Everything’s Perfect…Except Setting Boundaries Is Hard

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Everything's Perfect

39 episodes

4 days ago

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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Everything’s Perfect…Except Setting Boundaries Is Hard

Everything's Perfect

49 minutes

2 weeks ago

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

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What boundary is hardest for you — food, family, dating, or saying “no” without guilt?
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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