Dropping out of college and finding out I had a tumor with my parents | Ep. 13 

Matt and his dad are identical funny guys

Hearing how your dad made you the stage in your basement based on what you wanted touched my heart. You can just feel the love he has for you and the support he gave for your passions. What a blessing.

Now you know where Matt gets his character and sense of humor from. I love matt's parents. This is awesome ❤️

When Matt dad said “ I got 2 wonderful daughter in law” 😭😭😭😭❤️

Matts dad is... EVERYTHING. He needs a channel, i know i would subscribe.

Matt and Abby I’m a medical student and it sounds like your dad is suffering from sleep apnea. When people have this,they are not breathing properly at night, the body wakes up constantly during the night. He might not even notice he is waking up at night. He doesn’t get enough hours of sleep and that is what causes him to suffer from daytime sleepiness and tiredness. They have several tests to go get it to check out. If he does suffer from this there are thing to help him.

I swear your podcasts are the only one that I can listen to without getting bored. Also as a non-native speaker it's so easy to follow yet you learn so much about american life and culture. Thank you! Wish I had parents like yours

How Matt’s parents held hands most of the time and Matt and Abby too. You can see how much your relationship with your spouse can influence your kids actions with their spouse in the future. Love it! ❤

the fact that both couples are holding each others hands🥲 so precious

Having to Live with one of the worse sickness can be exhausting but I still have to believe I can be healed.

Your mom deserves a medal to raise 3 boys who are so successful and most of all gentlemen ❤

Matt’s parents were, and are so very supportive.

You guys are such good sweet souls. Dont ever change! Life can get tough but it can never take away your happiness unless you let it.

I so love Matt's parents. They're so awesome. Matt's Dad is full of sense of humor. Matt got it honestly.

Honestly I agree with Matt’s parents about not giving him ADHD medication. If Matt was excelling in school already and functioning well then he shouldn’t need to take it. I feel like back then add/adhd meds were pushed so much because it was new. No one really knew much about the consequences of the medication and whether it was truly beneficial to their child’s well-being. My husbands parents put him on add medication when he was 8 y/o and it really affected him negatively. He had severe anxiety and starting having behavior issues in school. Now as an adult he realizes that he was just a very uninterested child in school and probably would have thrived in a different school setting that would have fit his personality better. I’m not saying that medication shouldn’t be given when it’s absolutely needed and beneficial but I think it was smart of them to think critically about their child and the pros and cons of medication

I LOVE the way Abby looks at Matt!!! You can see her getting lost in him while he's talking and honestly it's adorable!!! I love it!!! You can see how in love she is with him ❤❤

Everytime I finish a episode I wish it was an hour longer, love you guys and love your parents!

Good dads are priceless. Listening to the stories of Matt’s dad building different things to support Matt’s dreams… that made me tear up. 🥹

Really glad to hear the transparency over Matt’s tumor. I think this is something that happens a lot to people more than we realize and it’s extremely important that others know their not alone and that its encouraged to advocate for their health.

You, and the future generations of your family, are so blessed to have these videos. I lost both of my parents 13 months apart and I'd give anything to have video like this.

Usually a silent listener but love how tight knit y’all’s family is. The way you guys learn about your parents and grandparents is so precious and I know this will be stuff your kids will cherish being able to view.

dear matt, I got diagnosed with adhd in my early 20's even though I was a "good student" growing up. it did take me a while to find a psychiatrist who was willing to explain that those two things could coexist, but being diagnosed has helped me understand how I function a lot better! adhd can look different from person to person. (and even if you don't get diagnosed, some adhd coping strategies can still be helpful in general!) thanks guys for the podcast and videos, keep up the awesome work!

Matt looks like his daddy. Your episodes are hillarious.😊

I love that Matt’s parents are so supportive of him and his love for theater 💗💗

We need a part 2 for sure 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

You guys have such a fun family, Matt's Dad seems like he would be such a fun grandpa. I just love this podcast so much, thank you for making my day :)

this is my favorite podcast episode by far... I loved this honest and casual conversation with your parents... the fact that you guys are truly interested in your parents (and grandparents' - when Abby's grandparents were on) stories is such a rare thing these days.

They are so sweet, the support for their children is amazing ❤

OMGGGG FINISHED WATCHING IT… LOVED IT…. Your parents are amazing and what always makes me feel so good is the fact that you guys share such a pure and lovely bond. No drama. No pretentious behaviour. PURE LOVE❤

I've always been a silent viewer but today i felt like i had to say this...its justt veryyyy touching to me !!! It's just soo sweet to constantly see you guys reaching out for each others hands all the time or just touch each other all the time its very sweet and adorable to watch that they're just always trying to comfort each other!! and then the parents were holding hands too!!🤍 literally the sweetest, purest, the most adorable thing to watch..!!!!🤍 Love you guys soo sooo much!! 🤍

I love this! It feels like a family gathering just telling stories 💕

Wow. What cool parents. I wanted to do theater too but didn’t have much support or encouragement from fam. You’re blessed!😇

BEST PODCAST OUT THERE!! Would love to see your parent’s engagement video!❤️ Definitely need a part 2!

Matt, your parents are very supportive of you. I aspire to be like them to my own kids. Such inspiration

Now we know why you guys are amazing. Its because of your incredible parents and the way they brought you up. Kisses from a Brazilian follower

I love the respect they all have for each other. Matt’s parents are cool as heck. Those are the type of parents you can take trips with and talk about literally everything. Appreciate them and guard them with everything y’all have! My parents are here but I’m not close with them. It brings me joy that others can have an amazing relationship with both parents ❤ y’all rock!

I cannot express how much I love this podcast. It’s so refreshing to watch and listen to such a wholesome family with great morals and connections. There’s so much negativity in this world I thank you guys for giving us this positivity ❤

Ever since I got to know that you guys will be having guest couples as well on your podcast, since that day I've been waiting for this duo. Matt, your parents are truly amazing....I am commenting this before starting with the video and will comment again after watching it but one thing that I just wanted to say was I was reallllllllly waiting for it and also am so excited for it. I know I am gonna love it.

Matt its so refreshing to see someone go for what they want regardless what others think. Always love this podcast. ❤

Hooray for another video with Matt's parents! I'm always so happy to see them. They're so open, warm, and funny.🥰❤ Love you all!

Your parents are so pure🥺🥺 love this!

Your best episode yet, really appreciate the parents perspective ❤what an amazing support you guys have!!

I just discovered your channel. I love that anyone from any generation can thoroughly enjoy your conversations!

I was eagerly waiting for them to be on the podcast as guests.. they are so cool parents.. extremely supportive ❤️ u r supper blessed☺️ I could relate their stories since now my son is 7 year old and I could actually learn from them how best u can handle a kid.. wonderful thanks to your parents💕

Literally everything good about parenting, relationships and love right here! So much love for you all! ❤

It’s so cool to hear more about Matt’s passions! Like it amazes me! I and my brother were both born with very distinct, (and quite unusual) passions that we’ve been demonstrating since the get go, and as I’ve aged I’ve noticed how rare it is! It’s sooooo cool to see someone that is as dynamic as Matt have a not similar “decided” path that my lil bro and I do, but a similar passion for these individual things.❤❤❤❤❤love yall

Every episode that comes out , turns into my favorite! They just keep getting better and better 🙂 Love you Matt and Abby! ❤❤

Omg I just love Matt's parents! They are so sweet & so loving & so supportive! Hearing all the things his dad built for him or helped him with & all the stuff his mom would do for him just to be able to dance & do theater, such as sitting at McDonald's for over 2 hours every week sometimes twice a week! They are truly the best parents! Matt is so blessed to have such loving, caring, supportive parents. I literally almost cried hearing the way they talk about their sons. They seem like such genuine down to earth people. & I see where Matt gets his brains from. His Mom & Dad both are very smart! Can't wait till you have them back on. I loved hearing all the stories about their relationship, them as individuals, Matt's childhood, & the relationship they have with you as well as past memories. This is probably one of my favorite episodes so far! I hope your parents read the comments. You are so so blessed Matt. I miss my Daddy so much & watching this made me think of him.

Last year a tumor was found in my knee and I knew right after the MRI too. You’re right. That’s when you know it’s not good. Mine was cancerous (I am good now) but I had surgery a month later. My husband and I are HS sweethearts too.

I live in Missouri and it’s so cool to here you guys live your life in the same state. I love you guys keeping going!!!!

Hands down my favorite podcast episode so far. Matt’s parents are so entertaining

I loved this episode!! It makes so much sense how Matt became who he is today! His parents are the sweetest and so supportive

slayyy this podcast seems so good! cant wait to relax while listening to this and laugh my guts out😂💗

You guys are the sweetest and so blessed. Never forget how far you have come and always give the one the glory who gave you your gifts..God and family.

The sweetest interview ever!! Matt your parents are AMAZING. Great examples of PARENTING. My mom always would say how a man treats his mother he will treat you. (VERY TRUE). Abby your blessed to have a man like Matt & VICE/VERSA. Your mother is lovely & your father a HOOT with the capital E for EMPATHY. I could watch podcast like this one always. Looking forward to Part2. Family memories are the BEST! Many blessing to all of you.

Matt and Abby are so stinking cute… they keep reaching to hold hands and touching each other. It’s so sweet

I really enjoy watching your podcasts it gives me a huge huge huge validation and motivation in living my life and starting a family like yours!!! I really feel like I vibe more with them than it is to vibe with people I know in real life.

Oh my gosh, first I'm 49 and watch y'all. But Matt, these stories remind me so much of my son's childhood and early 20's. Our son was in theatre, modeled and played every sport. I was a home health nurse and would have to drive him everywhere to his back to back practices and I would chart in the car. Dad was traveling with work. We supported everything he wanted to try. He quit community college and moved to Nashville alone to study audio engineering then after graduating he decided he was moving to Colorado. Literally almost 2k miles away. He passed from testicular cancer 16 months ago at 24. Love watching y'all.

Your dad is the funniest and your mom is the sweetest!! You really are lucky that they were so supportive of your interests & goals 😊

You guys crack me up! Love hearing childhood stories that resonate with some of my own.

LOVE when you have your parents/family on the podcast or TT/YT!! They are so much fun!!

OMG this was THE BEST podcast ever!!! I absolutely love Matt's family dynamic.

I don’t even have the vocabulary to express how much I just, adore you two and your families. I seriously love rooting for you guys and love engaging in your content. Social media can be weird, strangers… so involved in your life, but as one of those strangers 😂 thank you for sharing with us & just having REALLL LIFE/ HUMAN conversations / opinions. Really enjoy you two genuine souls!

Matt’s parents are great people and love them and Abby you have great in laws

Your parents are so sweet & seem like such good parents!!!!! Amazing podcast, loved it

I love this! I giggled when Matt says 20 year Olds are watching this. I'm 46 and love watching you guys!!

I don’t usually comment but i loved this episode so much. Seeing you guys as a family was so beautiful. Matt’s parents just seem like the best most loving parents ever and even how much they love Abby really shows thru this episode. ❤

I cannot get enough of your videos! Y’all have such an infectious personality!!! I look forward to your videos ☺️

Your podcast and you guys in general are so wholesome and we need more people like you on the internet! Thank you for doing what you do! You’re such great examples to all of us❤

Your parents are so supportive and your number 1 fan it’s beautiful to see

I normally don’t comment on RU-vid videos but I just wanted to say, I went to FZS in Saint Peters and remember Matt performing in breakdown stl my freshman year of high school. I had friends who were apart of it and followed you ever sense. I’ve been so grateful for you and Abby’s videos because I had a hard time through out high school and the beginning of college. Your videos have made me feel seen and always put a smile on my face. rep STL! 😂❤

I loved this! Such a grateful and loving family wow 😍

This podcast is exactly what you need in a world like this- its light, funny, and entertaining.

I really enjoyed watching this podcast, so heartwarming and wholesome. ❤

This was such a sweet episode the effort Matt’s dad went to create his “stage” is beautiful 😍

This was so good! Loved every minute of it. I can't wait for Wednesdays to hear more! Thanks for posting.

I just so happened to see this before starting my workday and clicked play without hesitation. Love your podcast and RU-vid channel. It’s great to get wholesome content on the Internet. ❤

These podcasts are so wholesome and #lifegoals. This is the American Dream to me. Raising a family and seeing your kids be successful and raise their own family.

All of y’all are just great! Enjoyed this so much!! Can’t wait till next Wednesday!

Soooo so so amazing guys! Such a warm vibe from them, just showing me what kind of family I would like to build in the future. Thank you so much for your work and everything you do guys! Wish you the best and good luck 🍀

I love watching your videos and now listening to your podcasts. It is the best part of my week. Thank you for being open and real with others. Blessings on each of you.

Matt & Abby, I love your podcast. I’m not super active on social media (not on Instagram or tik tok) but I love these videos. I look forward to listening since my husband and I are kind of going through the same life stages. I am almost inspired to do videos like these myself, not that anyone would ever watch them, but man how cool will it be for you guys to have all of these documented memories to look back on when you’re older. Especially the ones with your parents, grandparents and whatnot. I often find myself forgetting the way I thought about things as I experienced them so that’s one of the cool sides to having your life uploaded like this. Wish y’all the best!!!

Never been so early. I can’t wait for your baby boy to be born !! You are going to be amazing parents to two children !❤

You guys are awesome you put out an episode when your sick. Get well soon!

I LOOOOVE YOUR PARENTS!! This is my favorite podcast. You really bless my life with every episode you post. God bless your family and little boys ❤

My dad worked for the NCDOT for 35 years and the women in this field are true badasses!!

Over the years I’ve listened to many RU-vid couples podcasts and watched many blogs, but Matt & Abby are the only successful influencers that are still down to earth and relatable! And that is why I only fw them ❤️

Matt and Abby. You are an inspiration ❤

I’m so happy Matt’s parents didn’t put him on meds. So many kids are pushed on meds. It breaks my heart. Such amazing, wonderful, loving parents. Both you guys are blessed to have such amazing families.

I never comment on videos but man, this has been the most wholesome podcast ever. It amazing to see we’re Matt’s great personality comes from and actually gave me a perspective for what a good man looks like. You are very lucky Abby, and so is he to have you. Gorgeous family, many blessings your way!

Your parents are amazing! Bless them!

loved this podcast...love the dynamic between all of u

You and your parents are so sweet! Love it that you guys have such nice people come on and talk on your podcast. (You guys should post some of Matt's videos he made when he was younger, that would be so wholesome!)

Awe Matt your Mom is your total hype person. She remembers your childhood with biographical precision. Also, your parents remind me of your brother and your sister in law Abigail :)

I just love Matt's parents ❤

Love your parents ❤ Your dad cracks me up “welcome to the Midwest” 👍 We know allllll about the twisters here in Indy.

LOL at how fast Matt's dad said "determined"! Loved this episode, always nice seeing how close people are with their parents!

I always love it when you have Matt’s parents on. They are the best! I couldn’t watch this without commenting on Matt mentioning seeking being diagnosed with ADHD. The tactile references clued me in along with the straight A’s and your curiosity along with your vast interests. Spoiler alert. You’re gifted. And yes, I understand the stigma that comes with that, so please hear me out. In the time you were raised there was No understanding of this, so your parents are right, your educational influences were amazing. And your mom’s intuition is spot on. Both your parents supported your curiosity and creativity and that is so awesome! But there’s one thing I want to say and I want you to really listen. Adhd is diagnosed way too easily. And if it isn’t evaluated by someone who is familiar with giftedness it can be a major detriment. Why? Adhd meds can strip you of all of your creativity. So please do some major research. The difference between true adhd and giftedness is that someone who is gifted can either bring themselves back on their own eventually or can with one or two reminders. A truly adhd person cannot. You have a great thing going and parents and a wife that support you. ❤ Your creativity is the basis of who you are. Adapting with google calendar, Cozi. Ways of communicating to get the daily life things done is key. I wish y’all the best. You’ve got this! ❤

What great parents!!! Amazing support y’all have❤

This is so wholesome and refreshing. Love u guys