The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

Harvard Professor: Why marriages fail & the science of happiness w/ Arthur Brooks

Arthur Brooks is is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of human happiness, a Harvard professor, columnist of the popular "How To Build A Life" in The Atlantic, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 15 books. This episode is sponsored by Everyday dose, StoryWorth, BetterHelp & Article. Everyday dose: Get 61% off your first Coffee+ Starter Kit, a free A2 Probiotic Creamer, with over $100 in free gifts by going to http://everydaydose.com/UNPLANNED [http://everydaydose.com/UNPLANNED] or entering UNPLANNED at checkout StoryWorth: Give your loved ones a unique keepsake you’ll all cherish for years—Storyworth Memoirs! Right now, save $10 or more during their Holiday sale when you go to http://storyworth.com/unplanned [http://storyworth.com/unplanned]! BetterHelp: Our listeners get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast [http://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast] #ad Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more To claim, visit http://ARTICLE.COM/unplanned [http://ARTICLE.COM/unplanned] and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout Arthur Brooks is is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of human happiness, a Harvard professor, columnist of the popular "How To Build A Life" in The Atlantic, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 15 books. The Meaning of Your Life [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724315/the-meaning-of-your-life-by-arthur-c-brooks/], out March 31, 2025, pre-order your copy today at the link! Continue the conversation and stay connected with Arthur: * The Happiness Files [https://www.arthurbrooks.com/books] * Website [https://arthurbrooks.com/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ArthurBrooks/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGuyFRjJQFGCKzfHTBvWM6A] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-c-brooks] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3fT0FLFsPgV2mbVjuOo3JV] * X [https://x.com/arthurbrooks?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] Office Hours with Arthur Brooks Podcast Join 150,000+ readers of The Art & Science of Happiness newsletter [https://www.arthurbrooks.com/]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Getting a puppy

Matt & Abby finally talk about bringing a puppy into the family — what led to the decision, the worries, the comments that pushed them over the line, and how they’re getting ready for life with a dog and two kids. They also chat about grief, a sweet moment from their toddler, and an unexpected HOA drama. This episode is sponsored by Nutrafol, Tovala, Olipop & Square. Nutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com [http://nutrafol.com] and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Tovala: During Tovala’s Black Friday sale, you can get a FREE Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times. Head to http://Tovala.com/UNPLANNED [http://Tovala.com/UNPLANNED] and use my code UNPLANNED to claim your free smart oven for a limited time. OLIPOP: Get $2 off a 4-pack of OLIPOP: Works on any flavor of 4-pack, including Spongebob, any retailer. https://drinkolipop.com/UNPLANNED [https://drinkolipop.com/UNPLANNED] Square: To learn more, go support your favorite neighborhood spot and see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods. And then if you have extra time, check out http://square.com/go/unplanned [http://square.com/go/unplanned] . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Reece & Will: Newlywed life, 300% pay increase, and accidentally finding fame

Reece Weaver — breakout star of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders — and her husband Will join Matt & Abby to talk about newlywed life, going viral overnight, and how sudden fame shaped their first year of marriage. Reece shares what it was like becoming the most-followed DCC ever, their honest thoughts on Netflix’s Season 2, and the real story behind the team’s push for higher pay. Will jumps in with their chaotic love story (including getting rejected five times) and why they’re already dreaming about adding both a baby and a dog to the mix. This episode is sponsored by Article, Aura Frames, Cozy Earth, Everyday Dose & Hiya. Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://ARTICLE.COM/unplanned [https://ARTICLE.COM/unplanned] and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Aura Frames: Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/UNPLANNED [https://on.auraframes.com/UNPLANNED] . Promo Code UNPLANNED Cozy Earth: Go to http://cozyearth.com/UNPLANNED [http://cozyearth.com/UNPLANNED] for up to 40% off! Everyday Dose: Get 61% off your first Coffee+ Starter Kit, a free A2 Probiotic Creamer, with over $100 in free gifts by going to http://everydaydose.com/UNPLANNED [http://everydaydose.com/UNPLANNED] or entering UNPLANNED at checkout. Hiya: Go to http://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED [http://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED] to receive 50% off your first order. Chapters: 00:00 - Reece & Will 01:42 - What it's like to be newlyweds 02:58 - Navigating fame as newlyweds 05:46 - What it's like to be married to Reece Weaver 08:29 - Becoming famous overnight 11:41 - Navigating fame as a newlywed couple 15:47 - Sponsor (Article) 28:33 - Why Reece and Will want to have kids and a dog at the same time 39:16 - Marrying the woman that rejected me 5x 41:25 - Our proposal story 41:57 - Getting married on 4/20 45:20 - Getting chosen as the face of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders 47:32 - The most followed NFL cheerleader ever 52:15 - Our disappointment with Netflix's America’s Sweethearts Season 2 53:39 - The truth about what Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders earn 54:50 - Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader on salary increases 57:59 - Why Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders fought for a salary increase 1:01:24 - Why I was conflicted with the salary increase 1:09:08 - Why it's hard to be married as an NFL cheerleader 1:11:04 - What it's like to be Reece Weavers husband 1:17:19 - Moving back to our college town Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Engaged in 2.5 months, having kids, and meeting on a blind date with Preston and Briana

Preston and Brianna sit down with Matt & Abby for a super fun and honest chat about their relationship, YouTube, and what life’s really like behind the scenes of their massive success. With almost 100 million subscribers between them, they’ve built an empire—but it all started with a blind date that led to getting engaged just two months later. They open up about balancing marriage with content creation, what it actually costs to film huge YouTube videos, and the wild things they’ve done for content. Plus, they talk about where they’re at when it comes to starting a family. This episode is sponsored by Ka'Chava, Revolve, Olipop & Zocdoc Ka'Chava: Go to https://kachava.com [https://kachava.com] and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your next order. Revolve: Shop at http://REVOLVE.com/UNPLANNED [http://REVOLVE.com/UNPLANNED] and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner Olipop: http://drinkolipop.com/UNPLANNED [http://drinkolipop.com/UNPLANNED] ● OLIPOP is sold online (drinkolipop.com + Amazon) and available in almost 50,000 retailers nationwide, including Costco, Walmart, Target, Publix, Whole Foods, Kroger and HEB Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to http://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED [http://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED] to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Life update, family planning, and getting a dog Q&A

Matt & Abby sit down for a super honest Q&A — answering your biggest questions about family planning, travel with toddlers, and how life has changed since their miscarriage. They open up about whether they’re scared to get pregnant again, how they budget with kids, what’s been hardest about getting married young, and what’s helping them move forward after everything they’ve been through. This episode is sponsored by CashApp, Betterhelp, Little Spoon & NutrafolCashApp: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w [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. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement [https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement]. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast [http://cash.app/legal/podcast] for full disclosures.Betterhelp: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://betterhelp.com/unplannedpodcast [http://betterhelp.com/unplannedpodcast] #ad Little Spoon: Get 50% off your first online order at http://littlespoon.com/UNPLANNED [http://littlespoon.com/UNPLANNED] with code UNPLANNED at checkout.Nutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com [http://nutrafol.com] and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]