The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

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.

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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
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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___

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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
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We’re officially in the final stretch before baby #3! In this end-of-pregnancy Q&A, we’re answering your questions about third trimester life --> from shaving while nine months pregnant to nesting, preschool emotions, and how we’re preparing for the transition from two kids to three.

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09:00 - Launching my own makeup company
23:09 - Hiring a doula
26:27 - Maternity leave
29:24 - Transition from 2 to 3
35:55 - Mom car
38:46 - Nesting
45:26 - Neighbors calling the cops on us
48:09 - Audience questions
50:49 - Living in Arizona
52:21 - Where have you lived the longest
55:55 - Dad bod
56:51 - Would you move back to Missouri
58:40 - Weekly date nights
01:01:59 - Preparing for baby #3
01:03:18 - Potty training
01:07:19 - Matt's trip to Turkey
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TRIGGER WARNING:

Please note this episode contains themes of domestic violence, suicidal ideation, and drug use.

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Laura Clery has spent years making millions of people laugh, but behind the comedy was a deeply personal battle with addiction, betrayal, and rebuilding her life from the ground up.

In this episode, Laura opens up about her husband’s relapse, the end of their marriage, raising a son with autism, finding joy as a single mom, and why humor has remained her greatest survival tool through it all. She also shares the inspiration behind her new memoir, What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Hotter, and the lessons she’s learned about forgiveness, recovery, and starting over.

If you or someone you love has been affected by addiction, abuse, or mental health struggles, we hope this conversation reminds you that you’re not alone.

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Chapters:
03:14 - Raising a son with autism
12:20 - Becoming a NYTimes Best Selling Author
15:07 - Getting sober
25:19 - AA
30:26 - Being cheated on
47:06 - Finding meaning
53:48 - Divorce
56:32 - Sketch comedy with my ex
01:00:28 - CPS
01:12:34 - Coming to terms with abuse
01:14:25 - Moving on
01:17:01 - Audience questions
01:26:03 - Agree to Disagree
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We’ve officially been together for 10 years! In this episode, we’re sharing stories from our first date, reacting to some of our most cringeworthy old videos, and discussing the relationship advice that’s actually stood the test of time (and the advice we’d never follow). Thanks for being part of the journey with us. 🤍

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YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby

Chapters:

04:14 - 10 yrs together

08:44 - New launch! Big announcement!

19:36 - Relationship trivia

31:31 - Who said that?

39:25 - Best/Worst relationship advice

58:30 - What we've learned from a decade of love

01:02:13 - Make friends w/other married couples

01:02:13 - Prioritize your marriage after having kids

01:04:49 - Do not consider divorce for 2 yrs after having a baby

01:06:16 - You need humility

01:09:56 - Love people in their own love language

01:11:47 - Continue to date your spouse

01:14:01 - Choose your battles wisely

01:17:07 - It's okay to go to bed angry

01:17:48 - Don't keep score
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