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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.

The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

Matt and Abby are joined by Matt's parents for a special Christmas edition, tackling controversial holiday questions like regifting, keeping Santa a secret, and "doing it" at other family members houses. They also share heartfelt stories about the most generous Christmas gifts and Matt’s dad navigating job losses during the holidays.

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Answering CONTROVERSIAL questions w/ my parents *Christmas edition*

Abby’s grandmothers, Vicky and Diane, join Matt and Abby to share stories from their lives, including 1960s fad diets, driving without baby car seats, and their memories of JFK’s assassination. They also reflect on women’s rights over the decades and their first impressions of Abby when she was born.

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Becoming a great grandmother, 1960s fad diets & 'the burning of the bras' w/ my Grandmas

Happy Holidays, everyone! We're spending Christmas with our family this week, so there won't be a new episode. However, we still wanted to wish you a joyful holiday season!
With love, Matt, Abby, and the team behind The Unplanned Podcast.
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Happy Holidays!

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.
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Rachael & Tom on Rejecting Birth Control, PCOS & Losing my Parents

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.

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Answering your HOTTEST questions for our 100th EPISODE

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.

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Jinger Duggar: Family Secrets, People Pleasing & Fleeing Stalkers

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.

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Ramit Sethi on Prenups, Renting vs. Buying, & Joint Bank Accounts - Financial Advice for Couples

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.

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Shauna Rae on Infertility, Leaving an Abusive Relationship & Hiding My Boyfriend from the Public

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.

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Sleeping in separate beds, loneliness & making friends as an adult

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.

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They wrote our wedding song: The Johnnyswim interview

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.

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