In this week’s episode of The Way to College Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Hortencia Jimenez, a sociologist and tenured community college professor at Hartnell College. Dr. Jimenez is also a certified health coach + fitness instructor, and a creator who’s building a powerful platform around identity, healing, mental health, and body liberation.We talk about:redefining “education” beyond classroomshow sociology gave her language for understanding systems, power, and belongingnavigating academia as a parentchoosing family and community over prestige and having zero regretswhy protecting your mental health isn’t optionaland what it looks like to be unapologetic about who you areThis is a powerful episode, one that I'm sure will resonate with my listeners. If this episode hits home, share it with one other person and remember, our stories matter.Follow Dr. Hortencia Jimenez:🌐 www.hortenciajimenez.com📸 Instagram: @drhortenciajimenez🎵 TikTok: @drhortenciajimenez

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