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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.

Erica & Justin De Sousa


    • May 31, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    Twisted Glaze: Sore and Old, Fireworks, and Essentialism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 38:39


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 32:57


    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?

    Maple: Libraries, Pizza, & Decision Paralysis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 32:40


    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!

    Chocolate Glaze: Fitness Lies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 31:54


    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?

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 36:05


    Let's get psychological! This week we're talking about our favorite cognitive biases and concepts from psychological, 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!

    Apple Filled Maple: Plastic Bags, Immigration, & Wanderlust

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 31:23


    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. 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 30:33


    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. 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 33:18


    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. 

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 46:38


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 36:15


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 31:50


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 34:06


    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. 

    Toasted Coconut: Some of our Favorite Travel Fails

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 35:54


    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?

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 24:12


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 33:38


    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!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 31:55


    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?!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 34:29


    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?"

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 31:01


    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!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 31:22


    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?!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 27:52


    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.

    Maple Custard - Having a Song Stuck in Your Head, First World Problems, and Putting Things Into Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 28:57


    Do you always have a song in your head? Erica does, and Justin thinks it's bizarre. On a more serious note, this week we're talking about so-called "first world problems" and how they actually are a real thing. Plus we give some tips on putting things into perspective, while remembering that your feelings are valid.

    Christmas Cookie Edition - Reflection on 2020, Setting New Year's Resolutions, and the Word "Enough"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 31:17


    Happy New Year! Today we're talking New Years resolutions, outcome vs. process, and focusing on the things we have control over. Plus, Erica and Justin's words of the year!

    Honey Dip - How our minimalist lifestyle allows us to live comfortably on a single income and pursue our personal values.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 28:22


    In this weeks episode Justin gives an update on his job situation and we share a little about our minimalist lifestyle, and how we make one income work for us. Also, some very important updates about Dani.

    PB&J - Work Culture and the Importance of Feeling Valued and Appreciated at Your Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 34:17


    HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Or Merry Christmas?! This week we're getting into the Christmas/holiday spirit by sharing why this so-called debate really grinds our gears. We also discuss awkward office holiday parties, work culture in general, and the importance of feeling valued and appreciated at your job. Plus, why is it so hard to open up and be vulnerable at work and in life?!

    Orange Glaze

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 30:50


    We discover a new (to us) donut shop, Justin shares another strange run-in he had with a neighbor while on a walk, and Erica tells a story about the time she accidentally ate dog food. Plus, Justin's take on babies.

    French Cruller

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 34:12


    Today we're discussing first impressions, building rapport, and taking an interest in other people. Erica sucks at it, and Justin's really good at it. Maybe a little too good. Plus, does anyone actually care to hear about our house projects?!

    CinnaBro

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 31:42


    Today we're talking about looking for the positive, the Tetris Effect, and a new amazing donut shop we recently discovered. We're also giving an update on our house projects, which are coming along nicely! Plus, is everyone really entitled to their own opinion?

    Blueberry Fritter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 33:24


    Today we're talking about our current home renovation projects, anxiety, and our love/hate relationship with meditation and mindfulness. Also, which is healthier? Cereal or dog food?

    Caramel Orchard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 36:17


    In this episode we're sharing our tips for limiting time on your phone and how to avoid being sucked into the social media matrix. Also, why Justin hates the Enneagram, and Erica's first Donut Saturday since her 21-day reset.

    Samoa

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 27:51


    Today we're talking about public speaking, performance in school, and the time that Justin accidentally drew an inappropriate body part on the board for his students. Plus, Erica tells one of her deepest, darkest, most embarrassing secrets from 7th grade.

    Flapjack

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 30:51


    In today's episode, we talk about how we learned to be much (much!) happier on a much smaller income, and the idea of living to work vs. working to live. Plus, wet burritos, beef patties, and potato chips.

    Apple Spice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 34:19


    In this episode, we dive into health and fitness. Erica shares why she's sitting out Donut Saturday for the next three weeks as she undergoes a mind/body reset. We also share some general tips for embracing a healthier lifestyle, and why Justin hates the phrase "everything in moderation."

    Blueberry Glaze

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 23:17


    In this introductory episode, we let you in on our weekly Saturday morning donut ritual. Join us as we enjoy a variety of donuts, awkwardly try to introduce ourselves, and share our thoughts on everything from influencers, traveling Europe, and experiencing the present moment.

    Apple Caramel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 34:43


    In this episode, we talk about Justin's recent career change, and why it makes people so uncomfortable. Plus, we discuss some Canadian vs. American communication breakdowns we've had, gender roles and societal expectations, and leaving a toxic situation and becoming open to new opportunities.

    Pumpkin Cheesecake

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 33:51


    In this episode, we talk about some of our silver linings from COVID-19, mindlessly scrolling on social media, and why you need to get a library card. Plus, why having more options isn't always necessarily a good thing.

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