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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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 NMD, a naturopathic physician 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.
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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 interview, Dr. Kiera Smialek, a naturopathic pediatrician, shares her insights on holistic child health, the importance of parental empowerment, and navigating modern challenges like social media and mental health in children. Discover practical advice for parents and future-focused strategies to support children's well-being.
Dr. Kiera Smialek is a licensed naturopathic doctor with a passion for children. Dr. Smialek focuses on patients between birth and 21 years of age. As a pediatric naturopathic physician, Dr. Smialek specializes in treating many common childhood conditions including, abdominal pain, allergies, asthma, behavioral disorders, colds/flu, colic, constipation, developmental delays, diarrhea, ear infections, food allergies, growth disturbances, sleep issues, obesity, rashes, and teething. Dr. Smialek also performs well baby/child exams, as well as sports physicals. As an alternative vaccine provider, Dr. Smialek advises parents on alternative vaccine schedules.
Dr. Smialek is highly trained in the field of pediatrics. After graduating from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM), she completed a one-year residency in general medicine, followed by another year-long pediatric residency at SCNM. She is a board member of the Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians, as well as the American Board of Naturopathic Pediatrics. She is one of the first in the country to be board certified as a pediatric naturopathic physician and is considered a specialist in naturopathic pediatrics.
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