So let's talk about Mental Health… How’s your mental health these days? Too often, people misunderstand ‘mental health’ as the absence of mental illness, when in fact, people can have mental issues; it’s a matter of how we’re coping. But there rises another concern as people confuse coping and good mental health as a one-size-fits-all healing. They think everyone has to be able to operate the same way, to deal with stress and anxiety the same way; but that is just not the case. Sadly, lots of people still think that’s just the way it is, hence the misconceptions and repression of emotions that’s been so evident these days. So as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month this May, I want to be able to discuss this repression as we recognize the importance of talking about our mental health. May this be a reminder to take better care of ourselves, because our mental health is a key component in the betterment of the life we’re giving ourselves? Why you need to check this episode:
“Physical health is great. Financial health is great. But if your mental health isn’t balanced and isn’t on par with the rest, the other two don’t really matter.”– Dr. Berry Pierre Notable Quotes:
“That stigma associated with your mental health, anxiety, depression, and everything else under the sun—we’re not here for that. We’re not here to have you hide it. We’re not here to have you repress it. We’re not here to have you find someone to talk to. We’re not going for that anymore.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “You cannot do this alone. You should not do this alone. If you could do it alone, then you’d already be fine.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “If you want to get to a point where in 10 years you feel just as good as you felt in year one, you’re going to have to know how I am going to process the mental complexities of my life and make sure I can cope correctly, whatever coping correctly means.” – Dr. Berry Pierre Sign up at www.listentodrberry.com to join the mailing list. Remember to subscribe to the podcast and share the episode with a friend or family member. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, and Spotify Sponsors:
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How’s your mental health these days? Too often, people misunderstand ‘mental health’ as the absence of mental illness, when in fact, people can have mental issues; it’s a matter of how we’re coping. But there rises another concern as people confuse coping and good mental health as a one-size-fits-all healing. They think everyone has to be able to operate the same way, to deal with stress and anxiety the same way; but that is just not the case. Sadly, lots of people still think that’s just the way it is, hence the misconceptions and repression of emotions that’s been so evident these days. So as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month this May, I want to be able to discuss this repression as we recognize the importance of talking about our mental health. May this be a reminder to take better care of ourselves, because our mental health is a key component in the betterment of the life we’re giving ourselves? Why you need to check out this episode:
“Physical health is great. Financial health is great. But if your mental health isn’t balanced and isn’t on par with the rest, the other two don’t really matter.” – Dr. Berry Pierre Topics Covered: 00:00 – Today on Medicine Mondays: We’ll be talking about mental health as we celebrate the Mental Health Awareness Month 01:33 – Dr. Berry’s Personal Journey with Mental Health: How is Dr. Berry able to keep himself calm and collected when he’s working in a profession where perfection is demanded? 06:48 – Mental Health Awareness Month: Recognizing the reasons behind the importance of talking about mental health 08:10 – From Repression to Oppression: “Mental health is often misunderstood as the absence of mental illness” 10:43 – Numbers from the World Health Organization: Data that shows the state of mental health crisis worldwide, and why physicians should be able to know the right questions to ask when talking to a patient 14:30 – Your Mind and Your Life: Mental health is critical to every aspect of our lives – social, physical, and economic – and that is why it’s important to have a month like this 17:42 – On Dealing with the Unexpected: There’s someone out there dealing with something and they still don’t know how to process that and move forward. Imagine having a one-stop shop where people can get help and support for that
22:35 – Join the Patreon Community:http://www.drberrypierre.com/patreon Notable Quotes: “Those young boys who’ve been told to man up, who’ve been told to repress, who’ve been told to act like they shouldn’t be hurt because they can’t see Nana or they can’t see Auntie, those are the ones who oppress those types of feelings and don’t know how to express them when they get older.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “That stigma associated with your mental health, anxiety, depression, and everything else under the sun—we’re not here for that. We’re not here to have you hide it. We’re not here to have you repress it. We’re not here to have you find someone to talk to. We’re not going for that anymore.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “You cannot do this alone. You should not do this alone. If you could do it alone, then you’d already be fine.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “If you want to get to a point where in 10 years you feel just as good as you felt in year one, you’re going to have to know how I am going to process the mental complexities of my life and make sure I can cope correctly, whatever coping correctly means.” – Dr. Berry Pierre Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos every Monday afternoon and Thursday Evening Via https://www.drberrypierre.com/video_posts/talking-about-mental-health/ Let's Connect: Lunch and Learn Patreon Family LINKS: In this week’s episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we will be having a discussion on a recent outbreak of Monkeypox in Chicago, Il. In tonight's discussion, we talk about the 24 new cases of monkeypox in Chicago and what it means for the rest of the country. Several discussion points today;
Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos every Monday afternoon and Thursday Evening https://www.drberrypierre.com/YTsubscription Via https://www.drberrypierre.com/video_posts/monkeypox-outbreak-in-chicago/ So let's talk about the recap of the Autism in Black conference… How important is it for us to build a community rooted in compassion and support, especially for our autistic and/or neurodivergent loved ones? As we conclude the third annual Autism in Black Virtual Conference, we are coming off a natural high coming fresh off the success of the event. It’s been a wonderful and loving weekend, and our hearts are fully grateful for all that’s been part of it. It is truly fulfilling to see how everyone’s been so consistent from its first to the very last day. But behind this great success, there lies stories, efforts, and hard work made by the organizer herself. Without her and her love for the community, this conference won’t even be an event. Each and every year, she puts her all to be able to provide this space. Because after all, she recognizes the need to empower people, and she’s decided to have that mission as hers to take. Join me as we do a recap on the third annual Black in Autism Conference, again with one of my favorite guests, obviously, with no bias—Maria Davis-Pierre, my beloved wife and CEO of Autism in Black. Why you need to check this episode:
“We definitely want to make sure that the individuals in the community have the information, they have the support, they have the backup because it can also feel isolating and lonely when you don’t have anybody in your support circle who is raising an autistic child or any autistic family members so they’re not understanding these sorts of things. Having that community where you can have that space where you don’t have to explain as you are trying to get your support just makes it easier and more fulfilling.” – Maria Davis-Pierre Notable Quotes: “That’s one of the things we wanted to be able to do—to make sure we’re having the right information, make sure we’re well-equipped when we’re going to these meetings and advocating on behalf of ourselves or our children, and that we know what needs to be said to get things done, because a lot of times, we put our trust into the school system or the healthcare system, thinking that they have our best interests in heart or our children’s best interests in heart, and oftentimes, that’s not the case.” – Maria Davis-Pierre Sign up at www.listentodrberry.com to join the mailing list. Remember to subscribe to the podcast and share the episode with a friend or family member. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, and Spotify Links/Resources:
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Download the MP3 Audio file, and listen to the episode however you like Via https://www.drberrypierre.com/podcasts/the-autism-in-black-conference-recap/ How important is it for us to build a community rooted in compassion and support, especially for our autistic and/or neurodivergent loved ones? As we conclude the third annual Autism in Black Virtual Conference, we are coming off a natural high coming fresh off the success of the event. It’s been a wonderful and loving weekend, and our hearts are fully grateful for all that’s been part of it. It is truly fulfilling to see how everyone’s been so consistent from its first to the very last day. But behind this great success, there lies stories, efforts, and hard work made by the organizer herself. Without her and her love for the community, this conference won’t even be an event. Each and every year, she puts her all to be able to provide this space. Because after all, she recognizes the need to empower people, and she’s decided to have that mission as hers to take. Join me as we do a recap on the third annual Black in Autism Conference, again with one of my favorite guests, obviously, with no bias—Maria Davis-Pierre, my beloved wife and CEO of Autism in Black. Why you need to check out this episode:
“We definitely want to make sure that the individuals in the community have the information, they have the support, they have the backup because it can also feel isolating and lonely when you don’t have anybody in your support circle who is raising an autistic child or any autistic family members so they’re not understanding these sorts of things. Having that community where you can have that space where you don’t have to explain as you are trying to get your support just makes it easier and more fulfilling.” -Maria Davis-Pierre Topics Covered: 00:00 – On this week’s episode: Maria Davis-Pierre joins us as we do a recap on the recently concluded Autism in Black Conference 00:44 – A sense of accomplishment: Maria’s initial thoughts and feelings coming off her now third successful virtual conference 03:40 – A quick recap: Maria recalls all events that happened during the three-day conference, starting from Day 1 (Friday) to Day 3 (Sunday) 06:19 – The best of bests: Maria talks about the highlights of the conference, mentioning her fondness for how everyone showed up consistently in those three days 09:05 – A place of belonging and compassion: Maria shares the reason behind the creation of the Autism in Black Community as she highlights the benefits of being a member. Here, she also discusses the inspiration and goals of the whole organization 15:33 – Go towww.autisminblack.org/membership to get more information about the Autism in Black Community 16:04 – The challenge: How difficult it is to live in the moment when you’re hosting a conference, as per Maria’s experience 17:48 – Next year’s conference: Maria shares her early thoughts for the 2024 Autism in Black Conference as she explains what the overall theme would be 20:17 – Dr. Berry Pierre and his wife Maria Davis-Pierre’s message for each other: “Thank you…” 22:11 – Connect with Maria Davis-Pierre Notable Quotes: “That’s one of the things we wanted to be able to do—to make sure we’re having the right information, make sure we’re well-equipped when we’re going to these meetings and advocating on behalf of ourselves or our children, and that we know what needs to be said to get things done, because a lot of times, we put our trust into the school system or the healthcare system, thinking that they have our best interests in heart or our children’s best interests in heart, and oftentimes, that’s not the case.” – Maria Davis-Pierre Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos every Monday afternoon and Thursday Evening Via https://www.drberrypierre.com/video_posts/the-autism-in-black-conference-recap/ So let's talk about the COVID-19 pandemic… This week will mark the end of the public health emergency declaration from the United States government. On May 11, 2023, COVID-19 is no longer going to be a public health emergency. With this coming to an end, there will be a lot of changes that will soon come into effect. From having free vaccines, there will eventually come a time when we'll have to visit Pfizer, Moderna, and other companies and hope that our insurance can cover the cost that comes with protecting our life and health. But just because the government has said ‘We’re done funding, we’re done putting the amount of support that we’re doing’ doesn’t mean that this is the end of the road; because COVID is not just going to disappear on May 11th. It’s still going to be here. COVID-19 is still going to affect people. But as we move towards this stage of COVID-19 being endemic, the question that remains is how well are we prepared, knowing that we no longer have the government as the safety blanket. Join me again in this week's episode as we discuss the future that lies ahead. Why you need to check this episode:
“I’m hoping that we don’t ever have to see what it’s like for our nation to operate as a community and show its community efforts to get better. I’m hoping that we recognize our mistakes and say, ‘Hey, you know what? I’m going to make sure I shore up the public health scene so they can deal with the threats before it gets to us.”– Dr. Berry Pierre Notable Quotes: “I’m hoping that we don’t ever have to see what it’s like for our nation to operate as a community and show its community efforts to get better. I’m hoping that we recognize our mistakes and say, ‘Hey, you know what? I’m going to make sure I shore up the public health scene so they can deal with the threats before it gets to us.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “When we talk about community building, not only are we talking about education; not only are we talking about prevention; not only are we talking about doing things together; but more importantly, empowering others to do so.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “Just because the government has said ‘we’re done funding, we’re done putting the amount of support that we’re doing doesn’t mean that this is the end of the road because COVID is not just going to disappear on May 11th.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “I do believe that as it continues to get further and further away from May 11, 2023, it’s going to be harder and harder for you to just get anything free associated with COVID-19.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “Understand that you are part of an ecosystem, whether that ecosystem is you and your family, you and your loved ones, you and your gym buddies. You are part of an ecosystem that needs to be addressed and taken care of.” – Dr. Berry Pierre Sign up at www.listentodrberry.com to join the mailing list. Remember to subscribe to the podcast and share the episode with a friend or family member. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, and Spotify Links: COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Transition Roadmap Sponsors:
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Download the MP3 Audio file, and listen to the episode however you like Via https://www.drberrypierre.com/podcasts/is-it-the-end-of-the-covid-19-pandemic/ This week will mark the end of the public health emergency declaration from the United States government. On May 11, 2023, COVID-19 is no longer going to be a public health emergency. With this coming to an end, there will be a lot of changes that will soon come into effect. From having free vaccines, there will eventually come a time when we'll have to visit Pfizer, Moderna, and other companies and hope that our insurance can cover the cost that comes with protecting our life and health. But just because the government has said ‘We’re done funding, we’re done putting the amount of support that we’re doing’ doesn’t mean that this is the end of the road; because COVID is not just going to disappear on May 11th. It’s still going to be here. COVID-19 is still going to affect people. But as we move towards this stage of COVID-19 being endemic, the question that remains is how well are we prepared, knowing that we no longer have the government as the safety blanket. Join me again in this week's episode as we discuss the future that lies ahead. Why you need to check out this episode:
“I see a lot of tweets and posts like, ‘Wow, the calendar’s moving’. No, it’s moving the same as it moves every year. The question is, how intentionally are we moving while the calendar is moving?” –Dr. Berry Pierre Topics Covered: 00:00 – This week’s focus: Final week of the effectiveness of public health emergency declaration 01:30 – Public health emergency declaration of COVID-19 ending: A throwback on what it looked like in 2020, and why moving on isn’t going to be as simple as putting it all in the past at once 07:04 – Once the declaration of public health emergency goes away, a lot of things will go away with it: The shift of responsibility from the federal government to the private companies 12:33 – Talking about the largest adult vaccination program: The Biden administration was able to create history with nearly 270 million Americans receiving at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, and how the restriction ended up being lifted 17:03 – The question that remains: How well are we prepared, knowing that we don’t have the government as the safety blanket? 21:06 – Dr. Berry’s thoughts: “It’s been very interesting two-plus years… If you are here, you survived, and I’m hoping that you continue to survive…” Notable Quotes: “When we talk about community building, not only are we talking about education; not only are we talking about prevention; not only are we talking about doing things together; but more importantly, empowering others to do so.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “Just because the government has said ‘we’re done funding, we’re done putting the amount of support that we’re doing doesn’t mean that this is the end of the road because COVID is not just going to disappear on May 11th.”- Dr. Berry Pierre “I do believe that as it continues to get further and further away from May 11, 2023, it’s going to be harder and harder for you to just get anything free associated with COVID-19. – Dr. Berry Pierre “Understand that you are a part of an ecosystem, whether that ecosystem is you and your family, you and your loved ones, you and your gym buddies. You are part of an ecosystem that needs to be addressed and taken care of.” – Dr. Berry Pierre Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos every Monday afternoon and Thursday Evening Via https://www.drberrypierre.com/video_posts/is-it-the-end-of-the-covid-19-pandemic/ In everything that you are trying to achieve – be it in your business, your spirituality, or most importantly, your health – everything is a lot easier to do when you have a system that’s there to support you when you’re up and when you’re down. And if you already know me, you’d know that I love to call that system a “community”. Surrounding ourselves with people who are supportive enough to cheer for us and empowered enough to call us out when we’re not doing what we’re supposed to do plays a big factor in whether we will become successful or not; unfortunately, many still believe that doing things alone is the way to go. Truth is, many of us need that group of supportive people who will encourage us, lift us up, and hold us accountable for our actions or the lack thereof; we just don’t know or acknowledge it yet. So join me today as I shed light on why having that community around you is crucial in your success, and guide you on how you can build one for yourself. Why you need to check out this episode:
“You can’t be successful in your goals and aspirations if you do not have partners along the way who are going to be there when you’re up, and more importantly, going to be there when you’re down.”– Dr. Berry Pierre Topics Covered: Topics Covered: 00:00 – This week’s focus: The importance of building a community when we are trying to achieve certain goals 03:09 – If you are alone, it will be more difficult: The important role of building a community in terms of our health goals 09:03 – Creating a space where people feel comfortable and supported: The importance of building a supportive environment within your community 13:22 – Building an empowered community: Identifying which people to include in your community who encourage you, lift you up, and hold you accountable 21:00 – Episode wrap-up: Why you should write the steps down and follow the process Notable Quotes: “We have to get rid of this myth that being by ourselves is what’s needed to get to the next level. That’s just not true. It’s never been true.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “You have to develop a community that encourages you and lifts you up when you need it, but are also able to say ‘Hey, you’re not doing what you need to do; get back on the path.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “For some people, having a good community or a bad community can be a life or death decision.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “We talked about making sure that we empower our community members with the support that they need to feel empowered and feel some sense of ownership within the community; because if they feel that sense of ownership, they’re ready to rock.” – Dr. Berry Pierre Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos every Monday afternoon and Thursday Evening Via https://www.drberrypierre.com/video_posts/the-importance-of-building-a-community/ Let's Connect: Lunch and Learn Patreon Family In this week’s episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we return with our miniseries – “Ask the Internist” where I field questions from our live audience. This week’s topic is how to become a Great Hospitalist physician. Several discussion points today;
Please SUBSCRIBE for new videos every Monday afternoon and Thursday Evening https://www.drberrypierre.com/YTsubscription Via https://www.drberrypierre.com/video_posts/tips-on-being-a-great-hospitalist/ So let's talk about the importance of building a community… In everything that you are trying to achieve – be it in your business, your spirituality, or most importantly, your health – everything is a lot easier to do when you have a system that’s there to support you when you’re up and when you’re down. And if you already know me, you’d know that I love to call that system a “community”. Surrounding ourselves with people who are supportive enough to cheer for us and empowered enough to call us out when we’re not doing what we’re supposed to do plays a big factor in whether we will become successful or not; unfortunately, many still believe that doing things alone is the way to go. Truth is, many of us need that group of supportive people who will encourage us, lift us up, and hold us accountable for our actions or the lack thereof; we just don’t know or acknowledge it yet. So join me today as I shed light on why having that community around you is crucial to your success, and guide you on how you can build one for yourself. Why you need to check this episode:
“You can’t be successful in your goals and aspirations if you do not have partners along the way who are going to be there when you’re up, and more importantly, going to be there when you’re down.”– Dr. Berry Pierre Notable Quotes: “We have to get rid of this myth that being by ourselves is what’s needed to get to the next level. That’s just not true. It’s never been true.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “You have to develop a community that encourages you and lifts you up when you need it, but are also able to say ‘Hey, you’re not doing what you need to do; get back on the path.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “For some people, having a good community or a bad community can be a life or death decision.” – Dr. Berry Pierre “We talked about making sure that we empower our community members with the support that they need to feel empowered and feel some sense of ownership within the community; because if they feel that sense of ownership, they’re ready to rock.” – Dr. Berry Pierre Sign up at www.listentodrberry.com to join the mailing list. Remember to subscribe to the podcast and share the episode with a friend or family member. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, and Spotify Sponsors:
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