43: How To Handle People Who Won't Change

Send us Fan MailIn 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 outcomesThe emotional cost of trying to “make” someone changeHow to shift from annoyance to empathyWhat to do when someone’s behaviour impacts you but they refuse to changePractical, grounded strategies for handling stuck dynamics with clarity and boundariesThis conversation is  about understanding human behaviour at its core, staying grounded when others aren’t shifting, and finding a healthier, more empowered way forward.Find Us On Socials It Takes Two - https://www.instagram.com/it.takes.two_podcast/Tanner - https://www.instagram.com/tweilerfitness/Tayler - https://www.instagram.com/tayler.weiler/