Welcome to Dismantling Diet Cultured: F*ck Being Calladita

In this solo episode I share my experience at my institution pride flag raising. I had the honor of speaking at our pride flag-raising event, where I emphasized the profound significance of the pride flag, not just as a marker of Pride Month, but as an emblem of our support for the LGBTQIA community. The pride flag is a celebration, a testament to our queer joy, and a tribute to the rich and resil...

In today's episode I had the pleasure to speak to Ana Lopez, MSW, MEd. Ana Lopez is a proud Latina, doctoral level sexologist, and Certified Sex & Life Coach. Her mission is to help women shed the shame they have around sex and teach them to have guilt free pleasure. Ana utilizes her background in therapy, cutting edge research, and coaching techniques to aid women in getting to the root o...

Hola and welcome to another solo episode! With summer around the corner, social media and various advertisements are bombarding us with the concept of the "summer body" or the "beach body." Let me tell you why this notion is toxic and harmful. Diet culture thrives on making you feel inadequate about your body so that you engage in restrictive eating, dieting, and excessive exer...

In today's episode I had the pleasure to speak to Cynthia Chavez, a former educator, community advocate and organizer,  translator, artist, stretching therapist, and creator of @ccynergywellness.  Her holistic wellness journey- restoring and reclaiming her body, is inspired by  the illness in her life and her family. She strives to inspire others to break trauma cycles and deprogram from extra...

Hola! Welcome to another solo episode. As many of you may already know, Mexico recently elected its first female president—a monumental and historic moment. Some might question whether we should feel elated or skeptical, and that's perfectly valid. What this signifies is that we must acknowledge the shades of gray in our feelings. We can celebrate this landmark event while simultaneously recog...

In this episode of Dismantling Diet Culture - Fucking Calladita podcast Hernán Carvente-Martinez, discusses the layers of healing and the battles faced by men of color. Hernán Carvente-Martinez, is a dynamic force in the realm of youth justice and social entrepreneurship. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Alianza for Youth Justice and the Founder of Healing Ninjas, Inc., Hernán is ded...

In this solo episode I talk about community cultural wealth. This framework was developed by Dr. Yosso, which highlights the unique assets students of color possess through their cultural experiences, backgrounds, and networks. Reflecting on my own life, I've often encountered challenges where community cultural wealth became pivotal especially when I experienced the imposter phenomenon, and r...

In today's episode I had the honor to share the space with Christyna Johnson. Christyna is a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image work from a liberation and person-centered focus. She enjoys helping folks (re)discover the pleasure of nutrition and building body image that is not focused on appearance. She provides clinical supervision to diet...

In this solo episode I talk about moving from self-comparison to self compassion --------------------------------- I would greatly appreciate if you can leave a review for this podcast Dismantling Diet Culture: F*ck Being Calladita on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram and TikTok @ ⁠drhortenciajimenez⁠ and visit ⁠www.hortenciajimenez.com⁠ --------------------------------...

Episode 56: Ancestral Foods with Anthropologist Claudia Serrato In today's episode I had the honor to share the space with Dr. Claudia Serrato. Dr. Serrato is based in East Los Angeles, is a distinguished Indigenous culinary anthropologist and a professor of ethnic and food studies. With roots in P’urhépecha, Huasteca, and Zacateco heritage, she began her culinary journey in her youth, cooking alo...

In this solo episode I talk about challenging toxic narratives. Our lives are shaped by social conditioning that shapes how we see ourselves and our bodies. But these beliefs—the heavy sacks of negativity we carry—are not our own. They are imposed on us by society, family, media, and sometimes even those we love. For years, I carried these burdens, which did nothing but shrink my sense of self-wor...

In today's episode I had the honor to share the space with Natalie Y. Gutiérrez LMFT. Natalie (she/her) is a Puerto Rican soul healer and trauma expert working with survivors of Complex Trauma in the global majority reeling from the soul wounds of racial trauma, historical and colonial trauma, intergenerational and attachment trauma, and sexual trauma carrying cultural and legacy burdens. Nata...

In this solo episode I discuss the various types of body image frameworks and how you can move through this spectrum throughout the week. You will find that different frameworks resonate with you at different times of your life. Ultimately, the goal of each framework is to promote greater self-acceptance, well-being, and empowerment in relation to one's body. Special shout out to the following...

In today's episode I had the honor to share the space with Shana Spence. Shana is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in Brooklyn, New York. She describes herself as an "all foods fit" dietitian. Life is already complicated, why restrict yourself unnecessarily? She creates a platform for open discussion on nutrition and wellness topics that are inclusive, non diet, and weight neutral, all wi...

In this solo episode I focus on the fear of failure, rejection, and the unknown. I share personal experiences and insightful reflections to empower listeners to confront their fears and embrace their potential.   I acknowledge the impact of institutionalized barriers and systemic inequalities, particularly for BIPOC folks, highlighting the unique challenges they face in navigating fears and limita...

In this solo episode I share the ways that I have been honoring my abuelita since she passed away two years ago. Today, March 20th is her two year anniversary and I wanted to share with you how important my abuelita was in my life and how I continue to honor her. Thank you for holding space for my grief💔 --------------------------------- I would greatly appreciate if you can leave a review for th...

Tigger Warning‼️ Suicidal Ideation is mentioned In this solo episode I share the transformative power of showing up, drawing inspiration from a profound encounter with a one of my students. Through the lens of societal and intersectional nuances, I embark on an exploration of the multifaceted nature of showing up and the complexities that can hinder individuals from fully embracing this concept. I...

In today's episode I had the pleasure to speak to my dear friend Oombi Solis Flores, author the book of poems (BE)LONGING(. Oombi is a queer/non-binary immigrant, poet, and licensed clinical social worker. They were born in Zacatecas, México and now reside in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. Their debut full length poetry collection titled (BE)LONGING, is out now on World Stage Press. ------...

In this solo episode I talk about the importance of celebrating yourself no matte how small or big your accomplishments. We are not taught to celebrate our accomplishments and when we do we are either silenced, shamed, or made to feel bad. I invite you to acknowledge your achievements both personal and external, your strengths, and uniqueness. Take the time to honor and appreciate yourself. It inv...

In today’s episode, I had the honor to share the space with María Ascensión Ramos Bracamontes. Maria is a Mexican Indigenous Certified Nurse Midwife & Addiction Nurse Practitioner in Kalendaruk territory, Watsonville, California. She was born at home in Coca territory, in a rural rancho called Ayotitlán, Jalisco, México and raised between the coastal Awaswas territory that used to be called Au...

In this solo episode I deconstruct Valentine's Day as a Sociologist and Health Coach. Topics I covered include: 👉🏽Gender Roles and Expectations 👉🏽Social Pressure and Exclusion 👉🏽Consumerism and Commercialization 👉🏽Pressure for Appearance 👉🏽Food and Guilt 👉🏽Reclaiming and Rewriting V-Day I would greatly appreciate if you can leave a review for this podcast Dismantling Diet Culture:...

In this solo episode I talk about the intersections of patriarchy, diet culture, and immigration through my lens as a Mexican immigrant. I use standpoint theory which values personal knowledge, experience and perspectives to understand society.  I discuss what is patriarchy and how it intersects with immigration and provide examples. Listen to the episode to learn more and if you haven't alrea...

In today's episode I had the honor to share the space with Zachariah Ben. Zac is a 6th generation Dine farmer from Shiprock, NM. Together with his wife Zach co-founded Bidii Baby Foods LLC during the pandemic with the goal of providing organic, locally grown and shelf stable traditional foods during the early childhood period. Bidii Baby Foods LLC grows and processes traditional foods on their...

In this solo episode I talk the intersections of academic violence, white supremacy and diet culture. The spring 2024 semester/quarter has started and I want to share with you tips to help students navigate and succeed in college. I begin this episode by talking about what is educational violence and then make the connection to white supremacy and diet culture. I end my offering some nuggets of wi...

Trigger Warning‼️Sexual assault is mentioned in this episode In today's episode I had the honor to share the space with Naomi Tapia. Naomi is a first generation college graduate and associate marriage and family therapist in the state of California. Naomi has presented at the first annual BIPOC eating disorders conference on Eating Disorders amongst Latinas. She also sits on the board of Body...