This episode opens with the sound of the drum and a prayer song that honors the spirit of a bird in flight, a sacred reminder of freedom, movement, and resilience.

The drumbeat is not just an opening. It’s a call. A heartbeat. A prayer.

In a world where systems of oppression try to cut our wings—where the current administration threatens our communities and silences our voices, this episode is an invitation to remember we were born to fly. To take up space. To shine. To bring light and hope, even in the darkest times.

In this deeply honest solo episode, I share what it means to keep showing up even when we’re tired, grieving, or feel like we have nothing left to give. I reflect on recent posts from my IG:

Supporting undocumented and mixed-status students
Cooking in bulk as care when you’re depleted
Rooting wellness in justice, not performance
Practicing everyday resistance, even in small ways

This is not a how-to guide. It’s a soft landing place. A place to breathe, to grieve, and to remember that your presence, your care, and your granito de arena—your small grain of sand—matter.

May this episode be a gentle wind beneath your wings.

Thank you for being here and 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.