Welcome to another solo episode!

Valentine’s Day is often marketed as a day for couples, reinforcing the idea that love and fulfillment only come from romantic relationships. But what about those of us who are single, healing, or simply don’t buy into the commercialized pressure of this holiday?

In this episode, I dive into the societal expectations surrounding Valentine’s Day, from its heteronormative and consumer-driven messaging to the deeper ways it can impact self-worth. I explore how single folks can reclaim this day for self-love, healing, and community care.

I’ll share tangible strategies for embracing love in all its forms—self-love, platonic love, and collective care—so you can honor this day in a way that nourishes YOU.

Whether you’re spending it solo, with friends, or redefining what love means on your own terms, this episode is for you.

Let’s unlearn, heal, and celebrate love in all its expansiveness.

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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

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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.