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Sep 9
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Everything’s Perfect...Except Facing the...

Everything's Perfect
About this episode
⚠ Sensitive Content Warning
This episode discusses mental health, anxiety, childhood trauma, and brain health. Listener discretion is advised.

Unfiltered Conversations: Brain Scans, Concert Adventures & Finding Humor in Hard Times

In this raw and relatable episode, Donald and Autumn get real about the highs and lows of life—mixing Backstreet Boys singalongs with the heavy weight of medical uncertainty.

Donald shares stories from a trip back to his hometown, including a wild concert night, before opening up about the anxiety of waiting on brain scan results. Autumn reflects on her own big life changes, from leaving her job to exploring new business ventures (yes, even a possible beverage line!).

Together, they unpack how health scares can shake your world, why support systems matter more than ever, and how laughter can be the lifeline that gets you through. This is an episode about being human, facing the unknown, and still finding joy in the middle of it all.

💬 Highlights:
  • Donald’s fears and reflections while awaiting brain scan results.
  • Autumn’s take on quitting her job and starting fresh.
  • How humor balances out even the scariest moments.
  • Why community and support make all the difference.


🎙 Key Topics 
00:00 – Catching up, meme wars, and weekend recaps
01:45 – Backstreet Boys concert, meeting Kevin, and Paris Jackson sighting
07:00 – Autumn’s beverage line, GoFundMe ideas, and taste testing
13:00 – Donald’s trip home, coming out reflections, and family support
22:00 – Drag show adventures and family at the gay bar
30:00 – Brain scan results: trauma, motivation, and genetic risks
45:00 – Emotional eating, movement, and self-care strategies
55:00 – Live event and retreat plans—listener feedback requested
58:00 – Halloween costume brainstorming and closing notes

📌 Resources & Support
If you or someone you know is struggling with health-related anxiety or medical concerns, here are trusted resources:


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