The Donut Box

“Should you be keeping track of the amount of calories you consume every day?" This might be one of the most controversial topics in the health and fitness industry. It can get overwhelming to understand whether you’re obsessed with tracking every kcal, are on a calorie deficit, or avoid the numbers completely to feel like you’re restricting the food you want to eat. Jo and Elijah are here to break it down even further. Find out exactly what calories are, what kind of role they play in our diet, what the pros and cons of tracking them are, and overall earn a better understanding of how they work in order to take the next step in your healing journey. 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 produced by Anica Neri, edited by Joaquin Ticzon. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

As one of the most popular food groups, protein has a lot of questions people need answers to. How much of it do you need every day, how much to build muscle, how much protein is actually in those protein shakes, what’s the difference between plant-based and animal-based protein sources, and so much more! Tune in as Jo and Elijah breakdown the essentials of protein: what counts as protein, why do you need it, and its alternative sources. 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 produced by Anica Neri, edited by Paolo Halili. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

“Add salt to your water!“ "Go on a no-sugar diet!” If you’ve been on social media lately, you might have seen trending wellness tips that are said to help you lose weight. The question is, how effective are these wellness trends? Jo and Elijah share their expertise and experience trying out some of these trends; at the same time, they debunk a few of them, but who knows, maybe you’ll find a trend that works for you! 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 produced by Anica Neri, edited by Paolo Halili. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

You might not be aware, but there are so many hidden pyramid schemes in the health, nutrition, and fitness industries. Listen in as Jo and Elijah recount their first-hand experiences of getting into these schemes and, unfortunately, falling deep into them for years. Just a reminder, whether they come in the form of a friend pitching to you a trick to “get rich quick” or a false “guarrantee to help you lose wait in 7 days," always do your own research behind the science of all kinds of products or services! 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 produced by Anica Neri, edited by Paolo Halili. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

Recovery is never consistent. There will be many times where life happens and you’ll stray away from your goal, but it’s not impossible to get back on track. If you’re struggling to retake control of your healing journey, then this episode is for you! Jo and Elijah dissect the ups and downs of this letter sender’s story and share their tips on how to restart, build, and maintain better habits on your own. 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 produced by Anica Neri, edited by Rene Perez. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

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 produced by Anica Neri, edited by Paolo Halili. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

Have you been called out for enjoying a lot of sweets? If you’ve felt guilty or ashamed about your cravings before, listen in on Jo’s talk at Krispy Kreme’s International Women’s Month celebration, where she and Jana O., a pediatric dietitian, answered community questions about how to be mindful about what you eat and to feel better about your cravings without compromising your eating habits and health. This episode was brought to you by Krispy Kreme! #SpotHappy moments and make your days brighter with Krispy Kreme. 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 produced by Anica Neri, edited by Rene Perez. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

For Women’s Month, Jo is joined by Joelle of Paano Kung and Liz Lanuzo of Project Vanity to discuss everything that isn’t talked about enough about women. Listen as they reflect on their personal experiences and share their thoughts on how society and beauty trends affected their relationships with other women and their bodies, and how society can collectively listen to women better. This episode was brought to you by the collaboration between ANIMA Podcasts, The Podcast Network and PumaPodcast. 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 produced by Anica Neri, edited by Rene Perez. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

Ah, cheat days. Are they good for you? Are they effective? Do you even deserve them, or are they a symptom of a lack of discipline? Jo and Elijah dive into this very common concept that most of us have probably dabbled in and talk about why cheat days can feel both satisfying and guilty, our thought process when approaching these meals, and how you can find your sweet spot when it comes to your own personal diet. Tune in for personal conversations about cheat days and how you can maintain a healthy, balanced relationship with yours. 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 produced by Mel Alcaraz, edited by Paolo Halili. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

“Is it better to eat before or after my workout?” “Do I have to drink protein shakes while exercising?” “What are the best foods to eat during my training?” If you get confused on what kinds of food you should be eating during your fitness journey, then no worries! Listen to Jo and Elijah as they breakdown the best meal practices to do before, during, and after your workouts! 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 produced by Anica Neri, edited by Paolo Halili. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

Imagine you’ve been very consistent with recovering from your binge eating habits, only to suddenly fall back into them. Don’t worry! Jo and Elijah are here to help you bounce back from this. Learn how to identify overeating versus binging, understand the kinds of restrictions you might be limiting yourself with, and get tips on how to reflect and recover from this relapse. 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 produced by Anica Neri, edited by Paolo Halili. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

There are probably hundreds of different kinds of diets listed on the internet, inviting you to “lose weight quick and easy” or “see results in 30 days! ", but many of them are actually pretty restrictive and harmful to your relationship with food. Jo and Elijah are here to share their experiences and learnings from different diets they’ve tested over the years, and which of them they really regret ever trying. 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 produced by Anica Neri, edited by Paolo Halili. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

Weight stigma. It’s something that a lot of us have probably had to deal with at least once in our lives. From the classic “tumataba ka na” from relatives, to catching random glances from strangers, to doctors making diagnoses solely based on our weight, this stigma and the culture that surrounds it isn’t healthy for any of us. And it has to be talked about. That’s why Jo and Elijah are here to unpack this concept: challenging toxic norms and bringing up healthier mindsets when it comes to dealing with weight. 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 produced by Anica Neri, edited by Paolo Halili. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

Growing up, you might have been taught to fear adding carbs or carbohydrates into your meals. Have no fear, cause Jo and Elijah are here to clear up all of the bad rep carbs gets! Listen to this crash course on everything you need to know about carbs and unlearn the common misconceptions people have on it. 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 produced by Anica Neri, edited by Paolo Halili. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

Growing up, you might have been taught to fear adding carbs or carbohydrates into your meals. Have no fear, cause Jo and Elijah are here to clear up all of the bad rep carbs gets! Listen to this crash course on everything you need to know about carbs and unlearn the common misconceptions people have on it. 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 produced by Anica Neri, edited by Paolo Halili. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

Have you ever had the urge to throw up the meal you just ate? Maybe you decided to go all out on your workout because you ate way too much? Learn about the purging behaviors that you might not know as Jo and Elijah share their experiences with purging and their tips on how to manage those behaviors. Trigger Warning: There will be discussions of purging behavior and experiences. Please proceed with caution if you're uncomfortable with these topics. Disclaimer: This episode is not meant to be used as a diagnosis tool. If you relate to any of these signs, please contact a licensed psychologist for an accurate diagnosis of an eating disorder. 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 produced by Anica Neri and edited by Paolo Halili. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

By now, you might have started a new journey to improve your health and fitness. However, it’s never easy to stay on course, especially if slow progress is good! Listen in to Jo and Elijah as they give their tips on how to stay consistent and keep up with your workouts in 2024. 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 produced by Anica Neri and edited by Paolo Halili. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

It’s the start of the new year, so, of course, you HAVE to set new goals to achieve. No pressure, right? YES! Whether it’s a long-term fitness or weight loss goal, don’t be afraid of setting your bar high this year as Jo and Elijah give you tips on how to set the right intentions and align your mindset to your realistic goals to help you achieve what you want (without being too hard on yourself) in 2024. 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 produced by Anica Neri and edited by Paolo Halili. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

Another year is coming to a close, and Jo and Elijah are here to share the most important lessons that they learned in 2023. Tune in to their takeaways and realizations of how they’re living life and healing their relationship with their food, and what mindsets and habits they’ll be bringing into the new year. 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 produced by Anica Neri, edited by Paolo Halili. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.

Are you working on healing your relationship with food, but you've become more conscious of the food you’re eating? Jo and Elijah answer a letter sender’s worries about their rising cholesterol levels and their anxieties towards their health, wondering if eating more processed food is okay and how they can enjoy food again in the process. 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 produced by Anica Neri, edited by Roy Macasaet. The Donut Box is an ANIMA podcast.