What Am I Modeling with Dr. Tricia Pingel
What Am I Modeling with Dr. Tricia Pingel
Podcast Description
Here's the uncomfortable truth: You're modeling something through your behavior every single day, whether you realize it or not. The question that will change everything: What am I modeling?I'm Dr. Tricia Pingel, a naturopathic physician and stress expert with an unusual background - I started working as a professional fashion model when I was 9 months old. Between modeling and medicine, I learned to look perfect while completely losing myself in the process.When my mom died after a 9-month cancer battle, I realized my boys had been watching me their entire lives, learning that pushing through no matter what was the only way to live. That's when I found my way back to myself through hip hop dance and discovered the power of authentic living.This show is for anyone tired of looking successful on the outside while barely holding it together on the inside.You'll hear my messy transformation stories, raw conversations with people who've stopped performing and started actually living, medical insights on stress and why your body keeps the score, real talk about surviving high-pressure work environments, and permission-giving moments that make you feel less alone.This is your permission slip to stop modeling burnout and start curating joy.New episodes every Tuesday.About Dr. Tricia: Naturopathic physician, bestselling author of "Total Health Turnaround" (60,000+ copies), and featured expert in Prevention Magazine, Good Housekeeping, and Women's Health. Connect at drpingel.com.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes such as emotional authenticity, the pressures of societal expectations, and the impacts of stress and burnout, with episodes like 'I'm Fine - The Most Expensive Lie We Tell' analyzing common phrases that contribute to emotional distance, and 'The Dual Nature of Perfectionism' discussing how perfectionism affects mental health. Other topics include the transformative power of hip hop dance and strategies for sustainable success.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth: You’re modeling something through your behavior every single day, whether you realize it or not. The question that will change everything: What am I modeling?
I’m Dr. Tricia Pingel, a naturopathic physician and stress expert with an unusual background – I started working as a professional fashion model when I was 9 months old. Between modeling and medicine, I learned to look perfect while completely losing myself in the process.
When my mom died after a 9-month cancer battle, I realized my boys had been watching me their entire lives, learning that pushing through no matter what was the only way to live. That’s when I found my way back to myself through hip hop dance and discovered the power of authentic living.
This show is for anyone tired of looking successful on the outside while barely holding it together on the inside.You’ll hear my messy transformation stories, raw conversations with people who’ve stopped performing and started actually living, medical insights on stress and why your body keeps the score, real talk about surviving high-pressure work environments, and permission-giving moments that make you feel less alone.
This is your permission slip to stop modeling burnout and start curating joy.
New episodes every Tuesday.
About Dr. Tricia: Naturopathic physician, bestselling author of “Total Health Turnaround” (60,000+ copies), and featured expert in Prevention Magazine, Good Housekeeping, and Women’s Health. Connect at drpingel.com.
In this engaging conversation, Chef James Barry shares his transformative journey from acting to becoming a chef, emphasizing the importance of food in our lives and its impact on health. He discusses his experiences with various diets, the evolution of his cooking style, and the significance of quality ingredients over trends. The dialogue highlights the connection between personal growth and culinary arts, encouraging listeners to explore their own paths and the role of food in their well-being. In this conversation, Tricia Pingel and James Barry explore the evolution of dietary choices, emphasizing the importance of organ meats as nutrient-dense foods. They discuss the need for mindful eating, the emotional connections we have with food, and the significance of community and relationships in our dietary habits. The conversation culminates in reflections on self-love, service, and the legacy we leave behind, encouraging listeners to embrace their food choices and foster connections with others.
How to find Chef Barry:
eatpluck.com
@eatpluck & @chefjamesbarry
You Tube: @EverydayAncestral @plucktv
Bio:
James Barry's 20 years in the culinary field started as a private chef cooking
for celebrities such as Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Gerard Butler, Mariska Hargitay (of Law & Order:SVI fame), Barbra Streisand,
and John Cusack. James is CEO & Founder of the organ-based, superfood
seasoning, Pluck. It's the first of its kind and an amazingly easy and delicious
way for people to get organ meats into their diet.
James is also a published cookbook author having authored the recipes in Margaret Floyd's book Eat Naked, The Naked Food Cookbook and Dr. Alejandro Junger's book, Clean 7. He is the host of the podcast, Everyday Ancestral.
Takeaways
Food matters for our health and it's something we can control.
Every decision we make is based on the information we have at the time.
Many people get stuck living their lives based on others' expectations.
Tapping into creativity is essential for personal growth.
The journey from acting to cooking was unexpected but fulfilling.
Quality of food is more important than calorie counting.
Real food should be the focus in cooking, not fillers or trends.
Personal experiences shape our understanding of health and nutrition.
The culinary world offers opportunities to innovate and create.
Life experiences can lead to profound changes in perspective. The evolution of human diets has led to a reliance on processed foods.
Organ meats are nutrient-dense and often overlooked in modern diets.
Mindful eating involves listening to our bodies and making intuitive choices.
Food should be viewed as fuel rather than an emotional crutch.
Community and connection are essential aspects of our relationship with food.
Self-love is crucial for making healthy food choices.
We often project emotions onto food that should be reserved for relationships.
The quality of our relationships is more important than our dietary preferences.
Listening to our bodies can guide us in our food choices.
Every day is an opportunity to make choices that serve ourselves and others.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey from Acting to Culinary Arts
14:53 The Evolution of Cooking: From Vegan to Organ Meats
29:56 The Impact of Food on Health and Well-being
35:03 The Nutritional Power of Organ Meats
40:06 Mindful Eating and Intuitive Choices
45:06 Community, Connection, and Food
50:02 Service, Legacy, and Self-Love
Keywords
chef, cooking, health, vegan, organ meats, culinary arts, personal growth, food, nutrition, creativity, dietary choices, organ meats, nutrition, mindful eating, community, self-love, health, food culture, intuitive eating, legacy, pingel

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