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 March? Maybe you’ve felt like the whole concept was just a ploy for gyms, businesses, or apps to profit off your ambition, or in other words—a scam.

This very reason has repeatedly caused many people to lose motivation to achieve the goals they’ve set beforehand.

But here’s the truth—resolutions fail not because they’re 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.

That’s why in this episode, we’re debunking the “scam” 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 systems—not just goals—set you up for long-term success

“Remember, 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 way…in 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 there—but you're the scammer. You're scamming yourself from being a better person…You 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.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

Notable Quotes:

“In our journey of trying to figure out ‘is a New Year's resolution something that I should be doing?’, 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 excuses…So, 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 go—[intrinsic] reasoning versus your extrinsic reasoning—is a good barometer of whether you'll be doing it come July, August, September and you'll be a different person come December.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

“Your brain does not want to fail; your brain is not trained to fail. It is trained to protect, but it’s not trained to fail.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

“It’s tough when we have to say, ‘I’m the reason why I failed’…So, I want you to be able to say, ‘I’m the reason why I lost the weight. I’m the reason why I go to the gym every day and I gained all this muscle. I’m the reason why I’m a better friend to all of my friends now, and I’m the best brother or sister.’ I want you to be able to say at the end of 2025, ‘I’m the reason why these things are occurring’, because we have to look inward. It has to be an inward-looking goal to say ‘this is why I want to do it’, because that is what’s going to carry you for the year 2025 and beyond; trust me.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

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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 with a disease three months after it first hit…and once you go to your doctor, you leave without answers—no explanation for why it’s 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, it’s a concern the medical community is still catching up to, which leaves many feeling isolated in their struggle. More often than not, people aren’t believed, and worse, they can’t find effective help.

That’s why in this episode, we’ll discuss long COVID, the hundreds of symptoms tied to it, who is most at risk, and the importance of physicians acknowledging and validating patients’ experiences.

Whether you’re 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 together—starting 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 isn’t something that should be dismissed

“It’s 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 aren’t making it up. It is not ‘in their head’ just because they had COVID. This is real, and the numbers are starting to show it.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

Notable Quotes:

“Having 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 isn’t a one-stop treatment option either.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

“Make sure we are very understanding and listening to our patients…As a healthcare provider, you almost got to be like a coach…Understand them, reiterate what their issues are, and then try to kind of at least lead them to this aspect of ‘Hey, I think I know what's wrong’. Because if you tell the person ‘Hey, I don't know what's wrong with you, I'm not sure when this is going to be over, but take this medication here’, they're not going to have their trust in you that you're actually taking care of them.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

“My healthcare providers, I don’t know if you know this, [but] a lot of people—a lot of your own patients—are seeking help online because they don’t think you can give it to them.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

Mentions:

• Understanding Long Covid: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
• CDC’s Definition of Long COVID
• Why Your Doctor Needs to be Your Health Coach

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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 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 don’t understand how and why it’s a problem that needs intervention.

That’s why in this episode, we’ll break down the facts about PCOS, debunk myths, and explore treatment options to help women take control.

Whether you’re 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.

“Definitely, [there’s] 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.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

Notable Quotes:

“One in 10 women of reproductive age are affected by PCOS…So, this isn't like a disease that very few people get. This disease affects a lot of women.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

“One 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 test…to 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.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

Mentions:

• The Myths of Fertility in Men

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