The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

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Our due date, baby names & the first trimester Sep 10, 2025

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We’re sharing all the details about baby #3 — from our due date and our thoughts on baby names to cravings, morning sickness, and what it’s been like being pregnant with two toddlers!

This episode is sponsored by Revolve, LiquidIV, Cash App & Google Gemini Revolve: Shop at http://REVOLVE.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner LiquidIV: Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://LiquidIV.com and use code UNPLANNED at checkout. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capi.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod As a Cash App Partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking servicces provided by Cash APp's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Google Gemini: Visit gemini.google/students to learn more and sign up. Terms apply.

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The debt trap, combining finances & why you shouldn’t rent w/ Rachel Cruze Sep 03, 2025

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Rachel Cruze, best-selling author and daughter of Dave Ramsey, joins Matt & Abby to spill money tips every couple needs to hear. From combining finances and crushing debt to car payments, renting, and teaching kids about money, this episode is packed with practical advice you can use today.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, Google Gemini, Nutrafol & Hiya. BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast today to get 10% off your first month. Google Gemini: Visit https://gemini.google/students to learn more and sign up. Terms apply. Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD for $10 off any order and free shipping when you subscribe. Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order.

Chapters:

00:00 - Rachel Cruze

02:27 - How Dave Ramsey raised his kids

04:47 - What it's like to have Dave Ramsey as a father

06:40 - Asking my husband to get rid of his credit card

11:56 - Why married couples should combine finances

15:47 - Why married couples shouldn't combine finances

17:30 - What you should do if your spouses spending is out of control

22:51 - The number one thing keeping you broke

26:16 - The car payment trap explained

40:49 - How to have a money conversation with your kid

45:52 - How Dave Ramsey recommends you buy a house

49:08 - Why you shouldn't rent a home

53:38 - Why Dave Ramsey's formula to getting rich works

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We’re all pregnant, birth confessions & why you need your mom postpartum Aug 27, 2025

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Abby, Abigail, and Addy are all pregnant at the same time - and there's a lot to talk about. From which trimester has been the hardest, to what it's really like sharing pregnancy news for the third time, to the moments that make them laugh (and cry) most. They spill birth stories, talk VBACs, and share why having their mom around postpartum is non-negotiable.

This episode is sponsored by Nutrafol, Hiya & BetterHelp Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD for $10 off any order and free shipping when you subscribe. Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast today to get 10% off your first month.

Chapters:

00:00 - WE’RE ALL PREGNANT

04:20 - Should you video your birth?

07:49 - Which trimester is the worst?

18:28 - Telling people you're pregnant a 3rd time

23:25 - The first time I heard my mom call herself "grandma”

26:19 - What happens when you put 3 pregnant people together

31:43 - The most unhinged thing I've heard this week

42:28 - Going for a VBAC

46:28 - Dealing with birth disappointment

56:14 - My 3-year-old understands his baby cousin

1:13:23 - My dad didn't want me taking oxycodone

1:18:08 - The hardest part of postpartum

1:20:43 - Why you need your mom postpartum

1:24:31 - My brother is a girl dad

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Finding out we're pregnant with baby no. 3 & telling our family Aug 20, 2025

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We’re pregnant with baby no.3!!! In this episode, we talk about the pregnancy scare before trying, the moment we found out, and how we told our families. We also open up about fears of miscarriage, how this pregnancy feels different, and the reality of being in the first trimester while raising toddlers.

This episode with Hiya, Zocdoc & Audible. Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Audible: Your first great love story is free when you sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/unplanned

Chapters: 00:00 - WE’RE PREGNANT 02:40 - Experiencing a pregnancy scare 07:05 - Trying for baby #3 13:40 - Finding out we're pregnant with baby #3 18:53 - Telling my parents we're pregnant 24:05 - My fear of miscarriage 28:21 - I thought I lost the baby 35:33 - Why my 3rd pregnancy is different 41:31 - Why I don't want to wait to find out the gender 42:31 - Surprising my parents with baby #3 46:38 - The reality of being in the first trimester with toddlers 47:44 - When a pregnancy craving hits you mid podcast 52:28 - Deciding on our third babies name

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Breaking up, The Bachelor & growing up billionaire w/ Madi Prewett Troutt Aug 13, 2025

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Madi Prewett Troutt and her husband, Grant Troutt, join Matt & Abby to share their whirlwind love story—from meeting on a blind date to their three-month engagement. They address rumours about the cost of their wedding, talk about becoming parents, and reflect on what Grant learned growing up with his father being a billionaire. Madi opens up about their breakup, why she kept her pregnancy a secret at first, and Grant shares why he refuses to watch The Bachelor.

This episode is sponsored by Cash App, Nutrafol and BetterHelp. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capi.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod As a Cash App Partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking servicces provided by Cash APp's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Nutrafol: Visit https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD for $10 off any order and free shipping when you subscribe. BetterHelp: Visit https://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast today to get 10% off your first month.

Chapters:

00:00 - Madi Prewett Troutt

01:03 - Being new parents

11:17 - Taking care of a newborn

16:20 - Why we were shocked when we got pregnant

17:28 - Why I didn't tell my husband I was pregnant

24:14 - When you don't know what a blind date is

29:53 - What my dad learned after becoming a billionaire

40:44 - Addressing misconceptions about my wedding

51:26 - Why I refuse to watch the Bachelor

54:33 - Breaking up with Madi

56:30 - Introducing my ex-boyfriend to my family

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TikTok Couple: Our break up & birth story w/ the Quist Family (Courtney and Alex) Aug 06, 2025

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TikTok creators Courtney and Alex (better known as The Quist Family) join Matt & Abby to share the full story behind their relationship. From dating multiple people at once to breaking up before eventually getting married. They also talk through the highs and lows of pregnancy, including Courtney's fear of being induced at 42 weeks, gaining just 8 pounds, and what life looks like now as new parents.

This episode is sponsored by Audible, Magic Spoon & Zocdoc.

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Chapters:

00:00 - The Quist Family

01:21 - Breaking up with my future husband

03:40 - Dating multiple guys at once

12:54 - What I learned from going through a break up

17:31 - Defining our relationship

21:07 - Getting out of the friend zone

36:33 - Why I was terrified to give birth

40:12 - Getting induced at 42 weeks

47:47 - How I only gained 8 lbs while pregnant

54:05 - Being a father to a newborn

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Parenting hot takes w/ Alex Bennett & Harrison Fugman Jul 30, 2025

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Matt & Abby are joined by Alex Bennett and her partner Harrison Fugman to unpack some of the internet’s spiciest parenting hot takes. From baby piercings and gender reveals to iPads at restaurants, swearing, and sleep training—they dive into the debates, share their personal takes, and compare experiences as new parents.

This episode is sponsored by Zocdoc, Smalls & Hiya. Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to ⁠https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED⁠ to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Smalls: For a limited time only get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to ⁠https://Smalls.com/UNPLANNED50⁠ Hiya: Go to ⁠https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED⁠ and receive 50% off your first order.

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Am I the problem? *relationship edition* Jul 23, 2025

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Matt & Abby are back with more wild Reddit relationship dilemmas—this time, from the “Am I the Problem?” corner of the internet. From in-law drama and awkward divorces to a pre-wedding breakup, they weigh in on the most jaw-dropping stories Reddit has to offer.

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Baby #3, trying for a girl, and getting a hair transplant Jul 16, 2025

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In this episode, we share why Matt’s changed his mind about baby number three. We also talk about the Shettles Method, a theory on how to increase your chances of having a girl. Matt opens up about his upcoming hair transplant, we celebrate our sixth wedding anniversary and give some fun life updates.

This episode is sponsored by Magic Spoon, Cash App & Hiya: Magic Spoon: Go to ⁠https://magicspoon.com/UNPLANNED⁠ and receive $5 off. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod Hiya: Go to ⁠https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED⁠ and receive 50% off your first order. Get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults.

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Living alone, working a job, and season 4 of Love on the Spectrum with Tanner, Midge (sister) & Nicci (mom) Jul 09, 2025

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Tanner Smith from Love on the Spectrum joins Matt & Abby — alongside his mum Nicci and sister Midge — for a conversation full of heart and humour. They talk about how Tanner got cast on the show, what it's really like living alone, and Tanner shares why marriage makes him uncomfortable.

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