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The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

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Parenting
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Marriage
Relationships
Family Dynamics
Pregnancy
Grief
Family
Miscarriage
Social Media
Infertility
Motherhood
Divorce
Surrogacy
Autism
Postpartum Depression
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IVF
Youtube
Christmas

“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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Recent Guests

Zack Goytowski
Contestant on Love Is Blind, later engaged and married Bliss on the show
Love Is Blind / Netflix
Episode: Love is Blind, Baby #2 & Postpartum Depression w/ Zack & Bliss
Bliss Poureetezadi
Contestant on Love Is Blind, later married Zack
Love Is Blind / Netflix
Episode: Love is Blind, Baby #2 & Postpartum Depression w/ Zack & Bliss
Lori Biswell
Abby's mother, former teacher, and author of Hawaii travel book
Family guest; author of Let's Travel to Hawaii
Episode: My mom: Getting married young, Hawaii, and Parenting Now vs. Then
Madison Fisher
Madison Fisher, actor/model and mother of five, featured on the show
The Fisher family / Secret Lives of Mormon Wives OC
Episode: Mormon Influencers, Filming Reality TV & Raising 5 Kids w/ Madison & Kyler (The FishFam)
Kyler Fisher
Kyler Fisher, husband of Madison, father of five, and fellow content creator
The Fisher family / Secret Lives of Mormon Wives OC
Episode: Mormon Influencers, Filming Reality TV & Raising 5 Kids w/ Madison & Kyler (The FishFam)
Maddie Henderson
A famous TikTok creator and partner of Matt in the couple Maddie and Matt
TikTok creators (Maddie & Matt)
Episode: Adopted from Russia, Leaving Mormonism, & Dealing w/ Hate Comments w/ Maddie Henderson & Matt Scharff
Matt Scharff
A famous TikTok creator and partner of Maddie in the couple Maddie and Matt; also involved with golfing brand Good Good
TikTok creators; Good Good golf brand
Episode: Adopted from Russia, Leaving Mormonism, & Dealing w/ Hate Comments w/ Maddie Henderson & Matt Scharff
Dean Graziosi
Entrepreneur, author, investor
Self/Various ventures
Episode: Navigating divorce, AI & What No One Tells You About Age Gap Marriages w/ Dean & Lisa Graziosi
Lisa Graziosi
Hairstylist, entrepreneur
Self/Dean Graziosi Enterprises
Episode: Navigating divorce, AI & What No One Tells You About Age Gap Marriages w/ Dean & Lisa Graziosi

Hosts

Matt Howard
Host of The Unplanned Podcast; co-host with Abby; focuses on marriage, parenting, and family life.
Abby Howard
Co-host of The Unplanned Podcast; partners with Matt in discussing marriage, parenting, and family experiences.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 58.2k ratings
  • Love this podcast!

    I love this podcast it is so relatable and makes me feel like I am just catching up with old friends! Just listened to the your who know who best episode! And as a mom of now 2, I am totally anti-glass in our household. My son ended up stepping on a piece of glass and had to have surgery to get it removed! I totally understand Matt on cleaning up the glass for the next hour cause that is me too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KaiyaJ1520
    United States14 days ago
  • Interview idea

    You guys should interview some of the Bates family! (Example Carlin and Evan Stewart!) Carlin grew up with 18 siblings just like the duggars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmV500
    United States15 days ago
  • My happy place

    Such a clean and safe space on the internet to hear about well rounded and diverse topics, I think I’ve listened to 98% of your interviews and love the variety! Always entertaining! Xoxo

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love,Linds
    United States16 days ago
  • Thank you

    I’m incredibly grateful for your podcast. It has helped me heal a lot over the past year after my loss. Knowing I have a supportive space and that I’m not alone means the world to me. Thank you for making me feel not alone and guilty for having another baby after loss.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bay504
    United States17 days ago
  • Love Your Show, not the Boys vs. Girls Episode

    Hi! I’ve been following since Day 1 and I LOVE your show and you two as people. However, the boys vs. girls episode is completely unnecessary and inaccurate. I understand that emotions and understanding the mind body connection is extremely important for anyone (any gender) at any age. However, men are the reason we are in WW3. Men are the reason that people are killing people and dying (women and children are dying). Men are the reason that only rich people are staying rich or gaining more weal... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    UnplannedFan24
    United States18 days ago

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Overall, listeners find the show authentic, relatable, and supportive, with many praising the hosts' transparency and warmth.
Guests and topics are frequently highlighted as engaging and diverse, adding value for fans of relationships and family-focused conversations.
The show is seen as a comfort and go-to for listeners seeking practical relationship advice and real-life parenting stories.
Some listeners critique the show's pacing or moments of overlapping dialogue, but many feel the chemistry between hosts is a strong draw for newcomers.

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Love is Blind, Baby #2 & Postpartum Depression w/ Zack & Bliss
Q: Where did you come up with your daughter's name?
They chose Galileo for its alliterative appeal and its symbolic nod to standing up for truth, and they planned the name before the pregnancy. His first name would work for either gender, reflecting their unconventional style.
Navigating divorce, AI & What No One Tells You About Age Gap Marriages w/ Dean & Lisa Graziosi
Q: What was the impact of the divorce on you personally?
It caused crippling anxiety and panic at first, but ultimately pushed me to confront my childhood wounds, rebuild my life, and become the kind of partner and father I wanted to be.
Elizabeth Smart: Kidnapped at 14 & held captive for 9 months
Q: What has helped you navigate intimacy and relationships after such trauma?
Elizabeth explains that consent and mutual desire have been foundational in her marriage, emphasizing open communication, safety, and grounding techniques learned in therapy and from professionals to stay connected to the present and healthy in intimate relationships.
Elizabeth Smart: Kidnapped at 14 & held captive for 9 months
Q: How do you teach your kids about consent and body autonomy?
She describes starting with simple concepts about body ownership, naming body parts plainly without shame, and giving children permission to set boundaries, including the option to say no to hugs or physical contact and the importance of modeling consent in parenting.
Elizabeth Smart: Kidnapped at 14 & held captive for 9 months
Q: Does that ever leave you with a feeling of guilt?
Elizabeth responds that guilt is a complex emotion tied to broader issues of safety and accountability, but she emphasizes that survivors often wrestle with blame and that healing involves separating self-worth from the abuse and focusing on personal safety and recovery.

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What is The Unplanned Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on candid conversations about relationships, family life, and parenting, hosted by a couple who are high school sweethearts and raise two boys in Phoenix. Across episodes, core topics include marriage dynamics, parenting challenges, marital advice, and navigating personal growth within family life. The conversations often mix humor with vulnerability, featuring personal stories, guest experiences, and practical takeaways for listeners juggling relationships, work, and children. A notable strength is the hosts' willingness to share authentic life moments—ranging from joyous milestones to difficult losses—while inviting diverse perspectives from guests that span parenting, self-help, spirituality, and culture. This blend of ... more

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2. Bliss Poureetezadi
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7. Matt Scharff
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