The More You Rescue, The More They Sink

Helping someone you love can feel right…but what if it’s actually keeping them stuck?

In this episode, we dive into Chapters 16 & 17 of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins – and unpack one of the hardest truths in relationships: sometimes helping is the problem.

We talk about:

• why rescuing people can take away their ability to change
• how real change only happens when they are ready
• why comfort keeps people stuck and struggle creates movement
• and the difficult balance between support and enabling

We also go deeper into what support actually looks like in real life:
👉 when giving money helps and when it makes things worse
👉 why boundaries can be the most loving thing you do
👉 and how small actions (like showing up, cooking a meal, or taking a walk together) can matter more than advice

And maybe the hardest part of all:
letting someone you love face consequences you wish you could take away.

Because love isn’t always soft.
Sometimes it’s holding the line.
Sometimes it’s stepping back.

Let them struggle.
And let me support – the right way.

📚 Book: The Let Them Theory

📚 Chapters: Helping someone who is struggling

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👯 Hosts: Sofia Stigendal & Marielle Almquist
🎧 Editing: Elmer Hermansson
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