Everything’s Perfect…Except Setting Boundaries Is Hard
Everything’s Perfect…Except Setting Boundaries Is Hard  
Podcast: Everything's Perfect
Published On: Tue Dec 16 2025
Description: 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🔥 GET THE HUSTLE HARD PROGRAM https://hustle-for-the-holidays.mn.co/plans/1927144MERCH: Limited Restock + New Seasonal ItemsShop Hoodies, Crewnecks, Trucker Hats & Small Goods👉 https://everythingsperfect.com Join the Conversation: What boundary is hardest for you — food, family, dating, or saying “no” without guilt?Send your questions or stories:📩 everythingsperfectpodcast@gmail.com📸 @everythingsperfectofficialTIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Travel chaos & public encounters05:00 – Thanksgiving recap & Ohio weather09:00 – Parenting dynamics & emotional modeling10:45 – Relationship questions & family pressure14:00 – Food boundaries & holiday eating17:00 – Fitness expectations in public21:00 – Handling criticism with clarity24:00 – Redirecting conversations28:00 – Dating, privacy & cultural norms33:00 – How to verbalize boundaries politely vs. firmly36:00 – Parents overstepping38:00 – High Rocks announcement & training41:00 – Winter discipline & motivation46:00 – Boundaries strengthen relationships48:30 – Outro & listener callout