Friday, September 13

12-1 p.m.

BCSSW Library, McGuinn Hall, B38

Please RSVP. Space is limited to 40. Lunch will be served.

Join us for a relaxed and friendly discussion with Yvonne Castañeda to kick off our inaugural Fireside Chat. We will have a conversation about her book, Pork Belly Tacos with a Side of Anxiety: My Journey Through Depression, Bulimia, and Addiction.

About the Book
Yvonne Castañeda shares vibrant stories of her childhood growing up in Miami as the daughter of humble immigrants from Mexico and Cuba . . . and how she came to develop an unhealthy relationship with food. To help ease her mami’s nervios, Yvonne becomes a perfectionist from a young age, achieving high grades at school and mastering the piano. But as her Cuban family members openly make comments about her awkward desarrollo, or puberty, Yvonne enters a new phase of self-consciousness that begins her obsession with weight.

About the Author
Yvonne Castañeda is the director of Community-Based Initiatives and a part-time faculty member at the BC School of Social Work. She earned a bachelor's degree in international relations from Florida International University and a Master of Social Work from Boston College, where she was a proud member of the Latinx Leadership Initiative. Yvonne is a trauma-focused therapist certified in EMDR. She has worked primarily with Latinx individuals, couples, and families to help them navigate relational conflict and improve overall mental and emotional health.

About the Series
Author's Corner, hosted by the Boston College School of Social Work and the BCSSW alumni association, celebrates the diverse voices and profound insights of our faculty, staff, and alumni. From riveting narratives to groundbreaking research, this space in the Social Work Library serves as a dynamic showcase for the remarkable talents within our BCSSW community. Delve into the pages of thought-provoking books and creative works that explore the complexities of social work, human connection, and societal change and discover the power of storytelling to ignite change and foster understanding in our ever-evolving world.

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