Marriage isn’t always easy, and this week - we’re getting honest about it. We’re answering your questions about conflict, compromise, the “7-year itch,” and the hardest season of our marriages so far. From learning to stay aligned when life gets overwhelming to navigating big decisions as a team, we’re sharing what we’ve learned (and what we’re still figuring out). Whether you’re newly married, years into your relationship, or just here for the conversation, we’re so glad you’re here. 🤍 Flamingo: Get the Flamingo Starter Set for just $7 at https://www.shopflamingo.com/ABBY—includes the Original Razor, 5-blade cartridge, Foaming Shave Gel, and shower holder. #ad Forkful: Head to https://forkfulmeals.com/%code% for 50% off your first order today! Quince: Upgrade your everyday at https://quince.com/abby for free shipping and 365-day returns, now available in Canada and the UK. Always Hungry: Abigail: Blueberry Crumble pinchofyum.com/simple-oat-pecan-blueberry-crisp Abby: Berry Cobbler Syrup kaylaskitchandfix.com/berry-crumble-latte Follow Always Here: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysherepodcast https://www.instagram.com/alwaysherepodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alwaysherepodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583535220280 Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/38IRpe6gV1WnqIFNZ6CHF5 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/always-here/id1862654475 Chapters: 01:24 - Pregnancy Update 06:12 - The Hope & the Hard 17:11 - Wow, that's crazy! 27:02 - Love and Marriage 28:32 - Seven Year Itch 34:18 - Hardest seasons 52:15 - Best Advice 53:53 - Worst Advice 55:29 - Audience questions 55:31 - Assumptions about being a wife 58:20 - Hard questions 01:00:57 - bitterness 01:03:34 - disagreements 01:06:40 - Love as a feeling or a choice 01:09:12 - Compromise 01:15:18 - introducing our families to eachother 01:18:11 - Ask Abby's 01:18:55 - Fav childhood games 01:20:57 - Pet peeves 01:25:22 - Always Hungry 01:25:29 - Sick kids

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Are expensive baby products actually worth the hype? This week, we’re sharing our honest opinions on the baby gear we love, the things we’d skip, and the nesting projects taking over our lives before baby arrives. We also talk about pregnancy after loss, flying solo with two kids, and the ever-present mom guilt. 💛 Wayfair: Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to https://wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. Cashapp: Download Cash App today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/ztzqlnwl Chilipad: Visit https://www.sleep.me/ALWAYSHERE to get up to $255 off your Chilipad 2.0 with code ALWAYSHERE, plus free shipping and a 30-day sleep trial for Always Here listeners. Shopify: Be your own boss. No dress code, no commute, no Steve from accounting. Free trial at https://shopify.com/abby.

Some of Our Baby Must Haves from this Weeks Episode! Doona: https://go.shopmy.us/p-75802402 Dreamland Sleep Sack: https://go.shopmy.us/p-75802507 Nipple Shields: https://go.shopmy.us/p-75803710 Always Hungry: Abby’s Pick: Golden Oreo Ice Cream Cake https://confessionsofabakingqueen.com/golden-oreo-cake-batter-ice-cream-pie Abigail’s Pick: Lemon Arugula Orzo Salad https://www.eatyourselfskinny.com/lemon-arugula-orzo-salad

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It’s another Ask Abby’s episode! 📞✨

You called, we answered. From marriage and motherhood to homeschooling, gym confidence, ring shopping, and even our death row meals… we’re covering all of your most chaotic (and surprisingly deep) questions.

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Abby: Frozen S'mores (Recipe Link Coming Soon!) Abigail: Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan https://theferventmama.com/hawaiian-chicken-sheet-pan/

Chapters:

5:52 - The Hope & the Hard

22:53 - George Washington

26:34 - Homeschool

28:10 - Voicemails

28:34 - Makeup recommendations

30:25 - Gym confidence

34:29 - Working out postpartum

38:21 - Baby names

41:32 - Travel with toddlers

43:11 - Dogs and babies

44:13 - Nap probs

47:32 - Starting a family

52:21 - Teething

54:20 - Comfort over community

56:35 - First dance

1:00:35 - Staying connected

1:04:33 - How do I ask out my crush

1:10:46 - Brick fences

1:14:12 - Book genres

1:18:24 - Death row meal

1:23:42 - Friends of the opposite sex

1:25:50 - Highschool

1:28:03 - Engagement rings

1:33:30 - Book Club

1:36:02 - Always Hungry

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We’re getting honest about our body image struggles: from calorie counting and comparison to pregnancy, postpartum, and learning to get strong for the right reasons. We share the unhealthy habits we normalized, the comments that stuck with us, and how we’re hoping to raise kids with a healthier relationship with food and their bodies. We hope this conversation reminds you you’re not alone. 💛 Flamingo: Get the Flamingo Starter Set for just $7 at www.shopflamingo.com/ABBY; includes the Original Razor, 5-blade cartridge, Foaming Shave Gel, and shower holder—limited time offer. Osea: Get 10% off your first order sitewide at oseamalibu.com with code ABBY. Honeylove: Save 20% off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/ABBY! #honeylovepod #ad Always Hungry: Abby: Creamy Pesto Salad juliasalbum.com/corn-pasta-salad-bacon Abigail: Corn Salad thecozycook.com/corn-salad Follow Always Here: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysherepodcast https://www.instagram.com/alwaysherepodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alwaysherepodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583535220280 Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/38IRpe6gV1WnqIFNZ6CHF5 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/always-here/id1862654475 Chapters: 01:08 - The Hope & the Hard 12:14 - All American Val Birthday Party 15:00 - Trampoline park 19:18 - Blake's Always Thinkin' 22:32 - Wow, That's Crazy 30:05 - Body Image 37:03 - Filters 40:08 - Comparison 41:46 - My first struggles with body image 01:00:50 - Pregnancy and Postpartum 01:15:02 - Movement and mental health 01:21:00 - Ask Abbys 01:53:41 - Always Hungry

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This week on Always Here, we’re getting honest about postpartum. We talk about the emotional highs and lows after birth, recovering physically and mentally, the unexpected hormone crash after weaning, birth stories, and the small wins that remind you you’re finally starting to feel like yourself again. Whether you’re in the thick of postpartum or supporting someone who is, we hope this conversation helps you feel a little less alone. Limited supply of Abby's new mascara available here! www.biswell-beauty.com BetterHelp: Don’t let stigma stand in the way of support. Start therapy with BetterHelp and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/ALWAYS. #ad Merit Beauty: Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at https://meritbeauty.com Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order of Magic Spoon Treats, a high-protein, low-sugar snack, at https://magicspoon.com/ABBY. Chilipad: Visit https://www.sleep.me/ALWAYSHERE to get up to $255 off your Chilipad 2.0 with code ALWAYSHERE, plus free shipping and a 30-day sleep trial for Always Here listeners. Always Hungry: Abby: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake pipandebby.com/pip-ebby/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-ice-cream-cake Abigail: Maple Glazed Salmon Bites flavornectar.com/maple-glazed-salmon-bites Follow Always Here: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysherepodcast https://www.instagram.com/alwaysherepodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alwaysherepodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583535220280 Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/38IRpe6gV1WnqIFNZ6CHF5 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/always-here/id1862654475 Chapters: 08:53 - The Hope & the Hard

23:30 - Wow, That's Crazy!

29:14 - Postpartum Talk

35:29 - Emergency C-Section

38:20 - How birth experience affects postpartum

39:48 - Placenta encapsulation

45:25 - Stages of postpartum

51:15 - Anxiety and Rage

52:32 - Cravings

54:04 - Sundown scaries

01:03:36 - Boundaries with family

01:12:58 - Mealtrain

01:14:56 - How to support your friends/fam postpartum

01:19:38 - Postpartum sweats

01:22:24 - Postpartum c-section vs vaginal

01:28:52 - Ask Abbys

01:40:21 - Always Hungry

01:42:27 - Big announcement!

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This week, we’re catching up on pregnancy exhaustion, summer travel with toddlers, and Father’s Day. We're also celebrating Addy's big announcement and she even shares the gender of baby #2 with us for the first time! We talk about pregnancy anxieties, transitioning from 1 to 2 kids and answer your questions on the Ask Abbys Hotline. Shopify: Start your free trial today at https://shopify.com/abby. Quince: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier—go to https://quince.com/abby for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada. Honeylove: Save 20% off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/ABBY! #honeylovepod #ad BetterHelp: Don’t let stigma stand in the way of support. Start therapy with BetterHelp and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/ALWAYS. #ad Always Hungry Abby’s Pick: Cinnamon Roll Bites saltandbaker.com/cinnamon-roll-bites-recipe/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio Abigail’s Pick: White Chicken Chili Pie with Cornbread Crust www.ambitiouskitchen.com/white-chicken-chili-pie Follow Always Here: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysherepodcast https://www.instagram.com/alwaysherepodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alwaysherepodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583535220280 Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/38IRpe6gV1WnqIFNZ6CHF5 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/always-here/id1862654475 Chapters: 02:08 - The Hope & The Hard 21:31 - Addy's Reality T.V. Time 22:36 - Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders 23:36 - Maternal Instincts (Trigger Warning - violence against a pregnant woman) 35:39 - Love Island 45:26 - Addy's Pregnant!! 48:14 - Telling my family 57:33 - Buying a house 01:01:55 - Nesting 01:06:51 - Transition from 1-2 / 2-3 01:21:49 - GENDER REVEAL 01:26:30 - Patreon 01:32:32 - Ask Abbys 01:47:33 - Always Hungry

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Today we’re sharing all of our current favorites—from beauty, fashion, and cleaning products, mom must-have's, to random things we’re completely obsessed with right now. We also dig through our purses (which may have been a mistake), and answer your questions in this week’s Ask Abby's hotline. Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctor appointments and go to https://zocdoc.com/ABBY to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. Goodr: Head to https://goodr.com/ABBY to claim $10 off your first order.

Abigail's Shopmy: https://shopmy.us/abigailhoward/always-here

Abby's Shopmy: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/6035635

Abby's Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/abbyelizabethoward/curation/3338fd6f-8772-4ec4-a667-9ed35dfe5b1c?ccs_id=3e7f0ca7-a67e-4cc7-a76c-e74c185da318&ref_=aip_sf_cur_spv_ons_d

Always Hungry:

Abby's Pick: Simple Sautéed Vegetables www.eatyourselfskinny.com/simple-sauteed-vegetables

Abigails Pick: Alexa’s Caprese Tortellini Salad

Ingredients:

Trader Joe’s Cheese Tortellini (boiled for 5–7 minutes)

Trader Joe’s Mozzarella Pearls (or Marinated Mozzarella)

Cherry tomatoes, sliced

Trader Joe’s Genova Pesto

Fresh basil, chopped

Optional Dressing:

⅓ cup olive oil

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp honey

1 minced garlic clove

Salt and pepper

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Instructions

1. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, then let it cool.

2. Combine the cooled tortellini, mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and basil in a large bowl.

3. Toss with the pesto and the optional vinaigrette, if using.

4. Chill in the refrigerator, then top with balsamic glaze before serving.

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02:38 - Life Update

05:53 - Hope & the Hard

09:21 - What's in my bag?

22:35 - Abby's Favorites!

23:27 - Beauty & Skincare

39:04 - Drugstore finds

43:46 - Fashion

57:13 - Food and drink

01:12:28 - Home

01:21:03 - Kids and Family

01:28:04 - Shopping & Influencing

01:36:55 - Ask Abbys

01:49:20 - Always Hungry

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This week on Always Here, we’re sharing the hills we’d absolutely die on. From grocery delivery and Apple Maps to matcha, and voice notes. We also catch up on potty training, Abigail's breastfeeding journey, and (as requested) Abby's meal planning process. Thanks for tuning in every week ;) Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/abby. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/ztzqlnwl #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. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants. Merit Beauty: Get your free Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at https://meritbeauty.com.

Always Hungry
Abby’s Pick: Honey Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
https://thehealthfulideas.com/honey-balsamic-brussels-sprouts/
Abigail’s Pick: Crinkle Top Brownies
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/crinkle-top-brownies/ Follow Always Here: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysherepodcast https://www.instagram.com/alwaysherepodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alwaysherepodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583535220280 Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/38IRpe6gV1WnqIFNZ6CHF5 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/always-here/id1862654475 Chapters: 05:36 - The Hope & the Hard 18:45 - Meal Planning Process 33:15 - Hills you would die on 50:15 - Hills we would die on 01:08:23 - Book Club Review 01:15:00 - Ask Abbys 01:25:12 - Always Hungry

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Today on Always Here, we’re talking all things birth control, hormones, periods, and the women’s health conversations we wish we’d had sooner. We share our experiences coming off birth control, navigating family planning, what we were taught growing up (and what we definitely weren’t), and some surprising things we’ve learned about our bodies along the way. We also chat about cycle tracking, “pull and pray,” period misconceptions, hormone health, and why we’re rethinking the way we want to talk to our daughters about their periods. Omaha Steaks: Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code ABBY at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. Flamingo: Our listeners get the Flamingo Starter Set for just $7 at https://www.shopflamingo.com/ABBY Better Help: Head to https://betterhelp.com/ALWAYS to get 10% off your first month of therapy with our sponsor, BetterHelp. #ad Follow Always Here: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysherepodcast https://www.instagram.com/alwaysherepodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alwaysherepodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583535220280 Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/38IRpe6gV1WnqIFNZ6CHF5 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/always-here/id1862654475

Chapters:

00:54 - trip to Tahoe

06:32 - Hope & the Hard

23:05 - Wow, that's Crazy!

30:53 - hit and run

40:35 - Slickback

42:07 - Birth Control

46:33 - Audience poll - what birth control do you use?

01:34:00 - Ask Abbys

01:48:38 - Always Hungry

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This week on Always Here, we’re building our ultimate summer bucket lists—and reading your most hilarious summer fails. From bikini wax disasters and camping horror stories to beach vacations, magic shows, safaris, and Hot Girl Summer goals, we’re sharing all the things we want to do before summer ends. Plus, we recap our unforgettable girls trip to New York and what it was like seeing Always Here on a Times Square billboard!

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Always Hungry

Abigail’s Pick: Crockpot White Chicken Chili
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/white-chicken-chili-burrito-bowls/

Abby’s Pick: Meatball Pasta
https://thecozycook.com/meatball-pasta/ 

Chapters:

00:59 - The Hope & the Hard

10:35 - Wow, that's crazy!

27:45 - Audience Submitted Summer Fails

37:50 - Best summer memories

45:15 - Summer Bucket List

01:02:15 - Ask Abbys

01:12:50 - Always Hungry

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It's that time of the month! 💅🩸 This week on Always Here the girls are having THE period talk. From tampons, cups and the great disc debate, to misconceptions, period fails, and the things nobody warns you about. Abby & Abigail read your wildest stories, share their own embarrassing moments. Goodr: Head to https://goodr.com/ABBY to claim $10 off your first order. Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order of Magic Spoon, including new Protein Pastries, at https://magicspoon.com/ABBY Cozy Earth: Get up to 30% off Cozy Earth's Brushed Bamboo Jogger Set and Lakehouse Clogs at https://cozyearth.com/ABBY with code ABBY, valid May 18th through June 1st. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/abby Diary of a CEO Episode we referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kizDk8idpT8

Abby's Recipe:

Shepherd's Pie Gnocchi: https://moribyan.com/shepherds-pie-gnocchi/#recipe-card

Abigails Recipe:

Chicken Apple Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner: https://wellnessbykay.com/chicken-apple-sausage-sheet-pan-dinner/
Chapters: 01:28 - The Hope & the Hard 18:40 - Turning 30 25:44 - Period Talk 34:54 - Audience poll 46:15 - Period Quiz 58:45 - Period Horror Stories 01:28:19 - Ask Abbys 01:42:20 - Book Club 01:46:00 - Always Hungry

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