Everything's Perfect

Ghosting. Open relationships. Bathroom kisses. Where does cheating actually begin? This week's Phone a Friend takes Autumn and Donald somewhere they never expected. A married couple from Mentor, Ohio writes in about navigating an "open relationship-ish" dynamic that's built on honesty... but constantly derailed by ghosting, mixed signals, and trying to find someone who actually fits into their rel...

When a friend disappears, is it a boundary... or just the end? A reconnect request from a friend who spent their 20s talking behind someone's back opens the door to one of the most honest conversations Autumn and Donald have had about adult friendships. They unpack the relationships that quietly fall apart, the ones worth fighting for, and the ones you have to let go. Donald shares a friendship fa...

A church search that turned into a comment-section war, the Bible verse that makes a case for girl power, and why "born in sin" might be one of the most damaging ideas religion ever sold us. Autumn and Donald get into all of it this week. From Donald's deconstruction journey to Autumn's emergency C-section and the first hour of bonding she never got back, this one goes places most podcasts won't....

Short workouts vs. hour-long sessions. Walking away from a life you built. And what it really takes to create lasting change. This week, Autumn and Donald tackle some of life's biggest questions: Is 20 minutes enough? How do you know when it's time to leave something behind? And what actually creates transformation that lasts? From progressive overload and fitness myths to cross-country moves that...

Autumn's back is cracking like bubble wrap and the episode is already in full swing. This week features two Phone a Friends. The first comes from a straight woman whose gay best friend says things that feel suspiciously like flirting, leaving her wondering what to do with the mixed signals. Autumn's answer is simple: receive it the same way you'd receive it from a girlfriend. Donald shares a much...

Donald is in town from Arizona and the Good Mood Beauty Brew is flowing! The conversation immediately spirals into exactly the kind of chaos you'd expect from two besties who haven't seen each other in a while and now proceed to word-vomit every random thought they've had during their time apart. It starts with Autumn's passionate hatred of the '70s porn mustache trend currently taking over Target...

A listener question about binge-eating spirals turns into one of the most practical health conversations yet on Everything’s Perfect Podcast. What starts as “Why can’t I stop?” becomes a bigger discussion about emotional eating, dopamine, food marketing, routines, consistency, and why health has a lot less to do with perfection than people think. The episode kicks off with a Phone a Friend from an...

Donald is back in studio with Autumn for what starts as a conversation about throuples and somehow turns into one of their deepest episodes yet: the beliefs they once held with complete certainty… and no longer believe at all. From religion, heaven, hell, reincarnation, and The Good Place, to divorce, politics, loving multiple people, sex work, diet culture, and why Donald used to hate potatoes wi...

Autumn is back in the studio 12 days post-op with a new face, fresh skin, and the kind of energy that only comes from surviving a laser treatment that basically peels your entire face off. She breaks down the full recovery process, including the hyperbaric oxygen chamber sessions she had to mentally survive with her claustrophobia, the laser resurfacing that was far more intense than expected, and...

Two “Phone a Friend” questions hit back-to-back—and neither has an easy answer. One woman isn’t sure she wants to give up her home and independence after seven years in a relationship. Another asks if she’s a bad wife for being completely okay with a sexless marriage after a health crisis changed her body and libido. Autumn and Donald unpack independence, intimacy, hormones, and the uncomfortable...

It’s officially been ONE YEAR of Everything’s Perfect, and somehow, Autumn and Donald are still here… slightly more evolved, slightly more unhinged, and with a full camera roll of memories to prove it. To celebrate, they do what no one should ever do lightly: scroll back through an entire year of their lives, month by month. What starts as a fun trip down memory lane quickly turns into something d...

Autumn and Donald are recording from his house in Arizona after a pool day when a “Phone a Friend” DM takes a turn fast. A listener who has never sexted before suddenly finds herself in the middle of it...and has no idea what the rules are. From there, it’s a full breakdown of modern dating chaos: when “do you want to trade pics” shows up way too early, whether you’re obligated to match someone’s...

A listener DM sends Autumn and Donald into one of their deepest conversations yet: after her husband passed away, a woman discovers hidden sex toys in the garage and realizes there are questions she’ll never get answered. What begins as a shocking confession opens into an honest, vulnerable conversation about hidden identities, private fantasies, secrets inside relationships, and the painful reali...

Ask Us Anything! Donald and Autumn are answering your most-asked — and most unfiltered — questions in this rapid-fire Q&A episode. From BODi friendships and business changes to dating advice, finances, and navigating complicated family dynamics, nothing is off limits. They address the reality of evolving relationships, why boundaries matter more than blood, and how to recognize red flags in bo...

In this episode, Autumn and Donald dive into what it actually feels like to live with a constantly busy brain. From overwhelm and distraction, to hyperfocus and random deep dives that take over your entire day. They talk about growing up undiagnosed, being labeled “flighty” or “lazy,” and how differently their brains actually work, especially when it comes to learning, focus, and productivity. Aut...

Donald and Autumn dive into manifestation, life paths, and how small decisions can shape your future in ways you don’t see until much later. They explore the idea that everyone is manifesting, whether intentionally or not, and how shifting your focus from what you fear to what you want can change your outcomes. From “I am” statements to trusting that the universe doesn’t hear “no,” the conversatio...

Before Donald's move, before the shift, and before everything changed, this episode takes it back to a lighter, more playful conversation about the random, irrational fears we all carry. Autumn and Donald dive into “silly fears” — the kind that don’t always make logical sense but somehow still live rent-free in your brain. From oddly specific anxieties to everyday scenarios that spiral quickly, th...

Adulting is not what anyone promised. In this episode, Donald and Autumn share a string of frustrating real-life moments that perfectly capture the chaos of adulthood- from Donald’s apartment moving nightmare to Autumn’s unexpected double tire blowout. What starts as venting quickly turns into a bigger conversation about the responsibilities no one prepares you for, including taxes, finances, life...

⚠️ Sensitive Content Warning This episode contains explicit sexual discussion. Listener discretion advised. This week features two anonymous “Phone a Friend” submissions — and Donald and Autumn don’t hold back. The first listener writes in about trying something new in the bedroom that didn’t go as planned — painful, awkward, and nothing like what adult films make it look like. The conversation di...

Autumn and Donald hit Vegas-but not for the casinos. In this episode, they recap their HYROX competition weekend, from relay team adrenaline and sled pushes that refuse to move, to row stations that humble you in real time. Autumn shares what it felt like taking on sled push and row in the relay, while Donald reflects on competing in his first men’s doubles division. They talk about the energy of...

Episode DescriptionWhat starts as a behind-the-scenes story about almost naming a workout program “Giddy Up” turns into a deeper conversation about honesty, delivery, and the fine line between truth and cruelty. Autumn shares how holding back her opinion in a creative setting eventually made it come out sharper than intended, sparking a broader discussion about creative clashes, workplace feedback...

Episode DescriptionIn this episode, Autumn and Donald unpack the everyday chaos that’s making public spaces feel more tense than ever. What starts with gym etiquette frustrations — machine hogs, crowded workout hours, and forgotten attachments, spirals into bathroom-line horror stories, an overcrowded yoga class turned accidental rave, and a real-life parking-lot confrontation that raises serious...

⚠️ Sensitive Content Warning This episode includes explicit discussion of sex, intimacy, and sexual health. Listener discretion is advised. Episode Description In this episode, Donald and Autumn respond to an anonymous “Phone a Friend” submission from a listener feeling disconnected from their partner after having a child. What follows is an unfiltered, honest conversation about sex, intimacy, and...

Episode Description What starts as a casual conversation about old movies, award shows, and nostalgia quickly turns into one of Autumn and Donald’s most candid discussions yet. In this episode, they reflect on how heavy the world feels right now, why movement and workouts help reset their mindset, and why ’80s and ’90s movies still feel comforting in a way modern media often doesn’t. From red-carp...

Episode Description In this episode, Autumn and Donald kick things off with a chaotic catch-up that quickly turns into a broader conversation about stress, injustice, confidence, and the constant judgment women face. From customer-service meltdowns and fitness updates to Vegas stories, J.Lo, aging, and body confidence, the discussion unfolds into a real talk about why women are so often criticized...