83. Breaking Down Diet Culture: A Journey of Self-Acceptance and Social Advocacy

Welcome back to another episode! This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Lauren Bell, a remarkable individual with a diverse background in psychology, public health, and nutrition. Her journey from feeling insecure about her body to becoming an advocate for holistic health and nutrition is genuinely inspiring. One of Lauren’s significant contributions has been her work in addressing food insecurity among college students. She highlighted the importance of understanding how economic status influences food choices and the misconception that healthy eating is financially feasible for everyone. By incorporating discussions on the impact of societal pressures and the dominance of diet culture, Lauren is helping to dismantle harmful myths perpetuated by social media trends. Join me as we dive into her story and the broader topics of diet culture, food insecurity, and the critical need for representation in the public health sphere. Follow Lauren Bell on IG: @nutritionlo Email: [email protected] Website: laurenbellnutrition.com --------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------- I'm launching a course in the spring 2024!! Join my waitlist ​here​ so you don't miss all the detail ---------------------------------- 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.