The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

Matt & Abby have an honest, thoughtful conversation about divorce, what the data actually says, and the seasons of marriage that tend to be the hardest. They talk through common reasons marriages struggle, indicators that often get ignored, and why they still believe in marriage, before closing with an Agree to Disagree segment and questions from listeners. This episode was sponsored by Rocket Money, OLIPOP & Shopify. Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at https://RocketMoney.com/unplanned Get a free can of OLIPOP when you buy any 2 cans in store—just visit https://drinkolipop.com/unplanned Sign up for your $1/month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/unplanned with promo code unplanned. Chapters: 00:00 - A messy conversation about divorce 01:39 - Getting married before 25 12:53 - sponsor: Rocket Money 14:18 - Most difficult periods of marriage 25:42 - sponsor: Olipop 28:52 - Largest indicators of divorce 30:34 - Most common reasons for divorce 33:28 - Jobs and divorce rates 40:40 - Benefits of marriage 42:58 - sponsor: Shopify 44:40 - Agree to Disagree 57:44 - Q&A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Robbins, a billionaire life coach, and Sage Robbins, an author and humanitarian, dive into the complexities of love and marriage. They share personal stories about their struggles with miscarriage and their unique surrogacy journey. Discover their insights on parenting later in life, the importance of teaching kids creativity over consumption, and how to navigate the changing seasons of relationships. With a mix of candor and wisdom, they explore what it truly takes to cultivate a lasting bond.

The hosts dive into the difficult topic of parenting through grief, sharing personal stories and insights that resonate deeply. They analyze a poignant Kelsea Ballerini song that triggers reflections on family and regrets. The conversation shifts to the pros and cons of starting families young, highlighting the strength and resilience gained from these choices. They explore the challenges of balancing career ambitions with motherhood, emphasizing the importance of modeling pride in work to raise confident children.

Lydia Plath Wyse, a television personality from 'Welcome to Plathville,' shares her unique journey growing up on a homesteading farm with her husband, Zac. They discuss how their faith shaped their relationship and the challenges they faced, including a personal tragedy that deeply affected their family. Lydia opens up about saving their first kiss for marriage and the whirlwind of getting married on reality TV. They also touch on the struggles of balancing their public narrative while navigating private family matters.

The hosts dive into their heartwarming origin story and the amusing dynamics of sharing a name. They reflect on their sisterly bond formed through marriage, discuss pop culture in a new light, and outline their ambitions for the New Year. From fitness goals like regaining pull-up strength to cooking challenges, they keep it real and relatable. Insights on maintaining relationships and community involvement shine through, alongside playful ideas like a dopamine fast. Tune in for laughter, heart, and practical life tips!

Matt & Abby share life updates, including bringing home a new puppy and a recent trip to Missouri. They also open up about a family ER visit, revealing their miscarriage care totaled $35,000 and their toddler’s emergency treatment came with a shocking price tag too. The episode reflects on how quickly medical emergencies turn into overwhelming costs in the U.S. healthcare system. This episode is sponsored by Zocdoc & NOBL.Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to http://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.NOBL: Don’t miss NOBL’s biggest Sale of the Year! Head to http://NOBLTravel.com for up to 62% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Chapters: 00:00 - Matt & Abby 08:23 - Weekend trip to Missouri 09:53 - Working together in college 12:21 - Seeing college friends 14:04 - Old stomping grounds 22:26 - Silver Dollar City 24:15 - VIP Experience 30:02 - Haunted cave tour 31:31 - Christmas train 33:33 - First family trip to the ER 44:44 - Emergency room bill 48:34 - The cost of our miscarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Matt & Abby bring back Agree to Disagree on The Unplanned Podcast, where they react to relationship, parenting, grief, and marriage statements — and decide whether they agree, disagree, or fall somewhere in between. As the game moves through three levels, the conversation gets more personal. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames, Nutrafol, Tovala & StoryWorth. Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/UNPLANNED Promo Code UNPLANNED Nutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription plus free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and use promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Tovala: For a limited time, save up to $300 on the Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times, by visiting http://Tovala.com/UNPLANNED and using code UNPLANNED. StoryWorth: For a limited time, save up to $300 on the Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times, by visiting http://Tovala.com/UNPLANNED and using code UNPLANNED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amy Duggar King — known to many from her time on 19 Kids and Counting — joins Matt & Abby for an honest conversation about her childhood, her relationship with the Duggar family, and the personal choices that shaped her adult life. She talks through the contract that pulled her into reality TV, the influence of IBLP, and what it was really like to grow up adjacent to such a household. Amy also reflects on her complicated relationship with her father, the moment she knew things had to change, and the peace she found in setting boundaries. Her new book ties these experiences together, and she shares what she hopes readers take away from it. This episode is sponsored by Ka'Chava, Zocdoc, Revolve & Aura Frames. Ka'Chava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your next order. Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to http://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Revolve: Shop at http://REVOLVE.com/UNPLANNED and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/UNPLANNED . Promo Code UNPLANNED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and bestselling author, dives into the intriguing science of happiness and marriage. He shares his journey into studying happiness and defines marriage as a mutual growth experience. Discussing key needs that sustain relationships, he emphasizes the importance of admiration and adoration. Brooks suggests practical tools for maintaining bonding, such as nightly eye contact and touch, and explores how suffering can lead to growth in relationships. He also addresses the role of spirituality and personal resilience in enhancing happiness.