The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

Mar 04 2025 109 ep. 75 mins 219

The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby artwork

“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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Love on the Spectrum: Why Abbey Romeo wants to get married

Mar 04 2025 86 mins

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.

Asking my wife UNCOMFORTABLE questions guys are too afraid to ask

Feb 25 2025 45 mins

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.

TikTok's Triplet Mom: $7M NICU bill & Premature birth at 28 weeks

Feb 18 2025 100 mins

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

They wrote our wedding song: The Johnnyswim interview

Feb 11 2025 98 mins

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 marri

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

Feb 04 2025 72 mins

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

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

Jan 28 2025 95 mins

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% of

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

Jan 21 2025 120 mins

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

Jinger Duggar: Family Secrets, People Pleasing & Fleeing Stalkers

Jan 14 2025 122 mins

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 Nutrafo

Answering your HOTTEST questions for our 100th EPISODE

Jan 07 2025 67 mins

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 spo

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

Dec 31 2024 96 mins

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 Ro