86. Be Your Own Cheerleader: Cultivating Self-Advocacy and Inner Strength

In this solo episode I talk about the importance of being your own cheerleader. Life can be tough, and while community support is invaluable, developing the ability to cheer for ourselves is essential.  Be your own porrista! We must commit to becoming our own 'porrista numero uno' (number one cheerleader). Being your own cheerleader is a blend of self-awareness, positive self-talk, boundary-setting, and seeking external support. It’s about creating an inner ecosystem that thrives on self-encouragement and compassion. By implementing these strategies, you fortify yourself against life’s adversities and become better equipped to support others. After all, a well-nourished spirit can shine brightly in any community. Feel free to share how these practices resonate with you, either through a DM or by leaving a review on the podcast. Remember, you’re worth every bit of encouragement and love you can give yourself. --------------------------------- 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.