70. Dismantling Diet Culture: Embracing Complexity and Activism

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 recognizing the immense work that lies ahead. I love to invoke Gloria Anzaldúa's concept of "nepantla"—a state of in-betweenness, contradiction, and complexity. This is where we find ourselves, celebrating milestones while acknowledging ongoing challenges. It’s a process of holding space for joy, sorrow, success, and grief all at once.I invite you to hold space for your joy and aspirations while also recognizing and addressing global injustices and atrocities. You might often feel guilty focusing on your challenges and triumphs when there is so much suffering and injustice in the world. I assure you that it is possible—and necessary—to hold space for both. Feel your joy and your sorrow, your anger, and your hope. This duality does not diminish your pain or your happiness; it's what makes you human.  I urge you to channel your complex feelings—your grief, your joy, your rage—into transformative actions. This doesn’t mean you need to be in the streets protesting; it could be as simple as reconnecting with Mother Earth, writing letters to your representatives, or engaging in spiritual and ancestral ceremonies. Your actions, however small or grand, contribute to the collective effort to create a just world. --------------------------------- 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.