Till The Wheels Fall Off

TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
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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.On the web: www.twfo.com Support us at buymeacoffee.com/twfoFollow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@twfo_couple Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/twfo_couple/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TWFOCoupleFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twfo_couple/featured

  1. 2D AGO

    #309 - Paige’s Perspective: Trauma Explains It. It Does Not Excuse It.

    Have an episode suggestion? Text us! In this week’s Paige’s Perspective, Paige talks about why so many spouses and partners become consumed with trying to understand addiction, trauma, mental health, or someone else’s past while slowly losing themselves in the process. This episode is not about judging people for having trauma or struggles. It is about recognizing that understanding someone does not mean excusing their behavior. Paige talks about the difference between substances and behaviors, why so many people stay stuck waiting for someone else to change, and how easy it is to normalize things like manipulation, gaslighting, lying, broken trust, emotional immaturity, neglect, inconsistency, and chaos when you have been living in it for too long. She also shares why focusing on yourself does not mean ignoring what is happening around you. You can work on yourself and still be honest about the fact that someone’s behavior is hurting you. If you have ever questioned your instincts, minimized what you are living through, wondered if you are overreacting, or felt like you are disappearing in your relationship, this episode is for you. Find video clips and full length video from this episode on YouTube and our other social media pages! On the web: www.twfo.com Support the Show: Buy Us a Coffee! Online Program: www.reclaiming-you.com Soberlink Device: www.soberlink.com/wheels Check out our blog: https://twfo.com/blog Follow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@twfo_couple Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/twfo_couple/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TWFOCouple Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twfo_couple Find Taylor Counseling Group: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/ Donate to Counseling for the Future Foundation: Donate Here

    16 min

  2. 4D AGO

    #308 - Why the Past is Important

    Have an episode suggestion? Text us! 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 relationship post-addiction or after betrayal of any kind. Emotions buried alive never die. While it may be difficult to discuss the past, it's important to discuss it for accountability and to set the stage for healing in the future. When you say "We're not bringing up the past" you're effectively saying that your feelings of guilt and shame are more important than your partner's feelings of betrayal and abandonment.  Find video clips and full length video from this episode on YouTube and our other social media pages! On the web: www.twfo.com Support the Show: Buy Us a Coffee! Online Program: www.reclaiming-you.com Soberlink Device: www.soberlink.com/wheels Check out our blog: https://twfo.com/blog Follow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@twfo_couple Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/twfo_couple/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TWFOCouple Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twfo_couple Find Taylor Counseling Group: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/ Donate to Counseling for the Future Foundation: Donate Here

    1h 5m

  3. 6D AGO

    #307 - Why So Many Men Mistake Sex for Connection

    Have an episode suggestion? Text us! In this episode, we’re talking about sex, intimacy, and the way so many men are taught to treat sex like the only way to feel loved, connected, reassured, or validated in a relationship. We’ll discuss why men and women often experience sex differently, why many men struggle to connect emotionally in other ways, and how sex can become a bargaining chip in relationships affected by addiction. We’ll also talk about why no one owes someone access to their body in exchange for sobriety, good behavior, or being a decent partner, and what healthy intimacy actually looks like when trust, emotional safety, and connection are present. If this has been a sore spot in your relationship for a long time, this episode is for you.  Find video clips and full length video from this episode on YouTube and our other social media pages! On the web: www.twfo.com Support the Show: Buy Us a Coffee! Online Program: www.reclaiming-you.com Soberlink Device: www.soberlink.com/wheels Check out our blog: https://twfo.com/blog Follow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@twfo_couple Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/twfo_couple/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TWFOCouple Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twfo_couple Find Taylor Counseling Group: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/ Donate to Counseling for the Future Foundation: Donate Here

    1h 13m

  4. MAR 27

    #306 - Let Them Feel (But Don’t Let Them Treat You Like Sh*t)

    Have an episode suggestion? Text us! In this episode of Paige’s Perspective, we’re talking about something a lot of us struggle with… taking on other people’s emotions. When someone we love is upset, it can feel automatic to fix it, manage it, or take responsibility for it. Over time, that leaves you exhausted and disconnected from yourself. This episode is about learning how to let people feel without taking it on as your own. We’ll break down the difference between support and self-abandonment, why not everything is about you, and how to validate without fixing. And most importantly… letting someone feel does NOT mean accepting mistreatment. You can care about someone and still choose yourself. Find video clips and full length video from this episode on YouTube and our other social media pages! On the web: www.twfo.com Support the Show: Buy Us a Coffee! Online Program: www.reclaiming-you.com Soberlink Device: www.soberlink.com/wheels Check out our blog: https://twfo.com/blog Follow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@twfo_couple Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/twfo_couple/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TWFOCouple Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twfo_couple Find Taylor Counseling Group: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/ Donate to Counseling for the Future Foundation: Donate Here

    23 min

  5. MAR 25

    #305 - How to Break Generational Cycles

    Have an episode suggestion? Text us! Breaking free from generational cycles isn't just about addiction—it’s about rewiring everything you were conditioned to believe: how you communicate, how you cope, how you parent, and how you love. In this episode, we dive deep into what it really means to break toxic patterns, why it’s so hard, and how to measure progress. We explore the grief that comes with leaving behind the family dynamics you once knew, the resistance you'll face, and why it's all worth it—not just for you, but for the generations that follow. Whether it's addiction, emotional repression, people-pleasing, unhealthy relationships, or limiting beliefs, breaking the cycle means taking radical responsibility for your life. It means refusing to pass down the same wounds to your children. It means becoming the person who changes everything. If you've ever felt like you're meant to do things differently but struggle with the weight of change, this episode is for you. Change starts now. The future starts with you. Transparency note: This episode was recorded when we were running a limited-time 75% discount on our program. That promotion has since ended. We’ve simplified our pricing and the program is now offered at one consistent price for all participants. Find video clips and full length video from this episode on YouTube and our other social media pages! On the web: www.twfo.com Support the Show: Buy Us a Coffee! Online Program: www.reclaiming-you.com Soberlink Device: www.soberlink.com/wheels Check out our blog: https://twfo.com/blog Follow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@twfo_couple Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/twfo_couple/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TWFOCouple Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twfo_couple Find Taylor Counseling Group: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/ Donate to Counseling for the Future Foundation: Donate Here

    1h 32m

  6. MAR 13

    #304 - Paige's Perspective: DARVO

    Have an episode suggestion? Text us! 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 how to spot it in both loud and subtle forms (even the sweet, guilt-soaked kind that sounds like love but isn’t). I’ll also share what healthy accountability sounds like and give you practical tools to protect your peace, stop overexplaining, and see DARVO for what it is—a mindf*ck, not a communication issue. If you’ve ever left a conversation feeling like you’re the problem for speaking up… this one’s for you. Find video clips and full length video from this episode on YouTube and our other social media pages! On the web: www.twfo.com Support the Show: Buy Us a Coffee! Online Program: www.reclaiming-you.com Soberlink Device: www.soberlink.com/wheels Check out our blog: https://twfo.com/blog Follow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@twfo_couple Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/twfo_couple/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TWFOCouple Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twfo_couple Find Taylor Counseling Group: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/ Donate to Counseling for the Future Foundation: Donate Here

    21 min

  7. MAR 11

    #303 - What It Really Takes to Leave: One Woman’s Story of Strength, Survival, and Starting Over

    Have an episode suggestion? Text us! In this episode, we talk with a guest who opens up about the quiet, painful, and often invisible process of leaving a long-term relationship with someone struggling with addiction. This is not a story of one big moment. It’s about years of internal conflict, emotional detachment, financial planning, and facing the truth that love alone wasn't going to fix it. She shares what it felt like to carry the weight of the home, raise children in chaos, and slowly lose pieces of herself while hoping things would change. When nothing did, she stopped hoping and started preparing. This conversation is a powerful reminder that even when it looks fine on the outside, there can be a storm raging within. If you're stuck in the cycle of waiting, wondering, or trying to convince yourself it's not that bad, this one is for you. Find video clips and full length video from this episode on YouTube and our other social media pages! On the web: www.twfo.com Support the Show: Buy Us a Coffee! Online Program: www.reclaiming-you.com Soberlink Device: www.soberlink.com/wheels Check out our blog: https://twfo.com/blog Follow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@twfo_couple Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/twfo_couple/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TWFOCouple Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twfo_couple Find Taylor Counseling Group: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/ Donate to Counseling for the Future Foundation: Donate Here

    1h 58m

  8. MAR 9

    #302 - Why Life Feels Empty After Sobriety (for both people)

    Have an episode suggestion? Text us! A lot of people believe that once the drinking or drugs stop, life will finally start to feel better. But for many people in recovery, the opposite happens at first. The chaos disappears and what’s left can feel like a huge void. No excitement, no purpose, and no clear direction. In this Mindset Monday episode, we’ll talk about why that happens. Addiction hijacks the brain’s reward system, which is why early recovery can feel flat, boring, and emotionally heavy. Sobriety removes the destruction, but it does not automatically rebuild a life. This episode also speaks directly to spouses and partners. Many of you think that once the addiction stops everything should go back to normal. Instead, you may find yourself staring at the life you’ve been surviving for years and wondering who you are without the chaos to manage. We’ll discuss the science behind this stage of recovery, why both people often feel lost at first, and what actually fills that void. Community, purpose, contribution, and rebuilding a life that feels meaningful are what turn sobriety into something worth protecting. Sobriety isn’t the finish line. It’s the starting line for building a completely different life. Find video clips and full length video from this episode on YouTube and our other social media pages! On the web: www.twfo.com Support the Show: Buy Us a Coffee! Online Program: www.reclaiming-you.com Soberlink Device: www.soberlink.com/wheels Check out our blog: https://twfo.com/blog Follow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@twfo_couple Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/twfo_couple/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TWFOCouple Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twfo_couple Find Taylor Counseling Group: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/ Donate to Counseling for the Future Foundation: Donate Here

    53 min
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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.On the web: www.twfo.com Support us at buymeacoffee.com/twfoFollow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@twfo_couple Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/twfo_couple/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TWFOCoupleFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twfo_couple/featured

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  • Creator
    TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    309
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Till The Wheels Fall Off
  • Show Website
    Till The Wheels Fall Off

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