In this solo episode, I take you behind the scenes of my acceptance into a prestigious international faculty program in Sweden and Finland—and what it means to finally fulfill a dream I once had to put on hold.

I open up about the very real challenges I faced: navigating a complex application process, securing funding, and almost losing this opportunity—not because I lacked merit, but because of financial barriers. I also reflect on how growing up in a working-class, immigrant community and teaching at a community college shaped both my drive and my vision—even as I wrestled with imposter syndrome.

This episode is a love letter to the dreamers, and the first-gen folks navigating doors that were never built with us in mind. Let this be your reminde that there is no deadline for your dream, yu belong—even when no one holds the door open for you.

Thank you for all your support!

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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.