EP. 2 | ABBIE'S STORY - Childhood, Addiction, & Modeling | Who Wears The Pants 

I just wanted to say that Josh happened to be there for Abbie and helped her quit drinking was such a blessing. You never know how it could have ended up if he wasn’t there that time. Also, Abby is amazing that she actually was able to get rid of the addiction, it takes a lot of will power to do so👏. Good for both of you!

Abbie’s story is actually so good because throughout the whole podcast cause she is so honest

this was honestly so heartwarming. to hear how you struggled and see where you are now is just so beautiful. wishing you guys all the happiness in the world🤍

It’s great when you can connect with people you watch and feel like they’ve been through similar stuff as you! Thank you Abbie for opening up about your story and being vulnerable with us! Loving this podcast, keep them coming ❤

Thank you for being open about this💗I grew up very very hard with an extremely violent abusive alcoholic parent and I can happily say, by Gods grace he’s been a changed sober man for over 15 years now but I know first hand what alcohol can do for certain individuals and it’s absolute poison to some. Congratulations, Abby on your sobriety and mindset being over alcohol. I genuinely love you guys, y’all are such a Ray of sunshine for healthy couples

Honestly, I really enjoyed hearing Abbie’s story. You’ve come so far. I feel like we’re friends now & I’m proud of you. 😅

Love how relatable you guys are!! Love you guys (and poot)! Ps. You guys should do a podcast with Matt and Abby!

thank you so much for opening up about your past Abbie. I'm a year sober and this was extremely inspirational to me and at the perfect time because I've been wanting to drink again but this stopped me. You have helped me so much and I love you and I only hope to be able to meet you one day.

Such an inspiring episode! Ever since having my daughter I have truly thought of cutting out all alcohol. My parents did when they had me and my siblings and I still appreciate having never seen them drunk. Also not sure if anyone else feels this way, but my parents were very similar in having us work when we turned 15, didn’t have money to give us cars, couldn’t fully pay for college. And honestly I think when my children are older I will have them work in high school and pay for their car and insurance. It really taught me time and money management. I had so many friends in college who couldn’t manage school and social life or had to call their parents every week for more money. It made me thankful I had the skills to manage my time and I was waaay more appreciative of my money since I earned it.

This is so relatable! I can definitely relate in my small western pa town school stories! Thank you for being so open to sharing your story! The good and the challenging! It will help many! ❤

Love how genuine and sweet this is! Love u all ❤

WOW, Abbie, I just want to give you a hug. It's so very brave of you to share your story. I'm most certain you just helped a tremendous amounr of people. Pretty darn proud of ya, kiddo! Xx

Such a great story. I had open heart surgery at 5 and didn’t think I’d have and my mom was afraid for me to because of all she went through. She was afraid for me to play sports. My brother was a great athlete so I always wonder what could’ve been. I have a healthy 17 year old. I love watching you, Josh, & Poppy.

Love how genuine and honest you guys are! Refreshing to listen to a podcast like this.

You all bring so much love and joy to my heart. ❤️

I have so much newfound respect and appreciation for you, abbie. thank you for sharing your story; we are so proud of who you have become ❤️

Hey Abbie and Josh! I love that you started a podcast!

Thank you for honesty 🙌 literally every other influencer/youtuber paints the perfect personality/life and they deny their true colors. Good job Abby for making the smart, better choice for you and good job Josh for having patience and supporting Abby!! Best luck to you both 🤗

I absolutely loved this episode! The authenticity and humor sprinkled throughout was the perfect balance!! I will definitely be watching every week ❤️☺️

I went to the same highschool. i literally love watching you on socials. they actually got all brand new elementary, middle, and high schools. they are really nice and no more walking outside!!!!!

Truly inspiring!! Way to go Abbie and Josh !!

Listening to the drinking stories brought up some memories for me. Lucky for you, you learned this early on! I was a goodie two shoes and started drinking one month before my 21st! I had problems with alcohol thru my 20’s and 30’s. Finally gave it up in the 40’s! Apparently I’m a slow learner. But so glad you learned so quickly and early in life!

Yes, I was an all star cheerleader when I was young and it was crazy expensive. My mom was amazing. Worked nights as a nurse bc it paid more and never once told me to quit cheer bc it was too expensive. Love hearing your story Abby!

You guys make these podcasts so fun! It’s such an inspiring story and so great to see all the support Josh has given you throughout the entire journey!

So happy Abby that everything worked out positively for you, you are an inspiration. So happy you two are having another baby ❤️

Josh’s sunglasses are iconic!! 😂

I really enjoy your story, and how you both are so genuinely kind.

I love how real you both are and I can see the love between you!

I feel like Abbie still has some growing up to do but I’m here for it and love seeing the journey ✨

Loved this episode can’t wait to hear Josh’s story. You guys are amazing.

I loved getting to know you more! Proud of you and your come up! Can’t wait to hear josh’s story next! Congratulations on baby 2!

I have severe scoliosis and wore a brace for 3 years. It was a nightmare! I also went through year's of alcoholism and I am proud of myself everyday. Thank you so much for talking about things like this.

You guys are so real. Thanks for sharing your story Abbie 🫶🏻

I really love this, thank you for sharing your story and future stories. I know it will inspire so many people ❤

MI just started following you guys a few weeks ago and had no idea Who you were right away but I knew you were kind genuine and funny and from there I laughed and cried with you when you found out you were pregnant and shared the video. Since then I make sure to check in every day and I absolutely love this open honest podcast. So many people make assumptions by what they see on the outside and they have no idea who you truly are what you’ve been through and what made you who you are today. You’re both so young but have old souls and I think you’re truly soulmates you’re a lovely couple and I wish you nothing but many many many years of happiness, love and lots of healthy, happy babies…. #2 on the way 🙌💕💕😍

you guys are so positive ,warm and nice people🥰

I’m so proud of you for recognizing the problem and eliminating it! I grew up in a alcoholic household, and cannot keep it in my own home now as an adult. It does a lot more damage than people realize.

I've been waiting for new podcast love you guys ❤️❤️

You guys are awesome! I love hearing your journeys and how far you’ve come, so proud of you two 😊😊😊

this is so inspiring. thank you for sharing and letting us into your lives and your story. also josh is so funny!!!💞

This episode made me like you so much more. I love that you are normal couple who has struggles, who had and have to overcome problems. I relate to you on so many levels, I was embaressed too to show my childhood home to my boyfriend, if you come from different money backgrounds it is really a thing. I love your humor, I honestly used to follow you just for that, but now that I know this I really like you as people. You deserve all the hapiness and sucess!

so amazing to hear more about your story abbie! just shows that you can never judge or make assumptions about people, because you don't know their story. that's why your one of the few tiktokers i support bc i feel you're a genuine good person! 🤍

Abbie, I appreciate you sharing your personal struggles. I honestly thought you were a young beautiful happy model with zero problems. I'm sorry I judged you by thinking you had no problems. Sometimes I tend to forget that the Instagram/TikTok influencers I follow are actually human lol! Love you girly I have so much respect for you ❤️ you deserve everything that you have!

Wow really love this podcast! It’s been super interesting so far discovered it today and binged it

I thoroughly enjoyed this!!

Thank you for being so brave, honest and raw. I am so happy that you were able to conquer your demons and fight so hard to get yourself on the right track. You should be so proud of yourself. Ibam proud of you. And I admire you so much. What a woman you've become! Congratulations! You did it!

Loved this so much, I like the long podcasts!

So great to hear other people's stories. Everyone has their similar situations than you think. Reminds me a little of the movie Pretty in Pink when you said you didn't want to show him where you lived. You both are great! ♡♡

You guys are so adorable! I loved hearing your origin story. It makes you so relatable. I'm so proud of how far you've come! 👏👏👏🥰

Thanks for sharing your story, both of you are such sweet souls.

Such an amazing family, you can tell they truly l love each other and how honest they are ❤

YES! This is a good way to see you guys - I lked it very much!

56:35 finally someone said it! Thank you Abby for opening up and telling your story! ❤️

I love watching you guys so much you always put a smile on my face ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I love Abbie's laugh... N Josh side profile literally looks like it's Poppy.. The resemblance.. 😭😭

OMG crying!!! You guys are the best ever!!😭🙌🏼 soooo cute!! Love your story Abbie!! You’re beautiful inside and out!!

Early looking forward for this every wednesday. This a long one too❤ Love from the Philippines🇵🇭🇵🇭

Another amazing one🤍🤍love this podcast and love you guys💖

Amazing! Congratulations. I’m 5 years sober myself! It is nice to dance and do things naturally! Thanks for sharing guys!

Love this! Abbie, do you remember working at the Tilted Kilt in Robinson together!? It feels like that was a lifetime ago. So happy to see you thriving and love to hear your story! ♥️

Still so eye opening, you guys look like you’ve never been struggling. Don’t take me wrong, I know people have a lot on their plate, thank you for sharing! I’m very happy for you, because you did it! 🤩 Motivation for everyone🎉

I listened on Google podcasts and now I'm watching, you guys are just adorable.

Yay! the next episode!

I love these podcasts !!!

abbie oh my goodness! i totally understand what your saying about the remembering your surgery. i had hip surgery when i was 4. we have no pictures no nothing about it but i completely remember it. it was so funny when you talked about the wagon because that was one of the biggest memories from that time like when the nurses pulled me out in the wagon and put me in my car. your so amazing and thanks for this awesome story.

Love this❤️ Abbie is so darn beautiful! Love y’all’s Love ❤️🌹

I am loving the podcast! ❤️

Love y’all and thank you for sharing your realism’s. Hi Poot. Love and prayers always ❤❤❤🙏

Really enjoyed it!❤️

Ahhh I remember headstart ❤️ Mrs. Spring & the short bus. Still visit her to this day!💜

Abbie's story with alcohol is SO similar to mine. I have had the same issues with alcohol and I was also afraid it would end up ruining my relationship. For me I did have a problem with blacking out and then I would end up getting upset over things easily and cry easily which I wouldn't do in my normal state. I do tend to be more emotional and sensitive, that's my nature and of course alcohol just amplifies any type of negative emotions you have. I also have recently tried to just have a drink or two but it doesn't do anything for me either I feel like there's no point and it's not even worth it. I would rather drink enough to actually feel something from it but then that comes with the risk of potentially experiencing all of the negative sides of alcohol and I could easily get back to square one. So besides my behavior and blacking out, alcohol has also adversely affected my life in many other ways too such as my health. So I have gotten to the point where I most likely am going to be sober long term. I am a person that just doesn't do well with alcohol like Abbie.

Your Podcasts are the best like I literally loveeeee them❤️

Loved this episode!

Abby, I thought it was really interesting listening to your story. Didn't know u had such a difficult time in your life. It's so beautiful how it all transformed

Loving this podcast and being an Ohio myself, i can relate! Keep up what you are doing!

I didnt know i need thisssss, loving It🥰🥰🥰

I absolutely love how you explained our high school and Josh’s reaction to the portables 🤣🤣

I knew there was something special about both of you when your Tiktok showed up on my FYP. I relate to the both of you - 3 years sober and I struggle with anxiety.

This was absolutely awesome 😎

I love you so much 🥰 Herberts Family 💕

Looking forward for episode 3 😆

Love this podcast! ❤

It feels amazing to know Abby grew up in the same town as me when you said that my heart dropped ❤️

I swear u are the best ever guys ❤

I was waiting for Thiiiss😍🤩

This podcast made my day! I love Josh and his glasses 😎

GURL YOU ARE LITERALLY GORGEOUS DONT LET ANYONE TELL YOU OTHERWISE

I really enjoyed listening to you tell your story! I think it really shows how truly down to earth, and how genuine of a person you are! Love you guys!!!!

This video is so sincere, loved it! Kind of funny, but I feel like our lives have crossed in ways, as I went to Brooke High School and was signed by Docherty Agency as well, and my agent was Ryan Nolte. I was miss wv teen USA and am from Weirton. Kind of a funny story, but i went to Bob evans in Steubenville OH about 5 years ago, and the hostess there said “ you remind me of Abbie, a girl who used to work here she is a big model now”. At the time, I didn’t think anything of it, then I listen to this and think that was you she was talking about lol! Small world! Completely enjoyed this 🙂

Ahhhh I had the same thing with both my L5s and had a full body back brace all of 6th grade 🤣 I feel your pain so much! ❤Such a good podcast and thank you for sharing!

Also... I'm obsessed with Josh's little yellow crocs in the animation. 😂❤️

“Just you and Michael?” 🤣🤣🤣 I’m crying

Listening on my way to work!!

There’s no one here to bring you coffee 😂😂😂😂😂😂 you make my day , I laughed so hard

I have tethered cord as well and over 10+ serious medical conditions and have had over 60 surgeries including major major brain surgeries and tethered cord surgeries to un tether my spinal cord in multiple places. I have so many complications with all of my surgeries and have flat-lined too many times to count. I am also a triplet born 3 months premature. I only weighed 2 pounds and barely made it, and over time I started getting really sick. I eventually needed a feeding tube and went almost everywhere to try to get diagnosed. I kept getting more and more sick and complex over time and couldn't get diagnosed. I turned to my passion for the flying trapeze and performed professionally, but I was rapidly getting worse to the point where I was bed ridden and in the Hospital, desperate for a diagnosis. I eventually got diagnosed in 2018 with most of my medical conditions which was devastating (and still is). I had to give up everything from how much pain I've been in most of my life. I needed to get emergency brain surgeries and barely made it, and I've had irreversible complications that are still effecting me. I woke up intubated during 4 of my major surgeries and felt everything. At this point, all of my drs have told me to enjoy every day because my conditions will continue to get worse over time. I decided to start my RU-vid channel to share my story with my supporters and try to make the best of every day. I am hoping I will be able to inspire others through my channel, and since I am always in pain, I have enjoyed creating beauty content to make myself feel better on the outside. Since I've had to give up the flying trapeze and a "normal" life, I enjoy doing beauty videos bc that's the only part of performing I can still do. It would mean so much to me to continue sharing my story and inspiring others through my channel and website ( www.haileymaebeauty.com ) I will have new content weekly on all socials and I hope this comment helps others to join along and be a part of my journey! PS: this comment is to gain awareness and help/inspire others by sharing my one in.a million survival journey. To anyone who sees this, I know life can feel impossible sometimes and everyone has their own battles, but I promise things will get better in the long run. I shouldn't be alive right now from everything I've endured and been through with major medical conditions and complications, but everyone is here for a reason and I truly hope this reaches people who need to hear it and need some encouragement! RU-vid: Hailey Garofalo IG: @hailey_garofalo

Omg I knew you were from Steubenville when you said a small town an hour from Pittsburgh in another video. My husband was just working up there for 3 years. We stayed 30 minutes from Steubenville in Hammondsville. He was building the huge “power plant” in Monaca PA.

congrats on your sobriety! your journey is inspiring

I met my husband in a body cast in a hospital bed in his parents living room! He broke his back . Was in a plaster cast from August to December. Couldn’t walk or get out of bed. Quite the way to meet your husband!

i love this!!

I'm loving this so much! We still have portables too lol. Y'all are the sweetest!!