103. Decolonizing Mental Health: Dr. Yanira Hernandez on Trauma, Healing, and Empowering First-Gen Latine Communities

Welcome to another episode! I have the pleasure and honor to have shared the space with my amazing amiga and colega Dr, Yanira Hernanez. Dr. Hernandez is a First-Generation Mexican American bilingual, trauma-focused Licensed Clinical Social Worker, consultant, speaker, and educator. Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, Dr. Hernandez shares her inspiring journey from UCLA to USC, where she earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership. As the Founder and Director of Pa’lante Therapy Inc., Dr. Hernandez uses trauma-informed and intersectionality lenses to center her work on BIPOC communities, with a focus on Latine individuals. From mentoring First-Gen professionals and students to decolonizing mental health practices, Dr. Hernandez is leading a transformative movement in healing and education. Join us as we explore her mission to uplift and empower Latine communities, challenge systemic barriers, and reimagine therapy through a culturally grounded and decolonized approach. Follow Dr. Hernandez on IG: @palantetherapy Webstite: www.palantetherapy.com Email: [email protected] --------------------------------- I would greatly appreciate if you can leave a review for this podcast Dismantling Diet Culture: F*ck Being Calladita on⁠Apple Podcasts⁠! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram and TikTok @⁠drhortenciajimenez⁠and visit⁠www.hortenciajimenez.com⁠ ---------------------------------- Dismantling Diet Culture: Fuck Being Calladita, is the only spanglish anti-diet podcast where your host Dr. Hortencia Jimenez shares her personal experience with diet culture, tips and strategies and education content to help you understand diet culture and systems of oppression so that you can have the tools to challenge diet culture. Current and future generations do not deserve to inherit your diet culture trauma and I’m here to help you. If you are on a mission to heal body and food traumas and embody your authentic self unapologetic, welcome to Dismantling Diet Culture: Fuck Being Calladita ---------------------------------- Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute therapy or medical advice. Please speak with a licensed therapist if you experience trauma triggers or a registered anti-diet dietitian with any nutritional questions.