The Donut Box

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...

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 di...

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 (44:3...

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:  @itsjose...

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...

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 Em...

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...

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 doct...

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...

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,...

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 findin...

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 e...

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: @itsjosebasti...