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The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

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Parenting
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Marriage
Relationships
Pregnancy
Family Dynamics
Grief
Family
Miscarriage
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Motherhood
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Postpartum Depression
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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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Latest Episodes

Chris Harrison is back! After nearly two decades hosting The Bachelor, Chris opens up about his controversial exit, navigating a public divorce, and finding love again. Plus, we get the inside scoop on his return to reality TV with his new dating sho... more

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Jessa Duggar Seewald and her husband Ben join us for a conversation full of surprises! From their unconventional courtship and saving their first kiss for marriage to growing up on reality TV, Jessa opens up about life in the Duggar family, navigatin... more

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Clinical psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Becky Kennedy joins us to discuss the challenges of raising kids in today’s world. From handling tantrums and setting boundaries to raising emotionally healthy boys, we get into the parenting habits that... more

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Six weeks postpartum and life with three kids is keeping us on our toes! We’re talking our first roadtrip as a 5-some, our very different parenting styles, surviving sick days, and some hilarious newborn "would-you-rathers".

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Recent Guests

Chris Harrison
Television host and producer, formerly host of The Bachelor
The Vow
Episode: Chris Harrison Tell All: Cancellation, Divorce & Finding Love Again
Jessa Duggar Seewald
Reality television personality, YouTuber and mother of six
Episode: Jessa Duggar Tell All: Leaving the IBLP & Saving Kissing for Marriage w/ Ben Seewald
Ben Seewald
Pastor and father of six
Episode: Jessa Duggar Tell All: Leaving the IBLP & Saving Kissing for Marriage w/ Ben Seewald
Becky Kennedy
Clinical psychologist, mother of three and New York Times bestselling author of Good Inside.
Good Inside
Episode: Dr. Becky debunks timeout, tantrums, and gentle parenting
Ken Cradic
Father, TikTok creator known for parenting content and husband to Kennedy (Ken)
Self/Cradic family brand
Episode: Ken & Triston Cradic: Postpartum Depression w/ 3 Under 3
Tristan Cradic
Husband, father, and partner to Ken; appears as the guest in discussions about marriage and parenting
Self/Cradic family brand
Episode: Ken & Triston Cradic: Postpartum Depression w/ 3 Under 3
Eva Benefield
Stepdaughter of the man involved in the Black Swan Murder case; grew up amid media attention and family turmoil
Private individual (case subject)
Episode: Surviving the Black Swan Murder with Eva Benefield
Garrett (The Bucket List Family)
Co-host of The Bucket List Family travel brand
The Bucket List Family
Episode: Traveling to 100 Countries as a Family of 5 ft. the Bucket List Family
Jessica (The Bucket List Family)
Co-host of The Bucket List Family travel brand
The Bucket List Family
Episode: Traveling to 100 Countries as a Family of 5 ft. the Bucket List Family

Hosts

Matt Howard
Host of The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
Abby Howard
Co-host of The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 58.7k ratings
  • Fun and diverse

    Matt & Abby are so sweet! A feel good podcast with parents of young children.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SAHMv
    Australia16 days ago
  • Bad

    Please don’t listen to the advice of this couple and do your own research. Many times they have put their children in harms way, by leaving them alone on a cruise ship and putting a plastic poncho over their baby to where air is not being circulated. Matt is a walking red flag about him needing his special recognition and can’t have his birthday and Father’s Day on the same day because he wants more attention.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sdrs11
    United States17 days ago
  • I want to ad to send to people

    Yo, I came across your podcast today because of an ad on Spotify. I loved the ad and thought it would be good to forward to my co-worker who just had 2 boys. Anyway you can upload it as a trailer so I can share it easily?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reed Davison
    United States19 days ago
  • Tired of your annoying ads!

    “What’s up dudes??” If you have to play so many annoying ads to get people to listen, then your podcast probably isn’t good.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jsiwjenkxidn
    United States22 days ago
  • So inspiring!!

    I look forward to this show every week! Even though I’m a teenager and probably not the target audience, Matt and Abby genuinely make me excited for my future. Their joy, positivity and honesty about both the good and bad in life are so inspiring. I love seeing how they keep going, and Abby’s mascara brand is amazing too! I can’t recommend this podcast enough! ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    imogen_m
    Australiaa month ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, fans appreciate authentic conversations and practical takeaways for parenting and relationships.
The show is valued for its candid discussions and supportive tone, though a few listeners crave new directions beyond repeated personal stories.
A lot of listeners praise the hosts' honesty and relatability.
Guests and topics are seen as diverse and approachable, with strong emphasis on family life.

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Chris Harrison Tell All: Cancellation, Divorce & Finding Love Again
Q: How will the contestants be dating differently through this lens of faith versus like how dating looked on The Bachelor?
Harrison says faith shapes contestants' opinions and decisions, but the production does not enforce a particular approach to dating. Participants are allowed to decide what their beliefs mean for their relationships, and the show follows their choices.
Chris Harrison Tell All: Cancellation, Divorce & Finding Love Again
Q: How much of you leaving the show was because of cancel culture? Also, what's your take on cancel culture? What have you learned about cancel culture?
Harrison says the circumstances were complicated and that he avoids framing himself as a victim. He describes the experience as brutal for his family and says his faith, relationships and sense of self outside his career helped him recover.
Jessa Duggar Tell All: Leaving the IBLP & Saving Kissing for Marriage w/ Ben Seewald
Q: You made a statement saying, hey, I'm no longer part of the IBLP, but I want to say there wasn't a whole lot of context behind that. Could you maybe provide a bit more detail on why you decided to leave?
Jessa says she has not been part of IBLP during her marriage and describes her approach as weighing teachings carefully against the Bible. She says she is an internal processor, recognizes that people may find value in openly discussing harmful religious frameworks, and is not planning to write a book about her experience.
Jessa Duggar Tell All: Leaving the IBLP & Saving Kissing for Marriage w/ Ben Seewald
Q: For someone that's never heard of courting before, how would you describe that process to them?
Ben describes courtship as intentional dating with marriage in mind, while acknowledging that too much pressure can make the process stressful. He says couples should take time to know each other and be at a point where marriage could be a realistic next step.
Dr. Becky debunks timeout, tantrums, and gentle parenting
Q: Why do you disagree with timeouts, and how is taking a child away from a situation different?
Kennedy says traditional timeouts can feel punitive and do little to teach a replacement skill. Parents should stop unsafe behavior, help children calm down without shaming them, and later practice a concrete alternative to the behavior.

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A real-world, relationship- and family-centered chat that follows two high school sweethearts navigating marriage, parenting, and entrepreneurship in a public-facing life. Episodes frequently thread together dating origins, early parenthood, pregnancy and birth, co-parenting across multiple dynamics, and the challenges and humor of building a media-driven family. Guests span celebrities, reality-TV personalities, authors, and family brands, often sharing personal journeys, vulnerability, and practical lessons for couples, parents, and creators. The show stands out for its candid, down-to-earth conversations, sponsor-integrated life updates, and a focus on healthy communication, resilience, and staying connected through life changes. Potenti... more

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1. Chris Harrison
2. Jessa Duggar Seewald
3. Ben Seewald
4. Becky Kennedy
5. Ken Cradic
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7. Eva Benefield
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