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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 control or in the family system because of wealth? This one's for you.

We’re talking about the emotional chaos that comes when one partner sees the dysfunction and the other doesn’t. We cover enmeshment, financial control, emotional immaturity, and how families can unknowingly (or intentionally) keep someone sick.

We share real experiences navigating these situations in our own marriage and offer insight for spouses who feel unsupported, invalidated, or stuck in the middle. You’ll learn why boundaries matter, what to expect when you start setting them, and why some of the biggest fights in marriage have nothing to do with your partner, but everything to do with the family they came from.

If you’ve ever felt like the only one who sees the problem, this one’s for you.

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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: Step 9’s infamous “except when to do so would injure them or others” clause. Too often, this line becomes a get-out-of-accountability-free card used to avoid hard conversations, hide the truth, and protect ego instead of healing relationships. Matt breaks down what amends actually means, how to avoid performative apologies, and why transparency matters more than comfort. Whether you're in recovery or not, this is a masterclass in integrity, trust, and real ownership. Stop doing things you have to apologize for. Live well, not just sober.

Let the truth set you (and your relationships) free.

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In this honest follow-up to Wheelie Rehab, Paige shares where she’s at in her nervous system reset—mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. From slow mornings and ASMR background vibes to decluttering closets and skipping caffeine, she’s rebuilding structure to save herself from burnout. But this episode is about more than routines; it’s about reclaiming your life before it crumbles. Paige talks identity shifts, balancing gratitude with boundaries, and why self-care has to come before community care. This isn’t just a vent; it’s a reset. One built on action, honesty, and real momentum. If you’re in the messy middle, this one’s for you.

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Sobriety changes everything. Not just for the person getting sober, but for the relationship too. In this episode, Matt and Paige talk about what really happens when the chaos ends, the roles shift, and the people in the relationship start to realize they're not who they used to be.

Some relationships were built on survival, not stability. And once sobriety enters the picture, everything gets exposed. From mismatched growth to identity shifts to grief over the people you used to be, this episode dives into the messy in-between.

They also break down the science behind it all, differentiation, family roles, polyvagal responses - and talk about why healing often brings up more questions than answers.

If you're in a relationship that's navigating recovery, or you're the partner wondering why it suddenly feels off, this one’s for you.

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This one’s for the guys who never ask, and for the partners who wish they would. I answered 12 of the most honest, uncomfortable, and important questions I get asked (usually in DMs) from men trying to figure out who the hell they are, how to change, and how to make things right.

We’re talking shame, trust, accountability, marriage, relapse, what Paige actually did that helped, and whether love is enough to save a relationship. I get into the biggest lies I told myself, the moment I knew Paige might actually leave, and what it really looks like to become a better man...not just a sober one.

If you've ever felt stuck, ashamed, or like no one gets it, I promise something in here will hit. This episode is honest, gritty, and full of the stuff most people are too afraid to say out loud.

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This week’s Paige’s Perspective isn’t polished; it’s personal. I’m in the middle of a full-blown nervous system reset because burnout caught up with me, and pushing through stopped working. I talk about overwhelm, guilt, hustle culture, and why I’ve traded productivity for consistency, structure, naps, and sun. If you’ve ever felt like your system is shot and you just want to hide under a rock, this one’s for you. It’s not lazy. It’s recovery.

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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.

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In this episode of Paige’s Perspective, we’re talking about something most healing journeys overlook—validation. You’ve probably heard things like “just trust yourself” or “you don’t need anyone else’s opinion.” But what if you’ve been gaslit, manipulated, blamed, and lied to by someone you loved? What if you spent years questioning your own reality?

Here’s the truth: you do need external validation in the beginning. It’s part of the healing process. And today, I’m walking you through the three phases I see people go through in the Independently Strong program—from Borrowed Belief to Rebuilding Reality to Self-Validation.

If you’ve ever felt like you should be further along, or wondered why you still need reassurance—this episode will help you breathe again. You’re not behind. You’re human. And you’re healing.

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This might be one of our most important conversations yet.

In this episode of Till the Wheels Fall Off, Matt and Paige take a deeper look at how patriarchy still influences recovery, relationships, and the systems that claim to support healing. We break down how women are often expected to stay silent, show grace, and be endlessly patient, even in situations that cause deep emotional harm.

We explore the outdated beliefs that shaped programs like AA and Al-Anon, the gender roles passed down through generations, and the subtle ways control and emotional labor continue to fall on women. This is not a political conversation, it’s a human one. It’s about accountability, equality, and what a real partnership looks like.

Whether you’ve been told to let things go, suppress your anger, or wait for someone else to get it together, this episode will help you name what’s really going on.

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Feeling like life keeps piling on? Like you’re stuck in survival mode? In this short and honest episode, Paige offers a gentle reset for your nervous system and your spirit. If you’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, or just done, this is your reminder: you’re not broken, and you’re not alone. You’re in a season—and seasons change. No fixing. No fluff. Just truth, breath, and permission to feel it all. You’re going to be okay. And we’re right here with you.

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