What Am I Modeling with Dr. Tricia Pingel NMD

What if your trauma isn't about what happened, but what didn't? Developmental trauma clinician Zipa Leah Scheinberg, LCSW, joins Dr. Tricia Pingel to talk about the strong, capable adults who grew up surviving, and why development is interrupted, not destroyed.

We talk about:

• Trauma as absence: missing comfort, kindness and trust

• Perfectionism as a trait, and when it becomes a survival strategy

• The mirror wound and why we repeat relationship patterns

• Belonging, kids and social media ("phone time or friend time?")

• Shame, loneliness, dignity, and the power of repair

• A Holocaust survivor's daughter, and a grandson singing to a pear

Connect with Zipa Leah: zipaleah.com (free developmental map + Belonging workbook waitlist) · Instagram @zipa_leah · linktr.ee/ZipaLeah

Connect with Dr. Tricia: drpingel.com

The way we live becomes the example. What are YOU modeling?

This episode is for education and conversation, not medical or mental health advice.

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

In this episode, Maggie Throckmorton shares her inspiring journey through breast cancer, personal growth, and the importance of radical acceptance and self-care. Discover how mindset, gratitude, and holistic practices can transform challenges into opportunities for resilience and joy. We talked about radical acceptance of your past. Looking back with gratitude and forward with hope.

 keywords

 Breast Cancer, Mental Health, Self-Care, Resilience, Mindset, Gratitude, Holistic Health, Perimenopause, Personal Growth

 key  topics

Maggie Throckmorton's breast cancer story and treatment

The role of mindset, gratitude, and holistic health in recovery

Understanding radical acceptance and emotional resilience

The impact of personal history and identity on health and well-being

The importance of community, friendships, and self-care in healing

https://www.shechiatry.com/

In this episode, Jenn Payeur shares her incredible journey from a stage four breast cancer diagnosis to becoming a passionate advocate for plant stem cells, holistic healing, and living a joyful life. Discover how trusting intuition, embracing nature, and finding joy can transform health and well-being.

 key  topics

Jenn Payeur's cancer diagnosis and healing journey

The role of plant stem cells in health and regeneration

The importance of intuition and trusting inner knowing

The impact of stress and emotional trauma on health

Living a joyful life as a form of healing

The connection between nature, community, and longevity

Practical ways to incorporate plant remedies and holistic practices

The significance of self-love, worthiness, and purpose in healing 

 resources

Ancient Plant Wisdom Book - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Ancient+Plant+Wisdom+by+Jen+Payeur

Nature Provides Documentary - https://nature-provides.com

Jenn Payeur's Website - https://nature-provides.com

Website - https://nature-provides.com

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Ancient+Plant+Wisdom+by+Jen+Payeur

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

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

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💫 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.

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

In this inspiring interview, Tim Organ shares his transformative journey from corporate success to a life focused on healing, community, and purpose. Discover insights on living a transformational life, the importance of community, health, and balancing personal and professional growth. 

 keywords 

Transformation,Health,Community,Success,Personal Growth,Healing,Mindset,Wellness,Business,Life Balance

 resources

 @timorganofficial IG FB
@timothy.organ11 IG
https://thehbgc.com/

Thehbgc.com - https://thehbgc.com

https://linkedin.com/in/timorgan

"Kate Baker is a writer, speaker, and former law enforcement professional with more than two decades of experience in high-pressure environments. Drawing on lived experience, leadership insight, and a deeply values-led approach, she now writes and speaks about kindness, courage, resilience, and what it means to stay human in challenging times. Through her books, interviews, and keynote work, she explores how strength and humanity can coexist in both life and leadership, challenging the idea that kindness is weakness and showing how it can be a powerful, practical form of strength."

In this inspiring interview, Kate Baker shares her journey from police officer to advocate for kindness and reinvention. Discover practical strategies for building kindness, protecting yourself online, and transforming adversity into growth, all while emphasizing the power of empathy and self-care.

Kate Baker's Book: Staying Kind in an Unkind World - https://www.thekindrebellion.com/books

Website - www.thekindrebellion.com 

https://www.facebook.com/thekindrebellion

Amazon.com: Staying Kind in an Unkind World: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Leading With Empathy, Protecting Your Peace, and Inspiring Change at Work, in Life, and in Your Community (Audible Audio Edition): Kate Baker, McGilvray Press, Virtual Voice: Books

Welcome back to What Am I Modeling! 
Today I'm joined by Dr. Natasha Kassam, a Naturopathic Doctor, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Executive Wellness Coach who brings a unique perspective on healing perfectionism through hypnosis and generational trauma work.

In this powerful conversation, we explore:
✨ Why perfectionism is actually a survival strategy, not a character flaw
✨ How immigrant family dynamics can create "you can't get this wrong" pressure
✨ What hypnosis really is (and why you're always in control)
✨ Using regression therapy to heal generational trauma patterns
✨ Practical techniques to regulate your nervous system in 3-5 minutes
✨ How to reconnect with your authentic values versus inherited expectations
✨ The difference between goal-oriented achievement and perfectionist survival mode

About Dr. Natasha Kassam:
Dr. Natasha is a Naturopathic Doctor, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Executive Wellness Coach with 17 years of practice experience. Her mission is to help people heal generational trauma and restrictive beliefs that block self-compassion and lasting well-being. After being named one of Portland's Top Doctors and running a successful practice, she now specializes in helping people break free from perfectionist survival patterns using trauma-informed hypnotherapy approaches.

Whether you're a recovering perfectionist, struggling with inherited family pressure, or curious about how hypnosis can help you access your authentic self, this conversation offers profound insights into breaking free from survival patterns.
Connect with Dr. Natasha Kassam:
🌐 Website: drnatasha.net
🎁 FREE hypnosis recordings available on her website

Key Topics: perfectionism, hypnosis, generational trauma, immigrant families, nervous system regulation, authentic values, naturopathic medicine, ancestral healing, self-compassion, cultural pressure

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💫 What generational pattern are you ready to break? Share your thoughts in the comments below.