The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

Matt & Abby

“Unplanned” dives into genuine conversations surrounding relationships & family. The show is hosted by high school sweethearts Matt and Abby Howard, who live in Phoenix, AZ with their two boys.

  1. 5D AGO

    Brain Expert: "Don't let your toddler have screen time" w/ Dr. Daniel Amen

    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. [sponsor info please Addy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 14m

  2. OCT 22

    Answering our most asked questions

    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

    1h 18m

  3. OCT 15

    IVF, Miscarriage, and emergency surgery after egg retrieval w/ Tori Halford

    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

    1h 4m

  4. OCT 8

    Having a miscarriage at 17 weeks pregnant

    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

    1h 15m

  5. OCT 1

    Losing my husband to cancer, pregnancy, and remarrying w/ Shay Martin

    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

    1h 23m

  6. SEP 24

    Getting a hair transplant, surgery recovery & pregnancy updates

    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

    1h 3m

  7. SEP 17

    Losing my son, grief & overcoming depression ft. Missy (our friend’s mom)

    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

    1h 1m

  8. SEP 10

    Our due date, baby names & the first trimester

    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

    1h 1m
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“Unplanned” dives into genuine conversations surrounding relationships & family. The show is hosted by high school sweethearts Matt and Abby Howard, who live in Phoenix, AZ with their two boys.

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