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đŹ "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.â
⥠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 complications. And you know meâeven when youâre my worst enemy, thatâs something Iâd never wish to happen to you. So, if you want to learn what you can do to prevent having a part of your leg removed, join me in this episode as I help you save your foot.
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đŹ "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, Iâll 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 toldâthatâs not enough. We should also advocate for acceptanceâfor inclusive spaces in education, workplaces, and beyond. So, if youâre ready to do that, join me as I discuss how we can create a more inclusive society from this day onward. After all, acceptance isnât just kindnessâitâs justice. So together, letâs accept autism as a diagnosis rather than a disease.
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So, let's talk about the vaccine-autism debateâbecause itâs 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 all.
Because hereâs the truthâthe connection between vaccines and autism was debunked decades ago, yet misinformation continues to spread. A dangerous situation weâre in right nowâthe more people buy into the myth, the more lives unnecessarily put at risk.
Science is clearâvaccines do NOT cause autism, but misinformation continues to do real harm. That's why in this episode, weâre breaking down the origins of the vaccine-autism myth and how a single fraudulent study in 1998 fueled decades of fear.
Why you need to check this episode:
Learn the origins of the vaccine-autism myth and how it continues to mislead people today; Understand the truth about vaccines, and why people who believe vaccines are linked to autism are standing in dog poop; and Recognize the dangers of misinformation along with the importance of getting vaccinatedâThe thing is: I love truth. And because I love truth, I love you, I love my Lunch and Learn community, Iâm not going here to tell you a lie just so I can be 10x more popular. Thatâs crazy to me. That is silly to me. I donât want to sit in dog poop. I donât want to stand in dog poop. My goal is to take everyone and help everyone get their foot out of the dog poop. If you donât get nothing elseâget your foot out of the dog poop.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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âAs a physician, as a healthcare content creator, my job is to keep on talking, because I know, eventually, I may just reach you. Eventually, I may reach that one person needed to hear someone say, âHey, get out of the dog poop. You are standing in dog poop. Please get out. Your foundation is faulty. Itâs based on lies. Please get out. Red pill [or] blue pillâplease, take the one thatâs going to help you seek the truth because if you actually want to seek the truth.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âItâs up to content creators like myself, and physicians like myself, and educators like myself, and the epidemiologists, infectious disease, and whoever will listen. Itâs up to us to continue to scream from the rooftops when we see something like âRFK and the CDC want to do more vaccine research on autismâ. We got to say, âGuys, that is a waste of time. Donât put no credence to that whatsoever⊠Here are your answers. Keep it moving. Letâs focus on something else. Letâs try to cure some cancer or something.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âThere is no relation between vaccines and autism. We have multiple studies already showing that⊠There are multiple reasons why the increased prevalence of autism has occurred⊠What you need to do is just protect yourself and get vaccinated. What you need to do is take your foot out of the dog poop. Your foundation is shaky. Your foundation was based on liesâlies that have occurred 27 years ago⊠And if you donât listen to anyone, listen to some healthcare provider near you that can actually speak some sense.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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Last weekâs episode (Measles Outbreaks in Texas & New Mexico â Are We Prepared?) My TikTok video (âPresident Disinformation ready to send RFK Jr. out on another dummy mission over a question we have already answered about Autism Ratesâ) Vaccines and Autismâ by Paul A. Offit, MD A population-based study of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination and autismâ by Madsen, K.M. et. al.: -
So, letâs talk about the reasons why measles is back and why weâre 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 weâve eradicated in this country in the year 2000 has now come back, and itâs definitely worse than before. Yes, Iâm talking about the measles disease and its recent outbreaks here in the United States.
In this year alone, with just three months in, it has already claimed its first two deathsâboth of whom are kids. Innocent children who never had a choice; just kids who had to go through the consequences of their parentsâ decisions.
And with no treatment for it still and a lot of anti-vaxxers spreading false claims, what happens next? More outbreaks, more travel bans, more ER visits, and more preventable deaths.
Itâs devastating, but itâs the truth. But then again, itâs preventable. Lives could be saved and people could prevent being sickâBUT if and only if we start acting today.
So, if you want to know how you can protect yourself, your loved ones, and others, join me in this podcast episode. Together, letâs fight to spread the truth and combat the killerâmis- and disinformation.
Why you need to check this episode:
Learn why measles outbreaks keep happening, and why theyâre only getting worse; Understand how misinformation and disinformation impact vaccine hesitancy, putting lives at risk and leading to avoidable deaths; Recognize the real-life consequences of skipping vaccinesâfor yourself, your family, and your community; and Discover a list of things you can do to protect yourself and those around you from getting sick and ultimately dying due to measles.âYou know what really works very well against people getting the measles [disease]? Getting vaccinated⊠Vaccination remains the cornerstone of preventing measlesâŠnot any supplement or mineral or any random thing you want to put in your body.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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"A disease that we got rid of, essentially, in 2000, that we donât necessarily have a treatment for in 2025, has now claimed its first two deaths in over a decade. And unfortunately, the only thing we have to blame is misinformation and disinformation.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âPeople always say this: The lie travels much faster than the truth.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âMy biggest issue with those who are very vocal with their stances [is] when sh*t hits the fan, those same people are silent, are absent. In factâŠwhen you look across your timeline, no oneâs championing being anti-vaxx. All of a sudden, itâs not cool to be anti-vaxx, because you have a current outbreak. [But] the second this outbreak dies down, youâll see those same people start picking their cameras back up⊠But every time we have an outbreak like such, those people tend to run away and theyâre silent.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âYouâre taking this [vaccine] not because the government wants to overpower you or inject you with some GPS-related medicationâwhich is some of the craziest stuff I hear from these anti-vaxxers. Itâs because, for the greater good, people need to be protected.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âI want you guys to make your own informed decisions because this is what happens: when it hits the fan, those same people who told you âdonât do thisâ âdonât do thatâ are nowhere to be found, and the only people who are still around to be found are the ones who have to risk their selves, their family, to take care of you.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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So, letâs talk about Autism in Blackâs 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 episodeâand conferenceâare FOR YOU.
For so long, the Black autism community has struggled with access to resources, culturally responsive care, and finding safe spaces to learn and grow. Imagine having to fight every step of the way to ensure your child receives the support they needâthe struggle is real and it leaves families feeling isolated and unheard.
But thatâs exactly why we made sure that this yearâs conference will be more special than ever. From IEP advocacy to mental health and Black fatherhood, this conference will break barriers, empower families, build community, and push for actionable change.
So, if youâre ready to make that happen, join me and my wife, Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC, as we take action towards transforming the future for the Black autism community.
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Why you need to check this episode:
Discover the reason why Autism in Black was created, its evolution, and how the conference bridges gaps in autism advocacy for Black families; Have an overview of the conferenceâs topics along with the uniqueness of speakers you donât want to miss; Understand why culturally responsive care is essential and how to advocate for it; Find out how the conference helps individuals, parents, educators, and professionals take action beyond the weekend; and Learn about the 5th Annual Autism in Black Conference's details (when and where it's happening this year).âOur conference is for any and everyone who wants to learn. If you are working with the Black autistic community, if you are a Black autistic individual yourself, if you're a parent to a Black autistic child, or if you are wanting to really know how to support the Black autistic community, this conference is for you...The resources that we do will always be centered on the Black autistic experience, but you don't have to Black to attend...[But] those who don't look like us, you really need to be in the building to know how to provide that intersectional care, that culturally responsive care." â Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC
Notable Quotes:
"Especially with this conference, a lot of times, it's about getting people out of their comfort zone or putting people in a comfort zone because they've been so used to not being comfortable." â Dr. Berry Pierre
"Yes, we're there building community, but we know how that intersectionality of being Black with a disability is. And when we have to navigate society in a different way, we have to advocate in a different way. It's so important for us to teach actionable steps that you can start using immediately." â Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC
"You don't have to be Black to be able to take care of the Black community." â Dr. Berry Pierre
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So, letâs talk about HKU5âa coronavirus variant thatâs 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!
Weâve 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 marketsâcausing unnecessary panic, financial market fluctuations, and public uncertainty.
But should we really be alarmed? Or is this another case of fear outpacing the facts?
In this episode, weâll answer all that as we discuss everything you need to know about HKU5. From its potential to mutate, why experts are concerned, to whether or not it could trigger another pandemicâweâll cover all that in todayâs podcast.
So, if you want to know whether or not this could be the next global health crisis, tune in to this episode as we separate fear from reality and prepare without the panic.
Why you need to check this episode:
Learn about the characteristics of the HKU5 virus and how it compares to other coronaviruses like MERS-CoV; Discover why HKU5 has the scientists' attention and why financial markets have reacted to this news; Understand the role of mutations in virus transmission and know whether this strain poses a real threat to humans; and Differentiate scientific caution from media-driven panic, and learn what we can do to stay prepared and informed of HKU5âs risks.âSo, there are some things we know and some things we donât know about this HKU5 variant. What I can tell you right now [is] no, weâre not headed to a new pandemic, [and] yes, I do think it was an overreaction, especially from these financial markets to sell off and almost mini-crash just because they hear of a new coronavirusâa very big overreaction [that] did not need to occur, especially when youâre inclined to actually read the dataâŠSo again, should you be worried? No, but definitely be prepared for any news to come.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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âThis hasnât happened yet, [but] theoretically, from a lab perspectiveâŠthese mutations are possible that can now make this HKU5 variant that primarily affects bats, cattle, and sheep to now jump to human cellsâŠIt has not happened yet, but there is a concern there.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âNo one wants to be caught off-guard to a new variant, to a new virusâbecause we saw what happened when we were caught off-guard with the first one.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âWeâre still dealing with the coronavirus now, weâre still dealing with variants now, [and] people are still dying now, even though youâre not seeing it on your TV. Itâs off the TVâthey made sure of thatâŠSo, youâre not going to get the necessary fanfareâŠbut trust me, weâre still seeing these patients in the hospital [and] people are still dying in the hospital from it.ââ Dr. Berry Pierre
âAs we continue to move in this post-pandemic world, understand that we can do some things better than what we did the first go around. We can educate better. We can learn better. We can try to break down any misconceptions better. We can do a lot of things better, especially for those who are fortunate enough to still be alive after the pandemic.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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Answering YouTube's Pressing Covid-19 Questions Why Covid-19 and the Flu are NOT the Same Thing Are COVID Cases Rising Again What is Long COVID Doctor Reacts to Monkeypox Vs Covid-19 Debate Doctor Reacts to Covid-19, Omicron Variant, & School Shutdowns What is the Covid-19 Omicron BA.5 variant 4 Million Cases Later with COVID-19 (coronavirus update) -
So, letâs talk about the common causes of low libido and what you can do to reignite your passion and improve your sex lifeâŠ
Are you or your partner struggling with low libido, wondering why your sex drive isnât 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 confusion.
But it doesnât have to be this way. Low libido doesnât have to be a lifelong struggle, and itâs not something thatâs just âin your headâ.
Thatâs why in this episode, weâre going to talk about low libidoâthe common causes, and more importantly, what you can do about it. So, if you want to say goodbye to a low sex drive, make sure you tune in to this episode and learn how you can reignite your passion and improve your sex life.
Why you need to check this episode:
Discover the emotional and relationship impact of a decreased sex drive; Understand the key factors/common causes that contribute to low libido;>
Recognize the importance of a great doctor-patient relationship and how it leads to open communication; and Learn what you can do to address low libido and improve your sexual health.âYes, low libido is real. No, it doesnât have to only be due to [your] partner. No, itâs not [your] fault. And yes, there are things that we can do to try to help get you on that journey of improving your status.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
Notable Quotes:
âIt (low libido) is not your fault. Itâs not your partnerâs fault. It just kind of happens.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âYou need professional help [to] get that back in line because there is no solution to your low libido if we donât treat the [underlying] problem. I donât want to tell you that thereâs a magical pill that you can take and then your libidoâs great, especially when I think about my menâŠThere isnât a magical pill that I can give you and boomâyour low libido is upâŠItâs a matter of identifying whatâs the problem when dealing with this low libidoâwhatâs the real issue and then hitting it on head first.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âThis (low libido) used to be an old person thing. This used to be a thing that we would expect some years to go by before you start experiencing it. But thatâs no longer the case. A lot of young peopleâmy 20s and my 30sâare experiencing these same issues [and] these same effects.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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So, letâs talk about why The Black Boys, Men, and Fathers Summit is a must-attend summit this 2025âŠ
Imagine discovering that resources for you or your child are scarce, conversations about your lived experiences are nearly non-existent, and no one is talking about the challenges you face dailyâlet alone solutions on how to overcome them.
For many Black autistic men and fathers, this isnât just a challengeâitâs their daily reality. And as you know, my wife and I have been working to change that narrative by starting Autism in Black Inc.
Following the success of the Black Autistic Girls and Womenâs Summit, we knew it was time to center the discussion on Black boys, their fathers, and men. Thatâs why in this episode, Iâll let you in on the details of the first-ever Black Boys, Men, and Fathers Summit happening on March 8th.
A free, one-day virtual eventâthis summit is designed to empower, educate, and connect. So, if youâre a Black autistic man or a father to a Black autistic boy, make sure to tune in to learn about the summit, its purpose, and how you can be part of this groundbreaking movement for change.
Why you need to check this episode:
Understand the challenges Black boys, men, and fathers face in autism diagnosis and support, and how such disparities impact their life; Recognize the importance of amplifying Black boys, men, and fathers' voices in autism advocacy, creating spaces where they are seen, heard, and supported; and Discover how the Black Boys, Men, and Fathers Summit is creating change, and how you can be part of it.âWe just talked to the women; we just talked to the girls. [Now], letâs talk to the fathersâŠto the men out here, and let them know that they are seen, they are heard, and that thereâs an avenue to have a conversation.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
Notable Quotes:
âI wanted to see different vantage points, different conversations, that donât typically get had, or if they do, itâs maybe one out of 20 sessions.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âWhenever Iâm doing an event like thisâŠIâm always thinking about the nextâŠSo, while I live in the moment and I can understand the excitementâŠIâm trying to figure out how to take the idea of this type of summit and make sure we extend it to grow in four to five years. For me, itâs all about the long gameâŠItâs been so long that the conversation hasnât been centered around the Black autistic communityâŠWe donât sign up for these things just to do it one year, and then try something different next year.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âAs an organization, the Autism in Black, weâre excited to be the ones who are willing to put our necks out there and say, âYou know what? This conversation isnât happening enough and weâre about to do something about it.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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So, letâs talk about microplasticsâwhat they are, where theyâre found, and whether they actually pose a health riskâŠ
Microplastics are everywhereâfrom the air we breathe, the water we drink, to the food we eat. To add to this, they have also been detected in human bodies, raising questions about their prevalence and potential impact on our health.
With growing concerns flooding timelines and news cycles, are microplastics really as harmful as what the news and articles are trying to say?
If you want to learn the answers, join me in this episode as I separate fear from reality and equip you with easy-to-do steps to reduce your exposure without unnecessary panic.
Whether youâre concerned about your health or just trying to cut through the noise, this is episode will tell you what microplastics are, where they come from, and if theyâre really as dangerous as the headlines claim them to be.
Why you need to check this episode:
Learn where microplastics come from and how they enter our bodies; Understand the current research on microplasticsâ potential health risks; and Recognize why completely avoiding microplastics might be impossibleâbut there are things you can do to reduce exposure.âThere are not too many things you can do to avoid these microplastics, but understand that weâre going to keep an eye on it. Weâre going to make sure that it doesnât become the problem that it possibly can be.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
Notable Quotes:
âYou might be trying to figure out: âCan I avoid this?â First of all, the answer is no, and I hate to say itâŠ[But] I didnât want the cliffhanger of people thinking that somehow, someway, theyâre going to somehow avoid exposure to microplasticsâŠItâs less than five (5) millimeters [and] itâs found in the air and water. How would you do that? Itâs found in certain foods. How would you do that?â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âThey [dangers] are perceived right now. There are no overt human-related known issues that are due specifically to microplastics...yet. There arenât any human-related issues that we see at this time. Most of the discussion associated with microplastics are what they see in the lab that they extrapolate would happen if it happened to us in that severe degree.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âI just want to get you guys off the ledge of fear of these microplastics. Weâre not at that point yet, despite what all of these news and articles may try to act like it is. But always be concerned that if it is there, weâll let you know about itâat least here in the Lunch and Learn Community.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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So, letâs talk about the importance of gut health and how a healthy gut is essential to a healthy and happy lifeâŠ
Imagine having to plan your day around where the nearest bathroom is, just in case you got to go quicklyâŠ
With over a hundred trillion microbiota present in the human gut, our unique combination of these microorganisms plays a crucial role in our overall health. From nutrient absorption to immune response and hormone regulation, so many aspects of our lives are being affected by our gut health.
Unfortunately, though, many of us fail to recognize the signs of an unhealthy gut until they become severe. Even I was giving gut health a side-eye beforeâand gut health wasn't emphasized as much when I was still in medical school.
But now that I know better, Iâm bringing you this episode to share why you should take your gut health seriously and be proactive on respecting it. Whether you're dealing with GI issues or simply want to enhance your wellness journey, this episode will help you learn why shouldnât underestimate the power of a healthy gut.
So, if you want to take control of your health from the inside out, tune in now and learn how small changes can make a big impactâboth on your gut and your overall life!
Why you need to check this episode:
Learn the importance of gut health and how it impacts various bodily functions; Recognize the common signs of an unhealthy gut and their systemic implications; Discover lifestyle factors that can impact gut health; Get practical tips for maintaining a balanced gut along with recommendations on probiotics and dietary changes that can support gut health; and Understand personal anecdotes and insights from patients who have struggled with chronic gastrointestinal issues, illustrating the profound impact that gut health can have on oneâs life.âI'm just here to let you know that yes, it [gut health] is important. It is not just a buzzword. It is not just a thing that people are doing to try to make some money. It can cause a lot of problems when it is out of whack.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
Notable Quotes:
âI donât want yâall to play our digestive system like itâs on the back burner and that we donât really need to focus on it. It is an important system that causes a lot of problems, a lot of stress and anxiety, depressionâeverything under the sunâfor people when it is off the tract.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âDonât let [anyone] tell you that having a good GI system and having great, efficient gut health is not importantâŠbecause that [only] means theyâve never experienced a bad GI system, especially for an extended period of time. Never let someone tell you that thatâs not a factor when weâre thinking about the gut health.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âIf you donât keep that balance, guess what? Not only is the GI tract affected; your cardiac issues are affectedâŠyour kidneys are affected, your sugars. All things can be a problem if the GI tract isnât aligned.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âIf you donât get nothing today on todayâs episode, you are going to respect the GI tract; thatâs what I want you to do. Respect the GI tract if you donât get nothing from todayâs episode.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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So, letâs talk about burnoutâits signs and stages, and how to cope when you canât just leave work and quitâŠ
Do you notice yourself detaching from work, procrastinating, and taking longer to complete tasks? Do you dread the fact that you have to go to work and struggle with chronic stress a lot?
If yes, you may be experiencing burnoutâa serious issue affecting individuals across all professions. More than just feeling tired, it is a chronic phenomenon that affects not only you who is burnt out, but also those around youâyour friends, your loved ones, and even your job.
Yes, if left unaddressed, not only can it ruin your relationshipsâit can also cause you to lose your job. As harsh as it may sound, people who arenât burnt out donât want to work with someone who is burnt out.
From the challenges of feeling stuck, the importance of taking action, and how having the right mindset can lead to meaningful changeâthis episode covers my writing journey and what I hope youâll do after reading a self-help book like mine.
This is why it's crucial to recognize the signs that arise, take action, and seek help ASAP.
If you donât know where to start, take the first step by joining me in this episode as I discuss the five stages of burnout, how to recognize the warning signs, and practical strategies to combat it before it takes over your life.
Why you need to check this episode:
Discover the signs and symptoms that usually indicate you're on the path to burnout; Get to know the five stages of burnout and understand how it progresses and impacts your life; Learn about effective prevention and management strategies you can start today to address burnout; and Recognize the importance of seeking help and taking action when dealing with burnout.âI can assure youâthe people who arenât burnt out donât want to work with people who are burnt outâŠTheyâll find a way to get rid of you; theyâll find a way to get you out of there if you allow it. So, understand that it is extremely important that if you get to stage five, you may need to seek some professional help; and whatever mental roadblocks you have of seeking professional help, you better get rid of it or the job will get rid of you.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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âIf we donât do a great jobâI donât even say a good jobârecognizing the symptoms [and] recognizing how it can affect not only the person whoâs being burnt out but everyone around them, [like] their family members and their loved ones, we will continue to run into these problems.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
â[Burnout] is not just a mental thing; itâs not something thatâs only in your head. Your body reacts to you being in an environment that you donât really want to be inâŠThe body will have physical reactions to a situation or to an environment thatâs really causing harm to youâeven if you think the only harm itâs causing you is from an emotional standpoint.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âIf we donât recognize our signs and symptoms, if we donât recognize we may be burnt out, we wonât recognize when itâs time to get some help.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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So, letâs discuss how the right mindset and guidance can lead you towards reaching your full potential, and how that realization inspired me to write the book Iâm releasing this 2025âŠ
Have you ever felt like you're on autopilot, stuck in the trap of having a monotonous routine? Youâre not alone; thatâs a struggle a lot of people go through. In fact, statistics show that 80% of people never really reach their full potential in life.
But why is that? Whatâs holding you back from breaking free? Well, let me tell you: itâs the lack of the right guidanceâand more crucially, the right mindsetâto do so.
And as an internist with a passion for helping others, such realization has driven me to finally write the book Iâve always wanted to write. In this episode, weâll talk about just that, along with the motivations behind the book I call a labor of love.
From the challenges of feeling stuck, the importance of taking action, and how having the right mindset can lead to meaningful changeâthis episode covers my writing journey and what I hope youâll do after reading a self-help book like mine.
In an effort to help people like you transform your life, Iâm putting it out there, and youâll be able to read it by the end of the first quarter of 2025. But while you wait for its release, join us in this episode first and discover why it's essential to be an action-takerânot just a consumer of self-help materials like mine.
Why you need to check this episode:
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Dr. Pierreâs motivations for writing the book and the structure of its content; Learn about the actionable steps and reflection exercises included in the book thatâs designed to prompt readers to take initiative in their lives; and Understand how the right mindset and guidance can lead you towards reaching your full potential in life.âI donât want you to just be consumers. I want you to be action-takers of the material or information thatâs going to be provided for you.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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âThatâs one thing about me that you guys knowâIâm all about the action. We have enough books, enough seminars, [and] enough courses. We have plenty of information out there, but we donât have a lot of people taking action out thereâŠThereâs plenty of people giving information, but not plenty of people demanding action. So, anytime you consume any bit of my contentâŠI want you to know that I want you to take this information that Iâm giving you and apply it to your life almost immediatelyâŠso you can start seeing the results. Because once you start seeing the results, guess what? It becomes this positive feedback loop that you want to more action again.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âYou have so many different options and so many different scenarios and routes to get from point A to point B, but it's because you have so many different options, routes, and scenarios that you just end up not moving. So [through the book], we're going to make sure even those people who feel just confused and stuckâthey have a route to go, and they have examples in the palm of their hands of people who have done it, or people who didn't do it and the consequences of it.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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So, letâs talk about why Robert F. Kennedy Jr. should not be the Secretary of Health and Human Services if we want to avoid another public health disasterâŠ
Did you know that RFK Jr. was one of the twelve people dubbed the âDisinformation Dozenâ responsible for over 50% of misinformation in the United States during the height of the pandemic?
A lot of people like RFK Jr. for his advocacies on artificial food and the environment, and I have nothing against that; I believe those things are important. But if weâre going to have a conversation about health-related initiatives, I will not just sit here quietly as if Iâm okay with him being appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Let me make this clear: I am not okay with this guy being the Secretary of Human and Health Services. There are people who are no longer here to listen to this episode because they passed away due to misinformation because of the likes of people like RFK Jr. But letâs be honest, despite his contribution to misinformation, some people might still not understand where Iâm coming from.
Thatâs why in this episode of Medicine Mondays, Iâll be talking about some of the many reasons why RFK Jr. is not the man for the job, and more importantly, why an RFK Jr.-led Health and Human Services could lead to another public health disaster.
Why you need to check this episode:
-Discover five out of the many debunked claims that RFK Jr. perpetuated during the height of the pandemic;
-Learn the roles and responsibilities of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and why RFK Jr. is not qualified for the job; and
-Find out why we should not ignore the lack of truthfulness in the health advocacies of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.âYes, I understand that there are some bridges that have been burnt down in regards to health information and communication and trust. But trust me, this person [Robert F. Kennedy Jr.] is not the guy who you want leading bridge-building festivities back again. That is not the case whatsoever. That is the problem.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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âAs a physician, you donât have the leeway to be like, âPolitics doesnât matter, Iâm only focused on medicine.â Maybe 20-30 years ago, you could probably get away with that level of an excuse. But as we continue to see just how much politics affects how I practice on a day-to-day basis, the idea that you can just ignore it, act like it's not important, act like it doesn't affect you and your patientsâitâs gone; that's out of here.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âI can see why you can be a supporter of an RFK Jr.-led health department because you see some of the positivesâŠ[But] we also have to deal with the negativesâand those negatives will far outweigh any fight against artificial ingredients and whatever things he wants to do.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âJust because youâre an advocate of things does not mean that what youâre advocating for is true, or more importantly, that youâre doing it with any level of foundation of expertiseâŠJust because youâre vocal does not mean that you are truthful.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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So, letâs talk about the journey of getting to 400 episodesâhow it started, the lessons Iâve learned, and what the future holds for this platformâŠ
What began as a small passion project of a medical student has now become an incredible milestoneâweâre in our 400th episode!
This is such a remarkable feat for me, because 90% of the podcasts out there stop publishing after their first three episodes, and of the remaining 10% that get past it, 90% stop at 20. Yet, here we are, at our 400thâa milestone I couldnât have reached without your unwavering support.
But in a world flooded with struggling podcasters and hundreds of thousands of podcasts, how have I stayed committed for nearly a decade, creating and sharing life-changing insights every single week?
In this episode, weâll answer all that as we reflect on the journey that led us to this remarkable day. So, whether youâve been with us since the beginning or just tuned in recently, join me as we celebrate this milestone and pursue our passions relentlessly.
Why you need to check this episode:
-Learn whatâs made it possible for us to reach the incredible milestone of having 400 episodes;
-Understand the importance of consistency and passion when doing something that you wish to stand out on;
-Get to know the reason why Iâm still doing podcasting even after reaching its 400th episode; and
-Discover the plans we have for the future of the podcast as we continue with the mission to help you think like a doctor and empower yourself for better health.âIf youâre an aspiring podcaster or someone who wants to get out there, understand that those are probably going to be your two biggest driving forces in the beginningâŠThe consistency has got to be thereâŠThe passion has got to be there. Because if youâre not a celebrity, thereâs not a lot of people who are going to know who you are or what youâre talking about in the beginningâŠSo yes, youâre going to be in the sea of podcasts that are out there, but whatâs going to help differentiate you and help you stand out is that youâre going to keep on going.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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âThis is what makes the 400th episode so importantâ90% of podcasts donât publish after three episodesâŠ[and] of the remaining 10%, 90% quit after 20 episodesâŠSo, think about the outlier that you would have to be just to make it to episodes 21, 31, 40, 100, 200, and where weâre at todayâ400. Think about what it takes to be consistent, especially from a podcast perspective.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âI know that [the podcast] has saved lives, and thatâs the beauty. I donât know all of the lives I saved; I just know that I have a voice, and in this profession of medicine, you do things because you want to change and you want to help foster positive changeâand I know Iâve done that over theseâŠpast decade of podcastingâŠThereâs so much content out there because I know thereâs so much lives that need to be changed.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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So, letâs talk about whether New Year's resolutions are truly a scam or notâŠ
Have you ever started a New Yearâs resolution only to abandon it by March? Maybe youâve felt like the whole concept was just a ploy for gyms, businesses, or apps to profit off your ambition, or in other wordsâa scam.
This very reason has repeatedly caused many people to lose motivation to achieve the goals theyâve set beforehand.
But hereâs the truthâresolutions fail not because theyâre a scam, but because of the approach many take while working on them. By focusing on vague goals or external pressures, most people set themselves up not to succeed but to fail.
Thatâs why in this episode, weâre debunking the âscamâ myth as we share actionable strategies that will help you crush your goals for 2025 and set you up for success.
If you want to take control of your resolutions and make 2025 your best year yet, tune in to this episode and discover the mindset shifts and habits that will lead you to lasting success.
Why you need to check this episode:
-Learn why resolutions often fail by March (and how to avoid this common trap);
-Understand the critical difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivating factors, especially which among the two will truly drive you towards lasting success; and
-Recognize how goal visualization, aligning your goals with your values, and creating systemsânot just goalsâset you up for long-term successâRemember, New Year's resolutions are not a scam. Even though they sound like it, they are not a scam. It's the approach to your New Year's resolutions that is the scam. If you approach it in a scammy wayâŠin a way that is only dictated on what it looks like on IG, what it looks like on TikTok, if you approach it in that fashion, then yeah, the scam is thereâbut you're the scammer. You're scamming yourself from being a better personâŠYou are the scammer if you think New Year's resolutions are scams, because you are going to be able to try to tell yourself the lies that are available.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
Notable Quotes:
âIn our journey of trying to figure out âis a New Year's resolution something that I should be doing?â, recognize [that] one factor is going to push you when all the outside world is blocked out and not paying you any mind, and one factor is going to maybe motivate you for the short run, but after a while, you're going to start making excusesâŠSo, understand that there [are] two important drivers in your journey of trying to change for the better, trying to do something different. And depending on which route you goâ[intrinsic] reasoning versus your extrinsic reasoningâis a good barometer of whether you'll be doing it come July, August, September and you'll be a different person come December.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âYour brain does not want to fail; your brain is not trained to fail. It is trained to protect, but itâs not trained to fail.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âItâs tough when we have to say, âIâm the reason why I failedââŠSo, I want you to be able to say, âIâm the reason why I lost the weight. Iâm the reason why I go to the gym every day and I gained all this muscle. Iâm the reason why Iâm a better friend to all of my friends now, and Iâm the best brother or sister.â I want you to be able to say at the end of 2025, âIâm the reason why these things are occurringâ, because we have to look inward. It has to be an inward-looking goal to say âthis is why I want to do itâ, because that is whatâs going to carry you for the year 2025 and beyond; trust me.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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So, letâs talk about long COVID and why itâs something we need to keep paying attention to even after the height of the pandemicâŠ
Imagine dealing with a disease three months after it first hitâŠand once you go to your doctor, you leave without answersâno explanation for why itâs happening or guidance on how to heal. This is the reality a lot of people go through these days as they live with long COVID.
A condition with hundreds of possible symptoms, itâs a concern the medical community is still catching up to, which leaves many feeling isolated in their struggle. More often than not, people arenât believed, and worse, they canât find effective help.
Thatâs why in this episode, weâll discuss long COVID, the hundreds of symptoms tied to it, who is most at risk, and the importance of physicians acknowledging and validating patientsâ experiences.
Whether youâre living with long COVID, know someone who is, or are a healthcare provider looking to support your patients better, this episode will equip you with reasons why we need to listen, validate, and find solutions togetherâstarting today. So, join us and discover how empathy, awareness, and better communication can be key to making a positive difference.
Why you need to check this episode:
- Understand what dealing with long COVID means, especially with its extensive range of symptoms;
- Discover the key risk factors that put you at higher risk of having long COVID; and
- Recognize the importance of patient-physician communication, especially understanding and validating patient experiences, and why long COVID isnât something that should be dismissedâItâs just one of those things where we really have to have open eyes and ears for our patients because it is clear that your patients arenât making it up. It is not âin their headâ just because they had COVID. This is real, and the numbers are starting to show it.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
Notable Quotes:
âHaving a good conversation [and] a good rapport with your patients is going to be first in line to help diagnose a patient with this syndrome. Because again, there are no tests, and more importantly, because there are no tests, there really isnât a one-stop treatment option either.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âMake sure we are very understanding and listening to our patientsâŠAs a healthcare provider, you almost got to be like a coachâŠUnderstand them, reiterate what their issues are, and then try to kind of at least lead them to this aspect of âHey, I think I know what's wrongâ. Because if you tell the person âHey, I don't know what's wrong with you, I'm not sure when this is going to be over, but take this medication hereâ, they're not going to have their trust in you that you're actually taking care of them.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âMy healthcare providers, I donât know if you know this, [but] a lot of peopleâa lot of your own patientsâare seeking help online because they donât think you can give it to them.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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So, letâs talk about polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and why understanding it is crucial for womenâs fertility and healthâŠ
Did you know that 1 in 10 women of reproductive age are affected by polycystic ovarian syndrome?
Commonly known as PCOS, this condition that involves hormone imbalances disrupts ovulation, leads to insulin resistance, and can increase risks of miscarriage and pregnancy complications.
It affects a lot of women, and yet, many still donât understand how and why itâs a problem that needs intervention.
Thatâs why in this episode, weâll break down the facts about PCOS, debunk myths, and explore treatment options to help women take control.
Whether youâre dealing with irregular periods, weight gain, or fertility struggles, tune in and learn how you can help someone you care about on the path to better well-being and fertility.
Why you need to check this episode:
- Understand how PCOS impacts 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, influencing hormone balance, ovulation, and overall fertility;
- Discover the link between insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, and elevated androgen levels that exacerbate PCOS symptoms;
- Recognize the importance of early diagnosis through lab work, hormone tracking, and ultrasounds to identify irregularities and improve outcomes;
- Learn about lifestyle strategies like weight management, stress reduction, and avoiding environmental toxins to mitigate PCOS symptoms; and
- Explore medical treatments, including ovulation-inducing medications like Clomid and Letrozole, to support fertility and symptom management.âDefinitely, [thereâs] some options there. So, it is not a dead-end street when talking about PCOS, when talking about fertility. But the problem is that a lot of people don't know where the road is, and you won't know where the road is unless you're driving, right? So, what have you got to do? You got to drive to the doctor's office. You got to ask the appropriate questions and be able to be open with your doctor if they ask you, hopefully, appropriate questions, so you can give appropriate answers.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
Notable Quotes:
âOne in 10 women of reproductive age are affected by PCOSâŠSo, this isn't like a disease that very few people get. This disease affects a lot of women.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âOne of the things I do, especially when I was teaching my students, or with medical residents, I say, we don't order tests because we're hoping for an answer and then we'll kind of figure out our diagnosis. We're ordering a testâŠto confirm our diagnosis, which is a different ballgame. I'm not just willy-nilly ordering a test just to order it. I'm ordering that test because I assume you have this problem and I want to confirm if it's true with the results.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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So, letâs talk about myths surrounding male fertility and why itâs crucial to understand that fertility issues arenât just a womanâs concernâŠ
Have you ever heard of the phrases âreal men donât have fertility problemsâ, âage doesnât matter for menâ, or âfertility issues are a womanâs problemâ?
These half-truths and misconceptions arenât just wrongâtheyâre harmful. Itâs a common belief, but itâs far from the truth.
In fact, 40-50% of all fertility challenges are due to male factorsâand yet, myths and misinformation keep many men from understanding their role.
Thatâs why in this episode, weâre setting the record straight as we debunk myths, discuss how lifestyle impacts sperm health, and outline actionable steps men can take to support their fertility.
Whether youâre preparing for parenthood, supporting a partner, or just wanting to learn more, this episode will challenge what you think you know and guide you toward taking action. So, tune in now and take the first step towards informed and proactive fertility health.
Why you need to check this episode:
- Understand why fertility is not a womenâs issue alone but a shared responsibility between men and women;
- Discover how age and lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, diet, and exercise play a crucial role in sperm health;
- Recognize the importance of regular medical checkups to identify and address potential health issues that may affect fertility; and
- Learn about interventions such as testosterone supplementation and assisted reproductive technologies (in vitro fertilization or IVF and intracytoplasmic sperm injection or ICSI) that can help address fertility challenges
âIf you understand that fertility is a two-way streetâthat it could be a male issue or a female issue, guess what? You get to the problems and the problem-solving a lot quicker.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
Notable Quotes:
âAs we age, not only can our sperm count decrease, but more importantly, we donât have as healthy a sperm as we had when we were 18 or 20. So yeah, your body may still produce spermâŠ[but] it doesnât mean that the sperm that youâre producing is actually good sperm.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âRegular checkups need to be in your armamentarium if you want to make sure you donât have to worry about fertility issues when youâre ready to fertilize.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âOne thing I always say in medicineâif you come to us early enough, we have some options to treat the issueâŠSo, never fear. You just got to come and see usâŠThe medical field is here for you, [and] your partner will be there for you as well. Itâs kind of a team effort in working with fertility.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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So, letâs discuss why we should start working on our New Year's resolutions now rather than waiting until January 1st to actâŠ
We have about five weeks left in the calendar now before the year 2024 ends. But before we start making New Yearâs resolutions for 2025, I first want to ask: how did your resolutions for 2024 turn out?
Because what tends to happen when people have New Yearâs resolutions is they say, âI got all of 2024 to do this thingâ, but then Thanksgiving comes, and they realize, âI didnât do that.â Thinking you have all year to work on the change you want to see happen is how the trap of failure sets into your life.
But I donât want you to be a victim of that. Thatâs why in this episode, weâre gearing you up for an early start. In this week's podcast, weâll discuss the value of planning and working on our resolutions in December, seeing the remaining weeks as an opportunity rather than a countdown.
These last five weeks are perfect for building momentum, so donât wait for January 1stâletâs begin now. Tune into this episode, and together, letâs set ourselves up for a successful 2025.
Why you need to check this episode:
-Discover easy and simple steps to achieve success when working on your New Yearâs Resolutions;
-Understand why itâs a lot better that you start acting now and not wait until January 1st before working on reaching your goals; and
-Recognize the importance and power of accountability in driving you toward the achievement of your goalsâWhatever that thing is, I want to make sure there is an improvement for the year 2025 [for you]. And I want you to get started now. We are not waiting until January to start this stuff. We are not waiting until January to start thinking about our New Yearâs resolutions. We are not waiting until January to start thinking about the obstacles. We are not waiting until January to start holding ourselves accountable with solutions. We're not doing that, y'all. Not no more; because they don't work.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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âThis is a safe space. We are going to talk our way through it and then get to moving. And we're not waiting âtil January 1st; we're not waiting for any type of ball drop to occur. No, we are going to get the game started right now. We are getting the transformation started right now. We're going to put plans into action right now.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âWhen you get older, you start valuing some things a lot more, and you start realizing that you can't value them unless you're at the healthiest that you can be.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
âYou have to tell someone because someone needs to hold you accountable... Accountability will push and pull and get you to the finish line like no other thing.â â Dr. Berry Pierre
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