81.Embracing Body Liberation: Dismantling Diet Culture with Dr. Monica Peralta, MD

Welcome to another episode! I have the honor and pleasure to share the space with Dra. Monica Peralta. Dra. Mónica Peralta is a physician certified intuitive eating pros counselor, mindful eating coach and body liberation provider based in Nicaragua. She holds a postgraduate degree in nutrition and diabetes. During direct patient care, she is determined to provide a safe space for her patients using a weight inclusive approach. While living in a fat body, she promotes body diversity and fights fatphobia one social standard at a time. In today's episode we unpacked complex topics like body standards, stigma, and the medical field's role in perpetuating weight-centric healthcare. Dr. Peralta opened up about the deficiencies she observed in the medical training system. The prevalent weight-centric approach not only oversimplifies health issues but also often leads to harmful patient care. This revelation steered her towards obtaining certifications in body-inclusive medical practices. The goal was clear – to ensure that future medical professionals could offer compassionate and holistic care, free from the biases of traditional health metrics. Dr. Monica Peralta not only shared her professional insights but also her personal experiences and battles. Her story is a testament to the resilience required to challenge ingrained cultural and professional norms. As we continue our efforts in dismantling diet culture and promoting body liberation, remember that the change starts with challenging our perceptions. Follow Dra. Peralta on IG: @dra.monicaperalta 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.