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Rehab is a reset, not a miracle. In this straight talk Q&A, Matt answers the questions we hear most from spouses, partners, and people heading to treatment. What actually happens day to day, how detox works, why some centers involve family and others do not, what to expect while they are inside, what to plan for after discharge, and the red flags that predict a quick return to old patterns. You will hear Matt’s 30 day inpatient experience, the lessons that stuck, why aftercare matters more than the stay, and how families can support without micromanaging or losing themselves. Clear expectations, simple next steps, and real hope tied to action.

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In this episode, Paige gets real about something she’s noticed in the healing and recovery space: the temptation to use growth language as a weapon.
When we finally find words for our pain, it can feel powerful; but if we start using those words to shame, prove, or control others, we’ve missed the point. Paige unpacks what weaponizing content looks like, how it happens on both sides of addiction, and what healthy communication sounds like instead.

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This week we’re taking a short break from recording and revisiting a powerful episodes from mid 2024, Separate the Behaviors from the Addiction.

How much should you focus on the substance? To what degree is the substance responsible for someone's behavior? Is it easier to forgive someone's bad behavior because they're addicted? Should compassion for a struggling addict or alcoholic overshadow your needs for an equal partner, or for honesty in a relationship? With all of the information on addiction that ranges from choice to disease, it's incredibly hard to know what you should have tolerance for and what you shouldn't. We propose something that worked for us - focus on the behaviors and how they affect you and cast aside the substance. It has been our experience that the substance only made existing behaviors more severe, but it was not the cause of all of them. Long after the substance was removed, many of the harmful behaviors within our relationship remained. We discuss the benefits of focusing on behaviors rather than the substance to bring clarity to a relationship or marriage where addiction is present. We also discuss some of the common ways alcoholics and addicts use the addiction as an excuse for their behaviors and how this keeps spouses "trapped." We touch on the dangers of long-term lying and emotional abuse from an addicted person and how these things affect a spouse, and why many of the harmful behaviors you identify hang around long after the substance is gone. Our goal for the episode was to highlight the fact that it's not the substance that causes harm, it's the behaviors that come along with addiction and how they affect you, your children, and your environment.

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This one’s for both sides of the table - the person who’s sober but still hiding, and the partner who’s done begging for honesty.

If you’re trying to rebuild, this is how we did it.

If you’ve already walked away, this may remind you why you made that choice.

I break down what it actually took to open up, how we both hold space for each other, and rebuilt trust from ashes - not illusion.

In this episode I break down how I ventured into the great unknown of emotional intimacy and having emotional conversations...I discuss how Paige made that process easier, and I'll get into some real actionable ways even the most closed-off guy can start to connect with anyone.

But if you're on the outside of a relationship, and you made that choice with clarity - please hear me clearly: don’t let this episode talk you back into chaos.

If you made your decision on sound advice from professionals, friends, and your own heart - stay gone. You can’t want it enough for two people. They have to take the lead on repair. You cannot do the work for them.

Sometimes the damage is too great.

In this episode of Mindset Monday we're going to discuss the "how" if you still have patience left and you're like me and you're willing to do anything to repair what has been broken.

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In this week’s Paige’s Perspective, I’m talking about something most people don’t discuss enough: the pendulum swing in healing. It’s that moment when you go from being quiet and careful to suddenly not caring what anyone thinks. You’ve spent years shrinking yourself to stay safe, so when your voice finally returns, it might come out louder, sharper, or stronger than you intended. You may question if you are the one being harmful.

That doesn’t make you toxic. It makes you human. Healing is messy. And sometimes, finding your balance means swinging too far before you find your middle. In this episode, I’ll walk through what the pendulum of healing looks like: Survival Mode, Protection Mode, and Empowerment Mode, and how to use intentions as your guide.

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Burnout anyone? Whether it's recovery and healing burnout, work burnout, health and fitness burnout, or flat-out-burned out burnout Let's compare two honest approaches to stress and growth. One of us has lived by all gas, no brakes. The other knows when to pause and protect their nervous system. Both of us hit burnout in different ways, and we found a middle path that actually works. You will hear a simple “push or pause” decision test, real red flags for each side, and what strategic rest looks like without losing momentum. We talk values over vibes, action over rumination, and how to keep your why in view when the grind gets loud. This one is light, real, and useful. If you feel wired and frantic, you may need a timeout. If you feel heavy and stalled, you may need one small action today. Come decide which one you need right now.

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Have you hit a wall lately and wondered if it’s time to walk away? Whether it's your recovery, a relationship, a job, or something that one held deep meaning to you...we get tired. I just went through this...In this mindset Monday Matt talks about what burnout really is, why motivation fades, and how to keep moving when it doesn’t feel worth it. You’ll learn the difference between resting and stopping, how to anchor back to your why without the cliché, and the small actions that rebuild momentum fast. If you need a straight shot of grit, clarity, and a plan you can use today, press play. Keep going.

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This week on Paige’s Perspective, we’re talking about what it really means to take a breather in your healing. Sometimes it feels like you’re doing everything “right,” from therapy and journaling to podcasts and growth work, and you still hit a wall. You’ll learn how to recognize when you’re overwhelmed, the difference between quitting and pausing, and why rest isn’t losing momentum. Healing isn’t about speed; it’s about sustainability.

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