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What if a song could change the way you see the world, reconnect you with a forgotten part of yourself, or help you feel something words never could?

Let’s Think About “Music’s Ability to Shift Perspectives” with Special Guest Marcus Manderson

Music has a way of reaching places within us that ordinary conversation sometimes can't.

A melody can bring back a memory.

In this inspiring episode of Mitzi, Let’s Think About It, Mitzi welcomes special guest Marcus Manderson for a thought-provoking conversation about music's ability to shift perspectives and influence the way we experience life.

Together, Mitzi and Marcus explore the powerful relationship between music, emotion, perspective, memory, identity, creativity, and human connection.

Why does music affect us so deeply?

How can a song change our emotional state?

Can music help us see something from another person's perspective?

And what is it about music that allows it to communicate across experiences, backgrounds, and even generations?

This conversation invites listeners to think beyond music as simple entertainment and consider its deeper impact on the human experience.

Music can comfort us when we're hurting, energize us when we're discouraged, help us process emotions we don't have words for, and sometimes challenge us to look at life through an entirely different lens.

You'll be invited to reflect on your own relationship with music:

💭 Has a song ever changed your perspective?

This episode isn't just about music.

It's about how we experience the world—and how something as powerful as a song can sometimes help us experience it differently.

Join Mitzi and Marcus for a conversation that will make you listen a little more closely, feel a little more deeply, and perhaps think differently about the soundtrack playing throughout your own life.

Because on Mitzi, Let’s Think About It, we're not simply listening to conversations.

We're exploring the ideas that connect the mind, heart, emotions, and human experience.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and ask yourself: What song changed the way you saw something—and why?

To stay in touch, please visit Marcus's website at https://dafingaz.com/about to learn more about him.

Let's Think About "Feeling Invisible" With Special Guest Sharon Rolph

What happens when you feel like you’re present in the room—but somehow no one really sees you?

In this episode of Mitzi, Let’s Think About It, Mitzi sits down with special guest Sharon Rolph to explore the deeply human experience of feeling invisible.

Feeling invisible can happen in relationships, families, workplaces, friendships, or even within ourselves. Sometimes it comes from feeling unheard or overlooked. Other times, we may have spent so much time putting everyone else first that we’ve forgotten what it feels like to be truly seen.

This conversation invites us to think beyond simply wanting attention. What does it really mean to feel seen, heard, valued, and understood? How does feeling invisible affect our confidence, relationships, choices, and sense of identity? And what happens when we begin recognizing our own worth instead of waiting for someone else to validate it?

Join Mitzi and Sharon for a heartfelt conversation that may have you asking yourself:

Do I feel seen? Do I truly see the people around me? And have I been making myself invisible without even realizing it?

Because sometimes being seen begins with learning to see ourselves.

To stay in touch, please visit Sharon's website at https://www.effortlessvitality.org/ to learn more about her.

Let's Think About "Children's Mental Health" With Special Guest Dr. John DeGarmo

What if the struggles children carry today are quietly shaping the adults they will become tomorrow?

Every child deserves to be seen, heard, understood, and supported—but in a world filled with increasing pressures, how often do we truly stop to consider what is happening beneath the surface?

In this heartfelt episode of Mitzi, Let's Think About It, Mitzi welcomes renowned child advocate, foster care expert, and mental health educator Dr. John DeGarmo for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about children's mental health. Together, they explore why emotional well-being during childhood matters more than ever, how parents, caregivers, educators, and communities can recognize signs that a child may be struggling, and the lasting impact of compassion, understanding, and early intervention.

This conversation goes beyond statistics. It speaks to the heart of what every child needs: connection, belonging, safety, and someone willing to listen. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, counselor, foster parent, mental health professional, or simply someone who cares deeply about the next generation, this episode will encourage you to reflect on the role we all play in helping children thrive emotionally and mentally.

Join us as we think deeply about the importance of nurturing resilient, emotionally healthy children—and discover how even the smallest act of kindness can make a lifelong difference.

In this episode, you'll discover:

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To stay in touch, please visit Dr. John's website at https://www.drjohndegarmofostercare.com/ to learn more about him.

Let's Think About "The Cultural Processes of Inequality" With Special Guest Amanda Udis-Kessler

What if inequality isn't just something we witness—but something we're unknowingly taught to accept every single day?

Some of the most powerful systems shaping our lives are the ones we rarely stop to question. In this thought-provoking episode of Mitzi, Let's Think About It, Mitzi sits down with Amanda Udis-Kessler to explore the cultural processes of inequality—how our beliefs, traditions, institutions, media, and everyday interactions can quietly reinforce inequality without us even realizing it.

Together, they unpack how culture influences the way we see ourselves, others, and the opportunities available to different people. This isn't about assigning blame—it's about gaining awareness, asking meaningful questions, and discovering how understanding these invisible patterns can help create a more compassionate and equitable world.

This heartfelt conversation encourages listeners to pause, reflect, and consider how empathy, curiosity, and honest dialogue can become catalysts for positive change.

In this episode, you'll discover:

What the "cultural processes of inequality" really means.

How everyday experiences can reinforce social inequality.

Why awareness is the first step toward meaningful change.

The role of empathy, education, and open conversations in breaking harmful cycles.

Practical insights that encourage reflection and personal growth.

Why understanding different perspectives can strengthen our communities.

Whether you're passionate about social justice, personal growth, psychology, sociology, diversity and inclusion, or simply want to better understand the world around you, this episode will challenge your thinking while inviting you to lead with compassion.

If you're looking for conversations that inspire reflection instead of division, you're in the right place.

🎙️ Subscribe to Mitzi, Let's Think About It for more meaningful conversations that connect with both the heart and the mind.

To stay in touch, please visit Amanda's website at https://amandaudiskessler.com/ to learn more about her.

Let's Think About "Dragons" With Special Guest Chris Otcasek

Chris shares his thoughts on dragons, reminding people that mythical creatures may have roamed the earth in a manner different from what we know them today. While learning about Chris, we discussed his findings on how dragons and how he wants people to consider the possibilities that many academics choose to overlook. This episode aims to prompt thought. 

To stay in touch, please visit Chris's podcast at https://sidewaysview.podbean.com/ to learn more about him.

Want to hear about another conversation we had? Please listen to "Let's Think About Laughing at Yourself and The World."

Let's Think About "Fathers of Loss" With Special Guest Jeff Loving

Jeff shares his thoughts on a father's loss, reminding people that a father's loss is essential to be acknowledged. While learning about Jeff, we discussed his book, which he wrote for all fathers who have experienced loss, and how he still finds hope through the stories of other fathers who have faced significant loss in their lives. This episode aims to prompt thought.

To stay in touch, please visit his book, https://www.amazon.com/Holding-Onto-Light-Fathers-Journey/dp/B0DYY5S5XM/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0, to learn more about Jeff.

Let's Think About "Walking On" With Special Guest Stephen Panus

How do you keep moving forward when the life you knew has changed forever?

In this episode of Mitzi, Let’s Think About It, Mitzi sits down with special guest Stephen Panus to explore the deeply human experience of “walking on.”

Sometimes moving forward isn't about forgetting what happened. It isn't about pretending everything is okay or leaving the past behind.

Sometimes, walking on means learning how to carry what happened while still finding a reason to take the next step.

This conversation invites us to think about grief, loss, resilience, healing, purpose, and what it really means to continue living when life doesn't look the way we imagined it would.

How do we honor what we've lost while still allowing ourselves to experience joy? How do we find meaning in the middle of pain? And when moving forward feels impossible, what does taking just one more step look like?

Join Mitzi and Stephen for a heartfelt conversation that reminds us that walking on doesn't necessarily mean moving on.

Sometimes, it simply means choosing to take the next step.

To stay in touch, please visit his website, www.stephenpanus.com, to learn more about Stephen. 

Let's Think About "Mom's Having It All" With Special Guest Bree Sprual

Bree shares her thoughts on mom's having it all, reminding people that a mother's strength comes from her values. While learning about Bree, we discussed how mothers can have it all and how, sometimes, sacrificing small moments to experience big moments with your child is worth everything. This episode aims to make you think. 

To stay in touch, please visit her website at https://stan.store/Breesprual to learn more about Bree.

Want to hear about another conversation we had? Please listen to "Let's Think About Mental Health & Healing."

Let's Think About "Protecting Our Digital Data & Memories" With Special Guest Andrew Darlow

Andrew shares his thoughts on protecting our digital data and memories, reminding people never to forget to back up their digital data. While learning about Andrew, we discussed how he got into photography and his gallery pouch invention. This episode aims to make you think.  

To stay in touch, please visit his website, https://backup.fm/mitzi, to learn more about Andrew. 

Let's Think About "Bundling Investments" With Special Guest Joel Miller

What if the smartest investment you’ll ever make has nothing to do with money — and everything to do with how you value your future?

In this thought-provoking episode of Mitzi, Let’s Think About It, Mitzi sits down with special guest Joel Miller to explore the deeper meaning behind “bundling investments” — not just financially, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Together, they unpack how the choices we make today can quietly shape the life we wake up to tomorrow.

This conversation goes beyond numbers and strategy. It’s about legacy, mindset, self-worth, relationships, opportunities, and the hidden investments we make every single day without even realizing it. Joel Miller shares insightful perspectives on building wisely, thinking long-term, and understanding the emotional side of decision-making in a world that constantly pressures us to move fast.

If you’ve ever questioned where your energy, time, money, or heart are truly going… this episode will stay with you long after it ends.

✨ In this episode, we explore:

Mitzi, Let’s Think About It is a podcast designed to inspire deep reflection, emotional connection, and meaningful conversations that touch both the mind and heart.

To stay in touch, please visit his website, https://www.flamesfp.com/, to learn more about Joel.