Why simply sleeping longer on the weekends won't erase your sleep debt ➡ The biggest mistakes that are secretly keeping you awake every night ➡ How poor sleep disrupts your hormones, metabolism, appetite, and immune system ➡ My simple five-step sleep reset protocol to help you start sleeping better tonight 🚨NOW AVAILABLE: ORDER MY NEW BOOK! The wait is over. My new book, Your Health, Your Choice, Your Future, is officially here! It's written for people who want to understand their health, ask better questions, and feel confident making decisions instead of feeling talked at or left out of the process. No fear tactics. No medical jargon for the sake of it. Just clarity, context, and real guidance. If you care about your health and your future, this book was written with you in mind. 👉 Order your copy now: drberrypierre.com/yourhealthandyourchoice 🔥 Sponsors & Featured Links Lunch and Learn Community Store Grab your favorite merch + use code EMPOWER10 for 10% off: https://shop.drberrypierre.com Pierre Medical Consulting Ready to expand your social reach and automate your message? Learn more: https://www.pierremedicalconsulting.com Dr. Pierre's Tools & Resources Explore my go-to tools for content creation and success: https://www.drberrypierre.com/resources Amazon Book Picks Find every book I've mentioned on the show: https://www.drberrypierre.com/amazon 🔗 Stay Connected Join the Lunch and Learn Community: https://www.drberrypierre.com/newsletter Tag us or use #LunchLearnPod to join the conversation! More Episodes & Show Notes: https://www.drberrypierre.com/podcast 🙌 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

    Poor Sleep Is Wrecking Your Health
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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. Dr. Berry Pierre is a Board Certified Internist who is the Program Director for an Internal Medicine Residency Program but is also a Best Selling Author and the Founder of DrPierresBlog.com, whose uses his unique skills of teaching and social media engagement allow him to educate the community worldwide. He has transformed himself from just a regular clinic physician who focused on one person at a time to being able to teach the masses.