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
#097 - How to Handle Friends Distancing Due to a Spouse's Addiction - Listener Q&A Pt.2
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We continue to answer listener submitted questions in this episode and address the following:
1. How do you learn to trust yourself and your instincts again when a…
#096 - Rebuilding Trust, Getting Your Needs Met, and Intervention Q&A
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We took listener questions for this episode and you can expect to find answers to questions such as: What should you expect when outside life events impact the rec…
#095 - Why Spouses Take Longer to Heal
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The recovery journey for a spouse or partner of an alcoholic or addict is not as organized as that of a substance abuser and it's far less controlled. Treatment ce…
#094 - How to Tell if Someone is Serious About Recovery
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Are they serious? Is this normal? How can you tell if someone is really invested in their recovery? In the world of addiction recovery, it's not exactly cut and dr…
#093 - Recognizing Abuse
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Exploring the harsh reality of abuse and its profound impact on spouses, families, and children is no easy feat. Often, we're tempted to deny its existence in our …
#092 - Anhedonia and the "Blah" Feelings of Recovery
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In this episode we discuss anhedonia, or what's commonly referred to as the "blah" feelings of early recovery for both the person coming out of substance abuse, as…
#091 - Dry Drunk and Emotional Sobriety
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Simply removing the substance accomplishes very little. The term dry drunk refers to someone that has not done "the work." The work is the uncovering of root cause…
#090 - Why the Past is Important - Accountability & Healing
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Phrases such as "We just need to move forward," "The past is the past, get over it," "Stop bringing up the past" may have a time and place, but not in your relatio…
#089 - It's Okay to be Angry
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In general, we don't like to be angry. It's uncomfortable and then we're faced with the proposition of confronting someone that has upset us which brings about an …
#088 - Lessons Learned Together After 4,000 Days Sober
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In this episode we discuss some of the lessons we've learned in 4,000 days of sobriety. We discuss pain management, and our partnership with Aleve in their new awa…
#087 - Finding Comfort as the "Villain"
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Being labeled a "Villain" is hurtful when you're just trying to protect yourself and your family. In this episode we delve into the complexities of being labeled t…
#086 - Grief and Ambiguous Loss - Grieving The Loss of a Dream
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In this episode we cover a particular type of grief common when loving an addicted person called ambiguous loss. Ambiguous loss is a profound sense of loss and sad…
#085 - Are You Overreacting?
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Is the drinking really as bad as I feel it? Is this a serious problem or am I making something out of nothing? Did I sign up for this? Do I need to just suck it up…
#084 - Are You An Overthinker?
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Overthinking can plague your mind with many scenarios, many of which are negative and lead to tumultuous thoughts and anxiety. It's more common today than it has e…
#083 - 10 Truth Bombs About Denial
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The state of denial never feels like you think it would feel...Most people believe they can intuitively recognize when they're in a bad situation but that's rarely…
#082 - Infidelity Q&A
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Infidelity was not part of our story, but we get questions about it weekly. Does the cloud of substance abuse excuse infidelity? Was it really them making the deci…
#081 - Let's Talk About Sex: Emotional and Physical Intimacy Q&A
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We took questions from the community and extracted the most commonly asked questions about emotional and physical intimacy. We've never openly talked about our sex…
#080 - Learning to Love Myself - How to Rebuild Your Self Esteem
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If it were as simple as saying "Just love yourself" then wouldn't everybody have a high self-esteem? The work that takes place within a spouse or partner to rebuil…
#079 - Codependency Doesn't Tell the Whole Story: Why You Lose Yourself in an Addicted Relationship
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Books like "Codependent No More" and programs like CODA or Alanon offer a lot of helpful insight on the topic of codependency. Codependency is a dysfunctional rela…
#078 - This One's For Overwhelmed Parents
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Being a parent is HARD. The emotional labor and mental weight of decisions rests heavy on healthy couples in equitable relationships. Factor in addiction, and you…