About this episodeJojo Alonzo discusses her upcoming album release, revealing that 'Spin' is the first official single while 'Te…AI summary
Jojo Alonzo discusses her upcoming album release, revealing that 'Spin' is the first official single while 'Tea Time' served as a teaser. She shares her personal journey with depression, emphasizing the importance of staying busy and using the studio as an emotional outlet to cope with negative thoughts and external criticism. The conversation also covers her decision-making process regarding plastic surgery, her disciplined workout routine, and her commitment to prioritizing quality over quantity in her career, including canceling a tour to ensure she can deliver a high-performance show.
Key takeaways 5
Mental Health Strategy: Jojo combats depression by staying constantly busy and channeling emotions into the music studio, noting that 'when you working and you constantly moving, you kind of like' avoid falling into deep depressive thoughts.
Plastic Surgery Decision: She decided against a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) due to its danger and recovery difficulties (requiring special pillows to sit), opting instead for a tummy tuck to address excess skin insecurity rather than seeking enhancement for others.
Career Prioritization: Jojo canceled a tour with Boss Manelo to focus on finishing her album and preparing physically, stating she wants to be 'all in' and perform at a high level ('Beyonce is period') rather than rushing out before she is ready.
Workout Discipline: She works out three times a week, utilizing a private trainer twice a week and home equipment for cardio, finding that the physical pain of working out helps release stress and provides a sense of accomplishment.
Relationship Dynamics: She emphasizes the importance of a partner understanding the demands of her industry, noting that trust is essential and partners should not add stress or insecurity regarding professional interactions with fans or colleagues.
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“I had to keep working. Like that's literally what I had to do cuz I think that when you have a lot of time to think, you get pulled into that deep depression. So it's like when you working and you constantly moving, you kind of like Yeah.”
▶ 5:38Jojo explains her primary coping mechanism for depression during difficult periods.
“People will say things and make jokes and go in on you and you're like I'm a regular damn person. And this is a lot. It's a lot. It's not even that they forget. They really just don't care.”
▶ 8:24Reflecting on the emotional toll of public criticism and the lack of empathy from others.
“I want to be all in with everything that I do. With everything that I do, like I want to give it my all. Like I want this to have my full attention. So like going on tour, that's a lot, you know? Like it's like you're not taking nothing for granted now after everything you've been through.”
▶ 14:55Explaining why she canceled her tour to ensure she could deliver a high-quality performance.
“I'm more of a person, it's kind of like it's I be trying to deal with it on my own cuz I don't want to be that baggage on somebody else, you know? So, it's like a lot of times I try to deal with things on my own and it was just it was a I was like, 'This too much to even put on somebody that I love.'”
▶ 7:20Discussing her tendency to isolate herself emotionally to protect loved ones from her struggles.
Chapters & Sections (8)▼
0:04Plastic Surgery Advice and Album Journeychapter2
1:46BBL Risks and Plastic Surgery Advice
3:45Documenting Album Journey and Trusting Process
5:19Coping with Depression and Staying Busychapter1
8:10Finding Outlets and Gym Discipline
10:07Workout Routine, Relationships, and Tour Cancellationchapter2
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