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by Matt & Abby | Daylight Media
“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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Eva Benefield shares her extraordinary story of loss, survival, and finding a way forward after her family became the center of the infamous “Black Swan Murder” case. She opens up about losing both of her parents at a young age, her complicated relationship with her stepmother Ashley, taking the stand in her father’s trial, and navigating grief while the world watched. Plus, Eva shares how humor, running, writing, and building Ghost Cowboy helped her create a life beyond the headlines. Eva's insta: @evathefreakindiva Link to Eva's memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Girl-Surviving-Murder_A-Memoir/dp/1668043351/ Zocdoc: Ready to be seen? Check that appointment off your to-do list with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/unplanned #sponsored NOBL: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Vinted: Ready to clean out your closet and make some extra money? Download the Vinted app for free and start listing. There are no seller fees, so you keep every dollar you earn. https://vinted.com Osea: Go to https://oseamalibu.com and get 10% off your first order with code UNPLANNED. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is restocking September 15th! Sign up here for updates: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Chapters: 00:57 - Losing my mom at 14 04:34 - Meeting Ashley 07:12 - My father's murder 08:04 - Finding out my dad was dating a 23 year old 13:36 - Getting married after 13 days 14:20 - Life with Ashley 24:50 - Ballet company 32:22 - Escalation to the murder 39:17 - Murder and the aftermath 57:01 - Media attention 01:00:43 - True crime industry 01:03:24 - Testifying in my dad's murder trial 01:09:05 - sentencing 01:12:28 - trial updates 01:16:04 - Response to my book, Ghost Girl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Three weeks postpartum and we’re officially back in the newborn trenches! We’re talking sleepless nights, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, mom guilt, adjusting to life with three kids, and the new rules keeping our marriage intact through it all. Plus, we share what’s been different about the newborn stage the third time around. Chilipad: Visit https://www.sleep.me/UNPLANNED to get up to $255 off your Chilipad 2.0 with code UNPLANNED, plus free shipping and a 30-day sleep trial. Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code UNPLANNED at https://branchbasics.com/UNPLANNED #branchbasicspod Osea: Go to https://oseamalibu.com and get 10% off your first order with code UNPLANNED. Hiya Health: Get 50% off your first order of Hiya products at https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is restocking September 15th! Sign up here for updates: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Chapters: 01:58 - Postpartum 03:13 - Placenta Pills 03:44 - Hemorrhage 08:00 - Community 09:53 - Newborn sleep 22:04 - Paw Patrol Movie 24:00 - Toddlers regressing 25:26 - Mom guilt 29:44 - Pretzel 32:54 - Legoland 36:53 - Birthdays 38:30 - Pirate party 43:43 - Postpartum rules 46:41 - Nursing 50:15 - Parents in town 56:07 - Night feedings 59:41 - Loading 3 kids in a car 01:02:57 - 1st postpartum date 01:05:18 - working out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode has been sitting in the vault for two years, and we’re finally getting to share it with you. We’re so grateful to The Bucket List Family for joining us and for allowing us to share this never-before-seen conversation while Abby is taking time to heal and enjoy maternity leave. We talk about raising fearless kids, traveling the world as a family, their unconventional parenting philosophy, close calls with crocodiles and great white sharks, and what they’ve learned from nearly a decade of adventure together. We hope you enjoy this special episode as much as we loved recording it. ❤️ Bucket List Fam insta: @thebucketlistfamily National Geographic Bucket List Family Travel book: amazon.com Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Momcozy: Right now you can get 10% off the Night Pro Bottle Warmer and 10% when you pre-order the DeepClean Bottle Washer D8 at https://momcozy.com with code UNPLANNED. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants. Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12. Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/UNPLANNED ! #squarepod Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is sold out! Thank you guys so much! Sign up here for updates on restock: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Chapters: 04:42 - Traveling with babies 06:23 - Meeting on Mormon missions 20:57 - Becoming the Bucket List Fam 30:35 - Where we find joy 34:53 - Kid friendly travel 37:03 - Frugal travel 40:42 - What to pack 42:35 - Language barriers 43:44 - Safety when traveling 45:31 - Finding community while traveling 46:48 - letting our kids swim with sharks 54:39 - Teaching our kids to be adventurous 01:05:52 - Being of service 01:14:09 - Surfing with my kids 01:18:08 - Working with National Geographic 01:23:03 - Hidden gems Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt and Abby introduce their newest addition to the family and share the full story of his whirlwind arrival! From Abby’s doctor accidentally breaking her water and an unexpectedly fast labor to getting the VBAC she hoped for, they open up about welcoming their rainbow baby after loss. Plus, they share the realities of postpartum life, breastfeeding, baby blues, and why Matt is turning Abby’s placenta into pills. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance: To explore coverage, visit https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/UNPLANNED The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Momcozy: Right now you can get 10% off the Night Pro Bottle Warmer and 10% when you pre-order the DeepClean Bottle Washer D8 at https://momcozy.com with code UNPLANNED. UpWork: Visit https://upwork.com right now and post your job for free to connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. Zocdoc: Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED #sponsored Yoto: Head to https://yotoplay.com and use code UNPLANNED to save 10% off all eligible items. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is sold out! Thank you guys so much! Sign up here for updates on restock: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Chapters: 00:31 - Baby and name reveal! 02:54 - Going into labor 11:26 - Contractions 14:52 - Epidural 24:26 - VBAC 28:23 - Redemptive birth after loss 35:54 - Introducing new baby to the family 40:36 - Postpartum plan 42:08 - Getting released from the hospital 49:33 - Breastfeeding 52:11 - Doula 58:02 - Mental health postpartum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kaydee Church, better known online as “the steak girl,” and her fiancé Tyson join us to talk about unexpectedly getting pregnant at 20, becoming parents before marriage, and navigating their new life in the public eye. They open up about their daughter’s scary trip to the NICU, losing $12,000 in a TikTok scam, dealing with judgment online, and how viral fame has changed their lives. Our Place: Upgrade your kitchen with Our Place—visit https://fromourplace.com/UNPLANNED and use code UNPLANNED for 10% off sitewide, plus enjoy a 100-day risk-free trial. Osea: Get 10% off your first order sitewide at https://oseamalibu.com with code UNPLANNED. NOBL: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #adventure Betterhelp Visit https://betterhelp.com/unplannedpodcast #adventure Chilipad: Visit https://www.sleep.me/UNPLANNED to get up to $255 off your Chilipad 2.0 with code UNPLANNED, plus free shipping and a 30-day sleep trial. Kaydee insta: @kaydeechurch Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is sold out! Thank you guys so much! Sign up here for updates on restock: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Chapters: 00:53 - Carnivore diet 04:02 - Starting a family young 05:38 - Meet cute 07:10 - Living with family 08:12 - Going viral 16:35 - Finding out we were pregnant 25:42 - My first pregnancy 36:18 - Getting engaged 38:20 - Planning our wedding 46:00 - Online backlash 48:00 - Finding out the gender of my baby 49:00 - Postpartum 48:53 - Breastfeeding 01:00:35 - Making content together 01:04:30 - Brant Rivera Collab 01:08:13 - Audience questions 01:20:17 - Who's More Likely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kail Lowry is back! We catch up on everything that’s changed since her last visit—from raising seven kids and watching her oldest reach the age she was when she became a mom, to her plans for law school, the pressure of supporting a huge family, and what life looks like with her new boyfriend, Isaac. Plus, Isaac joins us to talk relationships, money, marriage, and what it’s really like stepping into Kail’s very public world. Shopify: Build your own business with a free trial at https://shopify.com/unplanned Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya kids vitamins athttps://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED—this deal is only available at this link or find Hiya in Target stores nationwide. Zocdoc: Taking care of your health just got easier - start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED #sponsored Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/UNPLANNED! #honeylovepod Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is sold out! Thank you guys so much! Sign up here for updates on restock: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We’re officially on baby watch. 👶 At 37 weeks pregnant, we’re sharing our final pregnancy update before baby #3 arrives - from fake labor, nesting, and VBAC prep to the emotional reality of saying goodbye to our family of four. We also talk about why Abby feels “trauma bonded” to her OB, the surprising ways pregnancy has changed her, and what we’re most nervous (and excited) about as we prepare to meet our little guy. Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/unplanned! #squarepod Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants. Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12. Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Leesa: Go to https://leesa.com and use promo code UNPLANNED for 25% off select mattresses plus an extra $50 off, exclusive for listeners. Chilipad: Visit https://www.sleep.me/UNPLANNED to get up to $255 off your Chilipad 2.0 with code UNPLANNED, plus free shipping and a 30-day sleep trial. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is sold out! Thank you guys so much! Sign up here for updates on restock: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Chapters: 00:45 - Baby watch! 08:01 - Nesting 10:01 - Preparing our boys for baby 12:11 - Prodromal labor 16:05 - Pumping 19:31 - entering a new season 23:51 - Final ultrasound 28:52 - membrane sweep 32:57 - Baby moon date night 36:36 - Introducing our baby to our dog 41:57 - Contractions 43:29 - VBAC 46:30 - Labor 50:32 - Hypno-birthing 1:01:54 - Audience submitted questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Zocdoc: Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED #sponsored Chilipad: Visit https://www.sleep.me/UNPLANNED to get up to $255 off your Chilipad 2.0 with code UNPLANNED, plus free shipping and a 30-day sleep trial for Unplanned Podcast listeners. Upwork: Visit https://upwork.com right now and post your job for free to connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. NOBL: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Carson and Brielle Matranga may be known for raising their family in a tiny home, but behind the scenes their story is far more unexpected. In this episode, they open up about moving in together as teenagers, growing up with addiction, breaking generational cycles, and navigating anxiety and parenthood. They also share what it's really like raising a family in 516 sq feet, and why they wouldn't change it for anything. Brielle's IG: @breillematranga_ Carson's IG: @creator___ Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is sold out! Thank you guys so much! Sign up here for updates on restock: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Chapters: 03:31 - Going viral 9:45 - Dance background 12:37 - Growing up in Louisiana 20:45 - Our meet cute 25:27 - Moving in together at 15 38:17 - Growing up around drug addiction 44:18 - Waiting for marriage 46:30 - Anxiety after becoming a mom 49:44 - Building our own tiny home 54:11 - Living in a tiny home with 2 kids 58:28 - Transition from 1-2 kids 01:05:12 - Boundaries with family 01:13:24 - Questions from the audience 01:22:07 - Agree to Disagree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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