The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby

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

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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Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb
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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Bryton and Jade Myler join us to talk about their whirlwind first year of marriage, growing up in the spotlight as part of Ninja Kidz TV, and how they’re balancing faith, fame, and life online. We also discuss getting married young, navigating public scrutiny, and whether they’d want their future kids to grow up on the internet.

Be sure to like, subscribe, and let us know your favorite moment in the comments! 💙

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Chapters:
01:43 - How we met
12:10 - Growing up on youtube
19:36 - First year of our relationship
25:00 - Our plans for kids
27:24 - Our wedding
32:50 - Utah stereotypes
37:28 - Beast Land in Saudi Arabia
41:15 - Being in business with my family
53:54 - My LDS Mission
01:00:28 - Wing Walking
01:04:23 - Audience questions
01:15:56 - American Ninja Warrior
01:22:37 - Money matters
01:24:41 - Agree to Disagree

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Why do moms hear babies crying when no one is crying? Do lactation cookies actually work? And is childbirth amnesia the only reason people have more than one kid? In this episode, we’re sharing the funniest, weirdest, and most unexpected parts of postpartum life, and talking about how we're going to do things differently this time.

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Chapters:
03:10 - Trip to Turkey
06:44 - Pregnancy update
13:34 - Postpartum prep
18:06 - Postpartum Factoids
27:12 - Sleep deprivation
36:54 - What we're doing differently this time
47:30 - Audience postpartum non-negotiables
01:08:50 - Our Postpartum Non-Negotiables
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DISCLAIMER: Abby’s mic was off 😭

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Today on Unplanned, we sit down with Tay Lautner — mental health advocate, co-host of The Squeeze podcast, and wife of actor Taylor Lautner.

Tay opens up about her surprise pregnancy, the reality of a difficult first trimester, navigating body image changes, and preparing for motherhood for the very first time. We also talk about raising a family in the public eye, mental health during pregnancy, and what she’s most nervous about as she gets ready to welcome her baby.

Tay's IG: @taylautner

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Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby

Chapters:
03:53 - Pregnant with my first
08:51 - Finding out I'm pregnant
14:00 - 1st trimester
16:11 - Telling my family
18:15 - Gender reveal
22:02 - My time as a nurse
27:53 - Being pregnant in the public eye
42:23 - Breastfeeding
44:33 - Raising a creative kid
45:51 - Prepping for baby #2
50:15 - My dog baby
53:04 - Type A Mom
55:40 - My day to day
57:14 - Chipotle collab
58:34 - Mental Health Awareness Month
58:57 - My non profit
01:02:07 - Plans for the future
01:02:57 - THIS OR THAT

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