LTA "The Root Causes of Dysfunction" W/SG Debra Longo

Let's Think About "The Root Causes of Dysfunction" With Special Guest Debra Longo What if the dysfunction we see on the surface is only a symptom—and the real story is buried much deeper than we realize? Why do people, families, relationships, organizations, and even communities sometimes fall into patterns that seem difficult to break? In this thought-provoking episode of Mitzi, Let’s Think About It, Mitzi welcomes special guest Debra Longo for a meaningful conversation about the root causes of dysfunction and what may be happening beneath the behaviors, conflicts, patterns, and struggles we see on the surface. Dysfunction rarely appears out of nowhere. Sometimes what we recognize as unhealthy behavior is connected to deeper experiences, unresolved issues, communication patterns, beliefs, emotional wounds, fear, learned behaviors, or environments that have shaped us over time. Together, Mitzi and Debra invite listeners to look beyond the obvious and ask a much deeper question: What is really causing the dysfunction? This conversation encourages us to examine the patterns we experience in our own lives and relationships—not from a place of judgment but from one of curiosity, compassion, and self-awareness. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on how dysfunction develops, why certain patterns can become normalized, how unresolved issues can influence our relationships, and what it may take to begin recognizing and changing unhealthy cycles. Because sometimes the behavior isn't the whole story. Sometimes, we have to go beneath the surface to understand what is truly happening. This episode is an invitation to pause, look inward, ask difficult questions, and become more aware of the patterns that may be influencing our lives and relationships. As always, Mitzi, Let’s Think About It isn't about telling you what to think. It's about creating conversations that encourage you to think more deeply, connect with your heart and mind, and reflect on what may be hiding beneath the surface. 🎧 Listen, reflect, and ask yourself: What if understanding the root is the first step toward changing the pattern? To stay in touch, please visit Debra's website at https://lifeinbloomny.net/ to learn more about her.