Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry

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.

Episodes

July 9, 2025 19 mins

💬 “I'm not here to prove whether vaccines work or not. The proof is in the pudding. At this point, you've got to show me the data that says it didn't work. And I can assure you, don't waste your time. You're not going to show me any data—because nothing's there.”

⚡In this episode, I’m diving into the resurgence of COVID-19 with a focus on the NB1.8.1 variant. As summer approaches and travel increases, it’s crucial to understand th...

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💬 “People are going to die when they lose their healthcare. People are going to die when they can’t see the doctor. People are going to die when they lose the protections that were a benefit to them—maternal care, mental health… they’re going to die.”

⚡ In this episode of Medicine Mondays, I dive into the devastating realities of the new legislation that threatens to gut Medicaid, chip away at the Affordable Care Act, and cut vita...

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💬 “I don’t think the system is broken. The system is working exactly how it was built. It was built to be biased against Black folks. It was built to be biased against women… So, what do you think that system is going to be doing to people who happen to be Black women who fall into both groups?”

⚡In this episode, I address how detrimental this healthcare system has been for Black women, highlighting the systemic biases that lead t...

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June 25, 2025 17 mins

💬 “I know that you are doing the best that you can, but for our patients out there, it is not enough and we have to do more.”

⚡In this episode, I talk about the alarming statistics surrounding patient mistrust in doctors as I explore the reasons behind this crisis and discuss actionable steps we can do as physicians to rebuild that trust. With over half of Americans expressing skepticism towards their healthcare providers, it’s ti...

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June 18, 2025 18 mins

💬 “AI is coming… It’s going to be sooner rather than later that this becomes commonplace. And if you are a doctor, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, somewhere in healthcare where your job is getting a little robotic in nature, you better decide if you’re okay with AI replacing you. And if you are, start thinking about retirement destination. But if you aren’t, start thinking about what you can do to maximize your potential ...

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June 11, 2025 16 mins

💬 “Make sure that your politicians are taking care of you—that your politicians have you in mind when they’re making their decisions and when they’re doing their votes. Because it takes the right person to have an Affordable Care Act and the wrong person to have no insurance.”

⚡In this episode, I talk about the surprising ways politics influences your healthcare decisions, from medication availability to insurance coverage, and wh...

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💬 “I used to be there. I dealt with chronic stress-related issues and didn’t really have the best morning routine. And it wasn’t until I had a morning routine and I had almost like a ritual process of how I do things that I see that, wow, when I do things and have more energy in the morning, I just have a better day throughout the day.”

⚡In this episode, I talk about the 10 simple morning habits that can transform your day by help...

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💬 “The greatest barrier to entry is the cost of healthcare in the U.S… but that should never be a barrier to safety, security, and medical provision... It should not ever be the case that because you can’t afford it, you can’t be kept well. A state of wellness should not come down to your income."

⚡In this episode, I sit with Adam Walker, a seasoned expert in clinical research and data collection, to explore the transformative rol...

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May 21, 2025 14 mins

💬 “Our vaccine hesitancy has gotten so bad that it’s now considered a top 10 global health threat by the World Health Organization.”

⚡Do you know someone who is still unvaccinated or anti-vaxx in 2025? For some complex reasons, in 2024, so many people remain hesitant about vaccines despite the fact that there’s plenty of scientific evidence proving their safety and effectiveness. And no, it’s not just about COVID vaccines—we’re ta...

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💬 “As a scientist, as a physician, and as a public health professional, my job is to make sure that you don’t believe what’s not true.”

⚡ In this episode, I’ll talk about the ongoing debate surrounding fluoride in drinking water, because despite decades of research supporting its safety and effectiveness, the gap between what science says and what the public believes is getting wider and wider. To make matters worse, we now have p...

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💬 “You don’t have to be a hospital administrator or be a supplier to fight for your right. You do have the right to fight for the best prices.”

⚡ Have you ever wondered why your medical bills keep rising even for routine care? In this episode, I’ll help you understand the answer as I uncover how international trade policies and tariffs directly impact the cost of your healthcare. Not too many people realize this, but if you want t...

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💬 "That's why I give recording artists—hip-hop artists, especially—so much kudos, because I think people downplay just the emphasis of what they're doing, like, ‘Oh, it's just a rap song.’ But no; this is a therapy session going on here, as you can see.”

⚡ In this episode, I explore Meek Mill’s powerful verse on Fridayy’s “Proud of Me”, which I think is one of the best verses of the year. Here, I discuss how it serves as a powerfu...

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💬 "I knew right there and then, this is the direction we're going to have to go, especially if I want Autism in Black to be the greatest. If I want Autism in Black to go to the next level, I know that I'm not going to be able to do it with only focus being on women.”

⚡ In this episode, I share with you my awesome experience at the fifth annual Autism in Black Conference—our first in-person conference after years of doing it virtua...

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💬 "In a population where being a diabetic increases your risk of actually having an amputation of the leg by almost tenfold, I would hope just checking your foot would be something that would be at the top of your list.”

⚡ In this episode, I talk about the critically important yet often overlooked topic of diabetic foot care. Just recently, LaVar Ball shared in a SLAM interview how his leg had to be amputated due to diabetes compl...

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💬 "Being aware that someone is autistic is not the same as being accepting of them. Awareness sees the diagnosis. Acceptance sees the person."

⚡ In this episode, I’ll talk about the importance of transitioning from Autism Awareness Month to Autism Acceptance Month. For too long, discussions around autism have stopped at mere awareness, but truth be told—that’s not enough. We should also advocate for acceptance—for inclusive spaces...

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April 2, 2025 17 mins

So, let's talk about the vaccine-autism debate—because it’s time to put this myth to an end. Are vaccines really linked to autism diagnosis? Tune in to this episode to find out!

Are you still hearing claims that vaccines cause autism? Are you wondering why, in 2025, this debate is still making headlines? With measles outbreaks on the rise and public figures reigniting vaccine fears, it's time to set the record straight once and for...

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    So, let’s talk about the reasons why measles is back and why we’re blaming misinformation and disinformation for it… Should we be concerned? Do we need to get vaccinated ASAP? Tune in to this episode to find out!

    A disease we’ve eradicated in this country in the year 2000 has now come back, and it’s definitely worse than before. Yes, I’m talking about the measles disease and its recent outbreaks here in the United States.

    In this y...

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    So, let’s talk about Autism in Black’s 5th Annual Conference and why this one is a little bit more special than the others… If you are a Black autistic individual, a parent, caregiver, or educator to one, or an ally looking to provide better support for Black autistic individuals, this episode—and conference—are FOR YOU.

    For so long, the Black autism community has struggled with access to resources, culturally responsive care, and ...

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    So, let’s talk about HKU5—a coronavirus variant that’s just one mutation away from potentially infecting humans. Should we be worried? Could this be the next pandemic threat? Tune in to this episode to find out!

    We’ve seen how fast viruses can spread once they make the jump to humans, and with scientists discovering HKU5, this topic has sparked significant concern in the scientific community and even spooked the financial markets—c...

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    March 5, 2025 20 mins

    So, let’s talk about the common causes of low libido and what you can do to reignite your passion and improve your sex life…

    Are you or your partner struggling with low libido, wondering why your sex drive isn’t what it used to be? You're not alone. In fact, 70% of adults will experience low libido at some point in their lives. However, despite how common it is, this topic remains taboo, leaving many to struggle in silence and conf...

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