36. Navigating Grief, Chronic Illness, and Food Intolerances  as a First-Gen Chicana

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 navigate higher education. Dr. Martinez-Vu is the co-author of the forthcoming book, Is Grad School For Me?: Navigating the Application Process for First-Gen BIPOC Students with the University of California Press, and co-editor of the bestselling Chicana M(other)work Anthology with the University of Arizona Press. In today's episode Dra. Yvette shared  👉🏽 Navigating college as a first gen grad student 👉🏽 Chronic illness journey started on a college trip abroad 👉🏽 Navigating burnout and toxic advisor in grad school while being in denial with chronic illness. 👉🏽Dealing with internalized ableism 👉🏽Left academia and moved abroad 👉🏽Covid exacerbated chronic illness & developed more food intolerances 👉🏽 Shares some tips  on how she is navigating chronic illness and food intolerances and so much more! Follow Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu  instagram @gradschoolfemtoring  Website: [email protected] and so much more!! --------------------------------- I'm launching a course this Fall 2023!! Join my waitlist here so you don't miss all the details. --------------------------------- 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 @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