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. 4d ago

    Why You're Tired All The Time

    💬 "Exhaustion at the age of 40, at the age of 50, is not a character flaw. It's usually the body responding rationally to years of chronically being stressed out and having it unaddressed." ⚡ In this episode, I break down why feeling tired all the time isn't something you should automatically blame on getting older. I'll walk you through the mind-body connection behind fatigue, the signs that your body may be stuck in a chronic stress response, and small steps you can take to start feeling capable again—without having to completely change your life overnight. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: Why constant exhaustion isn't necessarily a normal part of aging How chronic stress can affect your energy, sleep, blood pressure, and overall health The self-check questions that can help you identify what's driving your fatigue Four practical ways to create more recovery time in your day Why small changes can be more effective than trying to overhaul your entire life at once 🚨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 You're Tired All The Time
  2. Oct 21

    Reversing the Numbers That Scare You

    💬 "The number on that lab report, that medical record, that file is not the end of the story. It could be just the beginning. The question just becomes, what are you going to do in that next chapter?" ⚡ In this episode, I break down why a scary health number doesn't have to be the end of your story. We'll talk about the key numbers you need to know, the lifestyle changes that can help improve them, and the myths that may be keeping you from taking action. If you've ever looked at your labs and wondered, "Is it too late for me?"—this episode will show you why it's not. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: Why a scary health number does not automatically mean permanent damage How lifestyle changes alongside medication helped "Terrence" bring his numbers back into the normal range The myths you need to avoid (they can keep you from taking action after a diagnosis!) Why waiting to deal with abnormal numbers can lead to bigger health problems down the road The key health measurements you should be checking regularly 🚨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

    Reversing the Numbers That Scare You
  3. Oct 14

    Stop Trying To Fix Everything At Once (Do This Instead)

    💬 "You get the huge result because you made the small changes when you needed to make them." ⚡ In this episode, I'm breaking down why so many of us know we need to make a change, get serious about our health… and still find ourselves falling back into the same habits. And no, the problem isn't always that you aren't trying hard enough—it may be that you're trying to change too much at once. So here, I'm showing you how starting small, knocking down that first domino, and planning for the days when you won't be perfect can put you in a better position to make changes that actually last. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: Why trying to make one big, grandiose health change can cause you to falter before you ever reach your goal How identifying your smallest bit of resistance can help you knock down that first domino Why attaching a new habit to something you already do can make change easier to stick with How tracking just one thing can help you stay focused instead of trying to fix everything at once Why planning for a missed day can keep one setback from ruining your entire routine 🚨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

    Stop Trying To Fix Everything At Once (Do This Instead)
  4. Oct 7

    Doctors See This Mistake Every Day: Giving Up At 40

    💬 "You can't have the big change until you make that first small change." ⚡ In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the biggest myths I hear, especially from people in their 40s, 50s, and beyond: "Doc, it's too late." Too late to lose weight. Too late to change your habits. Too late to get active. But hey—the data says otherwise. So today, we're talking about what can still change, the numbers you need to keep an eye on, and how to start over without destroying yourself in the process. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: Why starting to exercise in your 40s and 50s can still have a significant impact on your health What lifestyle changes can do for your risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes The five things I want you to keep track of as you get older How to start moving again without feeling like you have to go all in Why genetics may increase your risk, but they don't mean your future is already decided 🚨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

    Doctors See This Mistake Every Day: Giving Up At 40
  5. Sep 30

    1 in 5 Heart Attacks Happen Under 40. Are you next

    💬 "It's one thing to get the information. It's another thing to act on information." ⚡ In this episode, I break down why heart attacks are no longer just an "old person" issue—and why the risk can start building years before you ever feel a problem. One in five heart attacks happen to people under 40, and many young adults don't even know they have cardiovascular risk factors. I'll walk you through what's driving this trend, the silent plaque buildup that can take 10 to 20 years to cause damage, and what you can start doing today to take charge of your heart health. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: Why young adults are developing heart disease and having heart attacks earlier than we historically expected How chronic stress, blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and insulin resistance can contribute to cardiovascular damage Why relying on a "normal" cholesterol result or 10-year risk calculator may not give you the full picture What actionable steps you can take today to know your numbers and better understand your heart attack risk Why family history is a risk factor you should understand—not a reason to wave the white flag 🚨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

    1 in 5 Heart Attacks Happen Under 40. Are you next
  6. Sep 23

    90% of People with Kidney Disease Don't Know It

    💬 "Healthcare business is a business… and where it pays is where the attention goes." ⚡ In this episode, I break down how people can end up on dialysis years after the warning signs first appeared—and why chronic kidney disease can be hiding in plain sight. I'll walk you through the five warning signs you need to know, the biggest risk factors, and what you can do before kidney damage gets to the point of dialysis. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out: Why the road to dialysis can start years before you ever need it What warning signs your body may be giving you Why controlling diabetes and high blood pressure matters for your kidneys When you should ask for a kidney specialist and the right lab work What you can do to protect your health and your future 🚨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

    90% of People with Kidney Disease Don't Know It
  7. Sep 16

    Early Signs of Type 2 Diabetes Most Doctors Miss

    💬 "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

    Early Signs of Type 2 Diabetes Most Doctors Miss
  8. Sep 9

    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

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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.