Modern Masculinity, Feminism, & Raising Boys in 2026

Modern Masculinity, Feminism, & Raising Boys in 2026

Matt and Abby open up about what it feels like to raise boys in a moment where conversations around masculinity feel louder and more polarized than ever. They unpack the difference between healthy and unhealthy masculinity, how criticism aimed at grown men can be internalized by young boys, and the role social media plays in amplifying extremes. They also share their biggest hopes as parents — raising sons with strength, humility, emotional awareness, and a sense of purpose in a rapidly changing world. This episode is sponsored by Zoc Doc, Better Help, Kindred Bravely, Olipop, and Flamingo. Zoc Doc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. Better Help:Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp/unplannedpodcast Kindred Bravely: Get 20% off your first order at https://KindredBravely.com/UNPLANNED with promo code UNPLANNED. Exclusions apply. OLIPOP: Get a free can of OLIPOP when you buy any 2 cans in store—just visit https://drinkolipop.com/unplanned Flamingo: Our listeners get the Flamingo Starter Set for just $7 at https://www.shopflamingo.com/unplanned Chapters: 00:00 - Modern Masculinity 01:53 - Living in a man hating culture viral clip 08:05 - How did we get here 10:08 - Redefining masculinity 17:36 - Not all men 18:42 - Raising good men 25:50 - Teaching our boys emotional regulation 29:46 - Boys vs. Girls 38:41 - Consequences 41:06 - Service in healthy masculinity 45:10 - Why young men are afraid of emotions 50:44 - Pay disparity in the home 01:00:17 - Normalizing therapy 01:03:47 - Social Media and the gender wars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Having a miscarriage at 17 weeks pregnant

Having a miscarriage at 17 weeks pregnant

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 f...

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Losing my husband to cancer, pregnancy, and remarrying w/ Shay Martin

Losing my husband to cancer, pregnancy, and remarrying w/ Shay Martin

This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth, Headspace, Hiya & Wildgrain. Cozy Earth: Go to https://cozyearth.com/unplanned for up to 40% off Headspace: Get Headspace FREE for 60 days by going to https:...

1 Okt 20251h 20min

Getting a hair transplant, surgery recovery & pregnancy updates

Getting a hair transplant, surgery recovery & pregnancy updates

This episode is sponsored by Google Gemini, Square, Cozy Earth & Zocdoc Google Gemini: Visit gemini.google/students to learn more and sign up. Terms apply. Square: To learn more, go support your favor...

24 Sep 20251h 1min

Losing my son, grief & overcoming depression ft. Missy (our friend’s mom)

Losing my son, grief & overcoming depression ft. Missy (our friend’s mom)

This episode is sponsored by Hiya, Zocdoc, Google Gemini & Audible Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointm...

17 Sep 202558min

Our due date, baby names & the first trimester

Our due date, baby names & the first trimester

We’re sharing all the details about baby #3 — from our due date and our thoughts on baby names to cravings, morning sickness, and what it’s been like being pregnant with two toddlers! This episode ...

10 Sep 202558min

The debt trap, combining finances & why you shouldn’t rent w/ Rachel Cruze

The debt trap, combining finances & why you shouldn’t rent w/ Rachel Cruze

Rachel Cruze, best-selling author and daughter of Dave Ramsey, joins Matt & Abby to spill money tips every couple needs to hear. From combining finances and crushing debt to car payments, renting, and...

3 Sep 202559min

We’re all pregnant, birth confessions & why you need your mom postpartum

We’re all pregnant, birth confessions & why you need your mom postpartum

Abby, Abigail, and Addy are all pregnant at the same time - and there's a lot to talk about. From which trimester has been the hardest, to what it's really like sharing pregnancy news for the third ti...

27 Aug 20251h 26min

Finding out we're pregnant with baby no. 3 & telling our family

Finding out we're pregnant with baby no. 3 & telling our family

We’re pregnant with baby no.3!!! In this episode, we talk about the pregnancy scare before trying, the moment we found out, and how we told our families. We also open up about fears of miscarriage, ho...

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