Speaking

Dr. Jiménez’s presentations are delivered through the lens of intersectionality and social and racial justice with a sociologist’s unique insights.

Hortencia’s Signature Presentations

“Body Image Frameworks and Weight Neutrality: Embracing Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating”

Dr. Hortencia Jimenez, a distinguished sociologist, professor, health coach, and podcaster, offers a compelling presentation that challenges societal norms and dismantles diet culture within Latinx/Latine communities. Through the lens of intersectionality and social and racial justice, Dr. Jimenez provides unique insights into body image frameworks and the concept of weight neutrality.

In this enlightening session, Dr. Jimenez will unpack the flawed notion that health is defined by a specific size or appearance. She will explore the various systems of oppression that shape our perceptions of our bodies, helping the audience understand the deep-rooted societal pressures that influence their self-image. With a focus on prioritizing health and self-nurturing over conforming to societal expectations, Dr. Jimenez empowers her audience to listen to their bodies ,embrace their intuition, and connect to their ancestral heritage and practices.

Drawing from her extensive research and lived experiences as a WOC immigrant, Dr. Jimenez combines academic rigor with personal insights to provide a transformative learning experience. Attendees will leave with a profound understanding of how to care for themselves holistically, transcending the superficial standards imposed by society.

Key Takeaways

• Redefining Health: Understand that health is not confined to a specific size or appearance, promoting a more inclusive view of well-being.
• Systems of Oppression: Unpack how various systems of oppression influence body image and self-perception, fostering awareness and resilience.
• Prioritizing Self-Care: Learn to prioritize health and self-care over societal norms, encouraging a more intuitive and self-compassionate approach to well-being.
• Empowerment through Knowledge: Gain insights from academic research and lived experiences, leaving empowered with the knowledge and tools to care for oneself authentically and a deeper understanding that an individual’s healing is tied to collective healing.

Ideal Audience

This presentation is ideal for individuals seeking to break free from the constraints of diet culture and societal pressures related to body image. It is particularly suited for Latinx/Latine communities, health professionals, educators, corporate employees, and activists interested in promoting body positivity and holistic self-care through an intersectional and justice-oriented perspective.

“Dismantling Diet Culture: Understanding Intergenerational Dieting and Food Trauma”

Dr. Hortencia Jimenez, a renowned sociologist, professor, health coach, and podcaster, presents an in-depth exploration into the pervasive influence of diet culture within our society, families, and communities. This session extends beyond traditional discussions, delving into the complexities of intergenerational dieting and food trauma.

Through the lens of intersectionality and social and racial justice, Dr. Jimenez dissects the intricate web of diet culture, highlighting how it shapes our relationship with food and our bodies. She will guide the audience through understanding the origins and perpetuation of diet culture, offering insights into the societal, familial, and societal pressures that contribute to food-related issues.

The goal of this transformative presentation is to help attendees recognize the deep-rooted impact of diet culture, understand the reasons behind their struggles with food, and begin the journey toward a more positive relationship with eating. Dr. Jimenez’s combination of academic expertise and personal experience as a WOC immigrant provides a unique and powerful perspective, empowering the audience to see food as a source of nourishment and joy rather than a tool for shame or control.

Key Takeaways

• Understanding Diet Culture: Gain a comprehensive understanding of what diet culture is and how it influences our relationships with food and body image.
• Intergenerational Impact: Explore the effects of intergenerational dieting and food trauma, recognizing patterns and influences from family and society.
• Healing Relationship with Food: Learn strategies to move beyond diet culture, fostering a healthy and positive relationship with food that focuses on nourishment and well-being.
• Empowerment through Insight: Leave with a deeper awareness of the societal pressures surrounding food and body image, equipped with the knowledge to dismantle these harmful narratives in their own lives.

Ideal Audience

This presentation is ideal for individuals seeking to end intergenerational dieting and food traumas, and break free from the harmful constraints of diet culture and build a healthier relationship with food. It is particularly suited for members of the Latinx/Latine community, health professionals, educators, and activists committed to promoting body positivity and holistic self-care through an intersectional and justice-focused lens.

“Food, Identity, and Justice: Navigating Food Issues in Immigration and BIPOC Communities”

Dr. Hortencia Jimenez, a prominent sociologist, professor, health coach, and podcaster delivers a profound presentation that explores the intricate relationship between food, immigration, and identity within immigrant and BIPOC communities. This session is designed for health professionals, higher education institutions, and government/social services working closely with immigrants and BIPOC populations.

Through the lens of intersectionality and social and racial justice, Dr. Jimenez provides unique insights into the challenges immigrants face in navigating food in a new country while preserving their cultural identity. She addresses the common practice of imposing standard foods in the United States on immigrants, often disregarding their traditional cultural foods. Dr. Jimenez highlights the importance of food justice and the impact of food insecurity, and food apartheid  on the daily work of organizations serving these communities.

This presentation aims to deepen the understanding of how food justice and food insecury influence the well-being and identity of immigrants. By recognizing and honoring the cultural  foods, attendees will be better equipped to support immigrant and BIPOC communities in a more empathetic and effective manner.

Key Takeaways

• Food and Identity: Understand the complex relationship between food, identity, and culture in the context of immigration, recognizing the significance of traditional cultural foods.
• Challenges of Immigration: Explore the unique food-related challenges immigrants face, including the pressures to conform to standard dietary norms in the United States.
• Food Justice and Food Insecurity: Gain insights into the concepts of food justice and food insecurity, understanding their impact on the health and well-being of immigrant and BIPOC communities.
• Empowering Support: Learn strategies to provide more effective and culturally sensitive support to immigrants and BIPOC communities, fostering a sense of belonging and respect for their cultural heritage.

Ideal Audience

This presentation is ideal for health professionals, higher education institutions, and government/social services working with immigrant and BIPOC communities. It is particularly beneficial for those seeking to understand and address the complex and intersectional relationship between immigration, identity, and food, aiming to provide culturally sensitive and empowering support.