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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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In this episode of Till the Wheels Fall Off, we're not giving advice from the other side of healing. We're talking to you from inside the mess.

Lately, the stress has been loud. We're forgetful, irritable, snapping at people we love, crying for no reason, and second-guessing everything we've already worked so hard to overcome. We thought we had our anxiety under control. We thought we had systems. We thought we had tools. And then it all came crashing down.

We talk openly about what it feels like when both people in a relationship are struggling at the same time. No one is holding the rope. No one is okay. And that’s exactly why this conversation matters.

We break down how chronic stress affects your brain, your memory, your mood, and your behavior. You’ll learn why you can’t think straight, why you're forgetting everything, and why even small tasks feel impossible. It’s not weakness. It’s biology. And there’s a way through it.

If you're walking around feeling broken, you're not. You're just overloaded. And you're not alone.

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Most men don’t stay quiet because they have nothing to say, they stay quiet because they’ve been trained to believe it’s safer that way. In this episode, Matt breaks down the some of the reasons he and other men struggle to open up: fear of being judged, minimized pain, past betrayals, and the belief that emotions make you weak. He shares how to start speaking honestly, even when it feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar, and why vulnerability isn’t a loss of power, it’s the beginning of becoming whole.

Whether you’ve been silent for years or you're just trying to put words to what you feel, this one’s for you.

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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, reshape your brain, destroy self-trust, and make you question your reality. She explores the delayed grief that hits when you’re just now entering the pain they’ve already moved through, and why learning to trust yourself again is the foundation for everything that comes next.
This life does change you—but not in all the bad ways. It can also give you clarity, strength, and the tools to protect yourself without hardening your heart.

If you’ve ever asked, “How did I not see it?”—this one’s for you.

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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 Till the Wheels Fall Off, Matt and Paige walk you through the four essential layers of trust that had to be rebuilt after addiction nearly destroyed their relationship:

• Sobriety Safety - the non-negotiable foundation
• Functional Trust - parenting, money, and showing up
• Emotional Safety - being vulnerable without fear
• Relationship Safety - becoming true partners again

They share real-life examples, including a powerful listener story, and explain what it takes to rebuild trust with someone who’s harmed you without gaslighting, shortcuts, or toxic positivity.

If you've ever wondered, "How do I know if it's safe to trust again?" this is the episode you need.

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