What Am I Modeling with Dr. Tricia Pingel NMD

Dr. Tricia Pingel NMD

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. FREE STRESS RESET CHALLENGE: Join me for 5 days to de-stress and have a little fun while we are at it. Join for FREE at drpingel.com/reset 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.

  1. 2h ago

    Uncovering the Truth: Breast Implant Illness With Dr. Tricia Pingel and Dr. Robert Whitfield

    In this episode, Dr. Rob Whitfield shares his extensive expertise in breast implant illness, exploring the medical, biological, and emotional aspects of implants, explant procedures, and holistic health strategies. Discover how to make informed decisions about implants, understand the immune response, and learn practical tips for optimizing health. Austin plastic surgeon, board-certified 16+ years, practicing 25+ years. Specializes in breast implant illness (BII) and explant surgery — over 2,000 procedures. Published the largest PCR capsule study in medical literature (found bacterial contamination in ~29% of tested capsules, undetectable by standard culture methods). Testified at FDA hearings on breast implant safety in 2019. Built the SHARP program (Strategic Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program) — genetic testing, inflammation-focused nutrition, hyperbaric oxygen, red light therapy. Created one of the largest patient education platforms in plastic surgery (3,000+ patient videos, two books, hundreds of podcast appearances). Still performs implants — not anti-implant. Pushes genetic/detox-pathway testing (MTHFR + others) before surgery, not just after problems arise. Stated philosophy: every patient deserves informed consent, not marketing. keywords  Breast implant illness, explant surgery, immune response, holistic health, detoxification, autoimmunity, chronic inflammation, health optimization, patient education  key  topics Breast implant illness and immune response Explant surgery techniques and safety Bacterial contamination and infection in implants The role of genetics and detoxification in health Holistic approaches to health and recovery Autoimmune reactions and implant rejection The importance of sleep and lifestyle in healing The impact of environmental toxins and mold Patient education and informed consent https://www.drrobertwhitfield.com 🎯 **About Dr. Tricia:** Former fashion model turned naturopathic physician helping high achievers transform pressure into sustainable success. Learn more at drpingel.com

  2. Sep 29

    Letting Go Of Ego For Better Health: With Dr. Tricia Pingel, Stefan and Vesela Apostolova

    In this episode, Stefan & Ves share their inspiring journey of building Zonia, a platform dedicated to holistic healing and functional medicine. They discuss the importance of self-empowerment, the pitfalls of conventional healthcare, and practical ways to improve mental and physical health by embracing authenticity and letting go of ego. Bios:   Stefan: Stefan Apostolov is an award-winning filmmaker and the visionary founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zonia. Stefan has dedicated his life to building healthy habits and adopting a good nutrition and exercise regime. Through Zonia, he wants to inspire widespread change and help people reach their highest potential in all areas of life, starting with their health. "Being healthy is the core, most basic characteristic of every human in order to be happy and live a fulfilled life," Stefan explains. "So by fixing our health, we will fix everything.   Ves: Vesela Apostolova is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Zonia, a digital health platform transforming how people learn about and take control of their health. After more than a decade leading advanced analytics and AI initiatives at Morgan Stanley, she transitioned to health innovation to pursue her passion for addressing the root causes of chronic disease. Vesela combines expertise in technology, data, and strategic operations with a deep commitment to making evidence-based health education more accessible and actionable. Her mission is to accelerate the shift from reactive healthcare to prevention, empowering millions to improve their healthspan and help reverse the growing epidemic of chronic disease.  keywords holistic health, functional medicine, self-empowerment, mental health, healing, wellness, Zonia, healthcare reform Zonia - Holistic Healing Platform - https://zonia.com Website - https://zonia.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/zonia

  3. Sep 22

    From Graves to Recovery with Dr. Tricia Pingel and Dr. Eric Osansky

    Welcome back to What Am I Modeling! Today I'm joined by Dr. Eric Osansky, a chiropractor turned thyroid health expert who reversed his own "incurable" diagnosis — and is on a mission to make sure you know you have options too. In this eye-opening conversation, we explore: ✨ What conventional medicine gets wrong about autoimmune thyroid conditions ✨ Why "it's genetic, there's nothing you can do" is more excuse than fact ✨ The real connection between stress, cortisol, and thyroid antibodies ✨ Natural options for Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism most doctors never mention ✨ Why treating the thyroid level isn't the same as treating the autoimmunity ✨ The mindset shift that matters as much as the protocol ✨ How to find hope without falling into "perfect diet or nothing" thinking Dr. Eric Osansky was a practicing chiropractor when he was diagnosed with Graves' disease in 2008. Rather than accept thyroid surgery, radioactive iodine, or a lifetime of medication as his only path, he pursued a functional medicine approach — and has been in remission since 2009. He's since written three books on thyroid health and hosts the Save My Thyroid podcast, helping thousands navigate hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's, and Graves' disease naturally. Whether you've just been diagnosed with a thyroid condition, you've been told there's "nothing you can do" about your autoimmunity, or you're simply tired of managing symptoms instead of addressing the root cause, this conversation offers real hope — and real next steps. Connect with Dr. Eric Osansky: 🌐 Website: naturalendocrinesolutions.com 📱 Instagram: 🎙️ Podcast: Save My Thyroid 📰 Newsletter: Healing Graves Naturally on Substack — search "Eric Osansky" or visit saymythyroid.com/gravesnewsletter 📚 Books: Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble Key Topics: thyroid health, Graves disease, Hashimoto's, hyperthyroidism, autoimmune thyroid, adrenal fatigue, cortisol and thyroid, functional medicine, natural thyroid treatment, thyroid antibodies, stress and autoimmunity, holistic healing Remember to SUBSCRIBE and hit the notification bell to join our community of people turning pressure into power! 💫 Has a doctor ever told you something was "just how it is" about your health? Share your story in the comments below — your experience could give someone else the hope they need today.

  4. Sep 15

    Rebuilding Your Life with Dr. Tricia Pingel and Tracey Yarad

    In this episode of 'What Am I Modeling? Tricia Pingel interviews Tracy Yarad, an Australian-born singer-songwriter who moved to New York City in her late 50s after a painful divorce. Tracy shares her journey of rebuilding her life and how she transformed her experiences into a one-woman show titled 'All These Pretty Things'. The conversation highlights themes of resilience, personal growth, and the power of storytelling through music. BIO Australia-born, New York-based Tracey Yarad is a pianist and singer-songwriter with jazz sensibilities. Her career has taken her from touring Australia with her original music and having a Top 40 single in the ’90s, to a seven-year residency singing in 5-star hotels in Japan, to running her own music school for 18 years in the Blue Mountains of Australia, to New York. Blessed with a soulful, incredibly beautiful instrument and a talent for composing heartfelt and evocative songs, Tracey has produced multiple projects since relocating to New York City, performing at the 55 Bar, Soapbox Gallery, the Bitter End, Birdland, among others. She has collaborated with Grammy-nominated Chilean vocal star Claudia Acuna, Grammy-winning Jon Cowherd and avant garde saxophonist Dave Binney. Her duo performance with pianist Jim Ridl, ‘Lost in Translation’ (featuring stories and songs from her seven years as a hotel singer in Japan) was flagged by the New Yorker’s award-winning journalist Steve Futterman, who wrote, “If demanding experience leads to hard-won wisdom, Yarad and Ridl will have much to impart.” In 2024 she took her her one-woman-show All These Pretty Things to the Edinburgh Fringe, a musical memoir based on her own experience of her 23 year marriage and it's shocking demise. The show has received rave reviews and is touring extensively in Australia and the UK in 2025.  "Breathtakingly honest and gorgeously sung songs on the themes of loss and abandonment, and the restorative power of music and love.”  - Broadway World As part of her re-invention in her new life in NYC she has added jazz photographer to her list of professional accomplishments, and is photographer of choice for many of New York’s leading jazz musicians. Her work has appeared in Downbeat, Guitar Player, and Drum Scene magazines. Keywords Tracy Yarad, singer-songwriter, New York City, personal journey, betrayal, resilience, one-woman show, All These Pretty Things, musical memoir, life transformation https://traceyyarad.com/all-these-pretty-things https://traceyyarad.com @traceyyarad (Instagram) https://traceyyarad.com/epk

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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. FREE STRESS RESET CHALLENGE: Join me for 5 days to de-stress and have a little fun while we are at it. Join for FREE at drpingel.com/reset 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.