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

Amy Duggar King — known to many from her time on 19 Kids and Counting — joins Matt & Abby for an honest conversation about her childhood, her relationship with the Duggar family, and the personal choices that shaped her adult life. She talks through the contract that pulled her into reality TV, the influence of IBLP, and what it was really like to grow up adjacent to such a household. Amy also reflects on her complicated relationship with her father, the moment she knew things had to change, and the peace she found in setting boundaries. Her new book ties these experiences together, and she shares what she hopes readers take away from it. This episode is sponsored by Ka'Chava, Zocdoc, Revolve & Aura Frames. Ka'Chava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your next order. Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to http://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Revolve: Shop at http://REVOLVE.com/UNPLANNED and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/UNPLANNED . Promo Code UNPLANNED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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! BetterHelp: Our listeners get 10% off at 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 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, out March 31, 2025, pre-order your copy today at the link!Continue the conversation and stay connected with Arthur: The Happiness Files Website Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Spotify X Office Hours with Arthur Brooks Podcast Join 150,000+ readers of The Art & Science of Happiness newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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 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 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 . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Aura Frames: Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/UNPLANNED . Promo Code UNPLANNED Cozy Earth: Go to 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 or entering UNPLANNED at checkout. Hiya: Go to 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

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 and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your next order. Revolve: Shop at http://REVOLVE.com/UNPLANNED and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner Olipop: 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 to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 #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. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Betterhelp: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://betterhelp.com/unplannedpodcast #ad Little Spoon: Get 50% off your first online order at 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 and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Daniel Amen—renowned psychiatrist, brain imaging pioneer and bestselling author—joins Matt & Abby to unpack how the brain really affects health, mood and relationships. They dive into big topics: what Tylenol does to your brain, how autism should be understood through brain health, when anti-depressants help (and when they don’t), and why our brains are often overlooked in mental health. OLIPOP: Get $2 off a 4-pack of OLIPOP. Works on any flavor of 4-pack, including SpongeBob, any retailer. https://drinkolipop.com/UNPLANNED Little Spoon: Simplify your kids' mealtimes. Go to https://littlespoon.com/UNPLANNED and enter our code UNPLANNED at checkout to get 50% OFF your first Little Spoon order. Daily Dose: You can now find Everyday Dose in Target stores across the country. Celebrate with a Buy-One-Get-One deal. Visit https://everdaydose.com/UNPLANNED for more details. Cozy Earth: Go to https://cozyearth.com/UNPLANNED for up to 20% off! 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. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct Deposit, Overdraft Coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt & Abby are answering everything you’ve been asking — from parenting two under two and keeping their relationship strong, to how they’re processing grief after losing their baby girl. They open up about their marriage, family routines, homeschooling, and what life really looks like behind the scenes right now. This episode is sponsored by Ka'Chava, OLIPOP, Article, Zocdoc & Cozy Earth. Ka'Chava: Go to https://kachava.com and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your next order. OLIPOP: Get $2 off a 4-pack of OLIPOP: Works on any flavor of 4-pack, including Spongebob, any retailer URL: https://drinkolipop.com/UNPLANNED Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://ARTICLE.COM/unplanned and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Cozy Earth: Go to cozyearth.com/UNPLANNED for up to 20% off! Chapters: 00:00 - Q&A Questions 01:29 - Family halloween costumes? 04:13 - Was it as stressful as you thought it would be to have 2 under 2? 06:10 - Do you ever experience parental rage? 07:55 - Can you share more about your homeschooling thougts? 11:59 - Do you sit as a family for dinner? 13:45 - How do you manage spending quality time with both of your boys equally? 15:13 - Do griff and Auggie fight or are they little besties? 18:08 - Advice for young couples who really want kids but are not yet financially ready? 20:27 - Best advice for a newly married couple 23:35 - Whats your secret to a good sex life? 25:58 - Abby, how did you know Matt was the one? 29:26 - Pros & cons of your tesla? 32:44 - Dream vacation destination? 36:14 - Favorite youtube video you've made? 38:44 - If you weren't living in Arizona where would you pick? 39:43 - What has been your favorite podcast to record? 41:27 - What is one thing you would like to achieve before the end of the year? 42:08 - How do you stay present in such a busy time in your lives? 55:40 - Why aren't you calling your loss a stillbirth? 56:29 - What has been the most positive experience to come out of this terrible time? 1:01:09 - How will you two as a couple be memorializing your girl? 1:02:47 - Would you recommend grief support groups? 1:05:22 - What do you wish people knew who had a family member going through the loss of an unborn child? 1:06:21 - How are you handling other peoples baby announcements? 1:08:31 - Did the boys know about your loss? How did they react? 1:09:06 - Will you be sharing the genetic condition that baby girl had 1:09:53 - Will you share the name of your sweet angel? 1:10:28 - Are you going to try for another baby? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt sits down with Tori Halford to talk about her raw and emotional IVF journey — from breaking off her engagement to facing infertility, miscarriage, and an emergency surgery after egg retrieval. Tori opens up about what IVF really costs (emotionally and financially), how she found strength through it all, and the realities of navigating infertility in the public eye. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, Wildgrain, Audible, Revolve & Nutrafol BetterHelp: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://BetterHelp.com/unplannedpodcast #ad Wildgrain: Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to http://wildgrain.com/UNPLANNED to start your subscription. Audible: Your first great love story is free when you sign up for a free 30-day trial at http://audible.com/unplanned Revolve: Shop at http://revolve.com/unplanned and use code UNPLANNED for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner Nutrafol: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand at https://Nutrafol.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is with very heavy hearts that we share about the loss of our baby girl born far too soon. At a routine pregnancy appointment, our doctor could not find a heartbeat. Shortly after they sent us in for an ultrasound where the technician said words we will never forget, “I am so sorry I do not have good news.” That is when we got the gender reveal we never hoped for and also the news that our baby had a genetic condition that took her life around 17 weeks gestation. The news felt unimaginable. The grief is absolutely devastating. But we feel so much gratitude for the time that we did get to have with her. And we still have hope. Hope has continued to show up for us in so many ways. For now we will grieve and continue to think of ways to honor her life offline. Thoughts and prayers are more than welcome. Thank you everyone for celebrating this precious life with us for the past 17 weeks.❤️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices