Life & Donuts

Talks about life, while eating donuts. Tune in weekly as husband and wife duo Justin and Erica De Sousa share their thoughts on everything ranging from health and fitness, to mindset and motivation, and whatever else happens to fall in between. Episodes feature weekly donut reviews, plenty of sarcasm, and even occasional guest appearances from their goldendoodle, Dani.

Twisted Glaze: Sore and Old, Fireworks, and Essentialism

Are you trying to do #allthethings?!? This week we're talking about the concept of essentialism and scaling back on some things in order to perform and feel our best in the things that matter. Links: Essentialism by Greg McKeownSleep is Your Superpower by Matthew Walker

05-31
38:39

French Toast Fritter: More Fitness Lies, Exercise vs. Nutrition, and a Thank-You to our Listeners

Thank you for being with us for 1000 downloads! This week we're sharing more fitness lies and analyzing what has a bigger impact on weight loss: fitness or nutrition?

05-25
32:57

Maple: Libraries, Pizza, & Decision Paralysis

More fluff! This week we talk about judging a book by it's cover, the absurdity of choice, and Erica's world famous turnip fries!

05-17
32:40

Chocolate Glaze: Fitness Lies

In this week's episode, we're talking about how the fitness industry is gaslighting you and Erica wonders, is she part of the problem?

05-12
31:54

Strawberry Coconut: Cognitive Biases, Erica's Promotion, and Justin Gets Naked!?

Let's get psychological! This week we're talking about our favorite cognitive biases and concepts from psychology, which, of course, we know pretty much nothing about. But let's be honest, has that ever really stopped us in the past? Plus, Erica shares some details about her new promotion!

05-03
36:05

Apple Filled Maple: Plastic Bags, Immigration, & Wanderlust

Join us this week as Erica goes off on a rant about plastic grocery bags and some tips on how you can (and should!) save the earth, people! Plus, Justin's immigration story and why the pandemic has us feeling more wanderlust than ever. 

04-26
31:23

French Toast: Power Poses, Ninja Turtles, and Pizza Buns

We discuss Amy Cuddy's Ted Talk on how body language impacts our mind and wonder how TMNT and SpongeBob get created. Also, Justin loses another poll. 

04-19
30:33

Cinnamon Bun: Early Days of the Internet, & Miniature Foods

Lightening things up this week with a fluffy episode. Complete with memories of the good old days of the internet, superheroes powers, and even a little potty humor. 

04-12
33:18

Chocolate Dip: Brownies or Chocolate Chip Cookies, Vaccines, and Binary Thinking

This week we're getting serious with discussions about binary thinking and and how seeing things bad and white removes the space for nuisance and dialogue.

04-05
46:38

Assorted Timbits: Random Acts of Kindness, Self-Care, and Airplane Etiquette

How random acts of kindness (to others and yourself) can make your life a little bit better. Plus, can we just talk about airplane etiquette.

03-29
36:15

Raisin Honey Dip: The Time Erica Met Cristiano Ronaldo & Other Celebrity Encounters

Erica shares a long winded story about a celebrity encounter, and we talk sports. Sorta. Plus, douche/no douche? 

03-22
31:50

Blueberry Filled Old Fashioned: Introverts, Extroverts, & Protecting Your Energy

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Or maybe a little of both? Today we're talking about personality types and how certain situations can give you life or drain your battery. 

03-15
34:06

Toasted Coconut: Some of our Favorite Travel Fails

This week we’re sharing some travel fails that we’ve had, and why going into a trip with minimal expectations is key. Plus, is winking creepy?

03-08
35:54

Beignets: Meeting and Setting Fitness Goals, and Nonscale Ways to Track Your Progress

Part 2 of our two-part episode on nutrition and fitness. Today we're talking about achieving weight loss and other "body goals" and ways to track your progress other than just the scale. Plus, a rant about Celsius vs. Fahrenheit.

03-02
24:12

Chicken & Waffles: Nutritional Theories, Body Types, and the Best Diet for Your Lifestyle

Part 1 of a two-part episode! We go into depth about different nutritional theories, including intuitive eating, fasting, keto, low-carb, and everything in between. How do you choose the thing that works best for you? Plus, Justin finally orders chicken and waffles!

02-22
33:38

Bear Foot: Our Florida Trip, Weekly Dinner Ideas, and Workout Clothes

This week we share some details about our trip to Florida, how we eat the same dinners every week, and Erica's athletic wear addiction. Plus, why are clothing sizes so different from one brand to another?!

02-15
31:55

Cinnamon Crumb: How alcohol plays a role in our lives and what it means to be "sober curious"

This week we get deep, talking about alcohol, our current and past experiences with it, and Erica's recent "sober curious"  journey. But more importantly, how do you pronounce "foyer?"

02-08
34:29

Boston Cream: Getting Vulnerable, Anger Issues, and Why You Should Stay Off the Scale

Welp, Justin accidentally gets all vulnerable in today's episode talking about his "checkered past," and Erica shares some recent struggles with the scale. Plus, please just shovel your sidewalk, people!

02-01
31:01

Old Fashioned: More Swear Words, Higher Education, and Learning for the Sake of Learning

In this week’s episode we continue our conversation on swear words, get into the dirty secrets of higher education, and getting sucked into a Wikipedia wormhole. Plus, the key to a healthy and productive relationship?!

01-25
31:22

Peanut Caramel and/or Maple - Swearing, Going with the Flow, and Not Giving a F*ck

Are you offended by swearing? Is there a time and place for curse words? Because we certainly f*cking think so! Today we're talking about swearing, going with the flow, and a book called The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck.

01-18
27:52

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