Everything's Perfect

Everything's Perfect
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Welcome to Everything’s Perfect, the podcast that proves life doesn’t need to be flawless to be full. Hosted by best friends Autumn Calabrese and Donald Stamper, this show explores the real stuff—personal growth, wellness, style, culture, and the journey of figuring it all out along the way. Each week, Autumn and Donald open up about their own experiences, from career wins to personal setbacks and everything in between. They dive into hot takes on trending topics, real talk about mental and physical health, and plenty of laughs. It’s unfiltered, unexpected, and totally human. If you’re into real conversations, good energy, and embracing the messy middle, you’re in the right place. Follow along and join the ride—because everything’s perfect... kind of

  1. 4D AGO

    Everything’s Perfect…Except It’s the Holiday Special! 🎄

    Episode Description In this Holiday Special, Autumn and Donald unpack everything that makes Christmas both magical and exhausting. From childhood traditions and nostalgia to adult expectations, family dynamics, gift guilt, and holiday burnout, this episode is funny, honest, and deeply relatable. They reflect on how Christmas feels different as adults, the pressure to show up emotionally and financially, and how “doing Christmas right” can quietly steal the joy. The conversation covers navigating tricky family interactions, setting boundaries during the holidays, managing comparison and guilt, and giving yourself permission to celebrate in a way that actually feels good to you. With humor, vulnerability, and perspective, this episode is a reminder that Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect — sometimes just making it through the season is the win. Episode Highlights • Childhood Christmas memories vs. adult realities • Holiday expectations, pressure, and comparison • Gift-giving stress and financial guilt • Family dynamics and emotional triggers • Setting boundaries during the holidays • Burnout, exhaustion, and emotional overload • Redefining what Christmas means now • Giving yourself grace during the season MERCH  Holiday-ready Everything’s Perfect merch is available now! Perfect for gifting or treating yourself. 👉 everythingsperfect.com JOIN THE CONVERSATION How do you really feel about Christmas? Joy, stress, or both? What holiday tradition do you secretly dread… or love? 📩 everythingsperfectpodcast@gmail.com 📸 @everythingsperfectofficial Your message may be shared in a future episode. TIMESTAMPS  00:00 — Holiday intro & setting the tone 04:30 — Childhood Christmas vs. adult reality 09:00 — Expectations, pressure & “doing Christmas right” 13:45 — Gift stress & financial guilt 18:30 — Family dynamics & emotional triggers 23:00 — Navigating uncomfortable conversations 27:40 — Letting go of perfection & comparison 32:10 — Holiday boundaries 36:30 — Burnout & emotional overload 41:20 — Redefining Christmas 45:10 — Grace during the holidays 49:30 — Gratitude, reflection & slowing down 54:30 — Final thoughts & holiday wishes

    59 min

  2. DEC 16

    Everything’s Perfect…Except Setting Boundaries Is Hard

    Episode Description: In this warm, hilarious, and deeply relatable episode, Autumn and Donald unpack the universal struggle of setting boundaries, especially during the holidays. From chaotic travel to freezing Ohio gatherings, food pressure, family questions, and unsolicited advice, they dive into what makes boundaries so necessary — and so hard. They explore how to say “no” without guilt, how to redirect uncomfortable questions, how to protect emotional energy, and why boundaries actually improve relationships instead of damaging them. Mixed with humor and personal stories, this episode brings comfort, clarity, and a whole lot of laughter. Episode Highlights: • Holiday food pressure & body comments • Family overstepping, dating questions, relationship expectations • Saying “no” without defending yourself • Redirecting conversations politely • Handling criticism & unsolicited advice • Respecting others’ boundaries • Why boundaries are essential for emotional health • Winter motivation, High Rocks training & Hustle Hard program updates 🔥 GET THE HUSTLE HARD PROGRAM  https://hustle-for-the-holidays.mn.co/plans/1927144 MERCH: Limited Restock + New Seasonal Items Shop Hoodies, Crewnecks, Trucker Hats & Small Goods 👉 https://everythingsperfect.com Join the Conversation: What boundary is hardest for you — food, family, dating, or saying “no” without guilt? Send your questions or stories: 📩 everythingsperfectpodcast@gmail.com 📸 @everythingsperfectofficial TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 – Travel chaos & public encounters 05:00 – Thanksgiving recap & Ohio weather 09:00 – Parenting dynamics & emotional modeling 10:45 – Relationship questions & family pressure 14:00 – Food boundaries & holiday eating 17:00 – Fitness expectations in public 21:00 – Handling criticism with clarity 24:00 – Redirecting conversations 28:00 – Dating, privacy & cultural norms 33:00 – How to verbalize boundaries politely vs. firmly 36:00 – Parents overstepping 38:00 – High Rocks announcement & training 41:00 – Winter discipline & motivation 46:00 – Boundaries strengthen relationships 48:30 – Outro & listener callout

    49 min

  3. DEC 9

    Everything’s Perfect…Except We Had No Subject

    The unplanned episode that turned into an unexpected therapy session Autumn and Donald sit down with zero plan and somehow end up unpacking jealousy, motherhood, emotional maturity, influencer boundaries, childhood wounds, comparison traps, and why people with 27-step “motivational routines” probably aren’t okay. What starts as chaos becomes clarity...and a whole lot of laughter. In this completely unscripted episode, Autumn and Donald hit record with “no subject” and immediately dive into some of their most honest, vulnerable, and unexpectedly hilarious conversations yet. What unfolds is a raw exploration of: jealousy and emotional triggersmotherhood and shifting identityparenting through connection, not controllove languages in friendships and familyconfidence without external validationshrinking friend groups as emotional maturity growshow not taking things personally becomes a superpowerBetween breakthroughs, banter, and a few accidental therapy moments, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need a plan to get real — you just need honesty, humor, and someone willing to go there with you. By the end, the “no subject” becomes the subject: Life gets deeper when you stop trying to control it. 💬 Highlights & Mentions Jealousy as information, not identityHow motherhood redefines emotional bandwidthKids learning emotional regulation by watching usParenting through love languagesDonald’s “I don’t get jealous” explanationNetflix show tease (no spoilers!)Discipline vs. emotional presence“Be around people who expand your life”Winter slowdown energyTeaching kids attention span in a digital worldMerch drop + seasonal restock 🛍 Everything’s Perfect MERCH Limited Restock + New Seasonal Items ✔ Hoodies ✔ Crewnecks ✔ Trucker Hats ✔ Stickers & Small Goods 👉 Shop now: everythingsperfect.com Perfect for winter gifting and cozy chaos season. 💌 Join the Conversation What do YOU do when you sit down with “no subject”?Do you spiral into deep life philosophy too… or shut down completely?Share your story with us: 📩 everythingsperfectpodcast@gmail.com 📸 @everythingsperfectofficial Your message might be featured in a future episode! 🎙 Timestamps 00:00 — “We have no subject today” chaos begins 02:50 — Jealousy, comparison & emotional triggers 06:30 — Mom identity shifts & emotional bandwidth 09:15 — Kids’ emotions vs. parents’ reactions 11:55 — Love languages in parenting 15:00 — Why Donald doesn’t get jealous 18:20 — Friendship & relationship jealousy dynamics 21:45 — Teaching through behavior, not correction 24:30 — Parenting regrets & emotional echoes 27:05 — Confidence vs. comparison in adulthood 30:25 — Time allocation: meaningful vs. obligatory connection 34:20 — Inner circle shrinking with emotional maturity 38:15 — Shifting needs across seasons of life 41:40 — Kids absorbing emotional patterns 44:10 — Winter slowdowns & personal resets 47:15 — Stepping into uncertainty & trusting discomfort 49:30 — Outro & listener engagement invitation

    50 min

  4. DEC 2

    Everything’s Perfect…Except We Don’t Speak the Same Love Language

    Why Loving People Is Beautiful… and Complicated Autumn and Donald dive into the hilarious and heartfelt truth about how we give love, how we receive it, and why those two things often do not match. From childhood wounds to adult relationships, parenting, friendships, and emotional needs, this episode explores the messy, meaningful reality of feeling loved. In this honest, warm, and genuinely hilarious deep dive, Autumn and Donald unpack the Five Love Languages — and how wildly different they can look from person to person. They share childhood stories, strict households, sensory-trigger food moments, and emotional reactions that shaped the way they show affection today. From the Vegas blackout dining disaster to the “hair in the pie” trauma, to airport meltdowns and surprising moments of kindness, this episode blends vulnerability with peak Everything’s Perfect comedy. Together, they explore: ✨ The difference between how we give vs. how we receive love ✨ Why physical touch freaks some people out ✨ How growing up in the 80s/90s shaped emotional availability ✨ Why communication might actually be the sixth love language ✨ And how knowing someone’s love language can change relationships, friendships, and parenting By the end, listeners are reminded that love isn’t about perfection — it’s about learning each other’s language, even when you don’t speak the same one. 💬 Highlights & Mentions  The Vegas blackout-dining story (the sensory overload!) Childhood discipline, emotional availability & family dynamicsAutumn’s moving story about her uncleThe “Amazing Race Birthday” — legendary acts-of-service momentNell’s love language (physical touch) and Donald’s reaction 😂Autumn’s hierarchy: Quality Time → Words → Gifts/ActsDonald’s hierarchy: Quality Time (giving) → Words (receiving)Traveling with babies, airport meltdowns & strangers’ kindnessUpcoming Aruba trip & beverage line updateDecember challenge & new merch 🛍 Everything’s Perfect MERCH Holiday drop available now! Cozy SweatshirtsSignature Hats Limited-Edition Holiday Items👉 Shop: everythingsperfect.com 💌 Join the Conversation What’s YOUR love language — and is it different for giving vs. receiving?Share your sweetest, funniest, or most chaotic love-language moment: 📩 everythingsperfectpodcast@gmail.com 📸 @everythingsperfectofficial Your story might be featured in an upcoming listener spotlight! 🎙 Timestamps 00:00 — The dark restaurant story & sensory dining chaos 03:00 — Cleanliness, food anxieties & the “hair in the pie” trigger 06:00 — Childhood discipline & parents listening to the podcast 08:00 — Emotional presence vs. providing (80s/90s parenting) 11:00 — Generational patterns: affection, hugs, “I love you” 13:00 — Breaking down the Five Love Languages 15:00 — How Autumn gives love 16:00 — How Donald gives love 17:00 — How Donald receives love (“…but only from Nell!”) 19:30 — How Autumn receives love 22:00 — Gifts vs. Acts of Service overlap 23:00 — The Amazing Race Birthday story (major acts-of-service energy) 25:00 — Surprises, thoughtfulness & the dream “pack your bag” moment 26:00 — Friendship & recognizing each other’s languages 28:00 — Balancing partners, kids & priorities 30:00 — Family tensions & communication gaps 33:00 — Parenting, siblings & misunderstandings 35:00 — Traveling with babies & kindness from strangers 36:30 — Traveling for work vs. traveling with kids 37:00 — Autumn & Dom’s Paris surprise 38:00 — Beach talk: fears, skinny dipping & geography mix-ups 41:00 — LA beaches = accidental cold plunge 42:00 — Spanish ads interruption + beverage tasting 45:00 — The matcha + tropical summer beverage line 47:00 — Upcoming Aruba trip 48:30 — Final love-language takeaways 49:00 — December group invite & merch reminder

    49 min

  5. NOV 25

    Everything’s Perfect…Except Thanksgiving Brings Out the Crazy

    Autumn and Donald get nostalgic (and brutally honest) about Thanksgiving — the food, the family, the traditions, and the hilarious chaos that makes the holiday unforgettable. In this cozy, chaotic, and laugh-filled episode, Autumn and Donald serve up a full plate of Thanksgiving memories, family traditions, and food-related disasters. From freezing childhood walks to unhinged family games, burnt stuffing, and the never-ending pumpkin vs. pecan pie war, they celebrate everything that makes this holiday both heartwarming and completely ridiculous. They swap stories about Aunt Donna’s legendary potatoes, smoked-turkey secrets, and travel mishaps that prove Thanksgiving never goes as planned and honestly, that’s what makes it perfect. Between the jokes and nostalgia, the hosts reflect on gratitude, community, creative growth, and all the exciting things ahead: new merch, holiday challenges, and a fresh wave of Everything’s Perfect projects.  By the end, one thing is clear: Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be perfect... it just has to be shared. 💬 Highlights & Mentions Holiday merch presale — sweatshirts & trucker hats. Get your merch at everythingsperfect.com Autumn’s “Power-Walking Dad” Thanksgiving traditionWild family games: sock-tie races & dark hide-and-seekIconic dishes: Aunt Donna’s potatoes, grandma’s stuffing, smoked turkey tipsDessert debates: pumpkin vs. pecan pieTravel chaos: the Pico hike & holiday bathroom fails 🚽Manifesting 2025 projects — beverage line, Healthy Holiday Hustle, TV & book ideas 💌 Join the Conversation What’s YOUR most iconic, chaotic, or heartwarming Thanksgiving story?Do you have a family recipe everyone fights over?📩 everythingsperfectpodcast@gmail.com 📸 @everythingsperfectofficial Send your stories, they may be featured in an upcoming listener spotlight! 🎙 Timestamps 00:00 — Intro banter & merch presale 04:00 — Autumn’s childhood walk-to-Thanksgiving tradition 09:00 — Snow days, sledding chaos & Kaylee’s meltdown 12:30 — Travel stories & the infamous Pico bathroom situation 16:30 — Big-family games & Thanksgiving memories 22:00 — Favorite dishes (Aunt Donna’s potatoes! 🥔) 28:00 — Pumpkin vs pecan pie: the dessert showdown 33:30 — Post-meal rituals: movies, cards, football 39:00 — Gratitude reflections for the year 45:00 — Manifesting future projects & holiday challenges 50:00 — Christmas vs Thanksgiving: the decorating debate 55:00 — Wrap-up: holiday cheer, invites & final laughs

    59 min

  6. NOV 18

    Everything’s Perfect…Except AI Might Replace Us 🤖

    AI Is Wild… and We’re Just Trying to Keep Up. Autumn and Donald dive into the bizarre, hilarious, and slightly unsettling world of artificial intelligence known as AI. From automated customer service agents (when you really just wish you could talk to a human), AI art, deepfakes, and dating-app algorithms. Is AI making life easier… or just weirder? Or, like also….a little scary maybe?  Autumn and Donald dive into the weird, hilarious, and slightly terrifying world of artificial intelligence. From robot voices and dating-app algorithms to AI art, songwriting, and the rise of deepfakes. They share real-life encounters with ChatGPT, automated customer service nightmares, and the strange feeling of technology that seems to know you just a little too well. With humor, curiosity, and a healthy amount of side-eye, they explore whether AI is improving our lives… or slowly taking them over. From Black Mirror moments to deepfake horror stories, they break down the fears, the fascination, and the reality check of living in an AI-powered world. One thing becomes very clear: AI can do a lot,  but it still can’t compete with sarcasm, soul, or the chaotic banter we love from Autumn and Donald. 💬 Highlights & Mentions: AI everywhere: dating apps, customer service bots & creative toolsChatGPT and AI-generated voice experimentsDeepfake culture & what “authentic” even means anymoreBlack Mirror references & real-life parallelsCreative industry worries: art, writing, music & what counts as “original”AI’s impact on jobs, empathy & everyday life💌 Join the Conversation How do YOU feel about AI — excited, terrified, or just confused?Have a bizarre or hilarious AI story? (Chatbot meltdown, deepfake gone wrong, autocorrect disaster?) Let us know! 📩 everythingsperfectpodcast@gmail.com or @everythingsperfectofficialYour story might be featured in a future listener spotlight episode! 🎙 Key Topics with Timestamps 00:00 — Intro “What even is AI?” 04:10 — Robot voices, ChatGPT & first encounters 09:20 — Automation: the good, the bad & the funny 15:30 — Deepfakes: what’s real anymore? 21:40 — AI art & the creative identity crisis 27:00 — Tech vs. talent: who wins? 33:15 — AI in dating apps & daily life 38:40 — Is AI making us lazy or efficient? 44:50 — Algorithm bias & moral dilemmas 51:00 — The irreplaceable human touch 57:30 — Wrap-up: embracing tech without losing personality

    52 min

  7. NOV 11

    Everything’s Perfect…Except Tipping Anxiety

    The Pressure, the Prompts, and the “No Tip” Guilt Trip.In this painfully relatable and laugh-out-loud episode, Autumn and Donald dive headfirst into the world of tipping culture, where generosity meets guilt and every coffee counter has a tip screen silently judging you. From tipping at drive-thrus to awkward Venmo requests, they unpack how we got here, why we’re tipping for everything, and how social media has turned “being generous” into a full-blown performance. Expect hilarious real-life stories, strong opinions, and a few moral dilemmas as they debate who deserves a tip, how much is too much, and whether “no tip” automatically makes you the villain. Equal parts funny and thought-provoking, this episode proves one thing: we’re all just trying to do the right thing… without going broke doing it. 💬 Highlights & Mentions The awkward rise of digital tip prompts 💸Tipping at coffee shops, salons, drive-thrus & everywhere in between“Tip shaming” and the social media guilt spiralDonald’s tipping horror story (you’ll cringe and laugh)The psychology behind guilt-tippingHow kindness matters more than percentages💌 Join the Conversation What’s your funniest or most awkward tipping story?Do tip screens make you generous… or just guilty?📩 everythingsperfectpodcast@gmail.com 📸 @everythingsperfectofficial Send us your stories — the best ones might be featured in our next listener spotlight! 🎙 Timestamps 00:00 — Intro banter & weekly chaos recap 04:20 — The tip screen stare: pressure to tip for everything 09:10 — Who deserves tips and who doesn’t? 13:45 — Awkward tipping moments: coffee shop, salon & drive-thru 19:20 — Bad service vs. guilt tipping 23:50 — “Tip shaming” and social pressure 29:30 — Donald’s tipping horror story 34:40 — Digital payment guilt & Venmo awkwardness 39:50 — Pandemic tipping habits: what changed 44:30 — Behind the scenes: servers, pay & moral balance 49:00 — When kindness matters more than percentages 54:30 — Listener callouts & tease for “awkward social moments” 59:00 — Wrap-up & outro laughter

    1h 1m

  8. NOV 4

    Everything’s Perfect…Except Texting Is Stressful Now

    The Period Problem, Emoji Chaos & The Three Dots of Doom. Autumn and Donald dive into the hilarious (and mildly traumatic) world of modern texting—where one punctuation mark can turn a friendly message into a passive-aggressive crisis. From the eternal “Thank you.” vs “Thanks!” debate to decoding Gen Z slang and emoji overloads, they break down how communication has evolved—and occasionally gone completely off the rails. Expect confessions, laughter, and some much-needed digital therapy as they explore how tone, timing, and kindness still matter in a world of read receipts and autocorrect disasters. 💬 Highlights & Mentions “The Period Problem” — when punctuation feels personalEmoji chaos: how many is too many 😂😭🥲Gen Z slang decoded: Rizz, No Cap, Aura, Mid, Drip, SkibidiTexting gone wrong — from office mishaps to relationship failsWhen to text, call, or voice memo (and when to stop overthinking)Paying it forward & small acts of kindness in a digital world 💌 Join the Conversation  What’s your biggest texting pet peeve or funniest autocorrect fail?  📩 everything’sperfectpodcast@gmail.com  📸 @everythingsperfectofficial Share your stories — they might get featured in the next listener episode! 🎙 Timestamps  00:00 — Intro & weekly chaos recap  03:00 — Condo disaster & unexpected kindness  07:00 — When good deeds come full circle  10:00 — Texting anxiety & digital social cues  14:00 — “Thank you.” vs “Thanks!” — punctuation problems  19:00 — Emoji decoding: laughs, flirts & fails  25:00 — Autocorrect nightmares & awkward work texts  30:00 — Text, call, or voice memo? The etiquette debate  35:00 — Gen Z slang translation guide  45:00 — Digital tone & relationship misunderstandings  52:00 — Wrap-up & audience callout

    58 min
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Welcome to Everything’s Perfect, the podcast that proves life doesn’t need to be flawless to be full. Hosted by best friends Autumn Calabrese and Donald Stamper, this show explores the real stuff—personal growth, wellness, style, culture, and the journey of figuring it all out along the way. Each week, Autumn and Donald open up about their own experiences, from career wins to personal setbacks and everything in between. They dive into hot takes on trending topics, real talk about mental and physical health, and plenty of laughs. It’s unfiltered, unexpected, and totally human. If you’re into real conversations, good energy, and embracing the messy middle, you’re in the right place. Follow along and join the ride—because everything’s perfect... kind of

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