71. Embracing the Body: The Path to Wellness Through Stretching and Grounding

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 extraction in our bodies; by restoring our right to collective well-being and connecting with our  bodies as vehicles for healing our body, mind, and heart.cShe also shares wellness seeds on the interconnection of our wellness- mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual. In this episode Cynthia offers a poignant reminder of the importance of connecting with our own bodies, reminding us of the importance of holistic wellness and the pivotal role of stretching for physical and emotional health.  She advocates for tuning into the body with deep breathing and basic stretches, particularly significant for beginners, to improve flexibility, posture, and overall well-being. While society often pushes us to ignore our own needs, honoring our bodies and tending to our inner landscapes with compassion is not only an act of rebellion against a culture of constant doing but also a profound form of self-love. Follow Cynthia: @ccynergywellness  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.