Everything's Perfect

• Everything’s Perfect… Except Making Friends

  Making friends as an adult and maintaining adult friendships can feel awkward, overwhelming, and even isolating—but you're not alone. In this heartfelt and hilariously relatable episode of Everything is Perfect, hosts Autumn Calabrese and Donald Stamper dive deep into the messy, joyful, and sometimes painful world of adult friendships. Through candid stories and laugh-out-loud moments, they open up about their personal experiences making friends in new cities, managing old friendships across time zones, and navigating the complicated feelings that come with loneliness and connection.Autumn shares the challenges of keeping friendships alive while raising her son, adjusting to a changing work life, and overcoming the fear of small talk. Donald reflects on the joys and anxieties of building a social circle in a big city, including the vulnerability of asking for friendship and the importance of showing up for others—even when life gets busy.This episode also features a heartfelt listener email from Misty, who opens up about her struggle to make new friends after relocating and losing her son. Her story becomes a powerful entry point into the broader conversation on loneliness, community, and the very human need to belong.Whether you're struggling to meet new people, feeling disconnected from longtime friends, or just trying to understand how friendship evolves as you grow, this episode offers practical insights and emotional validation.Autumn and Donald dish out advice on how to put yourself out there, deal with rejection, and stay generous with your assumptions when friends don’t always show up the way you expect. From awkward dog-walking encounters to rekindling old bonds with a simple text, they cover it all.You’ll walk away from this episode feeling seen, understood, and maybe even inspired to reach out to someone in your life. Because as Autumn and Donald remind us: friends aren’t just a nice-to-have—they’re essential.So grab a coffee, hit play, and join two real-life besties as they unpack what it means to build and keep meaningful relationships in adulthood. Because even when it’s messy… everything is perfect.Episode Chapters:00:00 Intro & Episode Overview  04:16 Defining the Core Problem  08:43 Personal Stories That Sparked Change  13:20 Breaking Cycles: The Role of Awareness  18:05 Coping Mechanisms vs. Healing Tools  22:51 Inner Child Work & Self-Compassion  27:16 Toxic Positivity & Spiritual Bypassing  31:58 What Growth Actually Looks Like  36:34 Therapy, Coaching, and Support Systems  41:03 Making Peace With Your Past  46:25 Redefining Success & Self-Worth  51:18 Final Takeaways & Closing ThoughtsAutumn and Donald recently announce a new three-month challenge centered around the 21 Day Fix program. With community workouts, playlists, live Zooms, and giveaways, this challenge is designed for those who want consistency and fun—not perfection—this summer. It will be $50/month and you can sign up here: https://everythings-perfect.mn.co/plans/1539731?bundle_token=e48e7dcc3758a4fd50f93372323b04de

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• Everything's Perfect... in New York City

  In this energetic and unfiltered episode of Everything’s Perfect, hosts Autumn Calabrese and Donald Stamper take you behind the scenes of their whirlwind 48-hour adventure in New York City, filled with humor, heart, and high-stakes fitness. From coach class flights to competing in the international HYROX competition, this episode is packed with fitness inspiration, real talk, and the kind of candid storytelling only these two best friends can deliver. Whether you’re craving a dose of New York City energy or looking for endurance training motivation, Autumn and Donald bring you exactly what you need with a side of laughter.Autumn opens up about saying “yes” to the HYROX competition without knowing exactly what she signed up for, and the preparation that followed. From tackling the dreaded farmer carries to learning how to row from scratch, she shares the physical and mental challenges of training for her first HYROX relay event. Meanwhile, Donald cheers her on and offers his own reflections on watching the competition unfold—spoiler: he left with serious FOMO and renewed fitness goals. Their experience provides endless fitness inspiration and a raw reminder that trying something new is always worth it.The duo also shares their hilarious hotel experience in New York City, where open-glass bathrooms and deep bathtubs made for some awkward (but entertaining) situations. And don’t miss their candid take on flying coach, pantry confusion on JetBlue, and why sometimes embracing discomfort is the path to growth—whether it’s travel-related or during endurance training.But it wasn’t all fitness and chaos. Autumn and Donald also volunteered with God’s Love We Deliver, a nonprofit that prepares over 6,000 meals daily for individuals battling illness. Their reflections on the emotional impact of giving back and the dedication of the volunteers add a heartfelt layer to this fast-paced episode. It’s a powerful reminder that impact goes beyond individual goals—it’s also about community and compassion.Sprinkled with real-life wisdom, empowering moments, and nonstop banter, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating fitness journeys, personal growth, or just needing a laugh. Whether you’re into HYROX competitions, exploring New York City, or needing the push to embrace endurance training, Autumn and Donald deliver a vibrant, deeply relatable conversation that feels like catching up with your most honest friends.And don’t miss the introduction of their new “Phone a Friend” segment—where you can submit real-life situations for a dose of advice that’s either the best worst or worst best advice ever. Email them at [email protected] and get featured in an upcoming episode.Timestamped Chapters:00:00 - Cold Open  01:00 - Intro & New York City vibes  03:00 - Flying coach & JetBlue pantry discovery  06:00 - Hotel room quirks & shower privacy  09:00 - High Rocks competition breakdown  13:00 - Training, fitness styles & motivation  16:00 - Learning to row & training with Dom  20:00 - Event day recap & support from Donald  24:30 - Volunteering with God's Love We Deliver  35:00 - Setbacks, confidence & life reflectionsAutumn and Donald recently announce a new three-month challenge centered around the 21 Day Fix program. With community workouts, playlists, live Zooms, and giveaways, this challenge is designed for those who want consistency and fun—not perfection—this summer. It will be $50/month and you can sign up here: https://everythings-perfect.mn.co/plans/1539731?bundle_token=e48e7dcc3758a4fd50f93372323b04de

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• Everything’s Perfect… But Our Set is Haunted

  In this chilling episode of Everything's Perfect, hosts Autumn Calabrese and Donald Stamper uncover what might be their most unnerving experience yet. While reviewing a recent podcast episode, they discovered something terrifying: a ghostly voice saying "subscribe" and laughing immediately after Autumn joked, "we have a ghost." This is not a gimmick.The audio speaks for itself. As they explore the mysterious voice caught on tape, the conversation shifts into deeply personal and unexplainable territory. Autumn and Donald begin sharing their own ghost stories, strange energy experiences, and psychic predictions that eventually came true. From a haunted restaurant in Dayton, Ohio to a historic home in New Jersey, the episode reveals just how real the paranormal can feel.Things get even more intense when Donald recounts a moment from his past involving unexplained voices, hidden hotel floors, and unsettling graffiti. Autumn opens up about a terrifying encounter in a hotel that used to be an insane asylum. She describes waking up in the middle of the night unable to move, feeling like something invisible and heavy was sitting on top of her.They both share memories of sleep paralysis, eerie mirrored figures, and ghostly sightings from their childhoods. One moment that stands out is Autumn waking to find a man standing in the corner of her room who appeared only in the mirror. Another is Donald watching a lifeless version of his mother glide down a hallway before realizing his real mom was still asleep in her room.Yet the episode is not just about fear. Autumn and Donald also talk about the positive side of these mysterious moments. Donald shares a touching story about hearing the voice of a beloved family friend who passed away, and the meaningful message she delivered. Autumn describes dreams so vivid and emotional that she is certain her grandmother has visited her long after passing. Their children are also part of the conversation.Autumn’s son Dom has seen strange figures and reacted to things adults could not see. According to multiple mediums, Dom is what they call a rainbow baby, someone new to this world but still deeply connected to the one before. One of the family dogs even started sleeping at Dom’s door, as if protecting him from something unseen. The episode finishes with fascinating stories about psychics and astrologers. One predicted the exact month Donald would begin filming a major project and even described a tropical trip to Hawaii that he had not yet planned. Another accurately warned Autumn not to respond to someone from her past just hours after she had received an email from that person.This episode of Everything’s Perfect mixes fear, wonder, and curiosity. Whether you believe in ghosts, doubt the paranormal, or just enjoy a good story, this one will keep you hooked. Listen in for a wild ride through haunted studios, heartfelt messages, and everything mysterious in between.00:00 – Ghost voice discovered in podcast audio03:30 – Hosts react to eerie playback04:45 – Donald’s haunted restaurant story (Dayton, OH)10:00 – Autumn’s mirror ghost encounter14:30 – Donald sees a ghost resembling his mom18:15 – Autumn’s sleep paralysis in ex-asylum hotel21:15 – Donald’s childhood ghost sightings24:00 – Message from the other side: CJ’s warning28:30 – Psychic readings + eerie predictions41:00 – More hauntings, kids seeing ghosts, episode wrapAutumn and Donald recently announce a new three-month challenge centered around the 21 Day Fix program. With community workouts, playlists, live Zooms, and giveaways, this challenge is designed for those who want consistency and fun—not perfection—this summer. It will be $50/month and you can sign up here: https://everythings-perfect.mn.co/plans/1539731?bundle_token=e48e7dcc3758a4fd50f93372323b04de

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• Everything’s Perfect… On Set

  Step behind the curtain of the fitness world with Autumn Calabrese and Donald Stamper in this raw and hilarious episode of Everything’s Perfect. In “Everything’s Perfect On Set,” Autumn and Donald pull back the veil on the realities of set life in the health and fitness industry. Everything’s Perfect... On Set gives a firsthand look at what it’s really like to shoot high-profile fitness programs—and spoiler alert—it’s not all glam and green juice.From 80 Day Obsession and 21 Day Fix to Four Weeks for Everybody, Autumn and Donald share their personal and professional journeys navigating on-camera performance, unexpected chaos, and cast room antics. Autumn reflects on the intense preparation before day one, sometimes involving a full year of work behind the scenes, while Donald opens up about transforming from a stage performer to a confident on-camera presence.Listeners will laugh out loud at stories like “the tech rehearsal from hell” that left Donald almost vomiting from exhaustion, and cringe along with Autumn as she recounts discovering a wardrobe malfunction involving an exposed areola mid-flight. You’ll hear the full story behind the infamous “dead hooker” role Autumn played on a TV set and Donald’s accidental MTV debut on Made. Each tale is rich with authenticity, relatability, and a reminder that the hustle behind the highlight reel is very, very real.But it’s not just about bloopers and behind-the-scenes drama. This episode dives into how personal transformation happens through consistency, mindset, and sheer persistence. Autumn and Donald explore the difference between performing for a camera versus a live audience, what it means to “connect with your lens,” and how working through emotional and physical fatigue is part of showing up as a leader in wellness. Donald even shares a touching story about filming through a family emergency and the emotional weight that came with it.And yes, there’s romance too. Listeners get the sweet story of how Donald met his now-partner, Nell, through an unexpected on-set introduction and a hilarious group DM setup that proves even a professional setting can spark something special.Whether you're a fitness professional, an aspiring content creator, or just someone who’s ever wondered what happens before the camera rolls, this episode offers a revealing, funny, and heartfelt look at a world most people only see from the outside. It’s a must-listen for anyone who thinks a fitness shoot is all about looking good—it’s actually about resilience, adaptability, and showing up no matter what.Tune in to hear about tech rehearsals that feel like Navy SEAL training, fashion regrets that haunt to this day, and the castroom camaraderie that turns coworkers into lifelong friends.[00:00:00] Intro: Everything’s Perfect On Set[00:01:00] What people think set life is like[00:02:30] Working on Beachbody/Body productions[00:04:00] The pressure of tech rehearsals[00:05:45] Donald’s first on-camera fitness experience[00:08:15] Autumn’s preparation before filming begins[00:11:00] Physical toll of filming 80 Day Obsession[00:13:30] Donald almost threw up during tech day[00:15:00] Filming through real-life emergencies[00:16:45] Emotional energy and performance[00:18:30] Audience perception vs reality[00:20:00] Do we judge people who "don’t push"?[00:22:15] Being mentally “on” for filming[00:24:00] Crew and cast dynamics on set[00:25:30] Autumn’s wardrobe malfunction story[00:27:00] Donald’s unexpected TV debut on MTV Made[00:29:30] Acting gigs gone wrong (dead hooker story)[00:31:15] What makes a good cast room[00:33:00] Donald meets his partner through the cast room[00:35:00] Being vulnerable + filming with emotional baggage[00:37:30] Autonomy, creativity & future contentAutumn and Donald recently announce a new three-month challenge centered around the 21 Day Fix program. With community workouts, playlists, live Zooms, and giveaways, this challenge is designed for those who want consistency and fun—not perfection—this summer. It will be $50/month and you can sign up here: https://everythings-perfect.mn.co/plans/1539731?bundle_token=e48e7dcc3758a4fd50f93372323b04de

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• Everything's Perfect... Except The Generation Gap

  This episode dives deep into one of the most relatable and hilarious divides between Millennials and Gen Z. Hosts Autumn Calabrese and Donald Stamper explore the cultural, technological, and emotional shifts that define growing up before the internet versus growing up with it. In this special episode of Everything's Perfect, you’ll laugh, cringe, and maybe even get nostalgic as they tackle what makes each generation so different — and yet so connected.From floppy disks and dial-up internet to the overwhelming world of influencer culture, Autumn and Donald leave no stone unturned. They reflect on everything from old-school road trips and collecting phone minutes to today’s instant gratification with streaming and social media. Their guest Dom, representing Gen Z, joins in for a revealing and often hilarious generational quiz.The group compares how they learned to drive, how technology impacts attention spans, and why Gen Z has it easier (and harder) in many ways. This episode also explores key themes like self-driving cars, screen addiction, and how changing tech has shaped Gen Z's sense of awareness. Autumn shares real parenting moments with Dom, emphasizing how much growing up has evolved. Donald adds color with memories of burnable CDs, rat tails, and working under-the-table jobs at age 14. Their stories remind listeners why generational awareness matters.Mental health plays a huge role in this conversation, too. The hosts celebrate Gen Z's openness in discussing OCD, emotional intelligence, and mental health boundaries... a significant cultural shift from their own upbringing. But they also debate whether society has become too easily triggered, and where the balance lies between awareness and resilience. Fashion, pop culture, and slang trends come up as well. From French cuff jeans and TGIF sitcoms to reheated nachos and TikTok expressions that leave Millennials baffled. The hosts playfully dissect their confusion, laugh at their own outdated references, and even poke fun at how new slang emerges. Closing on a high note, the group acknowledges that while the generational gap can feel like the Grand Canyon, there’s something beautiful about bridging it. Whether you're a Millennial looking to reminisce, a Gen Z curious about the past, or someone caught in-between, this episode has something for you. Tune in to understand, connect, and definitely laugh.Autumn and Donald recently announce a new three-month challenge centered around the 21 Day Fix program. With community workouts, playlists, live Zooms, and giveaways, this challenge is designed for those who want consistency and fun (not perfection) this summer.It will be $50/month and you can sign up here: https://everythings-perfect.mn.co/plans/1539731?bundle_token=e48e7dcc3758a4fd50f93372323b04de00:00 - Introduction and theme: Generational gap between Millennials and Gen Z01:27 - Comparing life experiences between generations: from riding bikes to early internet03:15 - Technology evolution: from word processors to email and iPads04:36 - Road trips before streaming and mini TVs from RadioShack06:13 - Long distance phone calls and limited cell phone minutes08:00 - TV in the past: scheduled shows, reruns, and recording limitations12:00 - Fashion trends and hair styles across generations15:38 - Parenting Gen Z: screen addiction, self-driving cars, and awareness loss24:00 - Work ethic and early job experiences of Millennials vs. Gen Z29:51 - Mental health: shift in awareness, emotional expression, and generational trauma

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