The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

Jessa Duggar Seewald and her husband Ben join us for a conversation full of surprises! From their unconventional courtship and saving their first kiss for marriage to growing up on reality TV, Jessa opens up about life in the Duggar family, navigating differences with her parents, and her sisters’ tell-all books. Plus, the couple shares some exciting family news, gets candid about the challenges of raising six kids, and reveals why one pregnancy announcement left Jessa in tears. Jessa Instagram: @jessaseewald Yoto: Head to https://yotoplay.com and use code UNPLANNED to get $15 towards a protective Adventure Jacket with your Yoto purchase, plus enjoy Black Friday deals from November 16th through December 2nd. Zocdoc: Ready to be seen? Check that appointment off your to-do list with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/unplanned #sponsored Shutterfly: Find your perfect holiday card at https://Shutterfly.com/audio and get 40% off plus 10 free cards with promo code UNPLANNED. Ember Mugs: Get the best deals on Ember at https://Ember.com/unplanned and let them know you heard about it on The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby. 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 Chapters: 02:29 - Growing up on TV 05:05 - How we met 09:51 - Courting 16:41 - Waiting 'till marriage to kiss 17:38 - Camera crews at our wedding 19:45 - Reality TV $$ 25:07 - Big announcement! 33:03 - Baby fever 36:36 - Telling my husband I'm pregnant 37:37 - Family ties 42:59 - Pregnancy and postpartum 48:54 - Giving birth at home 54:52 - Navigating fame 56:56 - My siblings 59:02 - Buddy system 1:02:11 - Duggar weddings 1:12:36 - Leaving the teachings of the IBLP 1:18:41 - My siblings books about my family 1:26:13 - Easiest and hardest transition in growing our family 1:32:27 - Nursing 1:36:44 - Agree to Disagree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clinical psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Becky Kennedy joins us to discuss the challenges of raising kids in today’s world. From handling tantrums and setting boundaries to raising emotionally healthy boys, we get into the parenting habits that might be doing more harm than good. Plus, Dr. Becky shares her thoughts on timeouts, building confidence, navigating marriage after kids, and why being a good parent doesn’t mean keeping your kids happy all the time. Dr Becky instagram: @DrBeckyatGoodInside GoodInside.com Upwork: Visit https://upwork.com to post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. What the Fact Pod: Listen to What the Fact with Connor Tomlinson and Carter Roy for unbelievable true stories every Wednesday. Follow on your favorite podcast app or subscribe on YouTube at What The Fact Pod. Zocdoc: Ready to be seen? Check that appointment off your to-do list with Zocdoc ✅ : https://zocdoc.com/unplanned #sponsored HiyaHealth: Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya at https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED —this deal is not available on their regular website. 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 Chapters: 0:50 - Boundaries, authority, "sturdy parenting" 9:12 - Long term greedy 14:39 - Raising boys to be good me 25:35 - Teaching listening as a skill 34:43 - Tantrums and timeout 49:09 - Pilot analogy 59:19 - Hitting 1:15:34 - Saying sorry 1:25:11 - Being a mirror for your child 1:46:00 - Daniel Tiger 1:49:35 - Repair 1:56:14 - Disagreeing in front of your children 2:00:38 - Agree or Disagree 2:13:34 - Dr. Becky as a parent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken Cradic and her husband Tristan open up about what life really looked like behind the parenting videos while having three boys in three years. They share the postpartum experience that changed everything, the moment their son’s birth took a terrifying turn, whether Tristan plans to retire after Ken’s success online, and what they never expected parenthood to do to their marriage. Ken's insta: @kencradic Triston's insta: @tristoncradic 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. 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 Zocdoc: Ready to be seen? Check that appointment off your to-do list with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/unplanned #sponsored 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 Chapters: 1:37 - Transition from 2 to 3 3:34 - Meet cute 10:12 - ASU 12:05 - Proposal 16:34 - Starting our family 18:21 - Our wedding 21:27 - Wanting a big family 27:37 - How having kids changed our marriage 37:16 - Becoming an influencer 39:00 - Our son's clubfoot diagnosis 40:31 - Protecting our marriage online 48:38 - Postpartum journey 59:00 - Splitting up the workload 1:04:18 - Breastfeeding 1:06:48 - Miscarriage 1:14:28 - Pregnancy after loss 1:15:16 - Episiotomy 1:20:21 - Breaking up with my oura ring 1:21:32 - Tristan retiring 1:23:36 - Career goals 1:25:22 - Agree to Disagree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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