Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry

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

  1. Why Symptoms Are a Terrible Way to Measure Health

    6D AGO

    Why Symptoms Are a Terrible Way to Measure Health

    💬 "The absence of symptoms does not mean that everything is good. Divorce yourself from that reality of, 'Oh, I don't feel any symptoms, so everything's okay.' It's not the case." ⚡ In this episode, I break down one of the biggest mistakes patients make when it comes to their health: using symptoms as the main way to decide if something—or nothing—is wrong. From heart attacks to high blood pressure, your body stays silent until it's too late. But we don't want it to be too late for y'all, so today, we're pulling back the curtain on why "feeling fine" might be the most dangerous phrase in healthcare, and revealing what you need to do to stay ahead of the game. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ Why having no symptoms does not mean there's no problem ➡ How your body quietly works overtime until it hits a breaking point ➡ Why regular annual visits and preventative measures matter even when you think you're healthy ➡ The "silent numbers" you need to start tracking NOW ➡ Why building a good relationship with your doctor matters beyond emergencies 🔥 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

    18 min
  2. What Doctors Mean When They Say Lets Watch It

    FEB 25

    What Doctors Mean When They Say Lets Watch It

    💬 "Just because we say we're just going to watch it doesn't mean that we're going to close our eyes and act like it's not there… Understand—watching is a plan." ⚡ In this episode, I break down what it really means when your doctor drops the phrase "let's just watch and see," and why it's not always a red flag. If you've ever felt confused, dismissed, or anxious after hearing those words, this episode is definitely for you. Here, I explain why doctors choose active monitoring, how risk versus benefit guides these decisions, and what patients must do to stay engaged and protect their health. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ How risk-versus-benefit drives medical decision making ➡ The importance of active monitoring and educating patients and nurses about clinical significance ➡ Why abnormal results don't always scream for immediate action ➡ How good communication reduces confusion and self-diagnosed cancer fears ➡ The most common myths that trip patients up ➡ How you can still advocate for yourself and stay on top of things for better health 🔥 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

    29 min

  3. FEB 18

    How Doctors Decide You're 'Low Risk' (And Why That Can Be Dangerous)

    💬 "If you're asking the right questions, guess what? You are going to get the right answer." ⚡ In this episode, I break down why your annual physical exam might be missing 40% of critical health conditions, and reveal the 4 things you need to do to advocate for yourself and live longer, healthier lives. From doctors defaulting to basics to the biggest mistake you're making, we'll cover it all to make sure you get prepared now before it's too late. Because remember, health means wealth. You don't get to live longer if you're not prepared. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ The importance of an annual physical exam and why 40% of conditions get missed ➡ How family history can save your life but gets overlooked ➡ The biggest mistake patients make that leads to missed screenings ➡ Four things you need to do before your annual physical ➡ Why you should be prepared and empower yourself for better health 🔥 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

    20 min

  4. FEB 11

    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: 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

    19 min
  5. Why Your Annual Physical Is Missing the Most Important Things

    FEB 4

    Why Your Annual Physical Is Missing the Most Important Things

    💬 "If you're asking the right questions, guess what? You are going to get the right answer." ⚡ In this episode, I break down why your annual physical exam might be missing 40% of critical health conditions, and reveal the 4 things you need to do to advocate for yourself and live longer, healthier lives. From doctors defaulting to basics to the biggest mistake you're making, we'll cover it all to make sure you get prepared now before it's too late. Because remember, health means wealth. You don't get to live longer if you're not prepared. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ The importance of an annual physical exam and why 40% of conditions get missed ➡ How family history can save your life but gets overlooked ➡ The biggest mistake patients make that leads to missed screenings ➡ Four things you need to do before your annual physical ➡ Why you should be prepared and empower yourself for better health 🔥 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

    19 min
  6. What Happens to Your Body If You Skip the Doctor for 10 Years

    JAN 28

    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: 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

    20 min
  7. Why Normal Labs Dont Mean Youre Healthy

    JAN 21

    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: 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

    25 min
  8. Why The Affordable Care Act Saved This Patients Life

    JAN 14

    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: 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

    19 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Berry: Physician, Health Educator, Blogger, Speaker, Best Selling Autho
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    476
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Pierre Medical Consulting Inc
  • Show Website
    Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry