TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson

Till The Wheels Fall Off

TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson

  • #247 - Mindset Monday: Living Amends Aren't Enough

#247 - Mindset Monday: Living Amends Aren't Enough

Monday 29th September 2025

Explore the flaws of 'living amends' in recovery and learn why true apologies are crucial for healing relationships.
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79 minutes
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Till The Wheels Fall Off
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TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Why Living Amends Aren't Enough: A Sobriety Journey

Episode Overview

  • Living amends often fall short in repairing relationships.
  • True amends require naming harm and validating pain.
  • Acceptance can serve as a spiritual foundation in recovery.
  • Spirituality plays a crucial role in maintaining sobriety.
  • The psychology of validation is key for healing.
"Living amends do not cut it."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Join Matt Robinson as he tackles a listener's question about "living amends" and why they often fall short in repairing relationships. This episode of Till The Wheels Fall Off explores the importance of making true amends by naming harm, validating pain, and offering repair. Matt dives into the psychology behind why living amends can leave partners carrying the past alone and highlights the necessity of genuine apologies in recovery.
Alongside this, he shares personal anecdotes from his own journey, revealing how spirituality and acceptance have played a crucial role in his sobriety. Whether you're someone in recovery or a loved one trying to understand the process, Matt's insights offer a blend of humour and hard truths that resonate deeply. With over two decades of experience, he provides a candid look into the challenges of addiction recovery and the importance of spiritual foundations.
If you've ever felt left out or unheard in your relationship, this episode might just provide the clarity and validation you need. As Matt says, "Living amends do not cut it." So, what does it take to truly repair and move forward? Dive into this engaging discussion and see how acceptance can transform your journey.
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