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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
She Traded Her Medical Practice for the Peruvian Jungle: Dr. Tricia Pingel & Dr. Heather Paulson
Welcome back to What Am I Modeling! Today I'm honored to speak with Dr. Heather Paulson, a retired functional and integrative oncology physician who has dedicated her life to bridging ancient wisdom with modern healing.
In this transformative conversation, we explore:
✨ How perfectionism and childhood trauma drive high achievement
✨ Dr. Heather's courageous transition from conventional oncology
✨ The integration of Western medicine with indigenous healing practices
✨ Her 13+ years studying with a Cherokee Medicine Man
✨ The science behind consciousness-expanding healing modalities
✨ Moving from external validation to authentic self-expression
✨ Finding community and genuine connection in healing
Dr. Paulson brings a unique perspective, combining her medical background with over 20 years of yoga and meditation teaching, 10+ years of Pranic Healing, and extensive training in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Her year traveling the world, facilitating healing ceremonies and supporting over 1,000 participants, has deepened her understanding of healing beyond traditional approaches.
Currently continuing her 5+ years of study with sacred plant medicines alongside traditional healers in Peru practicing ancient Mestizo traditions, Dr. Heather holds space with gentle kindness to help soothe wounded spaces and bring people into healing, loving light.
Whether you're a high achiever struggling with burnout, curious about integrative healing approaches, or ready to explore authentic living beyond perfectionism, this episode offers profound insights into transformation and the marriage of ancient wisdom with modern understanding.
Connect with Dr. Heather:
🌿 Website: www.hampuyhouse.com
📱 Instagram: @drheatherpaulson @hampuyhouse
🎵 TikTok: @drheatherpaulson
Key Topics: Perfectionism, integrative healing, plant medicine, medical transformation, indigenous wisdom, authentic living, high achiever burnout, consciousness work, trauma healing
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