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The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

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The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
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  • The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

    Sisters-In-Law Play Agree to Disagree *Pregnancy & Postpartum Edition*

    04/01/2026 | 1h 28 mins.
    This episode is sponsored by Square, Wayfair, and Upwork.

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    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

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    Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/

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    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

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  • The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

    We're pregnant with our rainbow baby

    03/25/2026 | 1h 15 mins.
    Today's episode is sponsored by Shopify, Pocket Pivot, Little Spoon, and Upwork.

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    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.

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    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

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    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
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  • The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

    Modern Masculinity, Feminism, & Raising Boys in 2026

    03/18/2026 | 1h 8 mins.
    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.
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    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
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  • The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

    Confronting George Kamel on credit cards, student loans, and financial infidelity

    03/11/2026 | 1h 36 mins.
    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.
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    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
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  • The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

    Remembering our daughter, the due date & our first marriage conference

    03/04/2026 | 56 mins.
    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.

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    Chapters:
    00:00 - Matt & Abby
    02:16 - Life Update
    18:09 - Wuthering Heights
    29:12 - Our daughter's due date
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About The Unplanned Podcast with 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.
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