Why People Say “You Don’t Change” (And Why They’re Wrong)

Why People Say “You Don’t Change” (And Why They’re Wrong)

July 7, 2026 · 22 min · Episode 257

About this episode

Josh Kosnick challenges the belief that people don't change and discusses the implications of this mindset on personal growth.

Send us Fan Mail People don’t change. It sounds wise… until it quietly wrecks your life. In this episode, Josh makes the case against one of the most common lies in our culture: that you’re stuck with who you’ve always been. He breaks down why that belief feels safe, how it kills growth in real time, and what the science and lived stories say about actual transformation. You’ll hear: • Why “people don’t change” is self-protection, not truth • How your brain and nervous system can actually ...

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