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 content

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=e48e7dcc3758a4fd50f93372323b04de