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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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 237
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
#237 - Paige's Perspective: Why Spouses Deserve More Than Addiction Education
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In this episode of Paige’s Perspective, I dig into a powerful comment from one of our listeners: “As the spouse, I’m basically told to become an expert on their ad…
#236 - Resentment and Forgiveness
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Matt and Paige pull the lid off a loaded topic: resentment. You’ve been told to “let it go,” to forgive, to be grateful - but what if your resentment isn’t a defec…
#235 - Mindset Monday: The Sunk Cost Trap
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We’ve all said it: “I can’t walk away, I’ve already put too much in.” That’s the sunk cost fallacy talking. In this episode, Matt breaks down why we stay in jobs, …
#234 - Paige's Perspective: Boundaries Aren’t About Them
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In this episode, Paige talks about the difference between boundaries and expectations, how to shift your language so boundaries feel empowering instead of exhausti…
#233 - Should I Stay or Should I Go? How to Finally Know for Yourself
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“Should I stay or should I go?” It’s the question every spouse of an addict whispers in the dark, and the one that can paralyze you with fear, guilt, and hope. It'…
#232 - Mindset Monday: How to Be Sober in a World Obsessed With Alcohol
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Getting sober is one thing. Staying sober - living sober in a world where alcohol is everywhere - is another challenge entirely. In this episode of Mindset Monday,…
#231 - Paige's Perspective: Why the “Codependent” Label Gets It Wrong
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In this episode of Paige’s Perspective, I’m breaking down the truth about betrayal trauma — and why it’s so much more than cheating. From financial betrayal to chr…
#230 - Beyond Sobriety: The Real Checklist for Change
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Sobriety alone doesn’t prove someone has changed. Real recovery is measured in behavior - respect, honesty, accountability, and humility - not just the absence of …
#229 - Mindset Monday: Imperfect Action Beats Perfect Conditions
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This week on Mindset Monday, Matt takes on one of the biggest traps we fall into—waiting for the “right time.” Whether it’s getting sober, leaving a toxic relation…
#228 - Paige's Perspective: Why I Don’t Like Talking About Addiction
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In this episode of Paige’s Perspective, I share why I don’t like talking about addiction — and why I believe it’s often just a convenient cover for behaviors that …
#227 - The Most Asked Questions Wives Have for Us – Part 2
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In this follow-up to one of our most popular episodes, Matt dives deeper into the questions wives, girlfriends, and partners send in about men, addiction, recovery…
#226 - Mindset Monday: Five Skills Every Guy Must Master
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In this Mindset Monday, Matt takes men beyond sobriety into the deeper work that actually rebuilds trust and creates lasting change. Drawing from his own journey o…
#225 - Paige's Perspective: It Didn’t Happen to Me, It Happened for Me
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In this week’s episode of Paige’s Perspective, I unpack a quote from Ted Lasso that stopped me in my tracks: “This didn’t happen to me; it happened for me.” I talk…
#224 - The Most Asked Questions Wives Have for US - Answered Honestly
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If you’ve ever wanted to understand what was actually going on in my head when I was lying, numbing, and pretending to change, this is the episode to save or refer…
#223 - Mindset Monday: The Cost of Staying the Same & Why Change Feels Like Death Before It Feels Like Freedom
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This episode is for the man standing at the crossroads, the one who knows the truth but hasn’t taken action yet. The one who’s tired of lying to everyone, especial…
#222 - Emotionally Immature Parents, Enmeshment, and the Breaking Point
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In this powerful follow-up to our recent episode on family dynamics, we go deeper into what it’s like to grow up in a dysfunctional family system and what it takes…
#221 - "I Don’t Know What to Do": When Awareness Isn’t Enough
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In this deeply honest Mindset Monday episode, Matt speaks directly to the men who find themselves stuck in the messy middle of knowing they need to change but not …
#220 - Paige's Perspective: Micro-Wins: The Tiny Steps That Change Everything
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We don’t talk enough about how hard the “normal” stuff can feel when you’re coming out of survival mode. In this episode, I’m diving into the power of micro-wins; …
#219 - When Your Partner Can’t See Their Family’s Dysfunction
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This episode dives into one of the hardest issues couples face in recovery: toxic family dynamics. Is your spouse enabled by their family, are they kept under cont…
#218 - The Most Abused Step in Recovery: Don’t Weaponize the 9th Step
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In this audio newsletter (or maybe Mindset Mondays - still not sure here...working title), Matt tackles one of the most misunderstood and misused ideas in recovery…