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What Am I Modeling with 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.
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 NMD
A Lesson in Surrender With Dr. Pingel & Kiersten KT Willis
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What happens when a professional dancer decides to walk away from the spotlight to serve in urban schools? Kiersten "KT" Willis made a decision that looked crazy to everyone around her - and it changed everything.
In this raw conversation, KT shares how she went from performing with artists like Skrillex and Kirk Franklin to becoming a dancing missionary in some of the toughest schools in America. What she thought would be one year turned into seven years of discovering what it really means to serve from authentic love versus performing for acceptance.
🎠What You'll Discover:
✨ Why surrendering your "dream" might be the path to your purpose
✨ How dance became her tool for reconnecting kids to their worth
✨ The difference between performing your life and actually living it
✨ What it looks like to model faith in action, especially when it doesn't make sense
✨ How vulnerability in storytelling can transform both the teller and the listener
✨ Why your background doesn't disqualify you from making an impact
🌟 About Kiersten "KT" Willis:
Professional dancer with over a decade of experience, BA in Arts Administration from ASU. She's performed at SuperBowl 57, worked with major artists and NBA/WNBA, and spent seven years as a dancing missionary in urban schools. Currently hosts "The Collective's Table" podcast and continues empowering youth to recognize their worth and realize their potential.
💫 Key Takeaways:
Dance can be a powerful tool for personal reconnection
Surrendering control often leads to unexpected opportunities
Everyone's struggles are valid, regardless of background
Vulnerability in storytelling inspires others to share their experiences
You matter, and your contributions to the world are significant
🎯 About Dr. Tricia: Former fashion model turned naturopathic physician helping high achievers transform pressure into sustainable success. Learn more at drpingel.com
💬 What are YOU modeling about surrender vs. control? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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