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 triggers
• motherhood and shifting identity
• parenting through connection, not control
• love languages in friendships and family
• confidence without external validation
• shrinking friend groups as emotional maturity grows
• how not taking things personally becomes a superpower

Between 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 identity
• How motherhood redefines emotional bandwidth
• Kids learning emotional regulation by watching us
• Parenting through love languages
• Donald’s “I don’t get jealous” explanation
• Netflix show tease (no spoilers!)
• Discipline vs. emotional presence
• “Be around people who expand your life”
• Winter slowdown energy
• Teaching kids attention span in a digital world
• Merch drop + seasonal restock

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✔ Hoodies
✔ Crewnecks
✔ Trucker Hats
✔ Stickers & Small Goods

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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:
📩 [email protected]
📸 @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

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 dynamics
• Autumn’s moving story about her uncle
• The “Amazing Race Birthday” — legendary acts-of-service moment
• Nell’s love language (physical touch) and Donald’s reaction 😂
• Autumn’s hierarchy: Quality Time → Words → Gifts/Acts
• Donald’s hierarchy: Quality Time (giving) → Words (receiving)
• Traveling with babies, airport meltdowns & strangers’ kindness
• Upcoming Aruba trip & beverage line update
• December challenge & new merch

🛍 Everything’s Perfect MERCH Holiday drop available now!

• Cozy Sweatshirts
• Signature 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:

📩 [email protected]
📸 @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

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 tradition
• Wild family games: sock-tie races & dark hide-and-seek
• Iconic dishes: Aunt Donna’s potatoes, grandma’s stuffing, smoked turkey tips
• Dessert debates: pumpkin vs. pecan pie
• Travel 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?

📩 [email protected]
📸 @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

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 tools
• ChatGPT and AI-generated voice experiments
• Deepfake culture & what “authentic” even means anymore
• Black Mirror references & real-life parallels
• Creative 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! 📩 [email protected] or @everythingsperfectofficial

Your 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

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 spiral
• Donald’s tipping horror story (you’ll cringe and laugh)
• The psychology behind guilt-tipping
• How 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?

📩 [email protected]

📸 @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

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 personal
• Emoji chaos: how many is too many 😂😭🥲
• Gen Z slang decoded: Rizz, No Cap, Aura, Mid, Drip, Skibidi
• Texting gone wrong — from office mishaps to relationship fails
• When 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’[email protected]
 📸 @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

Costumes, Candy & Chaos — Why Halloween Hits Different as Adults.

Autumn and Donald celebrate Halloween the only way they know how — with laughter, nostalgia, and a dash of chaos. From childhood trick-or-treat adventures to their favorite scary movies, they explore what makes Halloween fun, weird, and occasionally exhausting.

Between bad costumes, haunted house confessions, and candy corn debates, the duo dives into the unspoken rules (and ridiculous pressures) of “doing Halloween right.” From pumpkin spice overload to neighborhood legends, it’s equal parts spooky and side-splitting — all wrapped up with a heartwarming reminder that growing up just means learning to enjoy things differently.

💬 Highlights & Mentions / References

• Classic horror faves: Hocus Pocus, Halloween, The Shining, Scream
• Trick-or-treat nostalgia and hilarious costume fails 👻
• Haunted house stories & ghostly encounters
• Candy chaos: Reese’s vs. Candy Corn vs. everything else
• Pop-culture talk: celebrity costumes & over-the-top decor
• Pumpkin spice vs. chai — the fall flavor showdown
• Sneak peek at next week’s listener Q&A episode

🎙 Timestamps
00:00 — Costume reveals: Richard Simmons & Jane Fonda
01:04 — Halloween as adults: pressure, LGBTQ+ culture & “how old is too old?”
03:40 — Trick-or-treating age limits & college costume fails
07:45 — Halloween decorations & the two-month spooky season
12:00 — Candy, holiday indulgence & the great candy corn debate
22:20 — Childhood costume memories: Madonna, mummies & more
28:29 — Donald’s “haunted house to Jesus” story (⚠️ sensitive content)
34:14 — Halloween etiquette & party behavior
36:54 — Pumpkin spice, chai & cozy fall food debates
38:48 — Trick or Treat: rapid-fire likes/dislikes
45:00 — Wrapping up: holiday preview & audience shoutouts

💌 Join the Fun!
 What’s your most iconic (or embarrassing) Halloween costume? Got a Halloween etiquette pet peeve?

 📩 [email protected]
 📸 @everythingsperfectofficial
 
Send us your costume pics — and settle the debate once and for all: Candy Corn, yay or nay? 🍬

Planes, Gyms & Pube Panties — Modern Manners Gone Wrong

In this hilarious and brutally honest episode, Autumn and Donald take on the chaos of modern etiquette — the do’s, don’ts, and what the hell happened?! of everyday behavior in 2025.

From Kim Kardashian’s viral “bush panties” to airplane seatmates who forget deodorant, gym grunters, and text-reply ghosters, no topic is off-limits. What starts as pop-culture absurdity spirals into a real conversation about boundaries, social awareness, and common decency in a world that seems to have forgotten all three.

It’s equal parts comedy, cringe, and truth — reminding us all that being a decent human never goes out of style.

💬 Highlights & Mentions

• Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS 'Full Bush' Faux Pubic Hair Underwear and the internet’s collective meltdown
• Airplane etiquette: smells, space, and sanity ✈️
• Gym grunters, equipment hoarders, and sweat crimes
• Texting, DMs, and the lost art of replying
• Build-A-Bear, Bachelorette parties & viral weirdness
• Digital burnout, boundaries, and why manners still matter
• Halloween costume tease for the next episode 🎃
  
  

📢 Join the Conversation
Got a rant about rude people or a hilarious etiquette fail?
DM us on Instagram @everythingsperfectofficial or email [email protected] to get featured in a future episode!

And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review — it helps keep the chaos (and laughter) going.

🎙 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Kim K’s “pube panties” chaos
03:30 – Pop-culture madness & viral trends
08:30 – Bachelorette gifts & wild products
12:00 – The etiquette debate begins
16:00 – Airplane manners: smells, space & sanity
21:00 – Travel horror stories
25:30 – Gym etiquette & sweaty crimes
30:00 – Public behavior & phone etiquette
34:30 – Store & cashier interactions
38:00 – Talking over others & listening
41:30 – Sneezing, yawning & hygiene basics
45:00 – Texting, DMs & reply etiquette
49:00 – Driving courtesy & daily manners
52:00 – Audience callout & Halloween tease

In this honest and wide-ranging episode, Autumn and Donald cover everything — from Taylor Swift’s Nashville Easter eggs and celebrity genius, to the real and raw dynamics of sibling rivalry and family healing. Through laughter, vulnerability, and a few hilarious tangents, they explore what it means to grow up, unlearn old patterns, and show up for yourself (and your siblings) even when life gets messy.

💬 Highlights from the Episode

• Swiftie talk: Nashville adventures, Taylor theories, and a Beyoncé comparison you didn’t see coming
• Sibling rivalry decoded: personal stories, famous sibling duos, and how childhood shapes adult relationships
• Honest conversations around body image, self-worth, and imposter syndrome
• Deep dives into therapy, emotional healing, and breaking limiting beliefs
• Candid confessions about parenting, careers, and trying to “have it all”
• Listener shout-outs and encouragement to share your own stories

🔗 Mentions & References

• Taylor Swift songs: Fate of Ophelia, Life of a Showgirl, Wishlist
• Beyoncé’s intentional artistry
• Alex Hormozi on mindset & awareness
• Awakening with Brian — mentioned by Autumn as a transformative healing resource
• Famous sibling duos: Venus & Serena, the Kardashians, Mary-Kate & Ashley, and the Kelsey brothers
• Joey Stamper & Anthem Lights — Donald’s brother’s band
• Autumn’s new beverage line and brand updates

📌 Join the Conversation
Have a story or question for us? DM @everythingsperfectofficial or email [email protected].


Watch for question boxes in our IG Stories to get your topic featured!

And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review — it helps keep our community growing and conversations flowing.

🎙 Timestamps
00:00 — Nashville plans & opening banter
04:30 — Taylor Swift’s genius and Easter eggs
09:45 — Beyoncé vs. Taylor comparisons
13:20 — Fame, pressure & public expectations
17:30 — Sibling rivalry & family dynamics
23:00 — “We weren’t raised by the same parents”
28:15 — Childhood conditioning & validation
33:40 — Donald’s emotional retreat & self-discovery
39:00 — Body image & self-worth
44:20 — Healing family wounds & forgiveness
49:15 — Finding humor in growth
53:00 — Intentional living & boundaries
58:00 — Listener messages & wrap-up

In this candid and laugh-filled episode, Donald and Autumn answer your juiciest listener questions—from parenting and nutrition to dating, divorce, and the daily chaos of adult life. Think of it as one big Instagram Q&A, but with fewer filters and a lot more honesty.

They dive into childhood habits, skincare truths, body image, relationships, and the myth of “having it all together.” Autumn gets real about divorce and co-parenting, while Donald offers his take on navigating friendship boundaries and modern dating. It’s equal parts insightful, hilarious, and totally relatable—proof that none of us really have this adulting thing figured out.

💬 Highlights

• Childhood nutrition, family habits, and raising healthy kids
• Beauty routines, skincare tips, and the basics that actually matter
• Divorce, co-parenting, and redefining family
• Real talk about weight loss meds, body image, and honesty in wellness
• Navigating negative friends, boundaries, and emotional burnout
• Dating, therapy, parenting fails, and the everyday “WTF” moments of adulthood

📌 Resources & Support
If you’re going through a tough time—whether it’s family stress, mental health struggles, or just needing someone to talk to—here are some places that can help:

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1-800-950-6264
• Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA): adaa.org
• Global Mental Health Support: findahelpline.com

📢 Join the Conversation
Have a question or topic you want us to dive into? DM us on Instagram @everythingsperfectofficial or email [email protected]

Keep an eye out for our question boxes on IG Stories to get your question featured in a future episode!

And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review—it helps us keep the conversation real and growing.

🎙 Timestamps
00:00 – Technical mishaps & birthday week
02:00 – Listener Q&A: Nutrition, childhood habits & family meals
10:00 – Skincare, self-care, and why sleep beats serums
14:00 – Autumn’s divorce & co-parenting insights
18:00 – Weight loss shots, body image & self-acceptance
24:00 – Dealing with negativity & setting boundaries
30:00 – Protein, therapy, and mental health check-ins
36:00 – Sex, relationships & dating as a single mom
42:00 – Dating apps, funny fails & parenting teens
48:00 – Adulting chaos & closing thoughts