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EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 47 MIN

S4E8: The Let Them Theory - Motivating other people to change

from BookBright - Review, Rethink, Rewrite your story one book at the time · host Sofia Stigendal & Marielle Almquist

You can’t make them changeYou can love someone deeply and still not be able to change them.In this episode, we dive into Chapters 14 & 15 of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins and explore one of the hardest truths in relationships: you can’t make someone else change.We talk about:• why pushing, nagging, and giving advice often backfires• the three truths about motivation (and why change must come from within)• why people choose short-term comfort over long-term growth• and how your role isn’t to control – but to influence We also break down what actually works instead:👉 modeling the behavior you want to see👉 letting go of control (without giving up care)👉 and using the ABC loop to support change without pressureBecause the shift isn’t:“How do I make them change?”It’s:“How do I show up in a way that makes change possible?”Let them be who they are.And let me decide how I show up.This episode is about influence, boundaries and what real love actually looks like in practice.📚 Book: The Let Them Theory📚 Chapters: Motivating other people to change___________________________________________________________👯 Hosts: Sofia Stigendal & Marielle Almquist🎧 Editing: Elmer Hermansson📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @bookbright_podcast — and don’t hesitate to reach out with your reflections and thoughts.BookBright: Review, Rethink & Rewrite your story – one book at a time!Get a book brief for each episode: https://bookbrightpodcast.com/bookbrief 

You can’t make them change You can love someone deeply and still not be able to change them. In this episode, we dive into Chapters 14 & 15 of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins and explore one of the hardest truths in relationships: you can’t make someone else change. We talk about: • why pushing, nagging, and giving advice often backfires • the three truths about motivation (and why change must come from within) • why people choose short-term comfort over long-term growth • and how your...

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