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It Takes Two
Tayler and Tanner…. Siblings, best friends, manifestors, and go-getters living hundreds of miles apart. We’re here to share with you our lived experiences, perspectives, passions, mindsets and habits. As a Personal Trainer and Entrepreneur, Tanner will share with you his knowledge and expertise around creating a transformative lifestyle that’s functional and sustainable. As a Registered Psychotherapist, Tayler will share her knowledge on wellness, relationships, and self awareness. Through diverse and sometimes chaotic conversations, we’ll be able to share with you our individual personalities and friendship.
It Takes Two
43: How To Handle People Who Won't Change
In this episode, we dive into one of the most universal frustrations: dealing with people who won’t or can’t change. Whether it’s a co-worker, a partner, a friend, or a family member … We've all felt that mix of irritation, confusion, and helplessness when someone stays stuck in the same patterns.
Tanner shares his experiences as a PT working with clients who struggle to find the “motivation” to commit to change. He breaks down the realities behind stalled progress, why motivation isn’t the magic solution people think it is, and the strategies he uses to guide clients toward meaningful and sustainable action.
From the therapy seat, Tayler unpacks the 3 fundamental truths about human behaviour—and how these truths explain why change is so hard, so slow, and sometimes not possible in the way we want it to be. Instead of approaching stuck behaviour with frustration, we reframe it through a lens of compassion, context, and psychological reality.
We’ll explore:
- Why people resist change even when they want different outcomes
- The emotional cost of trying to “make” someone change
- How to shift from annoyance to empathy
- What to do when someone’s behaviour impacts you but they refuse to change
- Practical, grounded strategies for handling stuck dynamics with clarity and boundaries
This conversation is about understanding human behaviour at its core, staying grounded when others aren’t shifting, and finding a healthier, more empowered way forward.
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