The Power of Transformation: Tywin Kalandyk’s Journey from Struggle to Strength

When Walt Thiessen welcomed longtime listener Anne Marie Young and their guest Tywin Kalandyk to the LOA Today podcast, the stage was set for a truly remarkable conversation. Tywin’s story was one of unimaginable trauma, yet his resilience and positive outlook shone through, inspiring listeners to reflect on their own journeys.
Tywin’s start in life was anything but easy. Born prematurely and addicted to drugs and alcohol, he spent the first year of his life in the hospital, unsure if he would even survive. Yet, through the love and dedication of his adoptive mother, who named him after her favorite baseball player, Ty Cobb, Tywin found the strength to overcome these challenges.
As Walt delved deeper into Tywin’s background, it became clear that his story was not one of victimhood, but rather a testament to the power of perspective. “For a second, I’m like, ‘Who is he talking about?'” Tywin shared, reflecting on how he had come to view his past not as a burden, but as a superpower.
The key to Tywin’s transformation was his willingness to look inward and truly understand himself. “We grow up listening to our parents. We grow up listening to people that influence us, whether it’s our pastors, whether it’s our teachers, and we have society, then we have our friends. So all of these people are constantly showing us things and telling us things, and what happens is we build this mental picture, this belief system of who we really are, and a lot of times we forget we actually are,” he explained.
This insight struck a chord with Anne Marie, who shared her own experiences of raising her daughters and the importance of both parents providing different perspectives. “There’s things like, ‘Wow, I never thought of that. I learned too,'” she said, highlighting the value of being open to learning from others.
As the conversation progressed, Tywin and Walt delved into the topic of victim psychology, a mindset that Tywin had once embraced but now actively works to overcome.
“If you just decide, like, ‘I’m going to take full responsibility for everything in my life,’ first of all, you immediately get this weight that’s lifted off, because now you’re not waiting for anybody. Now you’re in control,” Tywin shared.
This powerful statement resonated with Walt, who emphasized the importance of not just flipping the switch, but also being willing to learn from mistakes along the way. “Just because I flipped the switch doesn’t mean I’m going to get it right,” he acknowledged, a sentiment that Tywin echoed.
Tywin’s journey into coaching, particularly his focus on working with men, further underscored his belief in the power of self-awareness and personal responsibility. “I just think men, we just need to step it up. And I think there’s a lot of men that want to step up. We just don’t know how,” he shared, highlighting the need for strong male leadership and the role of women in guiding men.
Throughout the conversation, Tywin and his co-hosts touched on the importance of education, continuous learning, and the impact of family dynamics. Tywin’s emphasis on the need for fathers to be present and engaged in their children’s lives struck a chord, as Anne Marie shared her own experiences of the valuable perspectives her husband brings to their daughters.
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