Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry

The Silent Killer You Don't Feel Until It's Too Late

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Chronic inflammation is the silent killer behind the silent killer." ⚡ In this episode, I talk about chronic inflammation, a major driver of d...

You Don't Get Sick Overnight

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "You don't get sick overnight… Your body will do a good enough job until it can't do that good enough job anymore." ⚡ In this episode, I expl...

The Health Crisis No One Is Talking About

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Being able to catch these things in the beginning is much easier to deal with than when they're at the end." ⚡ In this episode, I'm breaking d...

What Preventive Care Really Means

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "If we just let the system do what the system does, there are going to be much more sicker people than healthier people. That's just the reality ...

If I Could Fix One Thing About Healthcare

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "You know what the real crisis in American healthcare is? It's not the rising costs, which is bad; nor is it all this administrative hoopla and p...

Why Healthcare Feels So Confusing

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "It's a life-or-death situation if you don't understand what's going on during your appointment. So don't be afraid to ask why. If you asked 'why...

What Actually Puts You at Risk for Kidney Failure

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "A lot of y'all are trying to cleanse or detox yourselves from things, but I can assure you that there's not a supplement out there that's going ...

Why Doctors Miss Things Even When Theyre Trying

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Medicine is a journey, and it's a two-person journey—your doctor and yourself. And y'all got to walk it together, especially if you want to be...

The Difference Between Primary Care and Emergency

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "ER will always treat the sickest patients first, so if you get mad because it took so long to see you, that should tell you you're not sick enou...

Why Symptoms Are a Terrible Way to Measure Health

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "The absence of symptoms does not mean that everything is good. Divorce yourself from that reality of, 'Oh, I don't feel any symptoms, so everyth...

What Doctors Mean When They Say Lets Watch It

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Just because we say we're just going to watch it doesn't mean that we're going to close our eyes and act like it's not there… Understand—wat...

How Doctors Decide You're 'Low Risk' (And Why That Can Be Dangerous)

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "If you're asking the right questions, guess what? You are going to get the right answer." ⚡ In this episode, I break down why your annual phys...

The 3 Questions Every Patient Should Ask Their Doctor

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "No one could take care of you better than you, but you can't take care of you better than you unless you know the right question." ⚡ In this e...

Why Your Annual Physical Is Missing the Most Important Things

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "If you're asking the right questions, guess what? You are going to get the right answer." ⚡ In this episode, I break down why your annual phys...

What Happens to Your Body If You Skip the Doctor for 10 Years

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "If I could have just gotten to you a little bit early, I probably wouldn't be giving you this cancer diagnosis… You probably wouldn't have a s...

Why Normal Labs Dont Mean Youre Healthy

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Having normal labs doesn't necessarily mean you're healthy. It just means at that point in time, whatever we were looking for, we maybe didn't f...

Why The Affordable Care Act Saved This Patients Life

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "They've made it seem like the ACA is something that benefits the insurance companies; that insurance companies are making money. No, no, no—it...

Why Healthy People Are Breaking Down in Their 40s

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Looking healthy is not the same as being healthy. Fitness does not cancel out your health." ⚡ In this episode, I dive into why so many folks w...

A world without the affordable care act Obamacare

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "You have to be very vocal and active in your healthcare plan, because so many of you guys recognize that one bad medical bill could be extremely...

Dont Ignore These Health Problems in Your 30s and 40s

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Being an adult means numero uno, you got to take care of yourself." ⚡ In this episode, I talk about those sneaky health issues that start cree...

Why people are mad that you are losing weight using GLP Medications like Ozempic

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "A lot of people's New Year's resolution is going to be about losing weight for 2026. Let's not take away an option from them because you are ups...

Planning for a Healthier 2026 Transformation Not Resolution

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "We are not into trends — we are into transformations. Following a trend when you're trying to make a transformation will never succeed." ⚡ I...

Can You Actually Boost Your Immune System

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Can you actually boost your immune system? That is a 30-billion—yes, I said billion—dollar question that year after year, people keep findin...

The Truth About Vitamin D Deficiency in Black Communities

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Black skin needs three to six times more sunlight to produce the same amount of vitamin D than lighter skin… So understand that yes, you can b...

How a Bad Flu Season Could Impact You This Winter

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Yes, you can end up in the hospital if you've got the flu. Yes, it can be that bad." ⚡ In this episode, I'm diving back into the flu's deadly ...

Why the Holidays Are the Best Time to Prioritize Your Mental Health

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Understand that during this holiday, it's as important for you to be checking in on your mental health than acting like it's not even an issue."...

Navigating Health Misinformation Online

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Just because it might have happened good for one person does not mean it's going to happen good for you." ⚡ Did you know that 60% of Americans...

Tylenol And Autism- Separating Facts From Fear

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "No, Tylenol does not cause autism. No, you cannot trust our health and human services director. And you probably can't trust the president eithe...

Debunking Sleep Apnea Myths What You Need to Know

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Do you know that 80% of people with sleep apnea don't even know it? It almost sounds like one of those hypertension stats, but it's true." ⚡ I...

Why Politics is Destroying Trust in the CDC

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "The trust in the CDC has not just dipped—it has absolutely cratered. And we have nothing to blame but the chaos that's happening at the top." ...

Male Orgasm Myths Youve Believed for Years

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Men sometimes think that it's wrong if they don't climax every time. They avoid asking for help because they don't want to tell no one that it's...

Stress Management Techniques That Actually Work

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Just relax. Just take it easy.'—That's the worst advice ever. If that's all the person could do and needed to do, they would have already done...

The Silent Threat of High Blood Pressure

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Our body does a great job dealing with the abnormal till you can't handle it anymore. You're able to deal with it until you can't. And once you ...

Does President Trump have Heart Failureor Just Swollen Ankles

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Who would have thought that the president of the United States—President Trump—would be the leading driver for people to want to look up the...

The 10 Most Embarrassing Questions Your Internist Wants You to Ask

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Just like there's no stupid question, there's no embarrassing question that you should allow your health to be affected by." ⚡In this episode,...

Is your doctor really the blame

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "When you are on the same plane as your doctor, you can tell your doctor things and your doctor can tell you things… But if there's a misalignm...

What Your Doctor Wont Tell You

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Little did you know, there are some things that your doctor does not want to tell you—and that's why you left that doctor's appointment withou...

The Dangers of Sleep Paralysis

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "If for five seconds, you were able to open your eyes but couldn't move the rest of your body, you'd be scared. That would probably be the longes...

Why Advances in Digital Health Is the Breakthrough Medicine Needs

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Health technology is going to be one of the biggest disruptors in the next decade… If you think you are too smart to be replaced by AI, you're...

Medical Racism Isnt in the Past

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Just being Black in this medical field, in this medical system, puts you at a detriment. Medical racism isn't in the past—it's in our protocol...

The Mental Health Crisis in Black America

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Nearly one in five black adults in this country has a mental health illness, but only 1/3 of them are actually receiving any type of treatment f...

How you know If You Have Sleep Apnea Without the Sleep Study

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Out of the 22 million people in this country who have sleep apnea, 80% of them don't even know it." ⚡In this episode, I talk about the often-o...

The Healthcare System Isnt Broken

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "I'm not here to prove whether vaccines work or not. The proof is in the pudding. At this point, you've got to show me the data that says it didn...

Breaking Down the New COVID Variant NB.1.8.1

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "I'm not here to prove whether vaccines work or not. The proof is in the pudding. At this point, you've got to show me the data that says it didn...

The Black Health Fallout from the One Big Beautiful Bill

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "People are going to die when they lose their healthcare. People are going to die when they can't see the doctor. People are going to die when th...

Why Black Women Are Dying In the Healthcare System

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "I don't think the system is broken. The system is working exactly how it was built. It was built to be biased against Black folks. It was built ...

Why People Dont Trust Doctors Anymore

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Will AI Replace Your Doctor

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "AI is coming… It's going to be sooner rather than later that this becomes commonplace. And if you are a doctor, nurse practitioner, physician ...

How Politics Decides Your Healthcare

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Make sure that your politicians are taking care of you—that your politicians have you in mind when they're making their decisions and when the...

10 Simple Morning Habits for a Healthier You

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "I used to be there. I dealt with chronic stress-related issues and didn't really have the best morning routine. And it wasn't until I had a morn...

AI Data and the Patient Experience in Clinical Research with Adam Walker

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "The greatest barrier to entry is the cost of healthcare in the U.S… but that should never be a barrier to safety, security, and medical provis...

Why People Still Fear Vaccines

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "Our vaccine hesitancy has gotten so bad that it's now considered a top 10 global health threat by the World Health Organization." ⚡Do you know...

Is Fluoride in Your Water-Safe or Scary

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "As a scientist, as a physician, and as a public health professional, my job is to make sure that you don't believe what's not true." ⚡ In this...

Tariffs and Healthcare - What Most Doctors Arent Telling You

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "You don't have to be a hospital administrator or be a supplier to fight for your right. You do have the right to fight for the best prices." ⚡...

Why Meek Mills Verse is a Therapy Session in Disguise

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "That's why I give recording artists—hip-hop artists, especially—so much kudos, because I think people downplay just the emphasis of what the...

Why Black Fathers Matter in the Autism Conversation

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "I knew right there and then, this is the direction we're going to have to go, especially if I want Autism in Black to be the greatest. If I want...

Lavar Ball And The Importance of Diabetic Foot Care

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💬 "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 chec...

Is It Autism Acceptance or Autism Awareness

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Vaccine-Autism Debate is Over

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Measles Outbreaks in Texas New Mexico; Are We Prepared?

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about the reasons why measles is back and why we're blaming misinformation and disinformation for it… Should we be concerned? Do we n...

Inside the 5th Annual Autism in Black Conference with Maria Davis Pierre LMHC

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about Autism in Black's 5th Annual Conference and why this one is a little bit more special than the others… If you are a Black autis...

Could HKU5 Coronavirus Trigger the Next Pandemic

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about HKU5—a coronavirus variant that's just one mutation away from potentially infecting humans. Should we be worried? Could this be...

Where Has My Libido Gone

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Getting Ready For the Autism in Black Boys Men and Fathers Summit

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about why The Black Boys, Men, and Fathers Summit is a must-attend summit this 2025… Imagine discovering that resources for you or yo...

Are Microplastics Really That Dangerous

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about microplastics—what they are, where they're found, and whether they actually pose a health risk… Microplastics are everywhere—...

Is Gut Health Really That Important

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about the importance of gut health and how a healthy gut is essential to a healthy and happy life… Imagine having to plan your day ar...

Recognizing and Addressing the Critical Signs of Burnout

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about burnout—its signs and stages, and how to cope when you can't just leave work and quit… Do you notice yourself detaching from ...

Why Im Writing a Book That Could Change Your Health Journey

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's discuss how the right mindset and guidance can lead you towards reaching your full potential, and how that realization inspired me to write ...

Why RFK Jr as Health Secretary Could Be a Public Health Disaster 5

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's 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 disa...

Celebrating the Milestone 400 Episodes with Dr Berry Pierre

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about the journey of getting to 400 episodes—how it started, the lessons I've learned, and what the future holds for this platform…...

Why New Years Resolutions Are Scams

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about whether New Year's resolutions are truly a scam or not… Have you ever started a New Year's resolution only to abandon it by Mar...

What is Long COVID

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about long COVID and why it's something we need to keep paying attention to even after the height of the pandemic… Imagine dealing wi...

What They Dont Tell You About PCOS Fertility

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and why understanding it is crucial for women's fertility and health… Did you know that 1 in...

The Myths of Fertility in Men

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about myths surrounding male fertility and why it's crucial to understand that fertility issues aren't just a woman's concern… Have y...

An Early Start On Your Resolutions

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's discuss why we should start working on our New Year's resolutions now rather than waiting until January 1st to act… We have about five wee...

Do Adults Still Need Vaccines

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How Do You Cope With Grief

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about the silent weight of grief—especially as it surfaces during the holiday season when everyone else seems to be celebrating… Co...

Balanced Healthy Eating Habits For The Holidays

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about having healthy eating habits without sacrificing fun during the holidays… With 2025 just around the corner, many of us are now ...

How Serious is Sleep Apnea

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about sleep apnea—its seriousness and why we must stop overlooking it like it's not a health issue that deserves our attention… Eve...

What Vitamins and Supplements Is Everyone Getting

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about the high-in-demand vitamins and supplements people are actively looking for nowadays… At my recent doctor's visit, I discovered...

Making Breast Cancer Awareness Personal

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about connecting breast cancer awareness efforts to the real people impacted by this disease… More than just wearing pink, Breast Can...

What Does Preventative Health Mean At Your Age

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about what preventative care means for you based on your age… Have you ever wondered how preventative care should change as you age? ...

The Black Girls and Womens Autism Summit with Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about the FREE virtual summit happening on October 19th as organized by Autism in Black Inc… Are you a Black autistic girl, woman, or...

Bringing A Fresh New Look With Dr. Berry Pierre

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about my experience at the ClickFunnels conference and the upcoming changes to keep an eye on in our content… I'm very excited about ...

Why Your Doctor Cant Sell You On Getting Healthy

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about the reasons why your doctor struggles to sell you the promise of better health… Have you ever wondered why no matter what your ...

The Hard Truth With Dr. Joel Pash

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about the truth of penile enlargement—what men need to know and accept before considering it… Does a penile enlargement procedure a...

Is Sexual Health Awareness Important

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about sexual health awareness and its importance in our overall well-being… How comfortable are you talking about sexual health with ...

Navigating My Career Pivot With Dr. Sharon Smith

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about career pivots and the value of continuous education and training with Dr. Sharon Smith... Unlike many who enter medicine unsure o...

Nine Now dead in listeria outbreak linked to Boars Head Meat

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of Real Physician Reacts, we're discussing the alarming listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats. With nine reported deat...

Answering Youtubes Pressing Covid-19 Questions

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about the comments people left on our "Are COVID Cases Rising Again?" video… I haven't talked much about COVID-19 this year, because ...

Danielle Fishel's Breast Cancer Diagnosis What We Can Learn2

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Real Physician Reacts, we're discussing the recent news about Danielle Fishel, known to many as Topanga from Boy Meets World, who h...

Why Covid-19 and the Flu are NOT the Same Thing

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about why COVID-19 and the flu are NOT the same thing… A couple of weeks ago, in our "Are COVID Cases Rising Again?" episode, we disc...

Sweden Reports New Monkeypox Case

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of Real Physician Reacts, we're diving into the recent resurgence of Monkeypox, specifically the first reported case of the new str...

Should Doctors Talk Politics With Their Patients

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about the importance of doctors talking about politics with their patients… If you've been following me, especially on social media, ...

Noah Lyles Wins Bronze While Battling COVID-19

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about what happens when an elite athlete faces one of the most challenging situations imaginable—competing while battling COVID. In t...

Are COVID Cases Rising Again?

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's address the questions on everyone's mind: Are COVID cases on the rise again? And if they are, should we be worried about it? In this episode...

A Friendly Chat with Dr. Berry Pierre

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Real Physician Reacts with Dr. Berry Pierre. Tonight's episode is a casual, unscripted chat where we engaged with his au...

Should You Fire Your Doctor

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about the circumstances under which you should consider firing your doctor… In this channel, I have always talked about the importanc...

How To Choose The Right Health Care Insurance

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about making informed decisions when choosing your healthcare insurance plan… How do you make sure that you've got the right health c...

Take Advantage Of Your Preventative Health

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, let's talk about the importance of taking advantage of preventative health measures and services… After discussing the Affordable Care Act in la...