TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
#296: Paige's Perspective: Not Trusting Everyone Isn’t a Wound
#296: Paige's Perspective: Not Trusting Everyone Isn’t a Wound
#296: Paige's Perspective: Not Trusting Everyone Isn’t a Wound
Friday 20th February 2026
Paige Robinson challenges the notion of blind trust, advocating for discernment and self-protection in this engaging podcast episode.
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Get the buttons here!Paige's Take on Trust: Earning It Over Time
Episode Overview
- Trust should be earned over time, not given freely.
- Caution is often misinterpreted as a lack of healing.
- Discernment is different from avoidance or fear.
- Trust yourself first before extending it to others.
- Observing behaviour is crucial in determining trustworthiness.
"Trust is built over time through consistency and actions, not just words."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Paige Robinson from the 'Till The Wheels Fall Off' podcast challenges the notion that not trusting everyone is a flaw. In this episode, Paige explores the importance of discernment over blind trust, emphasising that trust should be earned rather than given freely.
Drawing on her personal experiences and observations, she highlights how societal pressures often pathologise caution, suggesting that being selective with trust is not a sign of being closed off but rather a way to protect oneself. Paige takes listeners through the evolutionary perspective of trust, pointing out that in the past, trust was built slowly within small communities.
She argues that caution has been misinterpreted as a lack of healing, especially for those who have experienced betrayal in relationships affected by addiction. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and broader insights, Paige makes a compelling case for allowing oneself the time and space to assess others' behaviours before extending trust. The episode is both enlightening and comforting for anyone who has felt pressured to trust too quickly.
Paige’s candid discussion serves as a reminder that it’s okay to move at your own pace when it comes to trusting others. Her advice? Trust yourself first and let others earn their place in your life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with issues of trust and self-protection.