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What Am I Modeling with Dr. Tricia Pingel
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.
What Am I Modeling with Dr. Tricia Pingel
The Dual Nature of Perfectionism: Dr. Tricia Pingel and Dr. Steven Rondeau
What if the problem isn't mental health itself, but how we're measuring it?
In this groundbreaking conversation, I sit down with Dr. Steven Rondeau, a neuroscientist who's analyzed over 30,000 brain scans and is revolutionizing how we understand mental health. While most of us are familiar with perfectionism as a double-edged sword, Dr. Rondeau reveals the hidden neurological patterns behind why some people thrive under pressure while others crumble.
In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover:
- Why perfectionism might actually be a survival mechanism gone wrong
- The shocking reality about suicide rates and what brain scans reveal
- How gratitude literally rewires your brain for resilience
- Why social media is creating a mental health crisis in our youth
- The neuroscience behind why some people model stress differently
- Revolutionary approaches to mental health that focus on individual brain patterns
This isn't just another mental health conversation - it's a complete reframe of how we understand human behavior, stress responses, and what it really takes to create supportive environments where people thrive.
Whether you're a parent worried about your child's mental health, a leader trying to understand your team's stress patterns, or someone who's struggled with perfectionism yourself, this episode offers hope and practical insights backed by real neuroscience.
About Dr. Steven Rondeau: Dr. Steven Rondeau, BCN-EEG, QEEG-DL, is transforming mental health care through objective, neuroscience-based data. With over 30,000-40,000 brain scans analyzed, he helps practitioners move beyond subjective diagnostic criteria toward measurable, personalized care by utilizing quantitative EEG (qEEG) and functional neurophysiology.
Ready to stop modeling burnout and start choosing joy?
Subscribe to 'What Am I Modeling': Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms
Connect with Dr. Tricia:
- Instagram: @drpingel
- YouTube: @WhatAmIModeling
- LinkedIn: Dr. Tricia Pingel
- Website: drpingel.com
Connect with Dr. Steven Rondeau:
- Website: axoneegsolutions.com
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