Episode 185: The Misconceptions of Food Insecurity
About the Podcast
Today, Clancy speaks with Patrilie Hernandez, founder of Embody Lib, LLC, who has over 15 years of experience as an educator, advocate, and policy analyst in public health, food access, and nutrition. You won’t want to miss their discussion about the evolution of the food justice movement, the importance of Weight-Inclusive Food Justice, and the four common misconceptions in hunger relief. Listen and enjoy the show!
About Patrilie Hernandez
Patrilie Hernandez founded Embody Lib, LLC, a community platform and consulting practice that provides various services to organizations and institutions. She also has over 15 years of experience as an educator, advocate, and policy analyst in public health, food access, and nutrition. Her diverse background deepened her understanding of how health intersects with the built environment, equity, and social justice.
Discussion Takeaways
- Food security is a social justice issue; it’s not just something that happens.
- Food can be used as a tool for control, often withheld from those who view it as a social justice matter.
- Food plays a crucial role in building culture. It is a symbol of cultural identity and a primary way of expressing beliefs, customs, and achievements.
- Food is essential to our cultural identity. The limitations in engaging with it aren’t due to a lack of cooking ability but rather infrastructure limitations.
- Community building is a core element in driving meaningful changes in the food justice system.
- Food dignity means that people, especially those from historically excluded communities, understand how the food system works so they can use that knowledge to create change.
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My journey taught me that food security is about liberation, dignity, and respect—not just health. It's about empowering people with autonomy over their own bodies and choices.
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