
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.
Latest episodes

Sep 20, 2023 • 56min
Our Love Languages, Marital Satisfaction & Things We Would Change
The podcast covers topics such as love languages, resolving disagreements, quirky habits, coffee orders, dream jobs, dealing with bugs, and favorite memories together.

Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 9min
Overcoming Miscarriage, Infertility & Near-Death Experiences with Ashley & Mike Lemieux
We had our friends Mike & Ashley join the show to talk about their experience with miscarriage, infertility and Ashley's hospitalisation from sepsis during pregnancy.Make sure to rate our podcast and leave a review if you can, it really helps us out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 2023 • 1h
Breastfeeding, Our Big Fight & The Highs and Lows of Parenthood
The hosts discuss their challenges with breastfeeding, the impact it had on their marriage, and the highs and lows of parenthood. They also reflect on the support they received from their audience, the importance of parental support, and the cultural perspectives on breastfeeding. Additionally, they talk about childbirth challenges, perceptions of breastfeeding in public, and working from home as a parent.

Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 12min
Taylor and Soph on Breaking Up, 19 and Pregnant & Becoming TikTok Famous
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/UnplannedPodcast and get on your way to being your best self.This week we had Taylor & Soph on the podcast. We talked about their breakup early in their relationship, Soph's experience of being married and becoming pregnant at 19 and the experience of their rise on TikTok.Make sure to rate our podcast and leave a review if you can, it really helps us out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 2023 • 59min
Our Birth, Fighting Postpartum Depression & C-Section Recovery
Baby August was born!! In this episode, we talk through the process of having a C-section and about how we feel to now be a family of four!Make sure to rate our podcast and leave a review if you can, it really helps us out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 9, 2023 • 59min
End of Pregnancy Q&A
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/UnplannedPodcast and get on your way to being your best self.Baby August is due! Just before his birth we asked you guys for some questions and answered them in this episode.Make sure to rate our podcast and leave a review if you can, it really helps us out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 2, 2023 • 1h 29min
Kara and Nate on Traveling to 100+ Countries, Swimming Alcatraz & Deciding to Not Have Kids
Head to drinkAG1.com/unplanned to get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1!This week we had full-time travellers Kara & Nate on the podcast.Make sure to rate our podcast and leave a review if you can, it really helps us out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 2023 • 57min
The Matt Howard Interview
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/UnplannedPodcast and get on your way to being your best self.I interviewed my husband.Make sure to rate our podcast and leave a review if you can, it really helps us out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 19, 2023 • 49min
Baby Name Announcement, Griffin's First Birthday & My Parents Are Moving In
As you know next month we are having another baby boy and on the show this week we decided to share his name, some stories from Griffin's first birthday and talked about life with a full house now that Abby's parents have moved in. Make sure to rate our podcast and leave a review if you can, it really helps us out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 2023 • 59min
Juicy Questions, Hookup Stories & Meeting on Tinder with Alex and Jon
Alex and Jon joined us on the show this week! Make sure to rate our podcast and leave a review if you can, it really helps us out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices