Lunch And Learn With Dr. Berry

Let's Talk about Mental Health Therapy... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, who is a Licensed Psychologist, Speaker, Media Personality, and the host of the wildly popular mental health podcast, Therapy for Black Girls. This week Dr. Joy lends her expertise to help teach the Lunch and Learn Community about the importance of therapy, how to know when therapy is right for you and helps us fight off the misconceptions with therapy. We also get to talk a bit of shop with Dr. Joy about the origin and motivation for Therapy for Black Girls, some of the hurdles she faced along her way what keeps her going on to the next venture. Remember to subscribe to the podcast and share the episode with a friend or family member. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Pierre Medical Consulting (If you are looking to expand your social reach and make your process

Lets Talk about skin cancer... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have Dr. Candrice Heath. Dr. Heath is a board-certified dermatologist and actually comes tripled boarded in Pediatrics, Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology. She is a nationally recognized best selling author, and speaker and this week she lends her expertise to the Lunch and Learn Community for National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Candrice gives us the ABCDs of skin cancer, teaches us what to expect when we go see the dermatologist and helps me try to break down some of the misconceptions associated with skin cancer and people of color. Dr. Candrice also lets us in on some exciting upcoming news about her company My Sister’s Beauty. Remember to subscribe to the podcast and share the episode with a friend or family member. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Pierre Medical Consulting (If you are look

Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have Dr. Angela Fadahunsi. Dr. Angela is a board certified Internist who then completed her fellowship training in Allergy/Immunology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Memphis. She offers Allergy and Asthma relief for her patients in her own beautiful practice in Wylie, Texas. Dr. Fadahunsi knows from first-hand experience the agony of dealing with allergies as a child. Her goal is to have everyone enjoying the beautiful world around them and that is what has made her such an empathetic doctor who always takes the time to listen to her patient’s needs. I felt that since May was the month we celebrate National Asthma and Allergy Awareness month what better way to educate the Lunch and Learn community with such an amazing guest. This is definitely an episode that you will enjoy. Remember to subscribe to the podcast and share the episode with a friend or family member. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher

Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have Okey Enyia, Founder of Enyia Strategies whose company focuses is on health policy, and consulting on ways to influence policy issues related to health equity and disparities. With the political climate being as it is we can no longer avoid the needed conversation on how policy affects our everyday lives. As we sit down with what got led him to politics, his experience as a former medical student and how hitting rock bottom changed his life for the better. We also get to talk about his new book "Indisputable - The Story of a Favored Son", to see the motivation for it, the process of writing it and what he hopes to see come from the book. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Pierre Medical Consulting (If you are looking to expand your social reach and make your process automated then Pierre Medical Consulting is for yo

Lets talk about Infertility... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have Dr. Jerisa Berry, she is a nationally acclaimed board-certified in Emergency Medicine who boast a resume of a nationally recognized author, speaker, consultant and media personality.  Dr. Jerisa is co-owner of a medical clinic and concierge patient practice, Vital Care Medical Center, Inc and is the founder of SecureYourFertility.com, where she helps single ladies and career-minded women take control of their fertility. Because of her wealth of personal and clinical experience in the topic of infertility she has become an expert in ovarian preservation, assisted fertilization, and surrogacy, helping to decrease the pressures and stressors associated with the process.  As we take in end our month of April we recognize National Infertility Awareness and I figured who better to discuss the importance of infertility than one of Dr. Jerisa's caliber. On today's episode we not only try to dispel some common myths ass

Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have Dr. Shanicka Scarbrough, better known as America's Favorite Family Physician to bless the podcast with some wisdom and knowledge. As we take in another month of April we recognize National Minority Health Month and I figured who better to discuss the importance of focusing on minority care & physicians than Dr. Shanicka. As the medical director for BlackDoctor.org, she works tirelessly to connect culturally competent physicians to patients and vice versa. Dr. Shanicka recognized the need to act on this void of information between the willing parties and continues to be essential in bridging the gap. Her love to support those in need aren't just centered here in the United States as you will get to here about her many passport stamps over the years. Listen to the end as she discusses her love for growth & guidance and how it helped propel her to write not just one or two books but twelve in a year. This is definitely a

Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry, we have a three time returning guest to the show, Maria Davis-Pierre to talk about Autism Awareness month and why she decided to take her passion for Autism and help black families. April is the month where we highlight Autism Awareness nationally and and as a father of an autistic child it hit closer to home the importance of knowing, diagnosing and early intervention. On this episode we talk about the importance of early intervention, growing up as an autism parent and why she decided to focus on black families. 1. Is Autism awareness month needed? Like with most things in healthcare early intervention is key. I remember when my daughter was first diagnosed how much work my wife had to put in to practically beg for services to be started. Because she was considered too young for the diagnosis we had to go through much more hurdles to get the care we need. The early intervention has been nothing short of life saving when I think ab

Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry, we have Dr. Amber Robins, who helps us get the best of medicine and media in order to become the most healthy we can be. If you are like most people you get a lot of your medical information secondhand. Whether it be from your favorite physician (someone like me), your favorite health blog (www.drberrypierre.com) or even a podcast on the way to work like (Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry). On the episode we talk about some of the dangers of media & how you navigate through the clutter. We also get a personal glimpse at the work of Dr. Robins and what inspired her to become a physician in media. 1. How do we get the best of medicine thru media? There has been this love/hate relationship with the media and medicine. For many people it has helped open a broad range of topics of health to the forefront that probably would have never seen the day of light. It has allowed the conversation of health to be something that everyone can have

Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we celebrate National Physicians Week. It occurs from March 25-31 and helps to highlight the work of physicians. I think quite often as a physician you go through all this heartache, pain & struggle to become a physician and then once you get the ultimate goal there is a sense of gratitude is often missing. On the episode you'll hear about how it started out as just a day of appreciation & evolved into the National Physicians Week. Also, get a chance to hear who are my top 6 favorite doctors thus far on my journey of becoming such a great physician. 1. How to celebrate National Physicians Week For those of you who have a favorite physician whether it be your outpatient clinical specialists (Internist, Family Physician), your Cardiologist/Surgeon, or even your child's Pediatrician whoever it is let them know how much they are appreciated. Call their office, leave a message on their facebook pages or just post a status on your

Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we celebrate two accomplishments. Our 100th episode and a feature with the Culinary Doctor. The 100th episode here on the podcast is a milestone that we can not overlook. I want to take the time out & thank every single one of you who have ever listened to an episode or gave a recommendation to a friend/family member about the show. It has been such an amazing journey joining this world of podcasting & I am glad that there is an audience out there who are ready to take control of their health and are willing to allow me to help that movement. Now for the 100th show we have a special guest Dr. Lauren Powell, The Culinary Doctor who is going to talk about the role nutrition has on our health. March is National Nutrition month so I thought what better way to educate the Lunch and Learn community by bringing on a physician who underwent additional training in culinary medicine. On the episode Dr. Lauren Powell goes through her jo

Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry I talk about the important role of a hospital physician better known as the hospitalist. When I made the transition from primarily an outpatient physician to an inpatient one I had to spend a lot of time explaining to my people exactly what my new job title was. I know you are aware that when you go to the hospital that someone is assigned to take care of you but there is this assumption that those doctors spend a portion of their day in the hospital and a portion outside of it. It has not been a long time since we started having physicians who dedicated themselves to a life of working in the hospital.   1. Why is a hospitalist important ? As a hospitalist you serve on the front line Which drug prices rise many people have to make these life or death decisions on a daily basis. Medication compliance because an issue and if you are someone who is trying to Empower Themselves For Better Health than it would impossible doing so without

  Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we discuss rising drug prices, an unfortunate but common practice in the health industry. Often when we talk about price gouging we tend to hear about unlawful business owners preying on those in need in times of great difficulty. Probably the most common time is during natural disasters where all of the sudden gas stations start charging $20 for a case of water because the supplies are low. On this episode I am going to talk about rising drug prices and what the drug companies do to families on a daily basis. 1. Whats the big deal with rising drug prices? As a former outpatient physician I learned very quickly which medicines my patients could afford and which they couldn't. It got to the point where I didn't even suggest medications because I knew it would mean that my patient would have to choose between getting dinner and filling a prescription. Which drug prices rise many people have to make these life or death decisions on a

Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we discuss recent findings from the American Cancer Society which discussed the "improvement" in racial disparities in regards to cancer. The study highlights what drove this improvement & what still needs to be done for better result. Of course you will hear my thoughts on the matter as an African American physician. 1. Is this a good thing? Whenever you have a study that says that something like cancer rates are improving you have to acknowledge the positive benefits from it. The biggest one is that if less people are being diagnosed with cancer than less people are dying form it. And with cancer being the number 2 cause of death in the US (see episode 96 for the number 1) its great to see less people affected. 2. So why we shouldn't jump for joy Probably the biggest reason why we should not go screaming from the roof tops the amazing effort that has taken place to get these improved numbers is the fact that they were so bad in

Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we provided a well needed update on the number one killer in the world but also the number one killer here in the US which is heart disease. Last year we had Dr. Mike discuss the importance of staying heart healthy but for reasons some that you can control & some that you can't this hasn't been the case. 1. Who can't relate? We have tons of new information associated with heart disease and because of it's prevalence we are finding more relationships and associations with almost every field of medicine to study. There are very few medical specialities that get to avoid the affects that heart disease has had on this country. 2. Just who is to blame? On the episode we are going to talk about guideline changes that may have played a role in over 121 million people suffer from heart disease. The American Heart Association offers its reasons but one that is telling is that one that me and Dr. Ducatel actually predicated would happen in

Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we are going to discuss the topic of Pneumonia. A topic that has gotten a lot of publicity of late as news that Kim Porter's , former model, actor and ex-wife of Sean "Diddy" Combs death was ruled due to natural causes from Pneumonia. What was interesting to me was the social media reaction that someone so young could die from something like pneumonia. Not very often you see one of the top ten causes of death worldwide being reduced to such a small stature but there it was so I decided to bring this episode to you front and center and maybe get a little appreciation of how deadly pneumonia can be. Questions we hope to answer... How can Pneumonia kill you? What are the causes of death from Pneumonia? How long can you live with Pneumonia? How long does it take to recover? What are some interesting facts about Pneumonia? Is there a way to prevent Pneumonia? Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify

Introduction... Starting this year I am going to be giving my podcast audience a chance to listen to my live stream Empower Yourself For Better Health Series. This week I give you 8 tips to have a successful New Year Resolution.   Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Pierre Medical Consulting (If you are looking to expand your social reach and make your process automated then Pierre Medical Consulting is for you) Social Links: Join the Livestream on Facebook on Friday Afternoons- http://www.facebook.com/drberrypierre Watch a replay of the recording - http://www.youtube.com/drberrypierre  If you are looking to help the show out Leave a Five Star Review on Apple Podcast because your ratings and reviews are what is going to make this show so much better Share a screenshot of the podcast episode on all of your favorite social media outlets & tag me or add the hashtag.#lunchlearnpod  

Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have our first guest of year Dr. Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie, America's Favorite Obesity Doctor who is here to educate the Lunch and Learn community about a real life disease process that plays a role in so many more that physicians deal with regardless of there speciality. What to look for... On today's show we are going to find out why she first became motivated to talk about about obesity so freely, how she helps in the battle of weight loss and just how many people are able to maintain their weight. Listen out for tips on to begin the transformation of weight loss and why she HATES cheat days. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Pierre Medical Consulting (If you are looking to expand your social reach and make your process automated then Pierre Medical Consulting is for you) Links/Resources: National Weight Control Regis

Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we have a follow up to last weeks show where we talked about New Years Resolutions. One key point that was brought up by one of the Lunch and Learn community members was that she didn't feel that a physician was such a big force in trying to lose weight and that her time would be better off chasing down those who could give her adequate time to learn. What to look for... On today's show we are going to talk about why your doctor isn't likely going to be your FIRST choice when its time to get healthy but probably going to be one of the more important ones. We also talk about different career fields that will help you along the journey to becoming the better you.   Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Pierre Medical Consulting (If you are looking to expand your social reach and make your process automated then Pierre Medical C

Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry we are talking about new years resolutions. That's right, it's that time of the year where we all look back at how the year went, see what could have been better and proclaim to the world (really just ourselves most of the time) that we are going to make the necessary changes to make the upcoming year a special one. What to look for... On today's show we are going to get into all of the different kinds of New Years Resolutions I have heard over the years, the reasons why starting early on them is always better than later and most importantly how to attack those health related goals for the new year. You also get a chance to hear what my new some of my new years goals are (hint if you picked up my last ebook The Power in Affirmation than you'll already know what some of them are. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Pierre Me

Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry, I get a chance to look back at the new year and reflect on all the things I have done right and wrong since my last birthday.  What to look for... Listen to the show today to see where I stand on my day job versus side job. Here what I struggled with leading up to my 35th birthday last year and what things I was able to accomplish leading up to my 36th birthday. There is also a surprise announcement for the website as well.   Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Links/Resources: Power in Affirmation Social Links: Join the lunch and learn community - https://www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/lunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on twitter - http://www.twitter.com/lunchlearnpod - use the hashtag #LunchLearnPod if you have any questions, comments or requests for th