TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
Audio Newsletter: "How Do I Trust Again?"
Audio Newsletter: "How Do I Trust Again?"
Audio Newsletter: "How Do I Trust Again?"
Monday 16th June 2025
Explore the complexities of trust with Matt Robinson as he shares insights on rebuilding relationships after betrayal.
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34 minutes
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Compassionate
Supportive
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Educational
About this podcast
Author:
TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Trust is built through consistent actions over time.
- Emotional and physical safety must be established before rebuilding trust.
- Listen to your body's signals when assessing trustworthiness.
- Trust is a biological, relational, and behavioural concept.
- Creating emotional safety is crucial for relationship healing.
Trust is lost in buckets, and it's gained in droplets.
Matt Robinson, host of the 'Till The Wheels Fall Off' podcast, takes on the weighty topic of trust in this episode titled 'How Do I Trust Again?'. With years of experience in addiction recovery and mental health, Matt offers a candid look at why the question of rebuilding trust might not be as straightforward as it seems. He suggests that asking 'how do I trust again?' is often masking deeper anxieties about safety and normalcy.
Using a mix of humour and empathy, Matt explores the evolutionary roots of trust and explains why our brains crave reconnection even after betrayal. The episode dives into the neuroscience behind trust, discussing how chemicals like oxytocin and dopamine play a role in making us feel secure. Matt also talks about the emotional rollercoaster that betrayal can cause, likening it to a 'prediction error' in the brain.
For those struggling to rebuild trust, Matt shares his own experiences and insights, emphasising that actions speak louder than words. Matt stresses the importance of creating emotional and physical safety before trust can be rebuilt. He encourages listeners to listen to their bodies and emotions when assessing whether someone is safe to trust again. The episode also features insights from Dr. Jake Porter on betrayal trauma, adding another layer of depth to the conversation.
Whether you're grappling with trust issues in your relationship or trying to mend what’s been broken, this episode offers practical advice and a fresh perspective on how to move forward. So if you’re ready to tackle the complexities of trust, tune in for an enlightening discussion that might just change how you view relationships.