Did you know drinking cold water can freeze the fat in your body? Or a shot of apple cider vinegar before your meal can help you lose weight! Sound familiar? In this episode, Jo sits down with registered nutritionist and dietitian, Julianne Malong , as they unbox and more importantly, DEBUNK some of the craziest nutrition advice people have gotten. Learn how to change your lifestyle, habits, and nutrition with a healthier and kinder approach when taking care of yourself. Follow @thedonutboxpod o...
May 26, 2023•47 min
“I’m a binge eater…but now I’m more of a binge exerciser.” Last March, Ed Sheeran disclosed about his eating disorder and how he finds his balance with enjoying his comfort foods with heavy exercise. Listen in as Jo and Elijah unboxes the singer-songwriter’s story of binging and purging through exercise and how this change in “addiction” might just be the start of the long journey of recovery. Follow @thedonutboxpod on Instagram to get more updates and content on future episodes. Follow Jo and h...
May 19, 2023•36 min
Growing up everyone must have been told at least one body comment that changed our perception of ourselves forever. Let’s fight these negative comments together with Jo and Sabina Yulo of Hi.Smithy as they deep dive into these comments and how you can move past these lies, set your boundaries, and learn to love your body. Follow @thedonutboxpod on Instagram to get more updates and content on future episodes. Follow Jo and heal your own relationship with food by checking out: @itsjosebastian and ...
May 12, 2023•57 min
Being congratulated on losing weight sometimes isn’t a good thing. Life happens and your daily habits can easily sway to bad eating habits. Get ready for story time as Jo unboxes something a bit personal to her heart as she delves into how her recent weight loss might not come from the right habits. Follow @thedonutboxpod on Instagram to get more updates and content on future episodes. Follow Jo and heal your own relationship with food by checking out: @itsjosebastian and @healwithjo.rnd on Inst...
May 05, 2023•11 min
Losing weight is not that simple and easy as some people make it out to be. Comments like “you need to discipline yourself, it’s not that hard,” or “just stop eating sugar and fast foods, can even add even more stress to your weight loss journey. If you’re tired of hearing the same old advice, listen in as Jo and Elijah deep dive into common weight loss comments and discuss what people really need to focus on if you want to lose weight in the way that’s best for you! Follow @thedonutboxpod on In...
Apr 28, 2023•45 min
Tired of yo-yoing back and forth between losing weight then gaining it back again and again? Then, say goodbye to those fad diets and get ready to unbox the TRUTH! 🚨 Spoiler alert! Don't expect any special diet or medication that will do the trick. We're talking about Jo’s personal secrets and hard earned life lessons on how to eat whatever you want but still stay fit. Follow @thedonutboxpod on Instagram to get more updates and content on future episodes. Follow Jo and heal your own relationshi...
Apr 21, 2023•13 min
Starting a diet might take you on an endless cycle of binge and restriction. So the real question is, how can you break the cycle? Listen in as Jo unboxes this topic with registered nutritionist Justinne Go of Just Nutrition as they dive into some tips and new healthier habits that can help you break the diet cycle. Follow @thedonutboxpod on Instagram to get more updates and content on future episodes. Follow Jo and heal your own relationship with food by checking out: @itsjosebastian an...
Apr 14, 2023•52 min
Removing foods from your diet is not as simple as it sounds. The more you’re not allowed to have it, makes you crave it even more! What if there was a way to overcome this? Listen in as Jo unboxes the scarcity mindset versus abundance mindset and how you can freely choose what foods you can eat even when on a diet. Follow @thedonutboxpod on Instagram to get more updates and content on future episodes. Follow Jo and heal your own relationship with food by checking out: @itsjosebastian and @healwi...
Mar 31, 2023•16 min
"'O, iha! Ang laki mo na!" — While society's beauty standards might be a huge influence on your relationship with food and your body, no one really talks about how our environment at home can impact your eating habits. Join Jo and her sister, Bai Sebastian, as they unbox how can families can affect one's self-esteem, eating habits, and body image. The Donut Box is now on Instagram! Follow @thedonutboxpod to get more updates and content on future episodes. Follow Jo and heal your own relationship...
Mar 24, 2023•51 min
"No exercise, no diet, no surgeries", Moira Dela Torre's weight loss transformation has been the talk of the town! However, with her expertise as a dietitian, Jo break downs the post and debunks some assumptions that people might have with weight loss. The Donut Box is now on Instagram! Follow @thedonutboxpod to get more updates and content on future episodes. Follow Jo and heal your own relationship with food by checking out: @itsjosebastian and @healwithjo.rnd on Instagram. The Donut Box is an...
Mar 17, 2023•15 min
People always say to look out for other people’s red flags, but what about our own? Join Jo in another unboxing session with full-time physician, proud breast cancer survivor and mental health advocate, and fellow podcaster , Doc Gia Sison as they break down these red flags and discuss how to grow into a better person. The Donut Box is now on Instagram! Follow @thedonutboxpod to get more updates and content on future episodes. Follow Jo and heal your own relationship with food by checking out: @...
Mar 10, 2023•51 min
The journey of healing your relationship with food and your body is tough. It's not aesthetic, it's not easy, and more importantly, you're not alone in this battle. Be vulnerable with Jo and returning guest, Elijah Espino, as they unbox the ugly side to their healing journey. 📣 A gentle trigger warning for our listeners: The comments discussed will touch on excessive dieting and binging, disordered eating, body checking, and purging topics. Kindly be advised and prepare yourself if you choose t...
Mar 03, 2023•43 min
“Weight loss is easy”, said no one ever! Diet culture might have led us to believe that our looks are tied to our worth but U.S. Registered Dietitian, Chella Po, is here to put a stop to that. Check out the founder of Better Being PH 's reactions to common comments about diet culture and learn if these fad diets and detoxes are really good for you or not. For more updates and unboxing content, follow The Donut Box on Instagram! 🍩 @thedonutboxpod Follow Jo and heal your own relationship with foo...
Feb 24, 2023•46 min
It’s a new year and a new season of The Donut Box! In this episode, Jo takes the reigns as she unboxes the struggles of feeling stuck after recovering from some life-changing moments. Find out what it means to be fully healed, how to start over again and to just ‘Jo’ it! The Donut Box is now on Instagram! Follow @thedonutboxpod to get more updates and content on future episodes. Follow Jo and heal your own relationship with food by checking out: @itsjosebastian and @healwithjo.rnd on Instagram. ...
Feb 17, 2023•14 min
Do you have a binge eating disorder or are you just overeating? Many disordered eating habits have been unfortunately, normalized in our society, but when do these habits start to become a bigger problem? Let’s unbox this with Alyssa Dar Juan, a psychologist who specializes with eating disorders, as she breaks down what does it mean to have a healthy mental health (7:13), the signs of an eating disorder (19:52), and why aren’t these types of disorders taken seriously in the Philippines? (31:28) ...
Dec 16, 2022•59 min
Cancel the photoshoots and reschedule the facials—it’s time to spill the tea with a queen! Miss Earth Air PH 2018 and Miss World PH 2nd Princess 2013, Zahra Saldua gives us the deets behind the scenes of the pageant industry from dealing with the haters on social media (20:07) to how much money does it take to be a beauty queen (40:29) to discussing the pure vs. mixed Filipina representation (44:32) and so much more! You can check out other moments here: 1:49 What is a beauty queen? 4:56 Why did...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Losing a loved one can shake up your entire life and leave you to think “what’s the point?”. While, everyone has their own way of coping with loss, for Isa Garcia, it touches on the good, the bad, and everything in between. In this episode, Jo unpacks the different grieving processes and what to do when the wave of grief hits you when you least expect it. Follow Jo on her Instagram: @itsjosebastian The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast....
Dec 02, 2022•47 min
Keto diets and intermittent fasting are some terms you might have seen on social media by an influencer or maybe even a doctor. Nowadays, you can find what kind of foods are “recommended” for you with just a simple Google search, but does it really stop there? Jake Brandon Andal, a registered nutritionist-dietitian, is here to set things straight. Find out the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian, what are the things an RND can do for your health, and how to respect the profession! ...
Nov 25, 2022•47 min
Have you been given an opportunity but didn’t feel like you deserved it? You might have experienced Imposter Syndrome, where your feelings of self-doubt invalidated your skills and accomplishments and left you burdened with the fear of being exposed as a fake. We’ll be unboxing this with Emmy Award Winning Composer, Denise Santos, as she shares with us her experience of what it’s like to win an Emmy, to live with imposter syndrome, how to cope with it, and how to be real! You can find more of De...
Nov 18, 2022•45 min
Are you the type to avoid any and all social situations that make you uncomfortable? In this episode, it’s time for you to step out of your comfort zone with Mr. Congeniality, Elijah Espino! Listen in to his story of how he gained his confidence, grew up extraverted, and served some tips to help fellow introverts grow out of their shells and conquer their social anxiety. Keep up with Elijah on all of his other adventures here ! Follow Jo on her Instagram: @itsjosebastian The Donut Box is an ANIM...
Nov 11, 2022•39 min
Do you struggle with high-intensity workouts? Do you gain weight easily or lose it too quickly? Then, you might have Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS! BUT don’t assume your condition based on those two questions! Take a minute to hear registered nutritionist and dietitian, Audee Sunga-Berces’ own experience with PCOS and how it might be different from what you know. (And of course, consult a doctor!) Join Jo and the founder of Harmonious Nutrition as they unbox this condition and bust a few myt...
Nov 04, 2022•47 min
The life of a content creator is easy, says Carlos Benipayo. After switching careers from entrepreneurship to livestreaming, his mukbangs amazes everyone at how he’s able to eat so much food AND stay fit! Jo unboxes his story on how he chose this career path in consuming tons and tons of foods as entertainment—all while keeping in shape! (Spoiler alert! Who knew there was so much math involved in preparing for a mukbang?) Enjoy Carlos’ content on his Instagram and catch him on Kumu every Monday ...
Oct 28, 2022•47 min
A model's schedule is always jam-packed with auditions, fittings, photoshoots, and events. But is it really all that glamorous? Let’s dive into this box of secrets from the modeling industry as model and the founder of “ Pretty Positive ” , Er Salazar, shares her thoughts on the progressive, but the not-so-progressive world of modeling, the magic of tarot readings, dealing with your insecurities, and how to step into your power! Follow Er and see how she steps into her own power on her IG! Follo...
Oct 21, 2022•44 min
Be honest, you must have seen at least 5 sponsored posts on Instagram before. Maybe a friend of yours is starting to be an influencer or a content creator? (What’s the difference between them anyway?) We’re here to unbox all about that and more on this episode of The Donut Box! Listen in as Jan Rae Balunes shares with us his expertise in Influencer Marketing, while also giving us the TEA on finding yourself in your content as a content creator himself! Just to give you guys a sneak peak is few w...
Oct 14, 2022•42 min
In the late 90s to 00s, magazines set the beauty standard for society; from make up trends and fashion icons to diets and fitness routines. You might have grown up around these ideals that didn't align with how you saw yourself. For content creator, Belle Rodolfo, this all changed as she brought in a new perspective to the local beauty industry! Listen to this unboxing of her journey as a beauty editor for L’officiel PH and a certified yoga teacher as she discusses the importance of battling eat...
Oct 07, 2022•48 min
To jumpstart the first of many stories that Jo will be unboxing, enjoy this conversation with Mia Franz Gelicka, a freelancer and content creator, as she gives us a deep dive on her journey as a plus-size model, growing up with disordered eating habits, and finding peace with intuitive eating. You can keep up with Mia's journey on her instagram or TikTok ! Follow Jo on her Instagram: @itsjosebastian The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast....
Sep 30, 2022•38 min
