Nope, That's Not Normal
Nope, That's Not Normal
Podcast Description
So much of what we consider normal in terms of our relationship to our body and food is NOT. Join us for bold, unapologetic conversations about the many ways disordered eating has seeped into our lives and how you can finally make shifts to break away from that way of being and thinking into freedom and joy. nopethatsnotnormal.substack.com
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Content Themes
The show focuses on themes such as disordered eating, body image struggles, and self-compassion, with episodes that cover topics like the importance of mindful self-compassion, the ripple effect of healing, and debunking diet culture myths.
You already know diet culture is BS. Now comes the harder part: living differently in a world still obsessed with shrinking, fixing, and controlling bodies. This podcast is for ongoing, layered healing—real conversations about food, identity, boundaries, and self-trust when there’s no finish line and no perfect way to “do it right.”
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In this episode, Jess and Zariel talk about Zariel’s journey of exploring clothing as a healing tool, challenging societal norms, and embracing authentic self-expression. Tune into our conversation to discover how style can be a powerful form of self-care and body positivity.
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Meet Our Guest, Zariel
Zariel Grullón is a passionate first-generation Dominican American dietitian who blends her love for culinary heritage with accessible wellness. Growing up as the family’s gordita, she understands cultural body image struggles and helps the Latine community embrace their bodies and confidently reclaim their cultural foods.
Through her weight-neutral, Spanglish-infused approach at Love Your Chichos, Zariel guides individuals to heal from dieting and find joy in their health journey. With experience ranging from the farm to outpatient care, she empowers her clients to tackle health while honoring their culture and independence.
Zariel holds a BS in Biology from Ramapo College of New Jersey and a BS in Nutrition from Montclair State University and completed her DI at the CUNY School of Public Health.
- https://www.instagram.com/loveyourchichos
- https://www.instagram.com/zarielcarmen/
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