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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
Social Media
Infertility
Motherhood
Divorce
Surrogacy
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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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Recent Guests

Bryton Myler
Ninja Kidz star turned entrepreneur
Ninja Kidz / Bryton Myler Channel
Episode: Signing a prenup, getting robbed, & living with my in-laws ft. Bryton & Jade
Jade Myler
Ninja Kidz star, entrepreneur
Ninja Kidz / Jade Myler Channel
Episode: Signing a prenup, getting robbed, & living with my in-laws ft. Bryton & Jade
Tay Lautner
Actor and mental health advocate, spouse of Taylor Lautner
Lemons Foundation / The Squeeze Podcast
Episode: Tay Lautner: My 1st trimester, body image, & protecting my baby from the public eye
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

Hosts

Matt Howard
Host of The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby; long-time partner to Abby, focused on candid conversations about relationships, family, and personal growth.
Abby Howard
Co-host of The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby; focuses on family life, motherhood, and open discussions about relationships.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 58.3k ratings
  • My favorite podcast

    Hey my name is Emma Zehr and I just wanna say I love your podcast! Now ik you might hear this a lot but I truly mean it! Your sweet uplifting spirits have gotten me through some of the hardest days! I lost a close family member a year ago to awful sicknesses that took over her body and I when I needed a laugh I’d listen to your podcast! You guys truly change lives and continue the journey! I’m always excited for every podcast! Love you guys! P.S. Anna and I came to Arizona for a girls trip just ... more

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    The cutest couple
    United States16 days ago
  • Not for me

    I listened once to the Lydia Plath podcast. Well, I will never listen to this one again. Sorry, but their voices are just too annoying for me.

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    1
    MaggieMay63
    Canada22 days ago
  • Thank You!

    i can relate to you both so much and that is why i love listening to your podcasts, watch your youtube videos, and tiktoks! my husband and i also got married in early 20s, live in Springfield, Mo, and also experienced a miscarriage in january. when i lost our baby, this podcast helped me heal and not feel so alone especially with becoming pregnant again at the end of march! you guys are amazing and i can’t thank you enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laurenpage03
    United Statesa month ago
  • Review

    I love your podcast and I got diagnosed with celiac disease and IBS in 2024 and when I got diagnosed I watched your podcast all of the time

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    5
    I graduate in 2027
    United Statesa month ago
  • I LOVE THIS PODCAST

    AMAZING

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    your daughter 123
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners appreciate authentic conversations and practical insights, with some desire for more diversity in guests.
Relatable and like catching up with friends, with a warmth that makes heavy topics feel approachable.

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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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1. Bryton Myler
2. Jade Myler
3. Tay Lautner
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5. Bliss Poureetezadi
6. Lori Biswell
7. Madison Fisher
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