Lunch And Learn With Dr. Berry

Introduction... On this week's episode of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry I get a chance to highlight an opportunity I had to provide some well deserving medical students with tips on how to succeed ERAS season. For those who may not be aware during the last year of medical school you have to apply to residencies using a standardized application (ERAS), and as a program director I have been in charge of reviewing all of the applications that come to our program. Over the past two years I have had the opportunity to see some common mistakes that medical students were making over and over again so I set out to correct it. What to look for... Listen to the show as I discuss why I decided to venture out in the world of live webinars, what are the driving forces behind me when it comes to being a mentor and why I feel that closing the door isn't an option. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Links/Re

Introduction... On this week's podcast episode we discuss what appears to be the tried and true tradition of bias against overweight and obese people in the health field. I would love to say that I am shocked by the findings but growing up always on the heavier side it was quite evident that things are different when you are overweight in the doctor's office. What to look for... Listen to the show as I discuss just what happened to bring this podcast episode to the light. Learn about the steps physicians can take to lesson their bias against overweight patients and why has it gotten so bad that even medical students are picking up these horrible traits. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Links/Resources: 7 steps physicians can take to combat bias Weight Stigma Kept Me Out Of Doctors’ Offices for Almost a Decade My Doctor Fat-Shamed Me Medical Students are biased toward obese patients Social L

This week's podcast episode is a troubling one because I have to highlight what happens when you have a physician who isn't culturally competent. Today we highlight a terrible situation where a patient who is willingly seeking to take care of her health care needs but needs the help of her daughter to help translate only to find out her physician isn't accepting of this arrangement. Being culturally competent is something that unfortunately most physicians and professionals are not. I will be discussing why this has negative effects on you as the patient and on physicians as a whole.  Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Pierre Medical Consulting Inc.  Links/Resources: Cultural Competency and Minorities Being a culturally competent medical student Article by Dr. Watson Ducatel Video Clip Social Links: Join the lunch and learn community - https://www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the

This week's podcast episode I talk about the importance of taking a well deserved mental break from certain life stressors and why you shouldn't ever feel compelled to do something for the sake of your mental well being.  Listen to the show as I discuss the top 5 reasons why I took a "vacation" from it all for a week and came back more fresh and rejuvenated.  Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Pierre Medical Consulting 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 the podcast For More Episodes of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry Podcasts https://www.drpierresblog.com/lunchlearnpodcast/   If you are looking to help the sh

This week's podcast episode is a special one as we have our first discussion with someone on the proverbial front lines in health care, THE PATIENT. With everyone wearing pink this month to bring awareness to Breast Cancer I knew that the point usually doesn't hit home unless its up close and personal. Bringing together a special episode is none other than a friend and former teacher of mines Pam Whigham discussing exactly what it means to be aware of Breast Cancer as she was recently diagnosed earlier this year and still is working on fully accepting the diagnosis. Listen to the show as we discuss with Ms. Whigham why Breast Cancer was a diagnosis she did ever expect to hear, what did she do after first learning the diagnosis and what she would do different. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Links/Resources: Donate A Mammogram Breast Self-Exam Susan G. Komen Association Social Links: Join the

On the podcast episode this week we discuss the importance of October and Breast Cancer Awareness and selfishly discuss why men should be a vocal supporter of the cause. With October officially being Breast Cancer Awareness Month we know its easy to be swept into the mania of wearing everything pink but I believe we really have to stress the true importance of not only being aware of the problem but learning how to recognize when help is warranted.  Listen to today's show as we discuss the signs and symptoms, risk factors and different diagnostic testing for Breast Cancer.  Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Links/Resources: Donate A Mammogram Breast Self-Exam 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

The podcast episode this week we have special guest Dr. Zarinah Hud (Dr. Zee) who is among America's best Sports and Pain Management specialist. She is on the show to help cap off a three part series discussing pain & pain control. Today she is giving up the four steps to long-term Pain freedom. She even stops by to give the Lunch and Learn community listeners a special offer for her best selling book 15 Minute Meals to Pain Freedom.    Listen to today's episode to hear what Dr. Zee has to say about pain control, the mindset of pain relief.  Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) 15 Minute Meals to Pain Freedom - (54 min mark)  Links/Resources: Social Media Outlets @DrZarinah Twitter /  Facebook / Instagram  Official Website for Dr. Zarinah Social Links: Join the lunch and learn community - https://www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on Facebook - http://ww

This episode is a special bonus for the podcast community and is a replay of my recent Empower Yourself For Better Health Series episode 59  with Dr. Sabine Elisee where we are discussing the pending flu season, common fears associated with the flu vaccine and more. I thought the episode was too good not to give to my Lunch and Learn Community Podcast Listeners. Listen to today's episode to hear what Dr. Elisee has to say for those with a million and one excuses about getting the flu shot.  Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Resources: CDC - Flu 80,000 Deaths  Dr. Elisee's Facebook Page Dr. Elisee's IG 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 questio

This week's episode is a follow up to Episode 80 where I discussed some of the biggest fears physicians have today in regards to treating pain & more importantly prescribing pain medications. On this episode I discuss what happened after getting a call that a patient of mines had an untimely demise due to drug overdose. Listen to today's show to hear first account my reaction on hearing about my patient's death and if I felt it could have been prevented.   Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Resources: CDC - Opioid abuse Chronic Pain and Suicide 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 the podcast For More Episod

On today's episode we talk about the issue of pain control & just why your doctor is afraid to prescribe you adequate pain medication. The motivation behind this episode was two-fold, on my recent Lunch and Learn survey it was a topic that the community wanted hear about (the topic of opioid use & pain control) as well as the most recent celebratory death of Mac Miller, a well known hip hop artists. Listen to the episode today to see why physicians everywhere are so hesitant to prescribing opioid medications & the impact it has had on the medical community.   Listen to today's shows to also hear some startling facts on opioid deaths, use of synthetic opioids and more.  Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Resources: CDC - Opioid abuse Mac Miller Album Poor Pain Control in Minorities Social Links: Join the lunch and learn community - https://www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Fol

On today's episode we talk about a recent Medscape Survey on Resident Lifestyle and Happiness. Medscape recently polled 1900 residents across the US and ask them questions such as their biggest challenge during residency, who bullies them in the hospital and what suggestions on avoiding burnout.    Listen to today's shows to understand what are some of the biggest issues your resident physician is facing today. Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Resources: Medscape Survey 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 the podcast For More Episodes of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry Podcasts https://www.drpierresblog.co

On today's episode we talk about health care accountability and ultimately who is responsible. With all of the recent changes in health care in the last decade and the people coming up on different sides of the coin when discussing whether healthcare is a right or a privilege I thought it would be interesting to see what some of the studies have shown when discussing the topic at hand.   Listen to today's shows to understand just what health accountability is, why its so important and ways to achieve the goal of success.   Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Lunch and Learn Survey (contest ends 9/1) Resources: Health Care Costs Who is responsible for cost? The New Paradigm Shift  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.twi

On today's episode we talk about Hospice care. With the recent news of Aretha Franklin being placed in hospice care and the almost immediate reaction  from the general public I knew that having a discussion on just what Hospice is would be important for the Lunch and Learn Community. Listen to today's shows to hear why Hospice could be an important service for your loved ones but also for the caregivers themselves.    Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Resources: How does it work? HospiceFoundation 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 the podcast For More Episodes of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry Podcasts h

  On today's episode I come to the true reason for the podcast. After going to Podcast Movement 2018 and having to explain to 40+ people just what the podcast was about I came to the realization that the main underlying theme was patient advocacy. Listen to today's shows as I explain why patient's need someone advocating for them and what is in store on the podcast in the future.    Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify   Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10)   Resources: Patient Advocate Foundation    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 the podcast For More Episodes of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry Podcasts https://www.drpierresblog.com/lunchl

On today's episode we sit down with Student Doctor Kendra Williams and discuss why the myth of the perfect medical student needs to be shattered to pieces. In today's episode hear how one of her tweets going viral helped shed light on a belief that has far too long that has caused some of our brightest members of society to change their entire outlook on their future careers based on a proposed standard of excellence that plenty people don't reach. You will hear about her path towards becoming a physician and what were some of the important life lessons she learned from her experience. Today Student Dr. Kendra also discusses plans that she unveils for the first time here with the Lunch and Learn community.  Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store (code Empower10) Resources: Twitter - Student Dr. Kendra Instagram - Student Dr. Kendra Blog Site for Student Dr. Kendra  The Chocolate Docs - Twitter Student Dr. Sandra Cok

On today's episode we discuss minority mental health month with Maria Davis Pierre LMHC, a follow up to last week's discussion on the burden Mental Health plays on minorities. In this episode we will discuss one of the biggest reasons why there is a dedicated month to mental health in the minority community. Also, I ask Maria  what are some of the reasons minorities have trouble getting help for their needs and what types of mental health issues that they deal with more frequently.   Today Maria also discusses a new self care book she is working on to commemorate Minority Health Awareness Month.  Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store Resources: Therapy for Black Girls Therapy for Black Men Autism in Black  Preorder Self Care Book *(Available starting 7/18/18) by Maria Davis-Pierre LMHC Social Links: Join the lunch and learn community - https://www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on Facebo

On today's episode we discuss minority mental health month and what the toll is of being a very public black physician has on my every time thought process. Those in the Lunch and Learn Community knows what it means to have your mental health in the best shape you can but what usually gets overshadowed is the effects of just being a minority has on the status of your mental health. As a physician who has taken care of patients from the hospital setting to the rehab facilities and all the way to the ambulatory setting including home visits I am very familiar with the burden of being right has on our decision making. Today I going into had it has affected me on a personal level and the things I do to ensure that the patients as well as myself are taken care of.   Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store Resources: Black Therapist Directory Social Links: Join the lunch and learn community - https://www.drpierresblog.

On today's episode I wanted to talk about some of the most common things we don't tell our physicians and explore should the patient even have to. With much media fanfare for a certain hip hop star not wanting to disclose the fact that he had a child much has been made at whether we have the right to even know. I ask this because when we think about the doctor/patient relation its built on trust and believing that if you tell the doctor everything thing then the outcome will be better for you.  Unfortunately this begs the question, if I decide to hold a little back from my doctor will I be ok in the long run? Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sponsors: Lunch and Learn Community Online Store 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

On today's episode I wanted to thank all the listeners over the past year who helped me get to season 2 of the Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry. It has been amazing ride thus far and I can't wait to continue to deliver the bout of excellence I can with the podcast. On this episode find out what  has been going on over the past year, why quitting was never an option and just how to I plan to move the podcast forward.  Also listen for a chance to get an exclusive discount for the lunch and learn listeners on my new shop page.    Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Links Discussed Shop Page   Social Links Join the lunch and learn community - http://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 the podcast For More Episodes of the Lunch and Learn

On today's episode we discuss the important of June as it relates to mens health.  Prostate and Colon Cancer are the typical highlight themes of the month but with the most recent media attention to mental health & wanted to take a closer look at the subject in relation to men today.  Some of the statistics are surprising and I hope this episode can serve as a wake up call to someone out there that becoming mentally fit is as important as staying in the gym. Find out on today's show why suicide has become one of the rising reasons for death in men, why over 6 million men deal with depression and what toxic masculinity has to do with it all.  Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Links Discussed Don't say man up  Men talking about their feelings Why women outlive men Social Links Join the lunch and learn community - http://www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/lunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on