Welcome to Dismantling Diet Cultured: F*ck Being Calladita

In this solo episode I talk about my recent trip to Mexico and how I have been processing the grief and holding space for all my emotions of always having to say goodbye to my loved ones in Mexico.  I also tall about acculturation, exposure to new foods and dietary restrictions, cultural identity, food habits, preserving cultural food traditions and so much more. Thank you for holding space for me...

In today's episode I had the honor to share the space with Cynthia Alonzo Perez. Cynthia is a first gen Chicana, a telehealth therapist for the farmworking community, and the founder and curator of Rooted in Reflection. Rooted in Reflection creates soft spaces to expand our capacity for healing the nervous system using sound, creativity and collective joy. Cynthia hosts inner child homecomings...

In this solo episode I identify common toxic diet culture new year resolutions and how you can challenge them with UNdieting ones. Listen to learn some of my Undieting New Year's Intentions. --------------------------------- 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...

In today's episode I had the honor to share the space with Araceli Lopez. Araceli was born and raised in San Jose, CA . She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and English from Saint Mary's College of California. She is a first-generation college student and first-generation born in the United States. She is currently the Program Specialist for EOPS/CARE and CalWORKs at Mission Col...

In this solo episode I talk about the importance of setting boundaries with family and friends during and beyond the holidays. Listen to hear some tips. ​Download my FREE E-book  ​on Strategies for Disrupting and Challenging Food and Body Shaming --------------------------------- I would greatly appreciate if you can leave a review for this podcast Dismantling Diet Culture: F*ck Being Calladita on...

In today's episode I had the honor to share the space with Dra. Adriana L. Medrano. Dra. Medrano, is a XicanaLiberation & Mujerista Psychologist who centers the healing & liberation of BIWOC (Black, Indigenous, Womxn of Color). Dra. Medrano is an Adjunct Professor for the Aliento Program at Pepperdine University, is the co-creator of Roots of South L.A. Wellness Center & provides P...

In this solo episode I talk about the importance of honoring where you are at right now. Not where you were at in the past or where you want to be in the future. Right now! Ahora!  Listen to learn more how your body image struggles and the self-sabotaging impacts how you show up to the world.  ---------------------------------- I would greatly appreciate if you can leave a review for this podcast...

In today's episode I am sharing an Instagram live that I had with Prisca Dorcas Mujica author of for Brown Girls WIth Sharp Edges & Tender Hearts. Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez was born in Managua, Nicaragua. She is a feminist, theologian, storyteller, and advocate. Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez got her Masters of Divinity from Vanderbilt University’s Divinity school in the Spring of 201...

In this solo episode I talk about the 10th principle of Intuitive Eating: Honor Your Health: Gentle Nutrition.  In this episode you will learn about honoring your health beyond looking at nutrition labels.  Key ideas in this episode include: 👉🏽 The social determinants of health 👉🏽Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs) 👉🏽 Food phobia  👉🏽Nutritionism and healthism  👉🏽Food wisdom by embracing...

In today's episode I had the honor to share the space with my good friend and colleague Allyson Ford. Allyson Is a multiracial licensed therapist in CA specializing in Eating Disorders and OCD through an anti-oppression lens. Allyson is deeply committed to justice oriented practices due to her lived experience with Eating Disorders and intersectional identities. Allyson enjoys providing commun...

In this solo episode I share a little vulnerability about being criticized and why it's important to honor our individual journey. Showing up and speaking up looks different for everyone and there is no perfect or one way to show up. Dejar de ser calladita es un proceso de desmantelar nuestras propias opresiones internas, desarrollar confianza en uno mismo y tener fortaleza y valentía . ------...

TRIGGER WARNING‼️ Food restriction and binge eating are mentioned In today's episode I had the honor to share the space with Lulu Fabela Lulu Favela is a first generation daughter of immigrants, mental health advocate, diet culture hater and owner of Cabronas4theWorld.  Cabronas4theWorld is a community and brand dedicated to the empowerment of WOC and destigmatization of Mental Health. Lulu be...

In this solo episode I talk about the 9th principle of Intuitive Eating: Exercise: Feel the Difference. In this episode you will learn key ideas about physical movement/activities. Key ideas in this episode include: 👉🏽Toxic Fitness Industry 👉🏽Focus on how you FEEL in your body with movement 👉🏽Hedonic theory of motivation 👉🏽Challenges to physical activity 👉🏽7 Pillars of the Body Positive...

In today's episode I had the honor to share the space with Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu Dr. Yvette Martínez-Vu is a first-generation chronically ill and neurodivergent Chicana academic coach, author, and speaker. She is the producer and host of the globally top-rated Grad School Femtoring Podcast and founder of Grad School Femtoring, LLC where she empowers first-generation students of color as they...

In this solo episode I talk about the 8th principle of Intuitive Eating: Respect your Body In this episode you will learn key strategies to honor the body and arrive at a place of acceptance. Key ideas in this episode include: 👉🏽Respecting your body is difficult under systems of oppression 👉🏽Understanding cultural ideals 👉🏽Identifying strategies to respect your body 👉🏽Body autonomy 👉🏽Bod...

In today's episode I had the honor to share the space with Patrilie Hernandez. Patrilie Hernandez (she/they) identifies as a higher-weight, multiracial, neuroatypical, queer femme of the Puerto Rican diaspora. They have worked in the health and nutrition sector as an educator, advocate, and policy analyst for nearly 15 years, shaping their understanding of how the pursuit of "health"...

In this solo episode I talk about Latinx/Hispanic Heritage month and the often confusing, conflicting, and even contentious nature of labels such as Hispanic, Latina/Latino, Latinx, and Latine  Key ideas in this episode include: 👉🏽The importance of language to identify 👉🏽Are are panethnic terms and what's the difference 👉🏽 Who gets to decide your identity? 👉🏽Addressing internalized ant...

In today's episode I had the honor to share the space with Yolanda Renteria.  Yolanda is a Trauma Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice at Latibule Counseling (latibulecounseling.com) in Arizona. She is trained in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and DBT. She also owns Yolanda Renteria, PLLC (yolandarenteria.com), where she provides Somatic Processing Sess...

In this solo episode I talk about the 7th principle of Intuitive Eating: Cope with Your Feelings Without Using Food. In this episode you will learn about the importance of FEELing your feelings first before using food for coping. Key ideas in this episode include: 👉🏽 Learn to sit with your feelings and identify where they come from 👉🏽Embodiment of emotions 👉🏽 Acknowledging feelings in a toxi...

In today's episode I had the honor to share the space with Angel Casas.  Ángel is a Weight Inclusive, Certified Personal Trainer & DEI activist in the Health and Fitness industry. Àngel is an immigrant, born in Mexico and raised in Chicago. He was brought up in a strict Jehovah’s Witness household alongside traditional Mexican values. However, later in life, he left the church after coming...

In this solo episode I talk about the 6th principle of Intuitive Eating: Discover the Satisfaction Facto r . In this episode you will learn about finding satisfaction and pleasure in eating and the challenges associated. Key ideas in this episode include: 👉🏽 finding pleasure and satisfaction in eating promotes shame and guilt by diet culture 👉🏽early socialization plays a role in shaping our sa...

In today's episode I had the honor to share the space with Bianca Alba. Bianca is a proud Latina and first-generation college graduate. She was born in the heart of South America in Cochabamba, Bolivia and is the oldest of four sisters. Bianca is the voice and creator of “This Latina Travels!” – A podcast about travel through the eyes of a First Generation Latina traveler/college grad sharing...

 Intuitive Eating: Principle 5-Feel Your Fullness In this solo episode I talk about the Fifth principle of Intuitive Eating: Feel Your Fullness. In this episode you will learn about the main ideas of feeling your fullness and the challenges associated with honoring your fullness. Key ideas in this episode include: 👉🏽eating will distracted,  👉🏽self-reflection of the barriers to feeling your ful...

In today's episode I had the honor to share the space with Money coach Charly Stoever. Charly  (they/them) is a nonbinary Latinx money coach and ex-stock broker helping first gen folks embody their millionaire selves. They are the host of the Unicorn Millionaire podcast and blog and papi to their cat they adopted in Thailand named Luna. They are a debt free digital nomad who has traveled to 34...

In this solo episode I talk about the importance queer healing IN community. I decided to interrupt regular programing of the principles of Intuitive Eating to share with you my struggles of coming out and what I am learning in this painful, scary, yet beautiful journey. Be prepared to hold space for me and cry and if you are not ready, that is ok. You can skip this episode or save it for later. M...