Lunch And Learn With Dr. Berry

Today's episode I am discussing the importance of cholesterol and why all your annual physicals include getting that tested. This topic is pretty long overdue seeing that we have talked about everything else that affects heart disease. Right in the beginning I am going to bring up some numbers that should have everyone in the lunch and learn community wondering if there numbers are something that they should be concerned about.  Also as bonus I explain why you always have to fast before getting your blood testing for your physical and why not fasting could put you in serious harm.  Find out today all you should know about cholesterol and why it is associated with the top 5 cause of death in the world.   Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify 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/lun

Today's episode I discuss when and why I started on my path to serve my patients, my community and last but not least the Lunch and Learn Community. Over the past month I have attended to two very different conferences one focused on putting myself in the position to serve myself better and the other on how can I put my medical residents in the best position to succeed. Both had different agendas but the underlying theme was the act of serving.  Find out just when I made the decision to go on this path of medicine where the act of serving is what kept me going even at the low points.  Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify 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 Epis

Today's episode is a discussion on which type of a physician is the best one to take care of you in the clinic setting. This week I was able to attend the American College of Internist conference for residency trainers and it hit home that I was truly assuming the role as an academic physician. There has always been discussion on the importance of the academic physician in healthcare and medical education but for the Lunch and Learn community the question becomes is that academic physician better to take care of patients on a day to day basis than the community doctors.   Find out today why some doctors choose to go the academic route and why others shy away from the responsibility.  Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify 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

Today's episode is a reflection of a great weekend at the Momentum in Medicine conference. I officially come back as a rejuvenated physician ready to take on the world again. As a former academy graduate it was amazing to see such the new class MMC18 cross the proverbial stage of entrepreneurship and freedom in this health industry. I honestly became so rejuvenated that I decided to make a pledge that you will hear about in today's episode.    This episode is not your typical educational episode but I promise I will get back on schedule next week.  Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify   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 with

Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Today's guest is Dr. Nicole Washington, a Board Certified Psychiatrist, best selling author & speaker. She is here to give the Lunch and Learn Community some much needed advice on the importance of seeing a psychiatrist, why finding one that fits is most important in the way of treatment and discuss why she has turned her focus on the high level professional. This episode is full of great educational tips on medications, coping habits and includes a special offer for her best selling book.   Links From Introspection to Action - Listen to the episode for the free shipping code Dr. Nicole's Website 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 t

Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Sometimes a relationship that you thought was meant to be doesn't last and right before the breakup is official the other person decides to test the waters before they are officially allowed to. That is what is happening in the healthcare industry and what we see is more startling than many believe. Today on the podcast we discuss why your doctor is no longer in love like they once were .  Links Burnout amongst Healthcare Workers Medscape Burnout Survey Physician burnout affecting patients 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 with Dr. Berry Podcasts http://www.drpierresblog.com/lunchlea

Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify April is Autism Awareness month and since the diagnosis of my oldest daughter this has been one of the months that I truly look forward to in an effort to continue to shine light on a problem affecting the communities I care deeply for. On today's show we have my wife Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC and CEO of Autism In Black, Inc. We discuss the reason behind forming the organization, some of the the issues we faced after the diagnosis of our daughter and what she is doing to help black parents of children with autism.  Links  The Gardiner Scholarship Mckay Scholarship Autism in Black official webpage Autism in Black Facebook Page Free Parent CheckList 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

Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Every now and then something across my desk, timeline or social media feed that confirms that I need to keep doing that best I can at promoting smart healthy choices & passing out factual health information because if I don't than a lot of people are going to be led down a terrible path in trying to stay as healthy as they can be. It wasn't long ago that the only way you received health info & remedies was from your doctor & what your family passed down. On this episode we discuss why the changes happened and what you need to do to avoid going down the wrong rabbit hole. Links  Antibiotic Resistance 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 req

Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify A quick search for the term "Physician frustration" brings up a whole list of different websites trying to come the conclusion of why physicians seem more frustrated now more than ever. Unfortunately, in the community of physicians we tend not to tell the other colleagues our problems and when asked everyone seems to be doing great until these anonymous surveys come out to tell us different. On today's episode I discuss the some of the frustrations that I learned physicians were having over the past few weeks.  In this episode you will learn: Four reasons why physicians are upset Some of the biggest regrets physicians have When I plan on retiring from traditional medicine Why relying on your medicine career is a thing of the past. 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

Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify One of my biggest pet peeves is the fact that the media throws every celebrity who enters inside a hospital on their final death bed with only "life support" keeping them around. Like clockwork once rapper Rick Ross was found unresponsive over the weekend the media went to work putting out headline after ridiculous headline so this week will learn about life support and what different varieties it could be.  Links  rick ross remains in the hospital In this episode you will learn: About rapper Rick Ross How many patient's Dr. Berry has taken care of on life support  What it means to truly be on life support An common procedure that also puts you on "life support" that we don't talk about 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/lunchl

Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify It's the leading cause of death WORLDWIDE. Its will cost the US over 200 billion per year and that number is only going to go up. This month as we have our annual celebration of valentines day and the release of The Black Panther I wanted to make sure we end the note understanding just how important staying heart healthy is to everyone.  On this week's podcast we have Dr. Mike Morris, a renowned board Certified Cardiologist and newest  contributor to the Lunch and Learn community who is going to show us why we need to be heart healthy today and stress the importance of seeing a cardiologist before its too late. Links Official Website http://www.drmikemorrismd.com Dr. Mike's Best Selling Book http://www.drpierresblog.com/DrMike Dr. Mike's Practice - http://www.atlantavanguard.com Social Media Handle- @DrMikeMorrisMD Head Strong Heart Smart Private Group - http://www.hshsgroup.com In this episode you will learn: Why it's

Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Being uninformed is no longer an excuse in 2018. Sexual assault is front and center on our television sets, newspapers and right in front of our faces. We have prominent figures rightfully being taken down their pegs of fame because of these terrible acts. Women now march in huge numbers to get the point across that no longer will they settle for the status quo of keeping quiet while being taken advantage of. Last week we had Rhodena Mesadieu, a licensed clinical social worker help us establish the foundation of what is sexual assault and this week I have the pleasure of having Marline Francois-Madden, a licensed clinical social worker who is going to help up pick up some of the pieces left over from sexual trauma.   Marline is the owner of Hearts Empowerment Counseling Center and Founder of Far More Precious Inc.  In this episode not only are we going to be discussing the importance of healing from sexual trauma, but we will al

Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify In medicine being able to accurately establish your diagnosis can be the difference between life or death. If I don't correctly diagnose my patient, then I eventually incorrectly give the wrong treatment and ultimately can cause harm which I may not have a second chance to correct. At a time where sexual assault has almost become an everyday topic I knew that it would be important for the Lunch and Learn community to understand what is sexual assault and why it is so important to know the difference. On today's episode we have Rhodena Mesadieu, a licensed clinical social worker and we discuss the importance of defining the term Sexual Assault. Rhodena  a trauma specialist who works in facilitating survivors' healing journey from sexual abuse in adult women and young girls. Links Rhodena's place of business - http://www.soulspringsflorida.com Rhodena's Twitter Page - http://www.twitter.com/rhodena_m Rhodena's on Facebook - https

Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Join the lunch and learn community - www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod It is normally exciting news to hear that a company such as Amazon is making a push into a new venture and in my case healthcare but unfortunately the news has brought on many more questions than answers and I believe shines a light on a problem that has been in our face but for the general public we didn't even know it.  Amazon's move in this direction isn't a result of a company wanting to try something new for the fun of it but a company realizing that the current health system is no good. On today's episode we talk about how bad our health care system is, how physicians have tried to get in front of the problem and what mindset patients will need to shift towards to make it a better place for all.  Links World Access to Health Care  Amazon, JP Morgan Chase & Berkshire team up   In this episode you will learn: What do Amazon,JP Morgan Chase

Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify Every year around this time I know you all get bombard with the TV commercials, your local pharmacies and your physicians all pleading with you to get your annual flu shot. For some of you (Approximately 40%) you heed the calling and get the flu vaccine and go about your merry way. Unfortunately, for the majority of the population for a plethora or reasons you don't get your flu shot and the culmination is what we continue to experience on a yearly basis where you continue to have reports of worsening flu seasons then the year's past.  Today on the show I discuss some of the most recent startling facts about the flu season & why 2018 maybe one of the worst we have experienced in quite some time.  Links Lunch and Learn Episode 8  In this episode you will learn: Flu Virus Facts   How many people are dying weekly this year? Recent hospital patient who "only" had the flu Where you can get your flu shot Social Links Join the

Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify 2018 is here and the podcast is  heading in an amazing direction. On this episode you are going to here what all we have in store for this year. We have been added to the directories of both iHeartRadio & Spotify and continue to look to expand every related to the podcast. Like always we like to thank all the listeners of the podcast to making 2017 an amazing endeavor and hope to continue to bring you the best health podcast out there.  In this episode you will learn: The 3 biggest changes to the podcast  Events planned for the new year  Why the changes were necessary  Why you should expect to hear a lot less of me Social Links Join the lunch and learn community - www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on Facebook - www.facebook.com/lunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on twitter - @LunchLearnPod - use the hashtag #LunchLearnPod if you have any questions, comments or requests for the podcast For More Episo

Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify. 2017 is coming to a close I look to answer the question that many of you have at the end of the year when your New Year's resolution has come and gone & you gear up to tell yourself that next year is going to be different. We are going to take a look first at what was my crash and fail moment for 2017 and see how I plan on correcting that myself for 2018.  Links/Resources  Affirmation 2016 ebook In this episode you will learn: What is the one bad thing I have held onto into adulthood Why are doctors the worst patients? Top 5 reasons why you aren't meeting your health goals Social Links Join the lunch and learn community - www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on Facebook - www.facebook.com/lunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on twitter - @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. Berr

Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud With my birthday coming up on the calendar I have decided to focus this week's podcast on all of the great & not so great things that have occurred over the year. Looking back at 2017 it would be an understatement to say that my life both professionally & personally is much different now than where I was this time last year.     Links/Resources  Saying goodbye to the old job Inky Johnson In this episode you will learn: Who was the brains behind the mental shift change What was the worst thing about my last job Toughest decision over the past year Plans for 2018 Social Links Join the lunch and learn community - www.drpierresblog.com/joinlunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on Facebook - www.facebook.com/lunchlearnpod Follow the podcast on twitter - @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  To share your thou

Listen on  Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud New blood pressure guidelines have caused an uproar in the medical community.Some of the numbers are eye opening according to experts that estimate that approximately 25 million more people will be diagnosed with high blood pressure because of these recent guideline changes. This week's episode we have Dr. Watson Ducatel, a board certified Internist and Co-Founder of Healthy Bodies Medical & Dental Center to discuss how serious the impact these new guidelines will have on clinical practice. Both Dr. Ducatel and I have serious reservations the practically associated with these guidelines and wonder whose best interest they really are for.    Links/Resources  Podcast Episode 7 - High Blood Pressure The Silent Killer Race and Culture Essay by Dr. Ducatel Healthy Bodies Medical & Dental Center In this episode you will learn: What were the old guidelines? What are the newest guidelines? How many total People are now considered to have high bloo

2017 has been an absolutely amazing year  and I love to say that it all started in December of 2016 when I made four bold affirmations that have forever changed the course of my personal & professional career. In the office I run into patients all the time who make these bold statements about how they are going to change their life for the better, whether it be through losing weight, exercising more, stop smoking or just make a conscious effort to take better care of themselves. Those patients are who inspired me to make the changes I set out to make that would propel myself to a level I did't think was even possible.  On today's episode I discuss just how important affirmations are whether you are a business professional or someone who is just trying to become a better and healthier you for the new year. Listen as I talk about my first ebook Affirmation 2016 and discuss the newest endeavor before the new year.   Links/Resources  Affirmation 2016 Four Affirmations for 2017 In this episode you will learn