The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

Jessa Duggar Seewald and her husband Ben join us for a conversation full of surprises! From their unconventional courtship and saving their first kiss for marriage to growing up on reality TV, Jessa opens up about life in the Duggar family, navigating differences with her parents, and her sisters’ tell-all books. Plus, the couple shares some exciting family news, gets candid about the challenges of raising six kids, and reveals why one pregnancy announcement left Jessa in tears. Jessa Instagram: @jessaseewald Yoto: Head to https://yotoplay.com and use code UNPLANNED to get $15 towards a protective Adventure Jacket with your Yoto purchase, plus enjoy Black Friday deals from November 16th through December 2nd. Zocdoc: Ready to be seen? Check that appointment off your to-do list with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/unplanned #sponsored Shutterfly: Find your perfect holiday card at https://Shutterfly.com/audio and get 40% off plus 10 free cards with promo code UNPLANNED. Ember Mugs: Get the best deals on Ember at https://Ember.com/unplanned and let them know you heard about it on The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 02:29 - Growing up on TV 05:05 - How we met 09:51 - Courting 16:41 - Waiting 'till marriage to kiss 17:38 - Camera crews at our wedding 19:45 - Reality TV $$ 25:07 - Big announcement! 33:03 - Baby fever 36:36 - Telling my husband I'm pregnant 37:37 - Family ties 42:59 - Pregnancy and postpartum 48:54 - Giving birth at home 54:52 - Navigating fame 56:56 - My siblings 59:02 - Buddy system 1:02:11 - Duggar weddings 1:12:36 - Leaving the teachings of the IBLP 1:18:41 - My siblings books about my family 1:26:13 - Easiest and hardest transition in growing our family 1:32:27 - Nursing 1:36:44 - Agree to Disagree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back addressing your wildest assumptions about us! From who’s really in charge of our marriage and our postpartum sex life to whether we have a favorite child, we’re setting the record straight. sleeping in separate beds, and whether another baby could be in our future! NOBL: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 67% off your entire order! #NOBL #adventure Betterhelp: Visit https://betterhelp.com/unplannedpodcast #adventure Little Spoon: Go to https://littlespoon.com/UNPLANNED30 and enter code UNPLANNED30 for 30% off your first order. Chilipad: Visit https://www.sleep.me/unplanned to get up to $255 off your Chilipad 2.0 with code UNPLANNED. Free shipping and 30-day sleep trial included. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 02:08 - Disney with 3 kids 08:26 - Newborn update 11:20 - You did not wait 6 weeks 13:48 - Matt is a sleep farter 16:32 - Abby is the boss 19:26 - Matt is always first to apologize 20:17 - PDA 21:38 - Toe grab 22:12 - Griffin is in charge 25:54 - Matt takes longer to get ready 26:48 - Cereal 27:23 - Abby wishes Matt was more handy 28:55 - Hair transplant 31:15 - ADHD 32:14 - Roles in our marriage 34:14 - mouth tape 35:13 - Arguments 37:10 - Quitting social media 38:18 - Alcohol 39:34 - Gentle parenting 42:12 - waiting for marriage 44:05 - childcare 45:41 - Dogs 47:09 - Another baby? 48:14 - Adoption 50:10 - House tour! 51:54 - Driving 52:43 - Shopping cart return 53:44 - Favorite child 56:18 - More babies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clinical psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Becky Kennedy joins us to discuss the challenges of raising kids in today’s world. From handling tantrums and setting boundaries to raising emotionally healthy boys, we get into the parenting habits that might be doing more harm than good. Plus, Dr. Becky shares her thoughts on timeouts, building confidence, navigating marriage after kids, and why being a good parent doesn’t mean keeping your kids happy all the time. Dr Becky instagram: @DrBeckyatGoodInside GoodInside.com Upwork: Visit https://upwork.com to post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. What the Fact Pod: Listen to What the Fact with Connor Tomlinson and Carter Roy for unbelievable true stories every Wednesday. Follow on your favorite podcast app or subscribe on YouTube at What The Fact Pod. Zocdoc: Ready to be seen? Check that appointment off your to-do list with Zocdoc ✅ : https://zocdoc.com/unplanned #sponsored HiyaHealth: Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya at https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED —this deal is not available on their regular website. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 0:50 - Boundaries, authority, "sturdy parenting" 9:12 - Long term greedy 14:39 - Raising boys to be good me 25:35 - Teaching listening as a skill 34:43 - Tantrums and timeout 49:09 - Pilot analogy 59:19 - Hitting 1:15:34 - Saying sorry 1:25:11 - Being a mirror for your child 1:46:00 - Daniel Tiger 1:49:35 - Repair 1:56:14 - Disagreeing in front of your children 2:00:38 - Agree or Disagree 2:13:34 - Dr. Becky as a parent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six weeks postpartum and life with three kids is keeping us on our toes! We’re talking our first roadtrip as a 5-some, our very different parenting styles, surviving sick days, and some hilarious newborn "would-you-rathers". Rocket Money: Let Rocket Money help you find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitor your spending, and lower your bills—join at https://RocketMoney.com/UNPLANNED. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants. Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12. Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/unplanned ! #squarepod Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 01:09 - 6 weeks postpartum 07:18 - Returning to the gym + postpartum body/clothes 14:48 - Everyone is sick 18:10 - Sold out Biswell Beauty 25:39 - Sick season 34:01 - Baby's first road trip 35:58 - Sleep parenting styles 38:49 - Time Outs 44:52 - Brain fog 47:19 - Would you rather? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken Cradic and her husband Tristan open up about what life really looked like behind the parenting videos while having three boys in three years. They share the postpartum experience that changed everything, the moment their son’s birth took a terrifying turn, whether Tristan plans to retire after Ken’s success online, and what they never expected parenthood to do to their marriage. Ken's insta: @kencradic Triston's insta: @tristoncradic Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants. Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12. Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. NOBL: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Zocdoc: Ready to be seen? Check that appointment off your to-do list with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/unplanned #sponsored Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 1:37 - Transition from 2 to 3 3:34 - Meet cute 10:12 - ASU 12:05 - Proposal 16:34 - Starting our family 18:21 - Our wedding 21:27 - Wanting a big family 27:37 - How having kids changed our marriage 37:16 - Becoming an influencer 39:00 - Our son's clubfoot diagnosis 40:31 - Protecting our marriage online 48:38 - Postpartum journey 59:00 - Splitting up the workload 1:04:18 - Breastfeeding 1:06:48 - Miscarriage 1:14:28 - Pregnancy after loss 1:15:16 - Episiotomy 1:20:21 - Breaking up with my oura ring 1:21:32 - Tristan retiring 1:23:36 - Career goals 1:25:22 - Agree to Disagree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One month postpartum and we’re answering your questions! We’re talking recovery, breastfeeding, adjusting to life with three kids, marriage in the newborn stage, navigating life after loss, and the question everyone keeps asking… are we having baby #4? Mascara Restock!: biswell-beauty.com Betterhelp: Visit https://betterhelp.com/unplannedpodcast #ad Upwork: Visit https://upwork.com right now and post your job for free to connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. Yoto: Head to https://yotoplay.com and use code UNPLANNED to save 10% off all eligible items. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 01:24 - Life Update 05:44 - Medical bill for miscarriage 08:08 - Parents visit 11:07 - Auggie's Birthday Party 15:26 - Q&A 15:29 - Is Fischer a chill dude? 17:07 - How'd you come up with the name? 18:49 - Transition to 3 boys 22:09 - Adjustment for older boys? 25:02 - Sleep deprivation 26:33 - Compare postpartum experiences 30:05 - working out during pregnancy 35:20 - Pelvic floor issues 36:43 - Learning to love your body postpartum 39:53 - VBAC vs. C-Section? 42:04 - Shoulder dystocia 44:35 - Doula 47:09 - Postpartum anxiety? 48:57 - Rainbow Baby 50:40 - Losing friends 52:23 - Breast pump 56:31 - Night feeds 1:00:45 - Back to work 1:02:27 - Biswell Beauty 1:09:42 - Roommate phase 1:13:46 - Fav song to sing to Fischer? 1:14:47 - Placenta pills 1:15:52 - Breastfeeding 1:17:07 - Feeding schedule 1:20:53 - Baby number 4? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eva Benefield shares her extraordinary story of loss, survival, and finding a way forward after her family became the center of the infamous “Black Swan Murder” case. She opens up about losing both of her parents at a young age, her complicated relationship with her stepmother Ashley, taking the stand in her father’s trial, and navigating grief while the world watched. Plus, Eva shares how humor, running, writing, and building Ghost Cowboy helped her create a life beyond the headlines. Eva's insta: @evathefreakindiva Link to Eva's memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Girl-Surviving-Murder_A-Memoir/dp/1668043351/ Zocdoc: Ready to be seen? Check that appointment off your to-do list with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/unplanned #sponsored NOBL: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Vinted: Ready to clean out your closet and make some extra money? Download the Vinted app for free and start listing. There are no seller fees, so you keep every dollar you earn. https://vinted.com Osea: Go to https://oseamalibu.com and get 10% off your first order with code UNPLANNED. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is restocking September 15th! Sign up here for updates: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Chapters: 00:57 - Losing my mom at 14 04:34 - Meeting Ashley 07:12 - My father's murder 08:04 - Finding out my dad was dating a 23 year old 13:36 - Getting married after 13 days 14:20 - Life with Ashley 24:50 - Ballet company 32:22 - Escalation to the murder 39:17 - Murder and the aftermath 57:01 - Media attention 01:00:43 - True crime industry 01:03:24 - Testifying in my dad's murder trial 01:09:05 - sentencing 01:12:28 - trial updates 01:16:04 - Response to my book, Ghost Girl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three weeks postpartum and we’re officially back in the newborn trenches! We’re talking sleepless nights, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, mom guilt, adjusting to life with three kids, and the new rules keeping our marriage intact through it all. Plus, we share what’s been different about the newborn stage the third time around. Chilipad: Visit https://www.sleep.me/unplanned to get up to $255 off your Chilipad 2.0 with code UNPLANNED, plus free shipping and a 30-day sleep trial. Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code UNPLANNED at https://branchbasics.com/UNPLANNED #branchbasicspod Osea: Go to https://oseamalibu.com and get 10% off your first order with code UNPLANNED. Hiya Health: Get 50% off your first order of Hiya products at https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is restocking September 15th! Sign up here for updates: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Chapters: 01:58 - Postpartum 03:13 - Placenta Pills 03:44 - Hemorrhage 08:00 - Community 09:53 - Newborn sleep 22:04 - Paw Patrol Movie 24:00 - Toddlers regressing 25:26 - Mom guilt 29:44 - Pretzel 32:54 - Legoland 36:53 - Birthdays 38:30 - Pirate party 43:43 - Postpartum rules 46:41 - Nursing 50:15 - Parents in town 56:07 - Night feedings 59:41 - Loading 3 kids in a car 01:02:57 - 1st postpartum date 01:05:18 - working out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode has been sitting in the vault for two years, and we’re finally getting to share it with you. We’re so grateful to The Bucket List Family for joining us and for allowing us to share this never-before-seen conversation while Abby is taking time to heal and enjoy maternity leave. We talk about raising fearless kids, traveling the world as a family, their unconventional parenting philosophy, close calls with crocodiles and great white sharks, and what they’ve learned from nearly a decade of adventure together. We hope you enjoy this special episode as much as we loved recording it. ❤️ Bucket List Fam insta: @thebucketlistfamily National Geographic Bucket List Family Travel book: amazon.com Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Momcozy: Right now you can get 10% off the Night Pro Bottle Warmer and 10% when you pre-order the DeepClean Bottle Washer D8 at https://momcozy.com with code UNPLANNED. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants. Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12. Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/UNPLANNED ! #squarepod Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is sold out! Thank you guys so much! Sign up here for updates on restock: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Chapters: 04:42 - Traveling with babies 06:23 - Meeting on Mormon missions 20:57 - Becoming the Bucket List Fam 30:35 - Where we find joy 34:53 - Kid friendly travel 37:03 - Frugal travel 40:42 - What to pack 42:35 - Language barriers 43:44 - Safety when traveling 45:31 - Finding community while traveling 46:48 - letting our kids swim with sharks 54:39 - Teaching our kids to be adventurous 01:05:52 - Being of service 01:14:09 - Surfing with my kids 01:18:08 - Working with National Geographic 01:23:03 - Hidden gems Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Abby introduce their newest addition to the family and share the full story of his whirlwind arrival! From Abby’s doctor accidentally breaking her water and an unexpectedly fast labor to getting the VBAC she hoped for, they open up about welcoming their rainbow baby after loss. Plus, they share the realities of postpartum life, breastfeeding, baby blues, and why Matt is turning Abby’s placenta into pills. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance: To explore coverage, visit https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/UNPLANNED The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Momcozy: Right now you can get 10% off the Night Pro Bottle Warmer and 10% when you pre-order the DeepClean Bottle Washer D8 at https://momcozy.com with code UNPLANNED. UpWork: Visit https://upwork.com right now and post your job for free to connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. Zocdoc: Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED #sponsored Yoto: Head to https://yotoplay.com and use code UNPLANNED to save 10% off all eligible items. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is sold out! Thank you guys so much! Sign up here for updates on restock: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Chapters: 00:31 - Baby and name reveal! 02:54 - Going into labor 11:26 - Contractions 14:52 - Epidural 24:26 - VBAC 28:23 - Redemptive birth after loss 35:54 - Introducing new baby to the family 40:36 - Postpartum plan 42:08 - Getting released from the hospital 49:33 - Breastfeeding 52:11 - Doula 58:02 - Mental health postpartum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kaydee Church, better known online as “the steak girl,” and her fiancé Tyson join us to talk about unexpectedly getting pregnant at 20, becoming parents before marriage, and navigating their new life in the public eye. They open up about their daughter’s scary trip to the NICU, losing $12,000 in a TikTok scam, dealing with judgment online, and how viral fame has changed their lives. Our Place: Upgrade your kitchen with Our Place—visit https://fromourplace.com/UNPLANNED and use code UNPLANNED for 10% off sitewide, plus enjoy a 100-day risk-free trial. Osea: Get 10% off your first order sitewide at https://oseamalibu.com with code UNPLANNED. NOBL: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #adventure Betterhelp Visit https://betterhelp.com/unplannedpodcast #adventure Chilipad: Visit https://www.sleep.me/UNPLANNED to get up to $255 off your Chilipad 2.0 with code UNPLANNED, plus free shipping and a 30-day sleep trial. Kaydee insta: @kaydeechurch Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is sold out! Thank you guys so much! Sign up here for updates on restock: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Chapters: 00:53 - Carnivore diet 04:02 - Starting a family young 05:38 - Meet cute 07:10 - Living with family 08:12 - Going viral 16:35 - Finding out we were pregnant 25:42 - My first pregnancy 36:18 - Getting engaged 38:20 - Planning our wedding 46:00 - Online backlash 48:00 - Finding out the gender of my baby 49:00 - Postpartum 48:53 - Breastfeeding 01:00:35 - Making content together 01:04:30 - Brant Rivera Collab 01:08:13 - Audience questions 01:20:17 - Who's More Likely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kail Lowry is back! We catch up on everything that’s changed since her last visit—from raising seven kids and watching her oldest reach the age she was when she became a mom, to her plans for law school, the pressure of supporting a huge family, and what life looks like with her new boyfriend, Isaac. Plus, Isaac joins us to talk relationships, money, marriage, and what it’s really like stepping into Kail’s very public world. Shopify: Build your own business with a free trial at https://shopify.com/unplanned Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya kids vitamins athttps://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED—this deal is only available at this link or find Hiya in Target stores nationwide. Zocdoc: Taking care of your health just got easier - start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED #sponsored Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/UNPLANNED! #honeylovepod Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is sold out! Thank you guys so much! Sign up here for updates on restock: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Chapters: 02:02 - Catch up 02:42 - Therapy 04:29 - Breaking off my engagement 08:21 - Cheating 11:38 - Turning pain into profit 13:46 - Cost of custody 22:15 - Having more kids 25:31 - Moving to NC 26:25 - Legal reform 28:08 - Law school 32:09 - Being the breadwinner 36:58 - Cosmetic surgery 39:30 - My Team 44:39 - Losing my father 48:00 - How I'm raising my kids differently 51:15 - Tour 51:54 - Dating with 7 kids 1:09:35 - Audience questions 1:18:00 - Agree or Disagree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re officially on baby watch. 👶 At 37 weeks pregnant, we’re sharing our final pregnancy update before baby #3 arrives - from fake labor, nesting, and VBAC prep to the emotional reality of saying goodbye to our family of four. We also talk about why Abby feels “trauma bonded” to her OB, the surprising ways pregnancy has changed her, and what we’re most nervous (and excited) about as we prepare to meet our little guy. Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/unplanned! #squarepod Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants. Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12. Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Leesa: Go to https://leesa.com and use promo code UNPLANNED for 25% off select mattresses plus an extra $50 off, exclusive for listeners. Chilipad: Visit https://www.sleep.me/UNPLANNED to get up to $255 off your Chilipad 2.0 with code UNPLANNED, plus free shipping and a 30-day sleep trial. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is sold out! Thank you guys so much! Sign up here for updates on restock: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Chapters: 00:45 - Baby watch! 08:01 - Nesting 10:01 - Preparing our boys for baby 12:11 - Prodromal labor 16:05 - Pumping 19:31 - entering a new season 23:51 - Final ultrasound 28:52 - membrane sweep 32:57 - Baby moon date night 36:36 - Introducing our baby to our dog 41:57 - Contractions 43:29 - VBAC 46:30 - Labor 50:32 - Hypno-birthing 1:01:54 - Audience submitted questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zocdoc: Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED #sponsored Chilipad: Visit https://www.sleep.me/UNPLANNED to get up to $255 off your Chilipad 2.0 with code UNPLANNED, plus free shipping and a 30-day sleep trial for Unplanned Podcast listeners. Upwork: Visit https://upwork.com right now and post your job for free to connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. NOBL: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Carson and Brielle Matranga may be known for raising their family in a tiny home, but behind the scenes their story is far more unexpected. In this episode, they open up about moving in together as teenagers, growing up with addiction, breaking generational cycles, and navigating anxiety and parenthood. They also share what it's really like raising a family in 516 sq feet, and why they wouldn't change it for anything. Brielle's IG: @breillematranga_ Carson's IG: @creator___ Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is sold out! Thank you guys so much! Sign up here for updates on restock: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Chapters: 03:31 - Going viral 9:45 - Dance background 12:37 - Growing up in Louisiana 20:45 - Our meet cute 25:27 - Moving in together at 15 38:17 - Growing up around drug addiction 44:18 - Waiting for marriage 46:30 - Anxiety after becoming a mom 49:44 - Building our own tiny home 54:11 - Living in a tiny home with 2 kids 58:28 - Transition from 1-2 kids 01:05:12 - Boundaries with family 01:13:24 - Questions from the audience 01:22:07 - Agree to Disagree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re officially in the final stretch before baby #3! In this end-of-pregnancy Q&A, we’re answering your questions about third trimester life --> from shaving while nine months pregnant to nesting, preschool emotions, and how we’re preparing for the transition from two kids to three. Our Place: Upgrade your kitchen with Our Place at https://fromourplace.com/UNPLANNED and use code UNPLANNED for 10% off sitewide with a 100-day risk-free trial. Unreal Snacks: Visit https://unrealsnacks.com/UNPLANNED to get $4 off a bag of Unreal. Terms and conditions apply. BetterHelp: Don’t let stigma stand in the way of support. Start therapy with BetterHelp and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/UNPLANNEDPODCAST. #ad Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby 09:00 - Launching my own makeup company 23:09 - Hiring a doula 26:27 - Maternity leave 29:24 - Transition from 2 to 3 35:55 - Mom car 38:46 - Nesting 45:26 - Neighbors calling the cops on us 48:09 - Audience questions 50:49 - Living in Arizona 52:21 - Where have you lived the longest 55:55 - Dad bod 56:51 - Would you move back to Missouri 58:40 - Weekly date nights 01:01:59 - Preparing for baby #3 01:03:18 - Potty training 01:07:19 - Matt's trip to Turkey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TRIGGER WARNING: Please note this episode contains themes of domestic violence, suicidal ideation, and drug use. Chilipad: Visit https://www.sleep.me/UNPLANNED to get up to $255 off your Chilipad 2.0 with code UNPLANNED, plus free shipping and a 30-day sleep trial for Unplanned Podcast listeners. Shopify: Start your free trial today https://shopify.com/unplanned Zocdoc: Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED #sponsored Miracle Brand: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/unplanned and use the code UNPLANNED to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Laura Clery has spent years making millions of people laugh, but behind the comedy was a deeply personal battle with addiction, betrayal, and rebuilding her life from the ground up. In this episode, Laura opens up about her husband’s relapse, the end of their marriage, raising a son with autism, finding joy as a single mom, and why humor has remained her greatest survival tool through it all. She also shares the inspiration behind her new memoir, What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Hotter, and the lessons she’s learned about forgiveness, recovery, and starting over. If you or someone you love has been affected by addiction, abuse, or mental health struggles, we hope this conversation reminds you that you’re not alone. Laura's IG: @lauraclery Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 03:14 - Raising a son with autism 12:20 - Becoming a NYTimes Best Selling Author 15:07 - Getting sober 25:19 - AA 30:26 - Being cheated on 47:06 - Finding meaning 53:48 - Divorce 56:32 - Sketch comedy with my ex 01:00:28 - CPS 01:12:34 - Coming to terms with abuse 01:14:25 - Moving on 01:17:01 - Audience questions 01:26:03 - Agree to Disagree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve officially been together for 10 years! In this episode, we’re sharing stories from our first date, reacting to some of our most cringeworthy old videos, and discussing the relationship advice that’s actually stood the test of time (and the advice we’d never follow). Thanks for being part of the journey with us. 🤍 Today's episode is sponsored by Ladder, Square, Factor, and Cash App. Ladder: If you have an iPhone, take a quick quiz at https://ladder.fit/UNPLANNED to get a free 7-day trial with no credit card required, plus $10 off your first month if you join. Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/unplanned ! #squarepod Factor: Head tohttps://factormeals.com/unplanned50off and use code UNPLANNED50OFF to get 50% off and free daily greens per box with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants. Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12. Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Sign up here to be the first in the know! (Coming July 10th) biswell-beauty.com Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 04:14 - 10 yrs together 08:44 - New launch! Big announcement! 19:36 - Relationship trivia 31:31 - Who said that? 39:25 - Best/Worst relationship advice 58:30 - What we've learned from a decade of love 01:02:13 - Make friends w/other married couples 01:02:13 - Prioritize your marriage after having kids 01:04:49 - Do not consider divorce for 2 yrs after having a baby 01:06:16 - You need humility 01:09:56 - Love people in their own love language 01:11:47 - Continue to date your spouse 01:14:01 - Choose your battles wisely 01:17:07 - It's okay to go to bed angry 01:17:48 - Don't keep score Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryton and Jade Myler join us to talk about their whirlwind first year of marriage, growing up in the spotlight as part of Ninja Kidz TV, and how they’re balancing faith, fame, and life online. We also discuss getting married young, navigating public scrutiny, and whether they’d want their future kids to grow up on the internet. Be sure to like, subscribe, and let us know your favorite moment in the comments! 💙 This episode is sponsored by Osea, Our Place, Leesa, & Nutrafol. Osea: Get 10% off your first order sitewide at https://oseamalibu.com with code UNPLANNED. Our Place: Upgrade your kitchen with Our Place—visit https://fromourplace.com/UNPLANNED and use code UNPLANNED for 10% off sitewide, plus enjoy a 100-day risk-free trial. Leesa: Go to https://leesa.com and use promo code UNPLANNED for 30% off select mattresses plus an extra $50 off, exclusive for listeners. Offer valid June 23, 2026 through July 12, 2026. Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Bryton's IG: @bryton_myler Jade's IG: @jademyler_ Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 01:43 - How we met 12:10 - Growing up on youtube 19:36 - First year of our relationship 25:00 - Our plans for kids 27:24 - Our wedding 32:50 - Utah stereotypes 37:28 - Beast Land in Saudi Arabia 41:15 - Being in business with my family 53:54 - My LDS Mission 01:00:28 - Wing Walking 01:04:23 - Audience questions 01:15:56 - American Ninja Warrior 01:22:37 - Money matters 01:24:41 - Agree to Disagree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by Zocdoc, Sleep.me, Unreal & Cash App Insurance. Stop putting off those doctor appointments and go to https://zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. Visit https://www.sleep.me/UNPLANNED to get up to $255 off your Chilipad 2.0 with code UNPLANNED, plus free shipping and a 30-day sleep trial for Unplanned Podcast listeners. Visit https://unrealsnacks.com/UNPLANNED to get $4 off a bag of Unreal. Terms and conditions apply. Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Why do moms hear babies crying when no one is crying? Do lactation cookies actually work? And is childbirth amnesia the only reason people have more than one kid? In this episode, we’re sharing the funniest, weirdest, and most unexpected parts of postpartum life, and talking about how we're going to do things differently this time. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 03:10 - Trip to Turkey 06:44 - Pregnancy update 13:34 - Postpartum prep 18:06 - Postpartum Factoids 27:12 - Sleep deprivation 36:54 - What we're doing differently this time 47:30 - Audience postpartum non-negotiables 01:08:50 - Our Postpartum Non-Negotiables Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DISCLAIMER: Abby’s mic was off 😭 This episode is sponsored by: Omaha Steaks: Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code UNPLANNED at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. Better Help: Find support and get 10% off therapy at https://betterhelp.com/UNPLANNEDPODCAST . #ad Chilipad: Visit https://www.sleep.me/UNPLANNED to get up to $255 off your Chilipad 2.0 with code UNPLANNED, exclusively for Unplanned Podcast listeners for a limited time. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/unplanned Today on Unplanned, we sit down with Tay Lautner — mental health advocate, co-host of The Squeeze podcast, and wife of actor Taylor Lautner. Tay opens up about her surprise pregnancy, the reality of a difficult first trimester, navigating body image changes, and preparing for motherhood for the very first time. We also talk about raising a family in the public eye, mental health during pregnancy, and what she’s most nervous about as she gets ready to welcome her baby. Tay's IG: @taylautner Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 03:53 - Pregnant with my first 08:51 - Finding out I'm pregnant 14:00 - 1st trimester 16:11 - Telling my family 18:15 - Gender reveal 22:02 - My time as a nurse 27:53 - Being pregnant in the public eye 42:23 - Breastfeeding 44:33 - Raising a creative kid 45:51 - Prepping for baby #2 50:15 - My dog baby 53:04 - Type A Mom 55:40 - My day to day 57:14 - Chipotle collab 58:34 - Mental Health Awareness Month 58:57 - My non profit 01:02:07 - Plans for the future 01:02:57 - THIS OR THAT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by Hiya Health, Factor Meals, Ladder, & ASPCA Pet Insurance. Hiya Health: Get 50% off your first order of Hiya's clean kids vitamins and new Kids Daily Growth + Protein at https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED—this deal is not available on their regular website. Factor Meals: Head to https://factormeals.com/unplanned50off and use code UNPLANNED50OFF to get 50% off and free daily greens per box with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. Ladder: If you have an iPhone, go to https://ladder.fit/UNPLANNED to take a quick quiz and get a free 7-day trial with no credit card required, plus $10 off your first month if you join. ASPCA Pet Insurance: To explore coverage, visit https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/UNPLANNED Today on Unplanned, we’re sharing a huge update on our birth plan. Abby opens up about becoming a VBAC candidate, navigating the risks and emotions that come with it, and why reaching the third trimester feels especially meaningful after our loss. We also talk pregnancy hormones, strange sympathy symptoms, birth prep, AI robots (for some reason), and why we’re trading a babymoon for a “nesting moon.” Plus, Matt and Abby take an ultimate pregnancy quiz. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 01:35 - Travel Diaries 10:33 - 3rd Trimester Struggles 22:28 - Nesting 25:59 - Ultimate Pregnancy Quiz 46:13 - Change in birth plan 01:00:54 - Hypno Birthing 01:04:32 - Pregnancy symptoms 01:08:26 - Sympathy Symptoms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by: Unreal Snacks, Square, Good Wipes, and Cash App Unreal Snacks: Visit https://unrealsnacks.com/unplanned o get $4 off a bag of Unreal—terms and conditions apply. Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/unplanned ! #squarepod Good Wipes: Head to https://goodwipes.com/UNPLANNED to learn how to snag a free pack of goodwipes! Cash App: Download Cash App at https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w and use code FAMILY10 at signup to earn $10 when you send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Terms apply. Today on Unplanned, we sit down with Matthew and Paul — an interabled married couple loved by millions for their honest conversations around disability, identity, and life online. Paul opens up about being diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease that will eventually leave him completely blind, while Matthew shares his experience growing up in a strict religious cult and the journey that led him to finally leave. We also talk about internet trolls, misconceptions about blindness, their dream of becoming parents, retiring a guide dog, and how they’ve built a life centered around creativity, advocacy, and finding joy in the face of adversity. Matthew & Paul's IG: @matthewandpaul Paul's Children's Books IG: @paulcastlestudio Find Paul's books here: https://paulcastlestudio.com/ Find Matthew's music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/31WEJvJ77B3sv45clvu889/discography/all Guide dog resource mentioned in this episode: https://www.guidedogs.com/ Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 01:02 - Traveling with a guide dog 07:15 - Retinitis Pigmentosa 11:15 - How we met 15:09 - Breaking up 17:35 - Growing up in the IBLP 30:00 - Escaping the IBLP 33:30 - Dealing with the internet trolls 42:40 - Family planning 46:00 - Coping with grief 53:00 - Getting married 01:00:00 - Retiring our service dog 01:11:30 - Running a marathon as a blind person 01:13:00 - Applying for a new guide dog 01:20:00 - When my guide dog saved my life 01:30:00 - Authoring children's books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is sponsored by Kiwi Co, ASPCA Pet Insurance, Rocket Money, and Zoc Doc. Kiwi Co: Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo—get $10 off your Summer Adventure Series at https://kiwico.com/SUMMER with promo code UNPLANNED. ASPCA Pet Insurance: Explore coverage at https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/UNPLANNED. Rocket Money: Let Rocket Money help you find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitor your spending, and lower your bills—join at https://RocketMoney.com/UNPLANNEDZoc Doc: Stop putting off those doctor appointments—go to https://zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. Today on Unplanned, we sit down with everyone’s favorite Love Is Blind redemption story — Zack Goytowski and Bliss Poureetezadi. They open up about second chances, getting married in secret, life after reality TV, growing their family, and what really happened after the pods. We also talk postpartum depression, internet backlash, Zack’s difficult childhood, and how all of it shaped the marriage and family they’re building today. Bliss' IG: @blisspoureetezadi Zack's IG: @zackgoytowski Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 01:00 - Love is Blind casting process + How we met 10:00 - Singing in the pods 15:23 - Redemption arc 22:26 - Ad break 24:50 - Love is Blind Divorces 30:13 - Childhood trauma 39:56 - Ad Break 44:49 - First birth story 48:47 - Postpartum Depression 52:41 - Having a boy! 55:39 - Ad Break 01:00:07 - Authenticity online 01:08:43 - Questions from audience 01:11:44 - Ad Break Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by Better Help, Ladder, Wayfair, & Kindred Bravely Better Help: Find support and get 10% off therapy at https://betterhelp.com/UNPLANNEDPODCAST . #ad Ladder: If you have an iPhone, go to https://ladder.fit/UNPLANNED to take a quick quiz and get a free 7-day trial with no credit card required, plus $10 off your first month if you join. Wayfair: Get prepped for patio season for way less at https://wayfair.com Kindred Bravely: Get 20% off your first order at https://KindredBravely.com/UNPLANNED On this episode of Unplanned, Matt & Abby sit down with Abby’s mom, Lori, for one of their most honest family conversations yet. They finally unpack why the family was so against them getting married young, why the move to Hawaii caused so much tension, what Abby was really like growing up, and the parenting debates they still disagree on today. Check out Lori's Travel Book! : https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Travel-Hawaii-Guide-Kids/dp/B0GX7BFTGJ/ Follow her insta: @whatasmartcookiepublishing Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 02:10 - Dad's camera phobia 03:45 - Abby's childhood 10:45 - Matt and Abby meet cute 13:13 - Ad Break 16:37 - Mom is an author! 22:50 - Getting married in college 29:09 - Ad Break 32:54 - Asking for Abby's hand in marriage 38:35 - Social Media career 40:42 - Moving to Hawaii 48:57 - Being a teacher and a mom 50:13 - Ad Break 01:06:30 - Living in Arizona 01:08:16 - Questions from our audience 1:15:40 - Ad break #unplannedpodcast #mattandabby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by Goodwipes, Hiya Health, Shopify, and Tumble Living. Goodwipes: Grab the new Peaches & Cream or any other goodwipes item at Walmart or Walmart.com, buy any two packs, text your receipt, and get reimbursed for one of them—details at https://goodwipes.com/UNPLANNED. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's best selling children's vitamin at https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED . This deal is not available on their regular website. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/unplanned Tumble Living Inc: Get 10% off plus free shipping on machine washable rugs at https://tumbleliving.com/UNPLANNED #Tumble #ad This week on Unplanned, we sit down with Madison and Kyler Fisher from the Fish Fam to talk about joining The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the pressure of raising 5 kids online, and what scares them most about entering the reality TV world. Madison's IG: @madisonbontempo Kyler's IG: @kylerstevenfisher Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 01:28 - Secret Lives of Mormon Wives OC 06:09 - LDS 14:36 - Baby blessings 20:20 - ad break 21:31 - filming a reality tv show in your home 26:21 - swinging scandal 32:32 - How does your family feel? 34:44 - $$ 37:20 - ad break 38:49 - Raising 5 kids 43:57 - Living in Utah 46:44 - Finding purpose 55:20 - ad break 01:01:16 - Who's more likely 01:09:50 - ad break #unplannedpodcast #mattandabby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is sponsored by Cash App, Blissy, Square, & Ladder Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Blissy: Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep—use code UNPLANNED for an extra 30% off at https://blissy.com/UNPLANNED Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/unplanned ! #squarepod Ladder: If you have an iPhone, go to https://ladder.fit/UNPLANNED to take a quick quiz and get a free 7-day trial with no credit card required, plus $10 off your first month if you join. Matt and Abby put their relationship to the test in a chaotic game of Who Knows Who Better, and nothing is off limits. From pet peeves and favorite meals to biggest regrets and proudest moments, things get real (and really funny) fast. Play with your significant other, and let us know the biggest surprises! Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 02:23 - Life Update 14:39 - Who Knows Who Better? 14:39 - Round 1 28:22 - Round 2 36:13 - Round 3 46:19 - Round 4 58:36 - Round 5 01:09:16 - Final Round Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by Wayfair, Rocket Money, Blissy, and Good Wipes Wayfair: Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget at ⁠https://wayfair.com⁠ Rocket Money: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at ⁠https://RocketMoney.com/UNPLANNED⁠ with promo code UNPLANNED. Blissy: Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep—use code UNPLANNED for an extra 30% off at ⁠https://blissy.com/UNPLANNED⁠ Good Wipes: Grab the new Peaches & Cream or any other goodwipes item at Walmart or ⁠Walmart.com⁠, buy any two packs, text your receipt, and get reimbursed for one of them—details at ⁠https://goodwipes.com/UNPLANNED⁠. Trying to pick a baby name isn’t as easy as it sounds… 😅 In this episode, Matt and Abby share the baby names they almost used, answer your 2nd trimester questions, and get real about postpartum rage, mood swings, and life leading up to the due date. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 02:34 - Grief and gender disappointment 10:21 - Most exciting part of this pregnancy? 10:48 - How do maintain energy? 11:45 - Registry must haves? 15:50 - Ad 17:22 - What are you going to do differently? 20:10 - Due date? 20:37 - pregnancy craving? 21:48 - how is matt handling mood swings? 27:47 - what personality trait do you hope the baby gets 29:38 - Ad 31:06 - Halloween costumes? 33:50 - stretch marks 35:33 - does Matt put the right amt of ice cubes in your drinks now 36:48 - honest thoughts one being one of three boys 38:24 - Post partum rage? 41:43 - processing the miscarriage 44:30 - How many weeks are you 45:04 - Ad 46:30 - Name we like but aren't using 51:20 - When will you announce his name? 52:11 - How do you talk to your kids about death 55:11 - are you doing alright? 1:00:05 - Ad 1:01:30 - How did you get pregnant after an IUD 1:03:00 - Do you still have s*x during pregnancy? 1:03:50 - How to get on the same page with my husband 1:04:47 - What is a name that matt likes but abby hates 1:05:29 - Baby moon? 1:06:04 - plans for PPD? 1:07:35 - Funny pregnancy moments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by Ladder, Cash App, Zoc Doc, and Better Help Ladder: If you have an iPhone, go to https://ladder.fit/UNPLANNED to take a quick quiz and get a free 7-day trial with no credit card required, plus $10 off your first month if you join. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Cash App Green, overdraft coverage, borrow, cash back offers and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Zoc Doc: Stop putting off those doctor appointments—go to https://zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. Better Help: Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/unplannedpodcast #ad In this episode, Matt and Abby talk all things gender reveals, telling family, and the very real emotions that can come with gender disappointment—especially after experiencing loss. Most of all, they’re celebrating a healthy baby boy and getting so excited to welcome another little guy to the family. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 06:04 - Life pdate 13:54 - Pelvic rest 19:57 - Disney 24:59 - Empty Nesters 28:50 - Are we RV people? 34:46 - Gender Reveal 35:34 - Finding out the gender 37:40 - Gender disappointment 50:48 - Your gender reveal hot takes 55:10 - Our gender reveal party 01:03:05 - VBAC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode was sponsored by ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, Kindred Bravely, Omaha Steaks, and Hiya Health. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance: Explore coverage at https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/UNPLANNED Kindred Bravely: Get 20% off your first order at https://KindredBravely.com/UNPLANNED with promo code UNPLANNED Omaha Steaks: Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code UNPLANNED at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's best selling children's vitamin at https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED this deal is not available on their regular website. Maddie Henderson and Matt Scharff join us for a fun, honest conversation about their whirlwind love story—from meeting online to moving in fast and now preparing for their first baby. Matt opens up about his adoption from Russia, we answer your audience questions, and wrap it all up with a chaotic round of Who’s More Likely. 💛 Maddies IG: @maddiehen.scharff Matt's IG: @mattscharff Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 01:01 - Love Story 10:27 - Archives of TikTok 15:51 - Leaving Utah 20:17 - Divorce in the LDS church  23:05 - Future planning  25:24 - Good Good  36:45 - Baby girl! 46:30 - Adopted from Russia  01:05:53 - Questions from audience  01:22:07 - Who's More Likely? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Abby sit down with entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author Dean Graziosi and his wife Lisa to talk about family, ambition, and building a life with intention. Dean shares how the pain of divorce became a turning point that pushed him toward deeper personal growth, while he and Lisa open up about blending families, waiting a year before introducing their relationship to his kids, and the values shaping their homeschooling journey. They also talk about work-life integration vs. balance, and how tools like AI can help create more time for what matters most at home. Chapters: 00:00 - Dean & Lisa 01:04 - Finding balance 03:42 - Love story 09:27 - Our age gap 11:35 - The balance of business and family 16:39 - Moms and Al 20:45 - Context for Al 25:21 - Divorce 28:43 - Crafting a vision 40:20 - Keeping the family bond 46:18 - Work/life integration 57:46 - How rich is Dean Graziosi 01:03:34 - How do most millionaire's make their money? 01:04:11 - What are the 3 C's? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TRIGGER WARNING This episode contains detailed discussions/depictions of sexual assault and rape involving minors. We understand this material is deeply disturbing and can be triggering for survivors. Please prioritize your well-being. This episode is sponsored by Shopify, Ladder, and Cash App. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/unplanned Ladder: If you have an iPhone, go to https://ladder.fit/unplanned to take a quick quiz and get a free 7-day trial with no credit card required, plus $10 off your first month if you join. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Cash App Green, overdraft coverage, borrow, cash back offers and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Elizabeth Smart — and her story is one of both unimaginable hardship and incredible hope. After being kidnapped at 14 and held captive for nine months, Elizabeth has gone on to build a beautiful life — as a wife, a mother, and a powerful advocate for survivors. We talk about what healing has looked like for her, how she learned to move forward after trauma, and what it’s been like to find love and create a family of her own. We also dive into what fuels her advocacy, the impact she hopes to make, and her perspective on forgiveness. Elizabeth's IG: Elizabeth_Smart_Official https://www.elizabethsmartfoundation.org/ If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, support is available and healing is possible. You can reach the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or connect online at rainn.org. Or call 911. Reporting can save a life. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 00:36 - Choosing to share my story 04:51 - The night of the kidnapping 09:20 - what kept me going 12:17 - changing mentality around victims 20:06 - How to talk to your kids 26:31 - Accusing my family 28:22 - Victims and the justice system 37:53 - Forgiveness 40:28 - Finding out my captor was released 45:35 - Why I didn't run 51:51 - Trauma responses 55:02 - What the documentary left out 59:06 - Counting the days 01:02:02 - Concern of pregnancy 01:04:01 - Telling my story to my children 01:09:41 - Intimacy after sexual trauma 01:16:53 - Clinging to my childhood 01:20:57 - Supporting survivors through my foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by Square, Wayfair, and Upwork. Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/unplanned ! #squarepod Wayfair: Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget at https://wayfair.com. Upwork: Visit https://upwork.com to post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. In this Agree to Disagree: Pregnancy Edition, the sisters-in-law are BACK! Abby, Abigail, and Addy dive into pregnancy symptoms, hormones, cravings, breastfeeding, birth plans, and everything no one prepares you for — sharing honest takes, personal experiences, and unfiltered opinions. Abigail's IG: @abigailghoward Addy's IG: @addybiswell Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 06;14 - If men had to give birth, humanity would end 08;41 - Pregnancy brain is just an excuse 10;58 - I have cried over food while pregnant 13;01 - Ad break Square 14;20 - Babies know when you're about to get freaky 15;05 - The first trimester is the hardest 17;19 - Working out during pregnancy makes things easier 17;55 - Pregnancy is harder mentally than physically 20;06 - No one prepares you for how hard postpartum is 24;12 - Ad break Upwork 25;25 - Screentime is necessary for surviving the third trimester 27;01 - You should find out the gender as soon as possible 34;30 - Announcing pregnancy early is a mistake 37;38 - Gender reveals should be cancelled 38;38 - Breastfeeding is way harder than people admit 43;19 - Ad break Wayfair 44;46 - It's okay to still be breastfeeding a 4 year old 46;45 - Mom guilt never goes away 48;25 - Moms deserve a push present every time 50;38 - Toddlers can sense weakness and will absolutely exploit it 53;06 - I have hidden in the bathroom to get a moment of peace 56;00 - Gentle parenting doesn't work 58;44 - Every parent compares their kids to other kids 1;00;13 - Having kids makes marriage harder 1;01;43 - Pregnancy hormones have started arguments 1;04;09 - It's normal for your spouse to feel like a roomate 1;05;57 - During the baby years, your relationship is 2nd 1;07;28 - Checking your partner's location is totally normal 1;07;58 - Apologizing first doesn't always mean you're wrong 1;09;13 - Marriage advice from single friends isn't helpful 1;10;54 - Romance has to be scheduled after kids 1;12;55 - Protecting your marriage means setting boundaries with family 1;13;19 - Being a parent makes you more anxious 1;14;45 - you don't understand your partner until they're a parent 1;14;56 - I sometimes feel like the default parent 1;15;49 - You do become your own mother 1;16;45 - Traveling with kids isn't worth the chaos 1;17;22 - Using cloth diapers won't save the environment 1;18;34 - I wear the pants in my household 1;20;11 - I know the code to my husband's phone 1;20;26 - Having kids made me lose a part of myself 1;23;41 - I miss my pre-pregnancy body 1;24;52 - Sex feels different after birth 1;25;10 - I am the fun parent #unplannedpodcast #mattandabby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is sponsored by Shopify, Pocket Pivot, Little Spoon, and Upwork. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/unplanned Pocket Pivot: Text UNPLANNED to 64000 to get a free pocket pivot and 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of any size Copper Head hose; message and data rates may apply, see terms for details. Little Spoon: Go to https://littlespoon.com/unplanned30 and enter code UNPLANNED30 for 30% off your first order of real, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for kids at every stage. Upwork: Visit https://upwork.com to post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. In this episode Matt and Abby get honest about what this rainbow baby pregnancy has actually felt like: the joy, the grief, and the complicated space where both live at the same time. They open up about the fear leading up to that 17-week appointment and what it has meant to finally let themselves feel hopeful again. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbbyHoward #unplannedpodcast #mattandabby Chapters: 00:47 - Why we waited to share 05:15 - Finding out we're pregnant 15:28 - Bleeding scare and coping 22:50 - Ad Break 26:31 - Finding out the gender 29:07 - Telling our family 38:36 - Reaching the 17 week mark 45:35 - Gender reveal party 49:11 - Ad Break 52:02 - Pelvic Rest 59:52 - Telling our boys 01:02:09 - Feeling the baby kick 01:09:21 - Talking about baby #4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Abby open up about what it feels like to raise boys in a moment where conversations around masculinity feel louder and more polarized than ever. They unpack the difference between healthy and unhealthy masculinity, how criticism aimed at grown men can be internalized by young boys, and the role social media plays in amplifying extremes. They also share their biggest hopes as parents — raising sons with strength, humility, emotional awareness, and a sense of purpose in a rapidly changing world. This episode is sponsored by Zoc Doc, Better Help, Kindred Bravely, Olipop, and Flamingo. Zoc Doc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. Better Help:Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp/unplannedpodcast Kindred Bravely: Get 20% off your first order at https://KindredBravely.com/UNPLANNED with promo code UNPLANNED. Exclusions apply. OLIPOP: Get a free can of OLIPOP when you buy any 2 cans in store—just visit https://drinkolipop.com/unplanned Flamingo: Our listeners get the Flamingo Starter Set for just $7 at https://www.shopflamingo.com/unplanned Chapters: 00:00 - Modern Masculinity 01:53 - Living in a man hating culture viral clip 08:05 - How did we get here 10:08 - Redefining masculinity 17:36 - Not all men 18:42 - Raising good men 25:50 - Teaching our boys emotional regulation 29:46 - Boys vs. Girls 38:41 - Consequences 41:06 - Service in healthy masculinity 45:10 - Why young men are afraid of emotions 50:44 - Pay disparity in the home 01:00:17 - Normalizing therapy 01:03:47 - Social Media and the gender wars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Whitney Kamel join Matt & Abby for an honest conversation about money, marriage, and what financial freedom actually looks like behind the scenes. Known from The Ramsey Show and Smart Money Happy Hour, George shares how he and Whitney followed the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps to pay off all their debt, eliminate their $165,000 mortgage in just 26 months, and reach millionaire status by age 32. They talk cutting up credit cards, renting vs. buying, why so many Americans feel stuck financially, and the real sacrifices required to become debt-free. We also answer listener questions about budgeting on one income, saving while paying off debt, and buying your first home, before putting George and Whitney to the test in a fun round of Agree to Disagree: Financial Edition. This episode is sponsored by Upwork, Little Spoon, Square, and Olipop. UPWORK: Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. LITTLE SPOON: Give them meals + snacks that are actually right for where kids are developmentally—balanced, intentional and made to support real growth. Go to https://littlespoon.com/UNPLANNED30 and enter code UNPLANNED30 for 30% off your first order. SQUARE: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/unplanned! #squarepod Chapters: 00:00 - George Kamel 02:17 - How we met 06:13 - Working for Dave Ramsey 07:42 - We got our wedding paid for 11:15 - Ramsey Solutions Baby Steps 22:08 - Getting out of debt 36:07 - Buying a house w/out a credit score 39:16 - Credit Cards 45:54 - Talking to our kids about finances 50:00 - How frugal are you really? 58:38 - Viewer questions 1:12:48 - Agree to Disagree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As they approach the due date of the daughter they lost last September, Matt and Abby open up about how this season has truly felt, how they’re coping with grief in everyday life, and what healing looks like while life keeps moving forward. If you or someone you know has experienced pregnancy loss and needs support, these are the resources we mentioned in the episode: The Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre: https://PILSC.org Postpartum Support International: https://postpartum.net This episode is sponsored by Huel and Square. Huel: Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code UNPLANNED15 at https://huel.com/unplanned15 New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/unplanned! #squarepod Chapters: 00:00 - Matt & Abby 02:16 - Life Update 18:09 - Wuthering Heights 29:12 - Our daughter's due date Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt’s parents are BACK and we made a questionable decision: play 'Never Have I Ever' together. We cover sexting, stalking an ex, reading each other’s private diaries, parenting fails, marriage boundaries, and the generational differences we did NOT see coming. This episode is sponsored by Little Spoon, UpWork, Olipop, Zocdoc & Nutrafol. Little Spoon: Give them meals + snacks that are actually right for where kids are developmentally—balanced, intentional and made to support real growth. Go to littlespoon.com/UNPLANNED30 and enter code UNPLANNED30 for 30% off your first order. UpWork: Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free Olipop: Buy any 2 cans of Olipop in store, and we'll pay you back for one Works on any flavor, any retailer https://drinkolipop.com/UNPLANNED Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit https://Nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Brock and Boston Mikesell join Matt & Abby for an honest conversation about growing up viral, getting married young, and navigating life as twin brothers in the public eye. Brock shares what it was like marrying his high school sweetheart Kesley after a short engagement and how marriage shifts the twin dynamic. We also play a hilariously Mormon coded game of Agree to Disagree. This episode is sponsored by Better Help, Shopify, and Cash App. BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast #ad Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/unplanned. Little Spoon: Give them meals + snacks that are actually right for where kids are developmentally—balanced, intentional and made to support real growth. Go to littlespoon.com/UNPLANNED30 and enter code UNPLANNED30 for 30% off your first order. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Chapters: 00:00 - Brock Boston & Kesley 05:30 - Mormon Missions 14:33 - What do people get wrong about Mormons? 18:34 - Mormon 101 25:35 - Kesley and Brock meet cute 28:22 - Growing up on Youtube 34:30 - Young marriage 39:09 - Our unplanned moment 51:57 - Surviving a plane crash changed our lives 1:00:50 - Buying a house at 17 1:03:02 - Boston's Mission 1:15:46 - Agree to Disagree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt & Abby answer your real relationship dilemmas, no filters. From cheating and performance anxiety, nothing is off the table. Honest advice, awkward questions, and conversations most couples avoid. This episode is sponsored by Hiya, Nutrafol, Audible & Square. Hiya: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Audible: Listen to Jay Shetty's new Audible Original series Messy Love: Difficult Conversations for Deeper Connection—go to https://Audible.com/MessyLove to start listening today. Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/unplanned ! #squarepod Chapters: 00:00 - Answering your dilemmas 04:58 - My friend cheated on her fiancé 08:13 - My significant other is struggling with confidence 11:57 - My partner is always on their phone 16:36 - My spouses farts smell so bad 19:33 - My husband is experiencing performance anxiety 21:55 - Date night suggestions 25:48 - My husband won't move from our home state 27:40 - My husband's love language is not physical touch 30:17 - What will actually change when we get married? 31:28 - Should we wait for baby number 2? 35:45 - My mother in law smokes 39:19 - I'm never in the moooooood... 41:34 - How do we agree on when to get married? 44:25 - Should we postpone the wedding? 46:03 - The only thing that bothers me in our marriage 49:22 - How do we have more fun trying to get pregnant 53:38 - What are you thoughts about people getting back together 56:13 - How did you deal with waiting for marriage 58:18 - Advice for postpartum depression? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt & Abby respond to the assumptions people make about their marriage, money, parenting, and life online. From sex, swearing, and social media, nothing is off the table. It’s honest, self-aware, and way more nuanced than the internet thinks. This episode is sponsored by LMNT & Huel. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/unplanned Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. Huel: Grab Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code unplanned15 at https://huel.com/unplanned15 New Customers Only. Chapters: 00:00 - Addressing your assumptions about us 04:37 - You guys didn't actually wait for marriage 05:45 - You never cuss on the podcast 07:14 - Matt loves Abby way more than she loves him 08:29 - Y’all have sex every day 08:59 - You guys poop with the door open 09:39 - You guys are mad rich, like billionaires 13:03 - Abby makes Matt get pedicures 13:49 - Sponsor: LMNT 15:25 - Abby reads books and Matt reads Reels 17:06 - Abby always gets what she wants 17:46 - Abby secretly runs marathons 18:24 - Matt is the fun parent and Abby is the disciplinarian 19:30 - Matt has more social bandwidth 20:35 - You guys overthink 22:36 - Matt struggles with comparison 22:58 - Abby has to keep Matt in line 23:52 - Matt would thrive in a normal 9-5 25:27 - You actually hate doing social media 25:47 - You don't always agree with how much you share 27:35 - Matt reads comments way longer than Abby 27:58 - You've changed opinions just to avoid getting backlash 29:04 - Sponsor: Huel 32:14 - Matt thinks Abby could run the entire business 33:07 - Since getting more public backlash you are more cautious 33:53 - Being in the spotlight all the time is overwhelming 34:36 - Being good examples leaves less room to be fully yourselves 37:00 - You have a lot of help 38:46 - You miss life before kids 41:40 - You regret getting married so young 43:24 - Abby gets hit on and it messes with Matt 44:32 - You judge people who choose not to have kids 45:33 - Abby's parents still live with you 46:41 - You guys are superstitious 47:24 - Abby saves money and Matt likes to spend 50:46 - You don't drink alcohol 51:22 - Abby is a great singer 53:09 - You like it when fans say hi 54:31 - You don't like alone time 55:19 - You guys are soul mates from previous lives 55:51 - This podcast is going to end 58:19 - Y’all have sex every day (the return) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Manson joins Matt & Abby for a thoughtful, honest conversation about modern self-help, personal responsibility, and what actually leads to a meaningful life. They talk marriage as a “long conversation,” the dangers of toxic positivity, dating apps, friendship, death, and how Mark’s thinking has evolved since writing The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. This episode is sponsored by Cash App, Audible, Square & Nutrafol. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: [https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Audible: Go to https://Audible.com/MessyLove to start listening today.Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/UNPLANNED! #squarepodNutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to https://Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code UNPLANNEDPOD Chapters: 00:00 - Mark Manson 03:12 - Disappointment Panda 06:45 - Titling The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck 13:00 - sponsor: CashApp 14:37 - Religious influence 19:15 - Dangers of self help 21:59 - How my views have changed 23:50 - Personal responsibility 26:34 - sponsor: audible 27:44 - Children and purpose 34:41 - Importance of community 39:45 - sponsor: square 41:40 - Three factors of friendship 46:33 - Quality of Life 53:15 - sponsor: Nutrafol 56:25 - Death 1:00:16 - Marriage: the Long Conversation 1:03:19 - The trap of dating apps 1:07:53 - Keeping score in marriage 1:13:18 - Launching a new self help app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt & Abby have an honest, thoughtful conversation about divorce, what the data actually says, and the seasons of marriage that tend to be the hardest. They talk through common reasons marriages struggle, indicators that often get ignored, and why they still believe in marriage, before closing with an Agree to Disagree segment and questions from listeners. This episode was sponsored by Rocket Money, OLIPOP & Shopify. Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at https://RocketMoney.com/unplanned Get a free can of OLIPOP when you buy any 2 cans in store—just visit https://drinkolipop.com/unplanned Sign up for your $1/month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/unplanned with promo code unplanned. Chapters: 00:00 - A messy conversation about divorce 01:39 - Getting married before 25 12:53 - sponsor: Rocket Money 14:18 - Most difficult periods of marriage 25:42 - sponsor: Olipop 28:52 - Largest indicators of divorce 30:34 - Most common reasons for divorce 33:28 - Jobs and divorce rates 40:40 - Benefits of marriage 42:58 - sponsor: Shopify 44:40 - Agree to Disagree 57:44 - Q&A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Robbins and his wife Sage Robbins sit down with Matt & Abby for an honest conversation about marriage, love, and longevity. They open up about miscarriage, surrogacy, raising kids later in life, and what it really takes to stay connected through different seasons of a relationship. This episode is sponsored by LMNT, Hiya, BetterHelp & Cash App. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/UNPLANNED Hiya: Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's best selling children's vitamin at https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast. #ad Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/5u7gm6rr #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement Cash App Green, overdraft coverage, borrow, cash back offers and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Chapters: 00:00 - Tony Robbins 01:27 - Secret to long marriage 02:41 - Struggles with miscarriages 05:20 - Parenting then vs. Parenting now 11:07 - I'm Not Your Guru 16:58 - The love my parents modelled 24:10 - Your relationship as seasons 34:35 - Fertility journey 41:47 - Surrogacy 52:37 - Soul Recognition 54:38 - Raising our daughter as a product of love 59:34 - Working with your spouse 1:09:45 - Everyone's deepest fear 1:14:49 - Responsibility is freedom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Abbys talk parenting through grief, the Kelsea Ballerini song that makes them cry, and what it brings up about family and regret. They share why they’re grateful they started their families young, discuss the pros and cons of young marriage, and explain how modeling pride in your work helps raise confident kids. Leave your voicemail: (602) 456 - 9690 Chapters: 02:19 - The Hope & The Hard 08:18 - WOW, That's Crazy! 12:55 - Kelsea Ballerini Deep Dive 26:05 - Starting a family in our early 20's 34:44 - The cons of getting married young 52:05 - Ask Abbys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lydia Plath Wyse and her husband Zac join Matt & Abby for an honest conversation about growing up on Welcome to Plathville, falling in love, and getting married on reality TV. Lydia shares what shaped her upbringing, how faith and family influenced her relationship, and the personal loss that deeply impacted her family. They also talk newlywed life, community, and what it’s really like living parts of your story in the public eye. This episode is sponsored by Esker, Rocket Money and Huel. Esker: Get up to 48% off sitewide at Ekster, plus an extra 20% off your order with code UNPLANNED—shop now at https://partner.ekster.com/unplannedpodcast Rocket Money: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at https://RocketMoney.com/unplanned Huel: Grab Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code UNPLANNED15 at https://huel.com/UNPLANNED15 Chapters: 00:00 - Lydia Plath 01:52 - Falling in love on Welcome to Plathville 04:40 - Growing up Plath 09:59 - Our family's religious beliefs 13:53 - Zac's upbringing 16:51 - Rumors that almost ruined our wedding 22:16 - Getting married on reality TV 22:50 - Sponsor: Ekster 24:20 - Why we got married so quickly 30:03 - Planning to grow our family 34:13 - The importance of community 35:29 - Our biggest fight before we got married 38:50 - What reality TV pays 40:34 - Newlywed life 45:19 - Sponsor: Rocket Money 47:17 - The blessing and curse of the public eye 53:46 - How my parent's divorce affected our marriage 57:05 - The loss of my baby brother 1:10:53 - Sponsor: Huel 1:12:25 - The family band that started it all 1:19:32 - How do you tailor your content for your audience? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s episode one! The Abbys dive into how they first met, catch up on pop culture, talk New Year’s resolutions, and introduce their new “Ask Abbys” call-in line. Welcome to your new favorite cozy corner of the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt & Abby share life updates, including bringing home a new puppy and a recent trip to Missouri. They also open up about a family ER visit, revealing their miscarriage care totaled $35,000 and their toddler’s emergency treatment came with a shocking price tag too. The episode reflects on how quickly medical emergencies turn into overwhelming costs in the U.S. healthcare system. This episode is sponsored by Zocdoc & NOBL.Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to http://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.NOBL: Don’t miss NOBL’s biggest Sale of the Year! Head to http://NOBLTravel.com for up to 62% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Chapters: 00:00 - Matt & Abby 08:23 - Weekend trip to Missouri 09:53 - Working together in college 12:21 - Seeing college friends 14:04 - Old stomping grounds 22:26 - Silver Dollar City 24:15 - VIP Experience 30:02 - Haunted cave tour 31:31 - Christmas train 33:33 - First family trip to the ER 44:44 - Emergency room bill 48:34 - The cost of our miscarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Always Here to share the hope and the hard with heart and humor. Coming January 2nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt & Abby bring back Agree to Disagree on The Unplanned Podcast, where they react to relationship, parenting, grief, and marriage statements — and decide whether they agree, disagree, or fall somewhere in between. As the game moves through three levels, the conversation gets more personal. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames, Nutrafol, Tovala & StoryWorth. Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/UNPLANNED Promo Code UNPLANNED Nutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription plus free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and use promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Tovala: For a limited time, save up to $300 on the Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times, by visiting http://Tovala.com/UNPLANNED and using code UNPLANNED. StoryWorth: For a limited time, save up to $300 on the Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times, by visiting http://Tovala.com/UNPLANNED and using code UNPLANNED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amy Duggar King — known to many from her time on 19 Kids and Counting — joins Matt & Abby for an honest conversation about her childhood, her relationship with the Duggar family, and the personal choices that shaped her adult life. She talks through the contract that pulled her into reality TV, the influence of IBLP, and what it was really like to grow up adjacent to such a household. Amy also reflects on her complicated relationship with her father, the moment she knew things had to change, and the peace she found in setting boundaries. Her new book ties these experiences together, and she shares what she hopes readers take away from it. This episode is sponsored by Ka'Chava, Zocdoc, Revolve & Aura Frames. Ka'Chava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your next order. Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to http://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Revolve: Shop at http://REVOLVE.com/UNPLANNED and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/UNPLANNED . Promo Code UNPLANNED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arthur Brooks is is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of human happiness, a Harvard professor, columnist of the popular "How To Build A Life" in The Atlantic, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 15 books. This episode is sponsored by Everyday dose, StoryWorth, BetterHelp & Article. Everyday dose: Get 61% off your first Coffee+ Starter Kit, a free A2 Probiotic Creamer, with over $100 in free gifts by going to http://everydaydose.com/UNPLANNED or entering UNPLANNED at checkout StoryWorth: Give your loved ones a unique keepsake you’ll all cherish for years—Storyworth Memoirs! Right now, save $10 or more during their Holiday sale when you go to http://storyworth.com/unplanned! BetterHelp: Our listeners get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast #ad Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more To claim, visit http://ARTICLE.COM/unplanned and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout Arthur Brooks is is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of human happiness, a Harvard professor, columnist of the popular "How To Build A Life" in The Atlantic, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 15 books. The Meaning of Your Life, out March 31, 2025, pre-order your copy today at the link!Continue the conversation and stay connected with Arthur: The Happiness Files Website Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Spotify X Office Hours with Arthur Brooks Podcast Join 150,000+ readers of The Art & Science of Happiness newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt & Abby finally talk about bringing a puppy into the family — what led to the decision, the worries, the comments that pushed them over the line, and how they’re getting ready for life with a dog and two kids. They also chat about grief, a sweet moment from their toddler, and an unexpected HOA drama. This episode is sponsored by Nutrafol, Tovala, Olipop & Square. Nutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Tovala: During Tovala’s Black Friday sale, you can get a FREE Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times. Head to http://Tovala.com/UNPLANNED and use my code UNPLANNED to claim your free smart oven for a limited time. OLIPOP: Get $2 off a 4-pack of OLIPOP: Works on any flavor of 4-pack, including Spongebob, any retailer. https://drinkolipop.com/UNPLANNED Square: To learn more, go support your favorite neighborhood spot and see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods. And then if you have extra time, check out http://square.com/go/unplanned . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reece Weaver — breakout star of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders — and her husband Will join Matt & Abby to talk about newlywed life, going viral overnight, and how sudden fame shaped their first year of marriage. Reece shares what it was like becoming the most-followed DCC ever, their honest thoughts on Netflix’s Season 2, and the real story behind the team’s push for higher pay. Will jumps in with their chaotic love story (including getting rejected five times) and why they’re already dreaming about adding both a baby and a dog to the mix. This episode is sponsored by Article, Aura Frames, Cozy Earth, Everyday Dose & Hiya. Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://ARTICLE.COM/unplanned and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Aura Frames: Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/UNPLANNED . Promo Code UNPLANNED Cozy Earth: Go to http://cozyearth.com/UNPLANNED for up to 40% off! Everyday Dose: Get 61% off your first Coffee+ Starter Kit, a free A2 Probiotic Creamer, with over $100 in free gifts by going to http://everydaydose.com/UNPLANNED or entering UNPLANNED at checkout. Hiya: Go to http://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED to receive 50% off your first order. Chapters: 00:00 - Reece & Will 01:42 - What it's like to be newlyweds 02:58 - Navigating fame as newlyweds 05:46 - What it's like to be married to Reece Weaver 08:29 - Becoming famous overnight 11:41 - Navigating fame as a newlywed couple 15:47 - Sponsor (Article) 28:33 - Why Reece and Will want to have kids and a dog at the same time 39:16 - Marrying the woman that rejected me 5x 41:25 - Our proposal story 41:57 - Getting married on 4/20 45:20 - Getting chosen as the face of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders 47:32 - The most followed NFL cheerleader ever 52:15 - Our disappointment with Netflix's America’s Sweethearts Season 2 53:39 - The truth about what Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders earn 54:50 - Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader on salary increases 57:59 - Why Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders fought for a salary increase 1:01:24 - Why I was conflicted with the salary increase 1:09:08 - Why it's hard to be married as an NFL cheerleader 1:11:04 - What it's like to be Reece Weavers husband 1:17:19 - Moving back to our college town Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preston and Brianna sit down with Matt & Abby for a super fun and honest chat about their relationship, YouTube, and what life’s really like behind the scenes of their massive success. With almost 100 million subscribers between them, they’ve built an empire—but it all started with a blind date that led to getting engaged just two months later. They open up about balancing marriage with content creation, what it actually costs to film huge YouTube videos, and the wild things they’ve done for content. Plus, they talk about where they’re at when it comes to starting a family. This episode is sponsored by Ka'Chava, Revolve, Olipop & Zocdoc Ka'Chava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your next order. Revolve: Shop at http://REVOLVE.com/UNPLANNED and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner Olipop: http://drinkolipop.com/UNPLANNED ● OLIPOP is sold online (drinkolipop.com + Amazon) and available in almost 50,000 retailers nationwide, including Costco, Walmart, Target, Publix, Whole Foods, Kroger and HEB Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to http://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt & Abby sit down for a super honest Q&A — answering your biggest questions about family planning, travel with toddlers, and how life has changed since their miscarriage. They open up about whether they’re scared to get pregnant again, how they budget with kids, what’s been hardest about getting married young, and what’s helping them move forward after everything they’ve been through. This episode is sponsored by CashApp, Betterhelp, Little Spoon & NutrafolCashApp: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Betterhelp: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://betterhelp.com/unplannedpodcast #ad Little Spoon: Get 50% off your first online order at http://littlespoon.com/UNPLANNED with code UNPLANNED at checkout.Nutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Daniel Amen—renowned psychiatrist, brain imaging pioneer and bestselling author—joins Matt & Abby to unpack how the brain really affects health, mood and relationships. They dive into big topics: what Tylenol does to your brain, how autism should be understood through brain health, when anti-depressants help (and when they don’t), and why our brains are often overlooked in mental health. OLIPOP: Get $2 off a 4-pack of OLIPOP. Works on any flavor of 4-pack, including SpongeBob, any retailer. https://drinkolipop.com/UNPLANNED Little Spoon: Simplify your kids' mealtimes. Go to https://littlespoon.com/UNPLANNED and enter our code UNPLANNED at checkout to get 50% OFF your first Little Spoon order. Daily Dose: You can now find Everyday Dose in Target stores across the country. Celebrate with a Buy-One-Get-One deal. Visit https://everdaydose.com/UNPLANNED for more details. Cozy Earth: Go to https://cozyearth.com/UNPLANNED for up to 20% off! Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct Deposit, Overdraft Coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt & Abby are answering everything you’ve been asking — from parenting two under two and keeping their relationship strong, to how they’re processing grief after losing their baby girl. They open up about their marriage, family routines, homeschooling, and what life really looks like behind the scenes right now. This episode is sponsored by Ka'Chava, OLIPOP, Article, Zocdoc & Cozy Earth. Ka'Chava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your next order. OLIPOP: Get $2 off a 4-pack of OLIPOP: Works on any flavor of 4-pack, including Spongebob, any retailer URL: https://drinkolipop.com/UNPLANNED Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://ARTICLE.COM/unplanned and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Cozy Earth: Go to cozyearth.com/UNPLANNED for up to 20% off! Chapters: 00:00 - Q&A Questions 01:29 - Family halloween costumes? 04:13 - Was it as stressful as you thought it would be to have 2 under 2? 06:10 - Do you ever experience parental rage? 07:55 - Can you share more about your homeschooling thougts? 11:59 - Do you sit as a family for dinner? 13:45 - How do you manage spending quality time with both of your boys equally? 15:13 - Do griff and Auggie fight or are they little besties? 18:08 - Advice for young couples who really want kids but are not yet financially ready? 20:27 - Best advice for a newly married couple 23:35 - Whats your secret to a good sex life? 25:58 - Abby, how did you know Matt was the one? 29:26 - Pros & cons of your tesla? 32:44 - Dream vacation destination? 36:14 - Favorite youtube video you've made? 38:44 - If you weren't living in Arizona where would you pick? 39:43 - What has been your favorite podcast to record? 41:27 - What is one thing you would like to achieve before the end of the year? 42:08 - How do you stay present in such a busy time in your lives? 55:40 - Why aren't you calling your loss a stillbirth? 56:29 - What has been the most positive experience to come out of this terrible time? 1:01:09 - How will you two as a couple be memorializing your girl? 1:02:47 - Would you recommend grief support groups? 1:05:22 - What do you wish people knew who had a family member going through the loss of an unborn child? 1:06:21 - How are you handling other peoples baby announcements? 1:08:31 - Did the boys know about your loss? How did they react? 1:09:06 - Will you be sharing the genetic condition that baby girl had 1:09:53 - Will you share the name of your sweet angel? 1:10:28 - Are you going to try for another baby? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt sits down with Tori Halford to talk about her raw and emotional IVF journey — from breaking off her engagement to facing infertility, miscarriage, and an emergency surgery after egg retrieval. Tori opens up about what IVF really costs (emotionally and financially), how she found strength through it all, and the realities of navigating infertility in the public eye. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, Wildgrain, Audible, Revolve & Nutrafol BetterHelp: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast #ad Wildgrain: Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to http://wildgrain.com/UNPLANNED to start your subscription. Audible: Your first great love story is free when you sign up for a free 30-day trial at http://audible.com/unplanned Revolve: Shop at http://revolve.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand at https://Nutrafol.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is with very heavy hearts that we share about the loss of our baby girl born far too soon. At a routine pregnancy appointment, our doctor could not find a heartbeat. Shortly after they sent us in for an ultrasound where the technician said words we will never forget, “I am so sorry I do not have good news.” That is when we got the gender reveal we never hoped for and also the news that our baby had a genetic condition that took her life around 17 weeks gestation. The news felt unimaginable. The grief is absolutely devastating. But we feel so much gratitude for the time that we did get to have with her. And we still have hope. Hope has continued to show up for us in so many ways. For now we will grieve and continue to think of ways to honor her life offline. Thoughts and prayers are more than welcome. Thank you everyone for celebrating this precious life with us for the past 17 weeks.❤️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth, Headspace, Hiya & Wildgrain. Cozy Earth: Go to https://cozyearth.com/unplanned for up to 40% off Headspace: Get Headspace FREE for 60 days by going to https://headspace.com/UNPLANNED Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order Wildgrain: Get $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box when you go to https://Wildgrain.com/unplanned or use promo code UNPLANNED at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by Google Gemini, Square, Cozy Earth & Zocdoc Google Gemini: Visit gemini.google/students to learn more and sign up. Terms apply. Square: To learn more, go support your favorite neighborhood spot and see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods. And then if you have extra time, check out http://square.com/go/unplanned. Cozy Earth: Go to https://cozyearth.com/unplanned for up to 40% off Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by Hiya, Zocdoc, Google Gemini & Audible Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Google Gemini: Visit gemini.google/students to learn more and sign up. Terms apply. Audible: Your first great love story is free when you sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/unplanned Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re sharing all the details about baby #3 — from our due date and our thoughts on baby names to cravings, morning sickness, and what it’s been like being pregnant with two toddlers! This episode is sponsored by Revolve, LiquidIV, Cash App & Google Gemini Revolve: Shop at http://REVOLVE.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner LiquidIV: Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://LiquidIV.com and use code UNPLANNED at checkout. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capi.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod As a Cash App Partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking servicces provided by Cash APp's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Google Gemini: Visit gemini.google/students to learn more and sign up. Terms apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Cruze, best-selling author and daughter of Dave Ramsey, joins Matt & Abby to spill money tips every couple needs to hear. From combining finances and crushing debt to car payments, renting, and teaching kids about money, this episode is packed with practical advice you can use today. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, Google Gemini, Nutrafol & Hiya. BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast today to get 10% off your first month. Google Gemini: Visit https://gemini.google/students to learn more and sign up. Terms apply. Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD for $10 off any order and free shipping when you subscribe. Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Chapters: 00:00 - Rachel Cruze 02:27 - How Dave Ramsey raised his kids 04:47 - What it's like to have Dave Ramsey as a father 06:40 - Asking my husband to get rid of his credit card 11:56 - Why married couples should combine finances 15:47 - Why married couples shouldn't combine finances 17:30 - What you should do if your spouses spending is out of control 22:51 - The number one thing keeping you broke 26:16 - The car payment trap explained 40:49 - How to have a money conversation with your kid 45:52 - How Dave Ramsey recommends you buy a house 49:08 - Why you shouldn't rent a home 53:38 - Why Dave Ramsey's formula to getting rich works Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abby, Abigail, and Addy are all pregnant at the same time - and there's a lot to talk about. From which trimester has been the hardest, to what it's really like sharing pregnancy news for the third time, to the moments that make them laugh (and cry) most. They spill birth stories, talk VBACs, and share why having their mom around postpartum is non-negotiable. This episode is sponsored by Nutrafol, Hiya & BetterHelp Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD for $10 off any order and free shipping when you subscribe. Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast today to get 10% off your first month. Chapters: 00:00 - WE’RE ALL PREGNANT 04:20 - Should you video your birth? 07:49 - Which trimester is the worst? 18:28 - Telling people you're pregnant a 3rd time 23:25 - The first time I heard my mom call herself "grandma” 26:19 - What happens when you put 3 pregnant people together 31:43 - The most unhinged thing I've heard this week 42:28 - Going for a VBAC 46:28 - Dealing with birth disappointment 56:14 - My 3-year-old understands his baby cousin 1:13:23 - My dad didn't want me taking oxycodone 1:18:08 - The hardest part of postpartum 1:20:43 - Why you need your mom postpartum 1:24:31 - My brother is a girl dad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re pregnant with baby no.3!!! In this episode, we talk about the pregnancy scare before trying, the moment we found out, and how we told our families. We also open up about fears of miscarriage, how this pregnancy feels different, and the reality of being in the first trimester while raising toddlers. This episode with Hiya, Zocdoc & Audible. Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Audible: Your first great love story is free when you sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/unplanned Chapters: 00:00 - WE’RE PREGNANT 02:40 - Experiencing a pregnancy scare 07:05 - Trying for baby #3 13:40 - Finding out we're pregnant with baby #3 18:53 - Telling my parents we're pregnant 24:05 - My fear of miscarriage 28:21 - I thought I lost the baby 35:33 - Why my 3rd pregnancy is different 41:31 - Why I don't want to wait to find out the gender 42:31 - Surprising my parents with baby #3 46:38 - The reality of being in the first trimester with toddlers 47:44 - When a pregnancy craving hits you mid podcast 52:28 - Deciding on our third babies name Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Madi Prewett Troutt and her husband, Grant Troutt, join Matt & Abby to share their whirlwind love story—from meeting on a blind date to their three-month engagement. They address rumours about the cost of their wedding, talk about becoming parents, and reflect on what Grant learned growing up with his father being a billionaire. Madi opens up about their breakup, why she kept her pregnancy a secret at first, and Grant shares why he refuses to watch The Bachelor. This episode is sponsored by Cash App, Nutrafol and BetterHelp. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capi.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod As a Cash App Partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking servicces provided by Cash APp's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD for $10 off any order and free shipping when you subscribe. BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast today to get 10% off your first month. Chapters: 00:00 - Madi Prewett Troutt 01:03 - Being new parents 11:17 - Taking care of a newborn 16:20 - Why we were shocked when we got pregnant 17:28 - Why I didn't tell my husband I was pregnant 24:14 - When you don't know what a blind date is 29:53 - What my dad learned after becoming a billionaire 40:44 - Addressing misconceptions about my wedding 51:26 - Why I refuse to watch the Bachelor 54:33 - Breaking up with Madi 56:30 - Introducing my ex-boyfriend to my family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok creators Courtney and Alex (better known as The Quist Family) join Matt & Abby to share the full story behind their relationship. From dating multiple people at once to breaking up before eventually getting married. They also talk through the highs and lows of pregnancy, including Courtney's fear of being induced at 42 weeks, gaining just 8 pounds, and what life looks like now as new parents. This episode is sponsored by Audible, Magic Spoon & Zocdoc. Audible: Your first great love story is free when you sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/unplanned Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order at https://magicspoon.com/UNPLANNED Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Chapters: 00:00 - The Quist Family 01:21 - Breaking up with my future husband 03:40 - Dating multiple guys at once 12:54 - What I learned from going through a break up 17:31 - Defining our relationship 21:07 - Getting out of the friend zone 36:33 - Why I was terrified to give birth 40:12 - Getting induced at 42 weeks 47:47 - How I only gained 8 lbs while pregnant 54:05 - Being a father to a newborn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt & Abby are joined by Alex Bennett and her partner Harrison Fugman to unpack some of the internet’s spiciest parenting hot takes. From baby piercings and gender reveals to iPads at restaurants, swearing, and sleep training—they dive into the debates, share their personal takes, and compare experiences as new parents. This episode is sponsored by Zocdoc, Smalls & Hiya. Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to ⁠https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED⁠ to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Smalls: For a limited time only get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to ⁠https://Smalls.com/UNPLANNED50⁠ Hiya: Go to ⁠https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED⁠ and receive 50% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt & Abby are back with more wild Reddit relationship dilemmas—this time, from the “Am I the Problem?” corner of the internet. From in-law drama and awkward divorces to a pre-wedding breakup, they weigh in on the most jaw-dropping stories Reddit has to offer. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, Nutrafol & LiquidIV. BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast today to get 10% off your first month.Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD for $10 off any order and free shipping when you subscribe. LiquidIV: Go to https://liquidv.com and get 20% off your first order with code UNPLANNED at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we share why Matt’s changed his mind about baby number three. We also talk about the Shettles Method, a theory on how to increase your chances of having a girl. Matt opens up about his upcoming hair transplant, we celebrate our sixth wedding anniversary and give some fun life updates. This episode is sponsored by Magic Spoon, Cash App & Hiya: Magic Spoon: Go to ⁠https://magicspoon.com/UNPLANNED⁠ and receive $5 off. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod Hiya: Go to ⁠https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED⁠ and receive 50% off your first order. Get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tanner Smith from Love on the Spectrum joins Matt & Abby — alongside his mum Nicci and sister Midge — for a conversation full of heart and humour. They talk about how Tanner got cast on the show, what it's really like living alone, and Tanner shares why marriage makes him uncomfortable. Smalls: For a limited time only get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to https://Smalls.com and use code UNPLANNED50. Dupe.com: Stop wasting money on brand names and start saving with https://dupe.com today! BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast today to get 10% off your first month. LiquidIV: Go to https://liquidv.com and get 20% off your first order with code UNPLANNED at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drake Bell joins Matt & Abby to reflect on his journey from childhood stardom to fatherhood. He shares why he doesn’t receive residuals from Drake & Josh, how he went bankrupt, and the reality of being a young actor in Hollywood. Drake also opens up about surviving abuse at 15, what people misunderstood about Quiet On Set, and why he chose to speak out publicly. This episode is sponsored by Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD for $10 off any order and free shipping when you subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abby opens up about removing her IUD, getting her period back after six years, and switching to natural family planning. Matt & Abby also share parenting moments with two toddlers, period mishaps, and why they’re rethinking screen time. This episode is sponsored by Revolve: Shop at http://REVOLVE.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt & Abby are back with more wild Reddit relationship dilemmas—and these ones really make you think. From fiancés hiding financial struggles to boyfriends following OnlyFans models, they weigh in on love, trust, and dealbreakers in today’s episode. This episode is sponsored by Zocdoc & Hiya. Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt & Abby catch up on life lately—from co-sleeping with Griffin to planning a baby shower for Abby’s sisters-in-law. They reflect on parenting decisions, body changes after breastfeeding, and the chaos of raising toddlers (including the unexpected things they say). Plus, Abby’s boobs went viral… This episode is sponsored by LiquidIV, Rocket Money and Nutrafol. LiquidIV: Go to https://liquidv.com and get 20% off your first order with code UNPLANNED at checkout Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://RocketMoney.com/unplanned. Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD for $10 off any order and free shipping when you subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Micah and Sarah join us for a candid conversation about love, loss, and everything in between. From saving sex for marriage to walking through divorce and miscarriage, they open up about the highs and lows of their journey—including how they met while performing on a Broadway tour. This episode is sponsored by Harrys, BetterHelp & Smalls. Harrys: Try Harry’s wash today for just $8 at https://harrys.com/unplanned BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast today to get 10% off your first month. Smalls: For a limited time only, get 35% off Smalls plus an additional 50% off your first order when you head to https://Smalls.com and use code UNPLANNED50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abby is joined by her sisters-in-law Addy and Abigail (yes, two Abbys!) to answer your questions about pregnancy, marriage, and motherhood. From handling mom rage to deciding when to share pregnancy news—and even which husband they’d swap with for a day—nothing’s off limits in this honest and hilarious Q&A. This episode is sponsored by Acorns, Zocdoc & Cash App. Acorns: Sign up now at https://acorns.com/unplanned or download the Acorns app! Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. John Delony joins Matt & Abby to talk about marriage, parenting, and the hard conversations couples avoid. From emotional affairs and s*xual conflict to the impact of raising kids on your relationship, Dr. Delony shares honest advice that challenges cultural norms—and might just change the way you think about your family. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money, Nutrafol & Bobbie. Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://RocketMoney.com/unplanned. Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD for $10 off any order and free shipping when you subscribe. Bobbie: Visit https://hibobbie.com for an additional 10% off your purchase with code UNPLANNED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt & Abby react to wild relationship stories from Reddit — from hidden debt and surprise divorces to cringey confessions and tough family drama. Some are hilarious, some are heavy, and all of them will leave you thinking. This episode is sponsored by Bobbie & Hiya. Bobbie: Visit https://hibobbie.com for an additional 10% off your purchase with code UNPLANNED. Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sat down with Rebecca Zamolo and Matt Slays to talk about the side of motherhood that doesn’t get shared enough. From choosing IVF to ultimately turning to surrogacy, Rebecca opens up about the emotional toll of trying to grow her family—and how she knew surrogacy was the right next step. We also talk about moving in with your boyfriend, postpartum hair loss, and what it’s really like waiting on a positive pregnancy test. BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast today to get 10% off your first month. Bobbie: Visit https://hibobbie.com for an additional 10% off your purchase with code UNPLANNED. Harrys: Try Harry’s wash today for just $8 at https://harrys.com/unplanned Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sat down with Too Hot to Handle stars Emily Miller and Cam Holmes—and it turns out, their relationship is the real deal. From finding love on a reality show to planning their wedding, we talk all about life after Too Hot to Handle and how British vs. American culture actually compares. (Spoiler: the UK slang is wild) This episode is sponsored by Revolve, Nutrafol, LiquidIV and Goodr. Revolve: Shop at http://REVOLVE.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD for $10 off any order and free shipping when you subscribe. LiquidIV: Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://LiquidIV.com and use code UNPLANNED at checkout. Goodr: Go to https://goodr.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED for free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Abby sit down for a lighthearted round of Agree to Disagree—and the tea is hot. From PDA and bedtime arguments to joint bank accounts and saying "I love you" too much, they share their takes (and call each other out) with lots of laughs along the way. Does Matt really think he's the more jealous one? And who actually wears the pants in this relationship? This episode is sponsored by Mixtiles, Zocdoc & Smalls. Mixtiles: Get 35% off on all orders above $139 with code UNPLANNED at Mixtiles.com/UNPLANNED #Mixtilespod Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Smalls: For a limited time only, get 35% off Smalls plus an additional 50% off your first order when you head to https://Smalls.com and use code UNPLANNED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sat down with Dr. Julie Smith — a New York Times bestselling author and psychologist whose mental health content has helped millions navigate anxiety and depression. In this conversation, we talk postpartum identity, mom guilt, why your emotions might be lying to you, and how to use comparison well. This episode is sponsored by Hiya and ZocDoc. Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. ZocDoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sat down with overnight millionaire Jeffrey Allen—and his wife Jennifer. In February, Jeffrey was crowned the winner of Beast Games, a show created by MrBeast where over 1,000 contestants competed for the biggest cash prize in reality competition history: $10 million. But Jeffrey wasn’t in it for the money. We talk about going to couples counseling after the win, navigating a mid-life crisis, keeping the victory a secret, and what it was really like to meet MrBeast. This episode is sponsored by Nutrafol, Rocket Money and BetterHelp. Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDGIFT for $10 off any order and free shipping when you subscribe. Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://RocketMoney.com/unplanned. BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abby’s two sisters-in-law are expecting babies! In this episode, Abby catches up with Abigail and Addy to chat about all things pregnancy—from early signs to setting limits on personal topics (especially with in-laws). And the sisters have a lively debate about whether it’s “cheating” to find out the baby’s gender before birth. This episode is sponsored by Wildgrain: Get $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box when you go to https://Wildgrain.com/unplanned or use promo code UNPLANNED at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danielle Sylvester’s journey into motherhood was anything but traditional. Pregnant at 17 by a 29-year-old, she was fully set on giving her baby up for adoption—until one life-changing moment in the hospital. From working as a stripper as a minor to selling pills at the club, Danielle opens up about her past, the struggles of young motherhood, and how she turned it all around. We dive into everything: her complicated relationship with Thyri’s father, the night she accidentally left her daughter in the car, and how she became TikTok’s favorite mom. This episode is sponsored by Smalls, Revolve and ZocDoc. Smalls: For 50% off your first order, head to https://Smalls.com and use code UNPLANNED Revolve: Shop at http://REVOLVE.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner ZocDoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Griffin’s binky is officially gone… In today’s episode, we talk about saying goodbye to his last baby habit, Abby accidentally hitting a parked car (while someone was inside), and the nightmare of losing our luggage. Plus, an unhinged interaction with an officer aggressively blowing a whistle at Abby. This episode is sponsored by RocketMoney, Chime an Nutrafol. RocketMoney: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://RocketMoney.com/unplanned. Chime: Turn your everyday purchases and on time payments into steps toward your financial goals with Chime’s Secured Credit Builder Visa Credit Card. Get started today https://chime.com/UNPLANNED. Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can a single behaviour predict divorce with 93.6% accuracy? According to body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards, yes. In this episode, we unpack the silent cues that can make or break your marriage, the three fights every couple has, and why resentment is the real relationship killer. Plus, Vanessa shares how Botox might actually change your emotions, her journey from awkwardness to confidence, and the surprising science behind listening. This episode is sponsored by Chime, Hungryroot & Hiya. Chime: Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Get started today https://chime.com/UNPLANNED. Hungryroot: Visit https://hungryroot.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice. Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abbey Romeo stole hearts on Love on the Spectrum, and today, she’s opening up about growing up with autism, her dream of getting married, and why she’s never having kids. She reflects on feeling isolated as a child, finding love with David, and how she sees marriage as becoming a princess. Plus, Abbey’s mom gets emotional as she shares her biggest fear for Abbey’s future. This episode is sponsored by Wildgrain, Needed, Liquid IV and BetterHelp. Wildgrain: Get $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box when you go to https://Wildgrain.com/unplanned or use promo code UNPLANNED at checkout. Needed: Head to https://thisisneeded.com and use code UNPLANNED for 20% off your first order. LiquidIV: Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://LiquidIV.com and use code UNPLANNED at checkout. BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt puts Abby in the hot seat with the most uncomfortable questions guys are too afraid to ask. From whether a C-section is “cheating birth” to if she’d remarry if Matt died, nothing is off-limits. They also debate why women say one thing but mean another, why asking “are you on your period?” is a terrible idea, and Abby’s honest take on what romance really looks like. This Episode is sponsored by AdoreMe, RokcetMoney, Outschool and Nutrafol. Adoreme: For bra and panty sets for as low as $19.95, head to https://AdoreMe.com RocketMoney: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://RocketMoney.com/unplanned. Outschool: If you want to try Outschool, you can now get $20 off your child' s first class or tutoring session at http://outschool.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED at checkout. Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNED for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Haylee and Mitch Hess open up about the unimaginable journey of becoming parents to triplets born at just 28 weeks, each weighing only two pounds. They share the challenges of navigating the NICU, facing a $7 million medical bill, and receiving a life-changing cerebral palsy diagnosis. From their babies needing feeding tubes and oxygen to adjusting to life at home, they reveal the highs and lows of their experience. This episode is sponsored by ZocDoc, Needed, Lume, Chime. Zocdoc: Go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! Needed: Head to https://thisisneeded.com and use code UNPLANNEd for 20% off your first order. Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code UNPLANNED at https://LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Chime: Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Get started today https://chime.com/UNPLANNED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnnyswim's Amanda Sudano and Abner Ramirez sit down with Matt and Abby to talk about their new album, which explores love, depression, and health struggles. Amanda reflects on her mother Donna Summer’s legacy, while Abner shares how psilocybin played a role in his healing and faith. They also open up about surviving the California wildfires, the impact of therapy on their marriage, and writing through life’s hardest moments. This episode is sponsored by Hungryroot, Orgain, Hiya and June's Journey. Hungryroot: Visit https://hungryroot.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice. Orgain: Visit https://orgain.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice. Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. June's Journey: Download June’s Journey for free here https://bit.ly/unplannedpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Abby open up about their decision to sleep in separate beds (again) and what it means for their relationship. They also dive into feelings of loneliness, the challenges of making friends as adults, and how their social lives have changed over time. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money, BetterHelp & Nutrafol. RocketMoney: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://RocketMoney.com/unplanned. BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast today to get 10% off your first month. Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNED for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shauna Rae joins Matt and Abby to share her journey of overcoming challenges shaped by her rare condition, pituitary dwarfism. She opens up about facing discrimination, struggling with infertility, escaping an abusive relationship, and why she’s keeping her boyfriend’s identity private. This episode is sponsored by LiquidIV, Acorns Early, Beam and AdoreMe. LiquidIV: Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://LiquidIV.com and use code UNPLANNED at checkout. Acorns Early: Head to https://acornsearly.com/unplanned or download the Acorns app to get started. Beam: Try Beam’s best-selling Dream Powder and get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://shopbeam.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED at checkout. AdoreMe: For bra and panty sets for as low as $19.95, head to https://AdoreMe.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ramit Sethi joins Matt and Abby to dive into financial advice for couples, discussing topics like renting vs. buying, signing a prenup, and the importance of investing early. They also explore the four money types, Abby’s tendency to worry about finances, and why combining finances might be the best decision for some couples. This episode is sponsored by Acorns, Hiya, Zocdoc and Needed. Acorns: Head to https://acorns.com/unplanned or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Zocdoc: Go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! Needed: Head to https://thisisneeded.com and use code UNPLANNED for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jinger Duggar Vuolo and her husband Jeremy share their journey of breaking free from IBLP, finding balance as parents while keeping their kids off social media, and navigating life under constant public scrutiny. Jinger opens up about her disordered eating, the pressure to people please, and the symbolic freedom of learning to swim as an adult. This episode is sponsored by Nutrafol, Lume, RocketMoney & Orgain. Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNED for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping! Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code UNPLANNED at https://LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod RocketMoney: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://RocketMoney.com/unplanned. Orgain: For 30% off your order, head to https://Orgain.com/UNPLANNED and use code UNPLANNED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt & Abby celebrate their 100th episode by answering your hottest questions and reflecting on the ups and downs of 2024, including the Father’s Day saga. Abby also reflects on losing her grandpa, and she calls out Matt for his new obsession with ChatGPT, which he admits to using for everything — including asking about the benefits of watching Abby shower. This episode is sponsored by Laundry Sauce, Hungryroot, BetterHelp & Rosetta Stone. Laundry Sauce: Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code UNPLANNED at https://laundrysauce.com/UNPLANNED #laundrysaucepod Hungryroot: Visit https://hungryroot.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice. BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast today to get 10% off your first month. Rosetta Stone: Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/unplanned for their lifetime membership holiday special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachael and Tom share their journey of overcoming PCOS through alternative healing, welcoming their second child, and navigating profound loss, including the tragic death of a young family member. They also discuss naming their daughters, experiencing pregnancy rage, and why they’ve opened their home to feed hundreds of college students each week. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://RocketMoney.com/unplanned Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices