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Empathy is a beautiful quality, but when it starts to overshadow your self-respect, it can become a trap. In this episode, Paige explores the fine line between caring for someone and enabling them, unpacking why letting people face the consequences of their actions is often the most loving—and respectful—choice you can make. Through relatable examples and practical advice, she dives into how unchecked empathy can erode your boundaries, delay someone else’s growth, and leave you feeling drained. Tune in to learn how to balance compassion with accountability and maintain healthy, respectful relationships.

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In this episode, we’re getting real about complaining—why we do it, when it’s healthy, and when it becomes a trap that keeps us stuck. Complaining isn’t the enemy; sometimes, you need to let off steam and call out the frustration. But here’s the truth: if all you’re doing is talking about the problem without taking action, you’re just spinning your wheels.

We’ll dive into:

• The good side of complaining—how venting can clear your head and highlight what needs to change.
• The downside—how staying in a cycle of complaints keeps you powerless, drains your energy, and blinds you to solutions.
• The key question you need to ask yourself: “Am I releasing this, or am I living in it?”

Because complaining feels productive in the moment, but progress only happens when you’re ready to stop rocking in that chair and take a step forward.

“It’s okay to hate where you are. Just don’t plant roots there.”

Let’s talk about getting out of the complaining trap and back into action.

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The holidays can get messy when unspoken issues come to light. In this episode of Till the Wheels Fall Off, we dive into the complexities of accountability during the holiday season. When a spouse or partner’s actions have rippled out and hurt family or friends, how do you navigate the awkward tension?

Matt shares actionable advice for those on the recovering side of addiction, urging them to take ownership and repair the damage they've caused—no matter how difficult it feels. Paige provides insight for partners who find themselves caught in the middle, carrying the burden of smoothing things over. Together, they explore what true accountability looks like, why it's essential, and how partners can protect themselves if accountability never comes.

Plus, they discuss why shame can be a powerful driver for change and challenge the illusion of loyalty when enabling becomes mistaken for support. If you're facing difficult family dynamics this holiday season, this episode offers clarity, validation, and steps forward—whether together or alone.

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