Till The Wheels Fall Off
Till The Wheels Fall Off (TWFO) podcast is hosted by Matt and Paige Robinson. TWFO focuses primarily on the relationship dynamics between spouses and partners of alcoholics or addicts and ways to best navigate the difficulties of codependent, addicted, unstable, and narcissistic behavior. The program is enjoyable and informative for anyone seeking self-betterment, inspiration, perspective, or direction with themes ranging from boundaries, recovery, marriage, and parenting with tons of humor built in. With over twenty years of experience in codependency recovery, addiction recovery, mental health battles, and navigating life's hurdles, the duo offers a valuable and unique perspective that is both inspiring and relatable.
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Episodes
207 episodes
Paige's Perspective: Learning to Trust Again Starts with Trusting Yourself
What happens when you find out the truth years later—when the person you trusted most finally admits they lied? This episode is about the invisible aftermath of long-term betrayal. Paige walks through how repeated lies, not just addiction, resh...
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The 4 Layers of Trust: What Rebuilding Actually Looks Like
If you’ve heard this from a partner or found yourself asking it, this episode breaks down exactly why rebuilding trust isn’t a single moment. It’s a layered process that takes time, consistency, and real change.In this episode of Til...
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Audio Newsletter: "How Do I Trust Again?"
Trust gets asked about all the time. “How do I trust them again?” But that question is usually hiding something deeper, like “How do I stop feeling anxious?” or “How do I get back to normal?” In this audio newsletter, Matt talks ...
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Paige's Perspective: Track Less, Trust More: Why Self-Monitoring Might Be Making You Anxious
In this episode of Paige’s Perspective, Paige gets real about something many of us are doing in the name of healing: self-monitoring everything—our sleep, food, steps, moods, routines. What starts as a tool for awareness can qui...
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They’re Really Good at What They Do: The Psychology of Manipulators
Why do people stay in abusive relationships? Why don’t they just leave?In this raw and powerful episode, Matt and Paige break down the complex psychological tactics that manipulators use to keep their partners stuck—DARVO, gaslighting, l...
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Paige's Perspective: The Truth About Self-Care: It’s Not Always Pretty
Self-care isn’t always candles and calm. In this episode of Paige’s Perspective, Paige breaks down what real self-care actually looks like—and calls out the way many people use self-care as a cover for avoidance. From the difference be...
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Dr. Jake Porter -The Truth About Sex Addiction, Betrayal Trauma, and How to Rebuild Trust
Have an episode suggestion? Text us!In this deeply insightful episode of Till the Wheels Fall Off, we sit down with Dr. Jake Porter, a leading expert in relational and betrayal trauma, sex addiction recovery, and emotional intim...
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Paige's Perspective: You Don’t Have a Communication Problem
You’ve rewritten the message in your notes app a dozen times. You’ve softened your tone, used “I” statements, stayed calm, and begged them to meet you halfway—but nothing changes. In this episode, Paige breaks down the hard truth: most of you d...
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Is It a Disease or a Cop-Out?
In this episode of Till the Wheels Fall Off, Matt and Paige take on one of the most controversial topics in the recovery world - the disease model of addiction. Is it a disease? Yes. But is it an excuse? Absolutely not. They break down...
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Paige's Perspective: How to Survive Maycember Without Losing Yourself
It’s May—aka Maycember—that time of year when school events, sports, recitals, end-of-year chaos, and mental overload all collide. If you're feeling stretched thin, resentful, or like you might snap over a missed sign-up genius… you're...
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What Recovery Gets Wrong: The Partner's Side of the Story
The recovery world loves to talk about healing, but what about the people most impacted by the chaos? In this brutally honest episode, Matt and Paige pull back the curtain on what treatment centers, therapists, and traditional recovery pr...
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Paige's Perspective: Back to the Basics. Stop Excusing the Inexcusable
You don’t need more clarity. You need permission to trust what you already know.This episode is about cutting through the noise, the over-explaining, and the endless justifications. Paige brings it back to the basics: it’s not about the ...
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Chaos Outside, Peace Inside: Reclaiming Sanity in a Broken World
If life feels impossibly heavy right now, you’re not alone, and you’re not crazy. In this episode, we unpack why so many people are struggling with their mental health in 2025 and why blame - whether it’s directed at politics, finances, partner...
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1:09:53
Paige's Perspective: If Mother’s Day Hurts, You’re Not Alone
Mother’s Day can feel complicated, especially when life doesn’t look the way you thought it would. Maybe you’re raising kids alone. Maybe your partner is deep in addiction. Maybe you have an unequal partner and just feel all the feels.In...
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How You Say It Matters More Than What You Say
This episode isn’t about fixing your partner. It’s not about getting the outcome you’re hoping for. It’s about you - how you respond when you're frustrated, dismissed, overwhelmed, or ignored. We’re talking tone, delivery, body ...
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Audio Newsletter: You Can Rest, But Don’t Quit
In this special audio edition of the newsletter, Matt shares a listener story that’s all too familiar: someone begins the work: therapy, sobriety, growth - but eventually hits a wall and stops. What do you do when your partner says things like ...
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Paige's Perspective: Behavior Over Bullsh*t: Stop Blaming the Label
In this episode of Paige’s Perspective, we’re cutting through the noise and getting back to the basics — because somewhere along the way, we started overcomplicating what’s right in front of us.Addiction. Trauma. ADHD. Nervous s...
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Painful but Necessary: How Natural Consequences Spark Real Change
In this powerful episode of Till the Wheels Fall Off, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood concepts in recovery and relationships: natural consequences. We unpack the difference between allowing natural consequences v...
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Paige's Perspective: You’re Not Overreacting: The Truth About DARVO
This week on Paige’s Perspective, we’re digging into DARVO—the manipulative pattern people use to avoid accountability by flipping the script and making you question your reality. You’ll learn what DARVO looks like, why it happens, and...
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The Truth That Changed Everything: What Finally Made Me Get Sober
Matt sits down for an unfiltered, no-holds-barred conversation about the moment everything changed - the exact point he knew he couldn’t lie one more time, couldn’t hide one more day, and had to choose either transformation or destruction. Paig...
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Paige's Perspective: When 'It’s Not That Bad' Is Still Too Bad
You’ve said it. Maybe weekly. “He’s just stressed.” “He only acts like this when he’s drinking.” “That's just how they were raised.”But here’s the truth: just because you’ve gotten used to it… doesn’t mean it’s...
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How to Bounce Back: Mistakes, Shame, and Second Chances
We all screw up, but how you respond to a mistake says way more about you than the mistake itself. In this episode, we have a raw, honest conversation about emotional regulation, accountability, and how to bounce back after you’ve messed up. Wh...
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1:20:14
Paige's Perspective: Self-Love Isn’t Soft - Why It Scares You and How to Do It Anyway
Do you ever feel afraid to love yourself? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this episode, Paige gets real about the fear, discomfort, and confusion that often comes with the concept of self-love. She unpacks why loving yourself ...
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Clapping Back is Still Looking Back: Why Petty Feuds Keep You Tied to the Pain
Revenge might feel good for a moment—but what does it really get you? In this raw and hilarious episode of Till the Wheels Fall Off, we unpack the difference between being petty and being powerful. From glitter b...
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Paige's Perspective: Social Media Is Loud, But You Don’t Have to Be Lost in It
In this episode, Paige gets real about the toll social media can take on our nervous systems, identity, and sense of reality. Inspired by a quote—“Normal is 7 hours of screen time a day”—she opens up about why she’s taking a step back, how soci...
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