Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics™ with Dian Griesel: How People Think, Lead & Create Success

Gerd Gigerenzer, Ph.D, on Risk Literacy, Heuristics, and Making Decisions Under Uncertainty⁨@SilverDisobedience⁩  Perception Dynamics podcast host, Dian Griesel interviews psychologist and risk expert Gerd Gigerenzer about decision-making in an uncertain world; distinguishing calculable risks (like roulette) from uncertainty where “37s happen” (war, relationships, crises) and more. Gigerenzer explains that logic and consistency-based rationality don’t capture how people actually understand language and act, and argues that under uncertainty optimization is a fiction, so people rely on heuristics and Herbert Simon’s “satisficing,” which he links to modern option overload (e.g., Tinder) and unhappiness. They discuss learning to live with uncertainty, courage and responsibility in choices, and the benefits of collaborative decision-making (pilots vs. solo). Gigerenzer warns about groupthink and defensive decisions in business and “defensive medicine” driven by US tort law. He highlights poor risk literacy (CT scan vs. Fukushima radiation), recommends better information and reading, and critiques tech-driven attention and mental health harms.Bio: Gerd Gigerenzer is a German psychologist and decision scientist known for his research on bounded rationality, heuristics, and risk literacy. His work explores how people make decisions under uncertainty, emphasizing the effectiveness of simple rules and intuitive reasoning over complex models.Notable books authored by Gerd Gigerenzer include: Gut Feelings, Risk Savvy, Calculated Risks, Simple Heuristics That Make Us SmartCentral to Gigerenzer’s work is the concept of “ecological rationality,” which argues that human decision-making strategies evolve to fit real-world environments rather than conforming to idealized models. He champions the use of “fast and frugal” heuristics—simple cognitive shortcuts that often outperform complex algorithms when time, data, or computational resources are limited. Gerd Gigerenzer's Website here has more information: https://www.gerd-gigerenzer.com/Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠⁠ But for starters…⁠I am a perceptionist and communication counselor.⁠ For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.Show Run:00:00 Why News Feels Crazy01:16 Risk vs Uncertainty01:42 Logic and Intuition03:06 What Is Rationality03:45 Heuristics and Satisficing06:30 Tinder and Commitment07:48 Gigerenzer Origins10:14 Learning Uncertainty12:17 Courage to Decide13:32 Team Decisions and Checklists16:20 Groupthink and Defensive Choices18:44 Defensive Medicine Reality21:32 Radiation and Risk Literacy22:38 Better Information Not More25:34 Thinking in a Smart World29:06 Closing and Subscribe

Maintain Weight Loss for Life: Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson on Identity Shifts, Food Addiction, and the Ozempic EraDian Griesel welcomes Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD, author of Maintain, to discuss why lasting weight loss often requires more than willpower, especially in the “Ozempic revolution.” Thompson describes GLP-1 medications as a powerful but imperfect tool, noting weight regain, adaptation over time, the ability for sugar and processed foods to “break through,” and many people stopping within two years. Dr. Thompson also raises concerns about reduced vagal tone and blunted intuition. She outlines three identity shifts for long-term maintenance—becoming devoted (a consistent lifestyle with strong support networks); resourced (new coping skills and deeper inner work instead of eating over stress); and, liberated (moving beyond the food/weight struggle and “finish line anxiety”). Dr. Thompson explains Bright Line Eating’s clear boundaries, including no sugar or flour, and how structure can create lasting freedom.Learn more about Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson here:https://www.susanpeircethompson.com/Get her book Maintain, here:https://amzn.to/4gSQe0TPlease SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠⁠ But for starters…⁠I am a perceptionist and communication counselor.⁠ For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.Show Run:00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:53 From Aerobics to Ozempic01:40 Limits of GLP-1 Meds04:58 Sugar Breakthrough and Palate Shift07:41 Vagus Nerve and HRV Effects09:42 Why Maintenance Is Psychological13:25 Identity Shift One Devoted17:31 Identity Shift Two Resourced19:38 Identity Shift Three Liberated28:53 Bright Lines and Food Addiction30:20 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find the Book

Variety’s Dan D’Addario on Interviewing, Awards Campaigns, Streaming Wars, and His Novel The TalentDian Griesel @SilverDisobedience interviews Dan D’Addario, chief correspondent at Variety and author of the novel The Talent, about his path into entertainment journalism, how he prepares for interviews, and why spontaneity and deep listening matter more than rigid scripts. Dan shares standout interviews, including Ana de Armas and Jodie Foster, and discusses formative career moments for actors like Foster on Taxi Driver. He explains how Oscars campaigning works, why it has intensified amid today’s content glut, and how Variety covers streaming and the “streaming wars.” They also discuss how industry contraction after the 2023 writers and actors strikes has reduced work, and why theatrical moviegoing is resurging as a communal experience. Dan describes The Talent as a fictional awards-season story following five Best Actress nominees navigating ambition, rivalry, image, and being seen.Learn more about Dan at any of these links!https://www.danieldaddario.com/https://www.instagram.com/dandaddario/https://variety.com/author/daniel-daddario/"The Talent" book by Dan D'Addario: https://amzn.to/4wkn3bOPlease SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠⁠ But for starters…⁠I am a perceptionist and communication counselor.⁠ For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.Show Run: 00:00 Meet Dan D'Addario01:05 Breaking Into Variety02:42 The Art of Interviewing06:29 Favorite Celebrity Chats10:21 When Interviews Go Wrong11:57 Listening as a Parent14:39 Inside The Talent Novel16:13 How Oscar Campaigns Work18:38 Streaming Wars Explained22:41 Theaters Making a Comeback26:39 Prep Writing and Editing31:15 Wrap Up and Where to Find Dan

Sunny Sherman aka @Old Fashioned Guru on Fashion Reinvention, Boldness, and Staying Visible at Every AgeDian Griesel interviews fashion designer and influencer Sunny Sherman, known on Instagram as the @OldFashionedGuru about her evolution from fine artist to fashion entrepreneur and her philosophy of style at every age. Sunny explains how she adopted the name “Sunny,” began in the 1970s hand-painting and tie-dyeing T-shirts, and built a career through bold, unorthodox selling and learning manufacturing in NYC factories after a business setback. She recounts major brand successes including bright washable silk and durable crushed pleats, and how Sunny Lee grew into a high-end mass-market sportswear line known for prints and quality details like French seams. Sunny shares how she chooses outfits, styles for her body proportions, embraces gray hair, and uses social media to promote aging with joy, confidence, and visibility.Here's Sunny's Instagram. Give her a follow! https://www.instagram.com/oldfashionguru/Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠⁠ But for starters…⁠I am a perceptionist and communication counselor.⁠ For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.SHOW RUN: 00:00 Meet Sunny Sherman00:54 How Sunny Got Her Name03:05 From Painter To T Shirts06:02 Bold Sales Breakthroughs08:06 Just Do It Mindset10:44 Scaling Up Production12:49 Real Clothes And Fifth Ave15:21 Betrayal Factory MBA17:37 First Job Million Dollar Order23:44 Signature Fabrics Home Runs27:55 Closet Cleanout Regrets29:31 Building Sunny Lee Brand30:51 Craftsmanship and French Seams34:02 Old Fashioned Guru Origin36:24 Going Gray New Hair37:57 Getting Dressed Daily42:20 Fit Tricks and Styling45:19 Aging with Joy47:34 Rock Star Style Forever51:47 Closing Thoughts and Subscribe

What if you could experience the speed, pressure, strategy, and excitement of being a fighter pilot—without ever leaving the ground?In this episode, Dian Griesel speaks with Tim “Monk” Miller, a retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, former F/A-18 pilot, and founder of the Strike Fighter League.Strike Fighter League combines aviation, advanced flight simulation, competitive gaming, and live sports-style broadcasting to bring the world of fighter aviation to a broader audience. Tim explains how the league works, why debriefing and constructive criticism are central to improvement, and how the discipline, accountability, and resilience required in the cockpit also apply to gaming, leadership, and life.They also discuss SFL’s first online tournaments, its plans for team competition, and the vision for a live professional series combining esports, aviation technology, and the excitement of an air show.Strike Fighter LeagueThe world's first professional air combat sport didn't come out of nowhere — it came out of a cockpit. Founder and CEO Tim "Monk" Miller, retired Marine Corps Lt. Col., TOPGUN graduate, and former squadron commander, sits down to tell the story: why the ethos of fighter aviation — the discipline, the reps, the brutally honest debrief — deserved an arena of its own. To check out the SFL’s digital collision with real world fighter aviation visit www.the-sfl.com, follow them on Instagram and subscribe to their Youtube channel, both @thestrikefighterleague.Learn more about Strike Fighter League:Website: https://www.the-sfl.com/briefing-room/SilverDisobedience© Perception Dynamics™ is a psychology and mindset podcast for anyone rethinking success, leadership, and reinvention at any age. Host Dian Griesel — perception analyst, communication counselor and the provocateur of perception known as @SilverDisobedience — sits down with fascinating guests for unscripted, no-holds-barred conversations on human behavior, personal growth, mental health, relationships, pop culture, and the B.S. in between. Through bold questions that spark honest revelations and unguarded "aha" truths, every episode delivers real mindset shifts, hard-won wisdom, and inspiration for living — and aging — on your own terms. No scripted fluff. Subscribe for more conversations exploring perception, leadership, innovation, resilience, and the people building what comes next.#StrikeFighterLeague #FighterPilot #FA18 #Aviation #FlightSimulation #Gaming #Esports #MilitaryAviation #TopGun #MarineCorps

Are Humans Really ‘Superior’? Primatologist Christine Webb on Human ExceptionalismHost Dian Griesel interviews primatologist and author Christine Webb about humans’ role in the animal kingdom and her book, The Arrogant Ape: The Myth of Human Exceptionalism and Why It Matters. Webb explains what primatologists study, how she was influenced by Jane Goodall and Frans de Waal, and clarifies that humans did not descend from modern apes but share a common ancestor with chimpanzees and bonobos. She argues evolution is not a progressive ladder but a branching tree, and that ecological relationships are better understood as food webs rather than hierarchical food chains. Webb defines human exceptionalism as the belief that humans are separate from and superior to nature, calls it scientifically unsound, and links it to the ecological crisis. They discuss love, creativity in animals, dominance hierarchies, cultural learning of exceptionalism, and redefining evolutionary “success” through cooperation and longevity.SilverDisobedience© Perception Dynamics™ is a psychology and mindset podcast for anyone rethinking success, leadership, and reinvention at any age. Host Dian Griesel — perception analyst, communication counselor and the provocateur of perception known as @SilverDisobedience — sits down with fascinating guests for unscripted, no-holds-barred conversations on human behavior, personal growth, mental health, relationships, pop culture, and the B.S. in between. Through bold questions that spark honest revelations and unguarded "aha" truths, every episode delivers real mindset shifts, hard-won wisdom, and inspiration for living — and aging — on your own terms. No scripted fluff. More about Dian here :https://diangriesel.comSubscribe. Show Run:00:00 Welcome and Big Question00:14 Meet Christine Webb00:40 What Primatologists Do01:13 How She Got Into Primates03:12 Darwin Misconceptions Explained06:05 Food Webs Not Hierarchies08:53 Love and Animal Minds12:51 Creativity in Nature18:43 When Human Exceptionalism Hurts21:31 Zoo Hierarchies vs Moral Ones24:57 Naming the Arrogant Ape28:00 Unlearning Evolutionary Progress32:58 Wrap Up and Where to Find More

Do You Really Own Your Home? Title Insurance Explained with Michael Haltman of Hallmark AbstractDian Griesel speaks with Michael Haltman of Hallmark Abstract about how title insurance helps ensure a homebuyer receives good, clean, clear title by researching the past for issues like unpaid mortgages, liens, boundary line disputes, estate heir claims, and other encumbrances. Haltman explains that title insurance is backward-looking, typically required by lenders, and usually purchased as a one-time premium for long-term peace of mind, though claims are uncommon; he also describes how property searches are conducted across different New York jurisdictions and what goes into a policy. The conversation broadens to Haltman’s Wall Street and mortgage background, how the 2008 crisis led him and his wife to start a title company, his writing and podcasting, observations on interest rates and consumer debt, and his focus on gratitude, charitable work, and support for veterans.Learn more about Michael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/titleinsurancenewyork/Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠⁠ But for starters…⁠I am a perceptionist and communication counselor.⁠ For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.SHOW RUN00:00 Do You Really Own It01:12 What Title Insurance Covers02:05 Boundary Disputes Done Right03:57 Claims and Peace of Mind04:58 How Title Searches Work06:39 City Issues and Air Rights07:34 Chain of Title and Liens09:14 When You Need the Policy10:18 One Time Premium Explained11:12 How Mike Got Into Title14:32 Big Short and Market Timing18:13 Rates Debt and Predictions19:22 Consumer Spending on Credit20:44 Writing and Leaving Politics21:49 Canceled for the Flag23:35 Pride and Free Speech24:23 Silver Disobedience Origins25:05 What He Writes About27:01 Wild Podcast Guests28:38 Long Island to Manhattan30:37 Kids as True Success31:28 Gratitude and Giving Back32:55 Veterans and Moral Injury34:42 Military Family Stories37:44 Closing Thanks and Links

Ever wonder how comedy shapes our lives? 🎤 Laughter keeps us alive! Tag someone who needs a good laugh!Comedy isn’t just entertainment; it’s a lifeline. My guest for this episode is the incredible Carol Montgomery, who shares her journey from being a kid in the Catskills, hanging out with legends like Rodney Dangerfield, to carving her own path in a male-dominated industry.What stood out? The realization that stand-up is the only field where you can’t fake it. You learn by doing! Carol’s story reminds us that every great comedian started somewhere. Now, more than ever, we need humor to connect and reflect on society. Let’s keep laughing and supporting each other in this wild ride called life!Learn More about Carol Here: https://carolemontgomery.com/#ComedyLife #LaughterIsTheBestMedicine #WomenInComedy #StandUpSilverDisobedience© Perception Dynamics™ is a psychology and mindset podcast for anyone rethinking success, leadership, and reinvention at any age. Host Dian Griesel — perception analyst, communication counselor and the provocateur of perception known as @SilverDisobedience — sits down with fascinating guests for unscripted, no-holds-barred conversations on human behavior, personal growth, mental health, relationships, pop culture, and the B.S. in between. Through bold questions that spark honest revelations and unguarded "aha" truths, every episode delivers real mindset shifts, hard-won wisdom, and inspiration for living — and aging — on your own terms. No scripted fluff. Subscribe. More about Dian here: https://diangriesel.comSHOW RUN: 00:00 Why Comedy Matters00:54 Borscht Belt Beginnings02:29 First Time on Stage04:22 Early Club Breakthroughs07:20 Women in the Comedy Boom11:55 Finding Material in Real Life17:02 Writing and Shaping a Set19:32 Testing Unfinished Jokes20:35 Light Failure Reset21:44 Rallying the Crowd22:47 Podcast Recording Blunder24:14 Owning Mistakes Onstage25:28 Origins of Funny Women28:06 Pitching and Landing Showtime30:16 Rebranding After Paramount32:24 Teaching Comedy Craft34:26 Timing Notes and Feedback36:01 Memoir Writing and Internet36:57 Parting Advice and Wrap

Ty and Donnie -- better known online as the @Monkee_bois -- are bringing the nostalgic power of the 1980s back to life with humor, music, retro style, and a whole lot of positivity. Here's their Instagram: In this episode, we explore why 1980s music and pop culture continue to resonate across generations, and how two brothers turned their love of the decade into a growing online community. From classic rock and hair bands to vintage fashion, band t-shirts, unforgettable soundtracks, and the feel-good energy of the 80s, the Monkee Bois have found a way to make retro culture feel fresh, fun, and deeply connecting.Raised on legendary artists like Survivor, AC/DC, Poison, Queen, Journey, and other 80s icons, Ty and Donnie share how the music of their childhood shaped their humor, creativity, and content. What began as casual vlog-style videos has evolved into viral social media moments that celebrate the joy, authenticity, and shared memories tied to 1980s culture.We also talk about why nostalgia is so powerful today. For some, the 80s bring back memories of youth, freedom, mixtapes, concerts, MTV, and big personalities. For younger audiences, the decade offers a colorful escape into music, fashion, and pop culture that still feels bold and original. Through their content, the  ⁨@monkeebois⁩  are bridging generations and reminding fans that connection can happen through a song, a shirt, a joke, or a shared memory.This conversation is also about the positive side of social media. In a digital world often filled with negativity, Ty and Donnie have built a space centered on humor, acceptance, music appreciation, and community. Their success shows what can happen when creators stay authentic, lean into what they love, and invite others to be part of the fun.If you love 1980s music, retro pop culture, classic rock, nostalgic social media creators, viral brother duos, or stories about how passion becomes community, this episode is for you.Follow Ty and Donnie here: https://www.instagram.com/monkee_bois/Topics include:1980s nostalgia, 80s music, retro culture, classic rock, hair bands, band t-shirts, social media creators, viral content, sibling creators, Monkee Bois, Ty and Donnie, positivity online, music memories, Gen X nostalgia, cross-generational connection, and why the 1980s never really left us.Watch now and take a joyful trip back to the decade of big music, big style, big personality — and lasting memories.Subscribe for more conversations about culture, perception, creativity, reinvention, and the stories that connect us.SilverDisobedience© Perception Dynamics™ is a psychology and mindset podcast for anyone rethinking success, leadership, and reinvention at any age. Host Dian Griesel — perception analyst, hypnotherapist, and the provocateur of perception known as @SilverDisobedience — sits down with fascinating guests for unscripted, no-holds-barred conversations on human behavior, personal growth, mental health, relationships, pop culture, and the B.S. in between. Through bold questions that spark honest revelations and unguarded "aha" truths, every episode delivers real mindset shifts, hard-won wisdom, and inspiration for living — and aging — on your own terms. No scripted fluff. Subscribe. SHOW RUN: 00:00 Retro Episode Setup02:02 Dad Sparked The 80s Love02:35 Favorite Bands And Deep Cuts03:59 Going Viral As Monkey Boys06:27 Humor Chemistry And Gym Life08:03 Fans Recognition And Motivation09:04 Cosplay And Staying Authentic10:15 Brands Partnerships And Jolt11:24 Daily Improv Content Process12:55 Positivity Over Hate Comments14:58 Who Their Audience Really Is15:56 Critiques and Posing16:12 Bodybuilding Nostalgia17:29 Big Vision and Agents18:20 Merch Dreams and Funding18:49 Parents Come Around20:19 Viral Hits Breakdown21:13 Staying Positive Online22:43 Advice and Hair DMs24:31 Why the 80s Rules24:56 Music Then vs Now26:49 Albums to TikTok Era29:16 Wrap Up and Thanks

Ever wondered how a simple dog carrier changed the travel industry? Tag someone who needs to hear this! In 1988, Gayle Martz had a vision: Pets should travel with us, not be left behind. So, she put that vision into action and created the Sherpa Carrier, a soft-sided bag that transformed pet travel. It wasn't just about comfort; it was about making pets part of the journey. The road was tough -- meeting airline executives, demonstrating her product, and convincing an entire industry to change their policies. But it was worth it. Now pets are part of the family on flights! Still figuring out how to travel with your furry friend? As you'll learn in this @SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics episode, preparation is key! Ensure your pet is comfortable and ready for their ‘home away from home.’ Tune in for lots of pet owner lessons!You can follow Gayle Martz here on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gaylemartz/SilverDisobedience© Perception Dynamics™ is a psychology and mindset podcast for anyone rethinking success, leadership, and reinvention at any age. Host Dian Griesel — perception analyst, hypnotherapist, and the provocateur of perception known as @SilverDisobedience — sits down with fascinating guests for unscripted, no-holds-barred conversations on human behavior, personal growth, mental health, relationships, pop culture, and the B.S. in between. Through bold questions that spark honest revelations and unguarded "aha" truths, every episode delivers real mindset shifts, hard-won wisdom, and inspiration for living — and aging — on your own terms. No scripted fluff. Subscribe.#PetTravel #SherpaBag #Innovator #TravelWithPets #PetLovers

Davy Crockett in Washington City: Politics, the 1830s, and a New Country Musical -- with Richard ByrneFrom New York City, host Dian Griesel talks with writer Richard Byrne about his new country-music stage work, “Congressman Davy,” for which he wrote the book and lyrics (with music by Dean Schlabowski of the Waco Brothers). Byrne explains how a late-night rewatch of Disney’s Davy Crockett starring Fess Parker sparked research into Crockett’s political life, his rivalry with Andrew Jackson, the rise of the Whigs, plus Crockett’s brief moment as a potential presidential candidate. Dian and Richard discuss Washington City in the 1830s -- including its lack of sewers and trash collection, pigs in the streets, and stark class differences -- plus key figures in the musical like journalist Anne Royall and boardinghouse proprietors Mrs. Ball and Mrs. Brown. Byrne shares the project’s 2024 staged reading in DC, the released soundtrack, and a free online radio-play version debuting June 29.Learn More at any of these links:Richard Byrne Websitehttps://www.richardbyrneplays.com/Congressman Davy website: https://congressmandavy.bandzoogle.com/Congressman Davy Bandcamp (CD/digital): https://plentytuff.bandcamp.com/album/congressman-davy-a-musicalCongressman Davy streaming: https://plentytuff.lnk.to/congressmandavyFree radio play of Congressman Davy (June 29): https://congressmandavy.podbean.com/What happens when raw curiosity collides with uncharted truths? In Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics, host Dian Griesel—a provocateur of perception—dives into unscripted, no-holds-barred stories from fascinating guests across diverse lives. We unpack work, play, psychology, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments & unguarded insights—stunning even the boldest with their own "aha" truths. Raw inspiration, mindset shifts & uplifting wisdom fuel deeper self- and other understanding. No scripted fluff. Check it out! SHOW RUN:00:00 Western Revival Intro00:48 Musical Origins03:21 Disney Folk Heroes05:25 Why The West Endures07:19 Crockett The Politician08:32 Issues And Land Reform10:33 Andrew Jackson Rivalry12:10 Whigs And Presidential Buzz13:46 Party System Explained15:19 Plot In Washington City16:39 Anne Royall Spotlight18:57 Dirty Real 1830s Life23:04 Surprising Research Finds25:42 Production And Release Plans27:48 Closing Thoughts And Parallels

Grandma Gets Real: How Tanya Ruiz Turned Barbie, Dolls & Miniatures Into a Viral Influencer CareerHost Dian Griesel interviews Tanya Ruiz, creator of the Instagram and Facebook accounts @GrandmaGetsReal about how her lifelong relationship with Barbie evolved from childhood play to teenage fashion modeling, then to speaking on body image and considering the impact of Barbie as a cultural reflection. After her husband became ill and she stopped traveling, her granddaughters found her speaking-prop Barbies in the attic, including a Happy Family Grandma Barbie, which sparked a new Instagram project: building a realistic 1/6-scale “plastic parallel universe” using detailed miniatures. Tanya describes discovering tiny food and other collectibles online, creating dioramas and 14 miniature rooms, posting up to three times daily, going viral in 2020, growing to over two million followers, and working with some brands despite being told she wasn’t their “demographic,” while continuing to champion creativity and hobby-driven joy.You can follow Tanya here:https://www.instagram.com/grandmagetsreal/https://www.facebook.com/GrandmaGetsReal/https://www.youtube.com/c/GrandmaGetsRealhttps://www.tiktok.com/@grandmagetsrealPlease SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ But for starters…I am a perceptionist and communication counselor. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.SHOW RUN: 00:00 Growing Up With Barbie00:22 Meet Tanya Ruiz01:29 From Modeling to Body Image02:39 Granddaughters Spark Revival06:45 Grandma Barbie Origin Story09:01 Miniatures Go Viral10:48 Brands and Partnerships11:41 Finding the Miniature World13:08 Scale and Nostalgia Rooms15:03 Dollstagram Community Therapy17:27 Building Sets and Family Support21:40 Content Creator Life24:34 Planning Themes Route 6626:35 Not Their Demographic33:21 Fame Barbie Movie Wrap Up35:09 Final Advice and Outro

Spencer West on Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following YourselfDian Griesel welcomes Spencer West, author of "Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself," to discuss resilience, identity, and human potential. West shares how being born with sacral agenesis led to leg amputations at age five and how the expectation to be “just like everyone else” shaped his childhood, education, and coming out as gay. Spencer describes feeling trapped after college while working in Phoenix, then finding renewed purpose through a volunteer trip to East Africa that inspired him to move to Toronto and work in international development. West recounts climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with friends while raising $500,000 for clean water for 12,500 people! Throughout this conversation Spencer West highlights lessons on asking for help, self-trust, rest, and play. He also explains how his content and speaking address inclusion, accessibility, and community solutions.You can find more about Spencer West at any of these links:Website: https://www.spencer2thewest.com/Breaking Free -- the Book: https://amzn.to/4aaxwxCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencer2thewestSilverDisobedience© Perception Dynamics™ is a psychology and mindset podcast for anyone rethinking success, leadership, and reinvention at any age. Host Dian Griesel — perception analyst, hypnotherapist, and the provocateur of perception known as @SilverDisobedience — sits down with fascinating guests for unscripted, no-holds-barred conversations on human behavior, personal growth, mental health, relationships, pop culture, and the B.S. in between. Through bold questions that spark honest revelations and unguarded "aha" truths, every episode delivers real mindset shifts, hard-won wisdom, and inspiration for living — and aging — on your own terms. No scripted fluff. Subscribe!Show Run: 00:00 Meet Spencer West00:54 Kilimanjaro First Impressions01:41 Breaking Free From Expectations02:01 Growing Up Disabled And Queer06:30 College Identity Wake Up10:10 Listening To Yourself10:50 Phoenix Career Trap12:42 East Africa Turning Point14:59 Building A Purpose Driven Platform22:18 Why Kilimanjaro Mattered25:43 Lessons From The Summit29:25 Roadmap To Action33:42 Rest Play And Hustle Culture37:12 Final Thoughts And Farewell

Gillian McLeod on Styling, Starting Modeling at 52, and the H&M Swimsuit Ad That Changed EverythingDian Griesel interviews stylist-turned-model Gillian McLeod, who began styling after working for a clothing designer and running a kids’ clothing line, then spent 30 years in print advertising, joining a costumers union and building long-term crews with producers and photographers. Gillian describes the realities of styling on set, the need for flexibility, and how iPhones changed last-minute creative demands, along with the importance of staying in your lane on productions. She explains how she started modeling at 52 after stepping into a role on a shoot, then later went viral at 60 from an H&M swimsuit job shot with no hair or makeup, bringing both major media attention and harsh comments. Gillean discusses confidence, auditions, iconic campaigns, concerns about AI misuse of images, and advice for aspiring models to be themselves and build a strong portfolio.Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ But for starters…I am a perceptionist. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.Show Run: 00:00 Meet Gillian McLeod00:56 From Styling to Set Life04:17 How Styling Jobs Happen06:40 Union and Set Etiquette07:02 Starting Modeling at 5210:38 The H&M Swimsuit Moment14:23 Confidence and Auditions18:50 Campaign Stories and Transformations21:31 AI and Image Theft Fears26:10 Advice for New Models30:08 Wrap Up and Where to Follow

Colorectal cancer isn't just an "old person's disease" anymore. Do you know the signs?👉 Share this with someone who needs to hear this!In recent years, more young adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, often without family history or obvious symptoms. Why is this happening? Factors like lifestyle, diet, and stress play significant roles.Dr. Avishek Kumar, a hematologist and oncologist, who is also a Lieutenant Colonel and a flight surgeon in aerospace and medicine services with the  United States Air Force 482nd Fighter Wing, emphasizes the importance of recognizing warning signs. Those colorectal cancer warning signs may include things like sudden weight loss or changes in bowel habits. Ignoring these can lead to serious health issues down the road.So, if you notice any unusual symptoms, don’t brush them off. A conversation with your primary care physician can be a crucial first step. Let’s prioritize awareness and prevention together!This discussion is vital, whether you're someone who avoids doctors or someone looking to make healthier choices. Join us in spreading awareness about colorectal health!Learn more here: https://www.regionalcancercare.org/physicians/avishek-kumar-md/Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ But for starters…I am a perceptionist. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.

SilverDisobedience® Perception Dynamics™ host Dian Griesel interviews renowned dermatologist Dr. Lynne Haven about how aesthetic treatments relate to identity, confidence, aging, and also the desire to look like yourself rather than chase perfection. Dr. Haven explains that most patients seek to feel more vital and aligned. She emphasizes listening, personalization, restraint, and choosing practitioners with not only the best knowledge and expertise, but also essentials such as skill, artistry, and integrity. Together, they discuss social media filters and unrealistic expectations; motivations, such as life events; menopause and related collagen loss; and increased concerns with GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, such as loss of facial volume and hair shedding. Dr. Haven shared ways to mitigate these side effects with nutrition, slowing weight loss, and devices that tighten skin and build muscle. The conversation covers differences in aging by sex; the mind-body impact of Botox; noninvasive dermatology vs. surgery; risks of unqualified injectors; sun protection; evidence-based skincare, including vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and retinoids; acne treatments; skin-cancer warning signs; lasers for sun damage; and considerations for different skin tones. Learn more about Dr. Lynne Haven and her work at any of these links:https://www.lynnehavenmd.comhttps://www.instagram.com/lynnehavenmd/Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ But for starters…I am a perceptionist. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.SHOW RUN:00:00 Beauty Beyond Vanity 02:01 Why Patients Call 03:14 Filters And Expectations 06:29 Life Changes And Aging 07:35 GLP-1 Side Effects 10:29 Men Women And Timing 12:14 Psychology And Botox 14:27 Derm Vs Plastic Surgery 16:23 Choosing The Right Doctor 18:01 Botox Parties Gone Wrong 21:17 Sun Protection Essentials 25:20 Skincare Product Basics 27:20 Acne Across The Ages 28:47 Skin Cancer Warning Signs 30:26 Lifestyle And Nutrition 33:26 Maintenance And Lasers 36:26 Skin Tone And Safety 38:47 Final Wrap And Links

Why You Don’t Do What’s Best for You (and How to Fix It)!~Eric Edmeades on Evolutionary Mismatch, WildFit & Habit CessationIn this SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics conversation Dian Griesel is joined by self-motivation and leadership expert Eric Edmeades who explains why people often don’t do what they know is best, arguing that instincts, habits, and nervous-system cues shaped for survival can misfire in modern life due to “evolutionary mismatch.” He describes how behaviors like smoking, vaping, and phone scrolling trigger real chemical rewards through mismatched stimuli, and why today’s pervasive stress differs from ancestral peak danger. Edmeades connects these ideas to his WildFit approach, outlining seasonal metabolic “fuel systems” (carbs/sugar, fat, and protein burning), nutrition quality, and the value of muscle density and movement for lymphatic flow and longevity. He discusses the origins of his book Post-Diabetic and the concept of being “post-diabetic” after reversal. He shares practical environmental ideas (natural sound, light, air, water) and offers free resources: https://ericedmeades.com/https://impactdynamics.scoreapp.com/Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ But for starters…I am a perceptionist. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.Show Run: 00:00 Why We Don’t Act00:56 Survival Habits Explained02:58 Evolutionary Mismatch Today04:20 Modern Stress vs Real Danger06:54 WildFit Origins07:19 Elephant in the Zoo09:16 Designing a Calmer Home11:08 Why Water Feels Safe13:33 WildFit Nutrition Basics13:57 Three Fuel Systems15:51 Seasonal Metabolic Cycling17:03 Overfed Yet Undernourished17:40 Movement Beyond Weight Loss18:53 Nature Deprivation Fix19:46 Muscle Density for Longevity20:20 Three Muscle Messages20:53 Train to Failure21:25 Lymph Needs Movement22:51 Rebounding for Flow23:22 Why Post-Diabetic24:53 Ruben’s Reversal Story26:32 Post-Diabetic Framework28:29 Life Upended by Travel30:28 Writing New Books31:31 Stop It and Behavior Change33:36 Parting Wisdom and Gifts35:18 Free Tools and Closing

Soulmate Astrology Explained with Neda Far: Birth Charts, Compatibility, Retrogrades & AstrocartographySilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics host Dian Griesel interviews astrologer Neda Farr, who has studied astrology for over 10 years and now specializes in “soulmate astrology.” Neda explains that a birth chart is a snapshot of the sky at the exact moment of birth and that sun-sign compatibility is often inaccurate because it ignores other key placements like the moon, rising, Mars, and Mercury, plus aspects and houses. She outlines zodiac elements (fire, water, air, earth) and describes personality traits tied to each, noting that chart clusters can override sun-sign stereotypes. Neda discusses her soulmate readings, compatibility “placements,” and how she uses birth data and astrocartography to suggest where and how someone may meet a soulmate. She warns that accurate birth time is crucial, clarifies newspaper horoscopes, touches on evolved vs. unevolved signs and karma, and explains retrogrades (especially Mercury). She also shares her app, Star Crossed, which offers soulmate readings and upcoming features.Learn more and follow Neda here:https://www.tiktok.com/@nedatheastrologerhttps://www.instagram.com/nedatheastrologer/Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ But for starters…I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.Show Run: 00:00 Looking to the Stars00:20 Meet Neda Astrologer01:23 Birth Chart Basics02:47 Moon and Rising Signs03:30 Compatibility Beyond Sun05:11 Elements and Traits07:18 What Is a Soulmate07:57 Soulmate Reading Method09:35 Astrocartography Love Lines10:29 How Many Soulmates12:38 Dating With Intention12:48 Finding Your Blueprint14:40 Her Soulmate Story17:20 Reading Charts Correctly18:51 Horoscopes and Houses19:54 Astrology History Patterns20:59 Karma and Life Lessons22:01 Evolved vs Unevolved Signs24:10 Apps and Wrong Charts25:24 Mercury Retrograde Explained27:01 Astrology as Self Reflection27:57 Star Crossed App Features28:39 Drastic Changes and Validation30:10 Closing Advice and Wrap

Jeffrey Sussman on the Rise, Decline, and Survival of the American Mafia | Mafia Hits, Misses, Wars & ProsecutionsIn this @SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics Podcast, host Dian Griesel interviews author Jeffrey Sussman about his book, "Mafia Hits, Misses, Wars, and Prosecutions: The Rise and Decline of the Mob in America," and the personal experiences that sparked his fascination with organized crime, including mob intimidation tied to garment-industry trucking and unions and a designer relative forced into a mafia partnership. Sussman argues the mafia adapts and survives despite government crackdowns, highlighting Robert Kennedy’s prosecutions, the RICO statute, and the Commission trial. He discusses pivotal events and histories such as the Castellammarese War -- a bloody power struggle over control by the Mafia in the USA; formation of the five New York families; the National Crime Syndicate; and, claims from the House Assassinations Committee materials about Marcello, Trafficante, and Hoffa conspiring to kill president John F. Kennedy (JFK) with Oswald as a fall guy. He also recounts stories about FBI informant and killer Greg Scarpa and corrupt “mafia cops,” and previews a future book on mob control of the garment center.Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ But for starters…I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.SHOW RUN: 00:00 Introduction00:38 Jeffrey's Personal Mob History08:36 Mafia Hits, Misses, Wars & Prosecutions09:43 RFK, JFK & the Mob14:20 The Castellammarese War & Rise of the Five Families22:12 How the Mob Evolved24:44 Greg Scarpa: The Grim Reaper

Project Runway Model Anastasia on Manifesting, Athletic Modeling, and Building a Creative CareerIn this episode of the SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics podcast host Dian Griesel interviews Anastasia, a four-season Project Runway model who just wrapped Season 22. They discuss what it means to be chosen by designers for the finale and why Anastasiia sees modeling as the job of "selling the clothes." Anastasia also explains her perspectives on “manifesting” as structured goal-setting, discusses embracing an athletic, muscular build on the modeling runway despite fashion industry labels, and shares influences like Kobe Bryant’s “touch the line” mindset. She describes her background as a dancer (hip hop, popping, locking, vogueing), her move from Russia to China for dance contracts, and then to Brooklyn to pursue opportunities. Anastasia outlines her learning approach -- seeking mentors, researching, and cross-applying skills -- plus her early-morning routine, favorite books, and next goals: making her own film, pursuing a Magic Mike hosting job, continuing Project Runway, and finishing her book.Follow Anastasiia here on her website: www.Anastasiiaofficial.comOr on Instagram! on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/anastasiiaitis/Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ But for starters…I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.Show Run: 00:00 Intro00:23 Project Runway02:47 Manifesting & Goal Setting07:17 Dancing & Hip-Hop11:32 Books & Literature16:44 Touch the Line / Kobe Bryant19:10 Morning Routine21:12 From Russia to New York28:24 Dreams & What's Next

Drummer Alex Cohen on Resilience, Brain Tumor Recovery, and “Eldritch” Rhythms In this SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics podcast, host Dian Griesel interviews renowned drummer and educator Alex Cohen about drumming, resilience, and how a seizure led to the discovery of a brain tumor and life-saving surgery at Duke. Alex shares how he started drums at 12 as a bullied kid with little natural talent, practiced relentlessly for years, then experienced a sudden, dramatic jump in rhythmic ability after the seizure, including complex limb independence and advanced tuplets that drew millions of views online. He describes the fear of a possible glioblastoma, the support of his mother, a connection to Duke through a childhood friend lost to glioblastoma, radiation and pill-form chemo, loss of right peripheral vision, and family hardships. Alex documents his journey in his book “Rhythms of Resilience,” discusses teaching through step-by-step methods, and explains balancing extreme rhythmic concepts with serving the music in bands.Learn more about Alex here: Alex's Website: https://www.alexcohendrums.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexcohendrumsnyc/Rhythms of Resilience by Alex Cohen: https://amzn.to/3RuxN7YPlease SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ But for starters…I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.SHOW RUN:00:00 Meet Alex Cohen00:29 Bullied Kid to Drummer03:10 Seizure and ER Scare07:02 Duke Lifeline and Biopsy09:12 Lightning Strike Drumming13:22 Surgery Leap of Faith16:14 ICU Practice and Treatment19:03 New Home New Chapter19:49 Music Before and After21:27 Cosmic Horror Tumor Twist22:42 Choosing Surgery23:23 Practice Makes Teacher24:48 Accidental Double Bass28:02 Drumming Asterisk Model29:47 Five Plane Thinking32:23 Classical Drift Concept34:33 Eldritch Rhythms Reaction37:38 Counting The Limbs39:45 Back To Bands43:36 Serve The Song44:07 Wrap Up And Links

Does God Belong in the Workplace? Jeanne Stafford on the Devotion Factor and Time with IntentionIn this episode of the SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics host Dian Griesel talks with Jeanne Stafford about whether God belongs in the workplace and how “the devotion factor” helps people connect to something eternal, clarify purpose, and manage time with intention. Stafford explains devotion as a chosen commitment rooted in doing, and shares how she applied her method after being released from a Forbes contributor contract, using the experience to reassess worth, take risks, and write about Holy Week and her Catholic faith. She emphasizes that nonbelievers can benefit by devoting time to other “eternal” anchors like nature, love, and family, illustrating with a client who built a holistic financial services firm inspired by surfing and service. They discuss head-versus-heart noise, morning routines, perspective-shifting moments, and Stafford’s advice to remove one to three nonessential things to create space for what matters.Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ But for starters…I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.SHOW RUN: 00:00 God at Work01:16 Devotion and Time02:11 Forbes Layoff Lesson05:51 Daily Devotions06:47 Devotion Beyond Religion09:23 Head Heart Alignment10:43 Morning Practices11:32 Heart Versus Brain13:44 Find Your Sweet Spot17:08 Origin of Devotion20:08 Perspective Shifts23:13 New York God Moments25:16 Staying Open26:39 Alive in the Space30:55 Closing Advice34:18 Protect Your Energy34:44 Wrap Up and Links

Aging, Memory & Nutrition: Dr. John Lewis on Vitamin D/K2, Fiber, and Aloe/Rice Bran Polysaccharides in Alzheimer’s ResearchIn this SilverDisobedience© Perception Dynamics™ podcast Host Dian Griesel interviews John Lewis, Ph.D. about aging, memory, and nutrition; challenging overhyped high-protein advice for largely sedentary Americans while emphasizing key needs like vitamin D (noting widespread deficiency); and, pairing D3 with K2 to direct calcium into bones. They discuss the importance of dietary fiber for gut transit time and potential disease-risk reduction, and Dr. Lewis argues most essential nutrients come from plants, with B12 and K2 synthesized by bacteria. Dr. Lewis describes 20 years of research on complex polysaccharides from aloe vera and rice bran and a 12-month clinical trial in 34 people with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s showing significant ADAS-Cog improvements at 9 and 12 months, along with blood-marker changes including improved CD4:CD8 ratio, reduced TNF alpha and VEGF, and a 286% increase in CD14 cells. He explains the nutrition model of supporting the body with raw materials, notes funding barriers in academia, and shares his company, Dr. Lewis Nutrition, and its flagship formulation.Learn more here: https://drlewisnutrition.com/Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ But for starters…I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.Show Run: 00:00 Aging and Memory Fears00:41 Protein Needs With Age04:18 Vitamin D3 and K2 Essentials06:46 Fiber and Gut Health08:22 Ideal Diet Plant Based Debate14:07 Supplements and Research Origins15:01 Aloe Polysaccharides Discovery18:45 What Polysaccharides Really Are24:42 Alzheimers Trial Results30:15 Cellular and Immune Markers34:37 Funding Roadblocks and Mission36:42 Where to Learn More Closing

Thomas Hodgkinson on Coolness: Why Trying to Be Cool Is Uncool (and How to Live in the Now)In this SilverDisobedience© Perception Dynamics™ podcast conversation Dian Griesel welcomes author Thomas Hodgkinson, whose book How to Be Cool: The 150 Essential Idols, Ideals and Other Cool S*** explores the elusive, self-defeating nature of defining coolness. Dian recounts how Hodgkinson proved his own cool by promptly redirecting her to another Thomas Hodgkinson she was trying to find -- and how he provided the correct email! They discuss cool as a state of being rather than actions, the paradox of caring versus indifference, and how fame and social-media “likes” distort the idea of cool. Hodgkinson traces cool’s roots to early 20th-century American jazz and African American culture as a “third way” for the powerless, emphasizing living in the present. They examine oppositional cool, talent and effortlessness, risky “now” living, mortality’s role in wisdom, childlike creativity, and examples from history and culture including Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus, Clint Eastwood, Keith Richards, Oscar Wilde, Bob Dylan, and Bjork.SHOW RUN: 00:00 Cold Open Intro00:08 Meet Thomas Hodgkinson00:31 Accidental Cool Email02:19 Why Write Cool02:38 Defining Coolness06:16 Fame Versus Cool07:34 Cool As Being08:42 Origins In Jazz12:11 School Cool Crowd13:44 Do Versus Be15:44 Authenticity Not Approval20:41 Likes And Validation23:17 Indifference With Values24:15 Cool Hero Narrative28:14 Parenthood And Cool29:36 Parenting Through Cool30:37 Letting Kids Fly32:46 Coolness And Risk35:44 Mortality Changes Cool39:31 Crafting Effortless Cool44:03 Oscar Wilde Philosophy48:04 Childlike Coolness49:29 Art Like A Kid51:43 Closing And RecommendationsPlease SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ But for starters…I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally.What happens when raw curiosity collides with uncharted truths? In Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics, host Dian Griesel—a provocateur of perception—dives into unscripted, no-holds-barred stories from fascinating guests across diverse lives. We unpack work, play, psychology, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments & unguarded insights—stunning even the boldest with their own "aha" truths. Raw inspiration, mindset shifts & uplifting wisdom fuel deeper self- and other understanding. No scripted fluff. Check it out!

Are you feeling stuck in your career, wondering if there's more to life?IF you've ever questioned whether you're on the right path or just going through the motions -- tune in to this Silver Disobedience© Perception Dynamics™ conversation with Joanna Chavers, Vice President, HR Advisory with Atrium Global ✨So many of us chase what pays the bills, but true fulfillment comes from connecting with your purpose and passion. With some coaching and commitment -- you just might find it! Joanna explains how understanding your innate drivers that can be discovered through quick, insightful assessments -- can reveal what really energizes you. She highlights that knowing yourself isn’t a "nice-to-have" -- it’s your secret weapon in making smarter career moves, whether you’re switching fields or climbing higher. ✨And if you're thinking about a career overhaul, her advice? Start with self-discovery, leverage transferable skills, and don’t shy away from embracing AI to boost your value.Is your current work aligned with your true self?Or are you just waiting for a sign to pivot?Maybe this is it! Remember, the key to a fulfilling career is marrying purpose with passion—and owning who you are every step of the way.✨Share below.#CareerChange #FindYourPurpose #SelfDiscovery #WorkFulfillment #AIInWorkWhat small step can you take today toward your true passion?Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ But for starters…I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.SHOW RUN: 00:00 Career Change Setup00:25 Meet Joanna Chavers01:00 Why Passion Matters02:09 Finding Purpose Tools04:17 Personality Tests Value06:50 Predictive Index Factors08:56 Workplace Communication Gaps13:14 Athletes Career Transition15:00 AI Fear and Upskilling17:50 Later Life Career Shifts20:37 Purpose Versus Passion21:53 Coaching Questions to Ask23:55 Hobby or Career Reality29:49 Resume Advice in AI Era32:41 Advice for New Graduates35:46 Final Takeaways and Outro

Real Estate, Trusts & Legacy Investing: Andrew Lofredo on Family Offices, Cycles, and “Connecting the Dots”During this SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics podcast episode, host Dian Griesel interviews real estate veteran Andrew Lofredo about using real estate to build long-term legacy wealth through trusts and multi-generational planning. Lofredo explains why he was drawn to real estate as a merit-based career, how retail and office have evolved through cycles including the dot-com boom/bust, 9/11, and COVID, and why New York continues to offer opportunity despite challenges, including distressed assets that can be repositioned with patient capital. He describes what family offices seek in a trusted advisor who can connect disciplines such as financing and lender management, leasing, construction, accounting, property operations, and risk management, along with due diligence and awareness of tax and estate implications like 1031 exchanges. He emphasizes downside sensitivity analysis, avoiding over-leveraging, and “selling peace of mind” by managing risks so clients can sleep at night.Learn more about Andrew Lofredo here:Website: https://www.crevertical.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlofredo/Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ But for starters…I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.SHOW RUN:00:00 Legacy Through Real Estate01:04 Andrew’s Origin Story02:54 Market Cycles and Evolution06:42 Why New York Endures09:11 Patience and Distressed Deals12:47 Rates Cash Flow and Timing15:38 Family Office Objectives18:49 Managing Every Discipline21:46 Hidden Ownership Costs23:07 Vacant Building Lesson25:20 Flipping And Deferred Maintenance26:09 Advisor Day To Day28:51 Due Diligence And Risks30:52 Sensitivity And Tough Calls33:15 Selling Peace Of Mind35:20 Best Time To Call40:03 Legacy Goals And Wrap Up

Women Shaping the West: Wyoming Stories with Lindsay Linton Buck | Silver Disobedience PodcastIn this Silver Disobedience© Perception Dynamics™ podcast episode Dian Griesel interviews photographer and author Lindsay Linton Buk about her book, Women Shaping the West: Stories from Wyoming, inspired in part by renewed interest in Western history through shows like Yellowstone. Buk describes Wyoming’s vast, rural landscape and how its isolation motivated her to create a connective project documenting women’s lives through portraits, writing, a traveling art show and more. She shares her background as a fifth-generation Wyomingite, her years in New York and LA, and the path back to Jackson where she built a portrait business and began the project in 2016. Buk explains how she selected 25 women across five chapters, profiles several subjects, discusses shooting medium format film, fundraising through patrons and nonprofit fiscal sponsors, mounting a touring exhibit starting in 2019, and completing the book after navigating early motherhood challenges.Learn more about Lindsay here: https://www.lintonproductions.com/Pick up her book here: https://amzn.to/49xKyEPPlease SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ But for starters…I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.00:00 Fringe and Yellowstone Trend01:19 Why Wyoming Shapes You03:27 Roots and Coming Home05:14 Portraits and Project Spark06:04 New York to Wyoming Pivot07:42 Canon Parks and Jackson Studio10:18 Vision to Book and Exhibit12:45 Choosing the Women Featured14:27 Chapters and Diverse Stories20:11 Writing Fear and Vulnerability23:53 Tools to Move Through Fear25:23 Project Timeline25:47 Pregnant Ranch Shoot27:30 Asking Women to Join29:47 Shooting Medium Format31:35 Nell G First Story33:25 Motherhood and Identity37:56 Challenge the But41:04 Funding and Records42:49 Exhibit Before Book48:06 Final Wrap and PlugsWhat happens when raw curiosity collides with uncharted truths? In Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics, host Dian Griesel—a provocateur of perception—dives into unscripted, no-holds-barred stories from fascinating guests across diverse lives. We unpack work, play, psychology, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments & unguarded insights—stunning even the boldest with their own "aha" truths. Raw inspiration, mindset shifts & uplifting wisdom fuel deeper self- and other understanding. No scripted fluff.

Emerging Tech, Data Intelligence & Digital Twins: Tim Piemonte on Scaling SecurelyIn this SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics podcast episode, Dian interviews tech veteran Tim Piemonte about emerging technology, focusing on “data intelligence” and how companies can correlate and govern siloed data to achieve specific business outcomes. Tim shares his background across EMC, Tanium, Pivotal/VMware, and Dell Technologies, including work with New York City agencies where data sharing could improve citizen services. He discusses clients including X5 Labs (wrapping intelligence around data execution to scale without added operational expense), Abenisio (data governance, correlation, and lineage), Vistrada (third-party risk management and a virtual CISO offering), and Multimodal (automation and workflow execution). Tim explains starting AI initiatives with low-hanging-fruit use cases, argues AI boosts productivity rather than replacing jobs, and describes using knowledge-skills assessments to repurpose employees. The episode also covers digital twins for scenario modeling and limiting data sources to reduce AI hallucinations, emphasizing strategy before deploying technology.Connect with Tim Piemonte via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timpiemonte/Please SUBSCRIBE!I'm Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ But for starters…I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.SHOW RUN: 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:58 Tim’s Tech Career Path02:25 Emerging Tech and Data Intelligence03:38 What Data Means in Business06:05 Breaking Silos with Governance09:08 Security Firewalls and Risk11:33 Client Endgames and Growth Goals12:53 Surfing to Tech Confidence Story15:14 Chasing Dreams and Strategy16:10 Go To Market and Clear Messaging19:10 AI Rollout Low Hanging Fruit21:04 AI Myths and Workforce Upskilling26:21 Choosing Clients and Differentiation31:30 Future Needs and Digital Twins36:54 AI Guardrails and Compliance Wins39:11 Final Wisdom and Wrap Up

During this @SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics podcast host Dian Griesel interviews Dr. Jim Hill, Ph.D. and Dr. Holly Wyatt, M.D. about their new book, Losing The Weight Loss Meds: A 10-Week Playbook for Stopping GLP-1 Medications Without Regaining the Weight Tune in and learn how to lose the weight, get off the meds and enjoy a healthier life while maintaining your new physique. You can get a copy of the book here: https://amzn.to/48Amz7LVisit their website: https://www.weightwisdom.com/Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ But for starters…I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation.Show Run:00:00 Weight Loss Drugs Epidemic02:13 Why These Medications Work03:28 Muscle Loss Concerns05:41 Sugar Cravings and Food Relationships08:38 How GLP-1 Medications Work10:58 How Long Should You Take Them13:46 Three Pillars of Healthy Living15:57 Holistic Approach to Health17:46 Redefining Success Beyond Weight20:49 Identity and Self-Perception22:26 Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs23:05 Biology Beyond Willpower24:16 Food as Medicine24:33 Resetting Your Appetite27:34 Weight Loss vs Maintenance28:35 The Role of Calories29:43 Physical Activity Benefits31:03 Metabolic Flexibility Explained32:39 Diet Industry Supplements33:50 Social Environment Matters35:58 Be the Change38:19 Focus on Possibilities41:13 Handling Life's Curve Balls42:31 Making It Fun44:58 Episode Wrap Up

Navy SEAL Don Mann on Macro Goals, Mindset, and Elite Leadership LessonsSilver Disobedience© Perception Dynamics™ host Dian Griesel sits down with former Navy SEAL and special operations technician Don Mann — author of more than 20 books, including the New York Times best-selling autobiography Inside SEAL Team SIX: My Life and Missions with America's Elite Warriors. With over 40 years of competitive racing experience, Don has completed two Ironman triathlons in a single day, was once ranked 38th in the world as a triathlete, and has produced and directed more multi-day, multi-sport adventure races, triathlons, and SEAL training events than anyone else on the planet. He is also the TV host of The Mission, Face Off, and Surviving Mann.In this conversation, Mann traces his path to the Navy — sparked by patriotism, a love of fitness, and the legendary "Men with Green Faces" video — through a 21-year SEAL career that included SEAL Team 6, followed by 25 years as a CIA contractor. He breaks down his framework for tackling extreme challenges using "macro goals" and "micro goals," a no-quit mindset, and hard-won lessons from endurance events, including a near-fatal Everest attempt that brought on both high-altitude pulmonary and cerebral edema. Mann also shares how SEAL principles translate into business leadership, the stories behind his 23 books, and what happens when he puts civilians through grueling training on his TV shows. He closes with a simple but powerful daily charge: get stronger, get faster, get smarter — and do something good for someone every day.Connect with Don Mann here:https://www.usfrogmann.comhttps://www.instagram.com/us_frogmannhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/don-mann-6b056818bWhat happens when raw curiosity collides with uncharted truths? In Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics, host Dian Griesel—a provocateur of perception—dives into unscripted, no-holds-barred stories from fascinating guests across diverse lives. We unpack work, play, psychology, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments & unguarded insights—stunning even the boldest with their own "aha" truths. Raw inspiration, mindset shifts & uplifting wisdom fuel deeper self- and other understanding. No scripted fluff. Check it out! Resource Library here:   https://diangriesel.com/resource-library/SHOW RUN: 00:00 Why SEALs Fascinate Dian00:31 Coronado Training Story01:16 Don Mann Introduction02:44 Choosing the SEAL Path04:55 SEAL Career to CIA06:08 Training Mindset and Limits07:05 Adrenaline Roots and Marathons09:50 Macro Goals Micro Goals12:22 Mind Control and Quitting Lesson18:40 Everest Near Death Experience25:24 Recovery and Canada Paddle27:29 Turning Experience Into Leadership29:17 Accidental Author Journey30:01 SEAL Leadership for Bankers34:44 Elite Mindset and Potential37:14 Helping Others as Purpose37:52 Surviving Man TV Training42:02 Military Fitness and Readiness44:06 Future Wars and New Threats46:54 Stronger Faster Smarter Kinder51:54 Top Gun Culture and Recruiting54:14 Podcast Wrap and Farewell

Dr. Srini Pillay on the Law of Attraction: Anxiety, Belief, and Aligning Intention With ActionIn this Silver Disobedience© Perception Dynamics™ podcast episode host Dian Griesel converses with Harvard-trained psychiatrist Srini Pillay, M.D. about the Law of Attraction, clarifying it from “awareness,” and exploring whether an opposite “repelling” force exists. Dr. Pillay links repelling to anxiety, mirror neurons, and fear-driven attention bias that makes people focus on threats and miss positive experiences. He argues intentions arise unconsciously, are strengthened by emotion and action, and notes medicine rarely supports simple one-way causation. The conversation highlights belief’s physiological impact via placebo effects, inspirational examples like the four-minute mile, and reported healings at Lourdes. They discuss identity and reinvention, including goal vs implementation intentions, “Psychological Halloween,” defining an ideal self, and aligning values to reduce stress. Dr. Pillay and Dian also touch on social media pressures, civility across differences, AI-driven career reinvention, and the benefits of designed indulgence.Learn more about Dr. Srini Pillay here:What happens when raw curiosity collides with uncharted truths? In Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics, host Dian Griesel—a provocateur of perception—dives into unscripted, no-holds-barred stories from fascinating guests across diverse lives. We unpack work, play, psychology, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments & unguarded insights—stunning even the boldest with their own "aha" truths. Raw inspiration, mindset shifts & uplifting wisdom fuel deeper self- and other understanding. No scripted fluff. Check it out! Resource Library here:   https://diangriesel.com/resource-library/SHOW RUN:00:00 Meet Dr Srini Palle01:09 Attraction vs Awareness02:01 Repelling and Mirror Neurons05:20 Intentions and Emotions06:38 Thought Emotion Causation08:53 Mind Body Pain Links11:04 Defining Law of Attraction12:45 Belief and Placebo Power14:54 Aspirational Mindset18:05 Miracles and Rationality20:40 Debate Civility and Boxes22:58 Breaking Out of Boxes23:18 Unfocused Mind in AI Age24:14 Intuition and Attraction Story26:40 Action Strengthens Intention29:27 Reinventing Your Identity31:28 Ideal Self Over Purpose34:50 Authenticity and Social Media36:37 Relationships and Positive Focus40:19 Reading the World Through Music42:57 Designed Indulgence and Wrap Up

Civil Discourse in the Internet Age: Dr. Breeda McGrath on Curiosity, Bias, and De-escalationFor this Silver Disobedience Perception Dynamics podcast, Dian Griesel interviews Dr. Breeda McGrath, an American Psychological Association member involved in bringing civil discourse education to schools, about why public conversation has deteriorated in the internet era and how to improve it. Dr. McGrath defines civil discourse as respectful engagement -- especially amid disagreement -- grounded in curiosity and learning. They discuss how debates shift from facts to emotions when people perceive threats to rights, resources, identity, or community, and how values and personal stakes drive even advocacy on others’ behalf. Dr. McGrath recommends reflection to identify when discussions become personal, recognizing cognitive biases and blind spots, and using a biopsychosocial approach to de-escalate: calm the body, examine psychological triggers, and consider social dynamics like “show mode” and relationship stakes. Dian & Dr. McGrath also highlight focusing on local community, managing news intake, noticing positive interactions, and staying flexible and open to updating beliefs.Learn more about Dr. McGrath here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breeda-mcgrath-phd-24a6642/Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here:   ⁠https://diangriesel.com⁠ But for starters…I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally."Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between." Expect bold questions. Unfiltered insights. A few laughs. Real growth. Subscribe & Join the Conversation. Show Run: 00:00 Why Civil Discourse Matters01:10 Defining Civil Discourse01:51 When Debate Turns Emotional04:26 Personal Stakes and Identity07:45 The Bucket Reflection Tool09:23 Biases and Blind Spots11:35 Flexibility and Updating Views13:44 Cooling Down Heated Talks14:54 Bio Psycho Social Breakdown17:50 Show Mode and Public Shame18:42 Lectures Versus Connection21:21 Movie Moments and Real Life22:13 Checkout Line Tension23:07 Tantrums and Bystanders24:59 Assumptions and Safety27:49 Why Discourse Breaks Down32:18 Noticing the Good33:55 Mindset and Control36:12 Start Local and Unplug37:51 Curiosity Through Travel40:49 Butter and Farewell

Why We Still Love Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours — Alan Light on Legacy, Streaming, and Cultural AfterlifeFor this Silver Disobedience© Perception Dynamics™ podcast, Dian hosts writer and music journalist Alan Light to discuss why Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours still resonates across generations and inspired his book Don’t Stop: Why We Still Love Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours. Light recounts his background at Rolling Stone, Spin, and Vibe, and his earlier books on “Hallelujah” and Prince’s Purple Rain, explaining his interest in culturally transformative projects with long afterlives. He describes noticing Rumours as a rare 1970s album embraced by post-millennials, citing its persistent charting, streaming dominance, and recurring pop-culture moments (TikTok, the cranberry-juice skateboard video, Glee, Daisy Jones & the Six). Light shares insights from interviews with younger listeners, highlighting the band’s gender makeup, rotating lead singers, universal relationship themes, distinctive rhythm section, and how newer audiences hear the album beyond a “breakup” narrative while also discussing shifts from bands to solo artists and the role of technology.Learn more about Alan at any of the links below. Sound Up! With Mark Goodman & Alan Light. Don’t Stop: Why We Still Love Fleetwood Mac’s Rumors     The Holy or the Broken: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, and the Unlikely Ascent of "Hallelujah" Please SUBSCRIBE!I’m Dian Griesel and in November of 2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my website and @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and @DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨🔗 YouTube Channel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcastsLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠ SHOW RUN: 00:00 Music and Memory00:55 Meet Alan Light04:32 Why Rumours Endures06:26 Pop Culture Comebacks09:12 What Makes It Click11:48 The Sound and Groove13:11 How Kids Hear It17:44 Hits Then and Now20:23 Why Songs Stick25:30 Why Songs Connect26:02 Melody Before Lyrics27:05 How Writing Teams Work28:42 Dreams Shaped by Lindsay31:00 Building the Book Structure33:53 Pop Culture Afterlives36:02 Who Defines Music Now38:09 Why Bands Disappeared42:19 Tech AI and New Tools43:44 Representation and Relatability45:30 Wrap Up and Book Links

Depression Explained: Clinical Definition, Root Causes & Nutritional Psychiatry with Dr. James GreenblattSilver Disobedience© Perception Dynamics™ host Dian Griesel interviews psychiatrist Dr. James Greenblatt about what clinical depression is versus normal sadness, how anxiety can co-occur, and why depression should be approached as a treatable medical illness with underlying contributors. Dr. Greenblatt contrasts standard symptom-based prescribing with a functional psychiatry model that looks for biological causes such as nutrient deficiencies (iron, B12, vitamin D), thyroid or hormone issues, malnutrition, celiac/gluten sensitivity, and genetic vulnerabilities that affect nutrient needs and metabolism. They discuss diet individuality, the importance of eliminating ultra-processed foods and refined sugar, and concerns about overuse and risks of SSRIs (including suicidal ideation, especially with malnutrition) and GLP-1 drugs (reduced micronutrient intake and potential disordered eating). Dr. Greenblatt introduces his consumer-focused book “Finally Hopeful,” his work with lithium orotate, training programs, a planned virtual clinic, and the potential of AI to integrate records, labs, and genetics for personalized care.You can learn more about Dr. Greenblatt and follow his work at any of these links:Website: https://www.jamesgreenblattmd.comFacebook @jamesgreenblattmdLinkedInConnect with Psychiatry Redefined:Website: https://www.psychiatryredefined.orgPsychiatry Redefined on LinkedInInstagram: @psychiatry_redefinedPlease SUBSCRIBE!I’m Dian Griesel and in November of 2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my website and @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and @DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨🔗 YouTube Channel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcastsLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠ SHOW RUN:00:00 Depression Episode Intro01:12 Clinical Depression Defined02:12 Sadness Versus Diagnosis03:50 Anxiety And Evaluation04:59 Root Causes Not Symptoms07:03 Nutrition And Genetics09:25 Diet Trends And Individuality13:22 Gluten Mood Connection15:17 Research And Acceptance17:08 SSRIs Risks And Limits21:49 GLP-1s And Eating25:27 Testing And Lab Panels27:09 Book Finally Hopeful29:46 Lithium Orotate Insights32:21 Supplement Safety Warnings34:41 Training And Finding Help38:01 Future AI And Genetics42:01 Wrap Up And Subscribe

Ebony Young on Mindset, Abundance, and Leadership: How to LeadYourself FirstDian interviews Ebony Young, Deputy Borough President of Queens, New York, about leadership, change, and mindset. Ebony shares a personal story of suffering a seizure at age 20, undergoing emergency brain surgery due to an infection, and recovering rapidly by focusing on belief, positive energy, andleading herself. She discusses patience as continuing from partial progress to full healing, and emphasizes exposure, learning from diverse cultures in Queens, and choosing abundance over lack. Ebony outlines principles of communication, collaboration, and compassion, recommends therapy or coaching toaddress internal roadblocks, and explains how leaders can assess and reposition people into better-fitting roles using tools like True Colors, Myers-Briggs, and strengths assessments. She highlights reading room dynamics, managing ego, and maintaining balance through mind, body, and spirit. Her closing advice: let go of needing acceptance and fully embrace who you are.Learn more about Ebony Young here:  https://www.ebony-nyc.com/Please SUBSCRIBE!I’m Dian Griesel and in November of2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my websiteand @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and@DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨🔗 YouTubeChannel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcastsLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠ SHOW RUN: 00:00 Meet Ebony Young01:09 Leadership Through Crisis03:16 Mindset And Healing05:41 Patience Faith And Visualization07:11 Queens Diversity And Energy10:10 Abundance Mindset Defined12:29 Showing Up And Inclusion14:43 Three Cs For Success15:34 First Steps Therapy And Time17:13 Move People To The Right Role20:43 Purpose And Childhood Clues23:10 Leading People Into Their Zone24:12 Speaking Blue to Blue24:48 Manners Win Jobs26:04 Ego Free Leadership27:48 Reading the Room30:03 Mind Body Spirit Routine33:11 Books Exposure Mindset35:30 Choosing Optimism Energy39:26 Find Your People41:08 Parting Wisdom Acceptance42:35 Podcast Farewell 

Duchamp Takes New York: How One Artist Helped Spark Modern Art in America | John StrausbaughHost Dian Griesel (Silver Disobedience) welcomes back New York biographer John Strausbaugh to discuss his new book, “Duchamp Takes New York,” exploring how Marcel Duchamp’s 1913 “Nude Descending a Staircase” stood out at the Armory Show and helped jolt American art from classical tradition into modernism. Strausbaugh explains why New Yorkers found Duchamp’s work amusing and provocative, how Duchamp escaped wartime Paris to arrive in New York as a celebrated figure, and how he challenged definitions of art with early conceptual and minimalist ideas. They also discuss why artists often gain value after death, what made 20th-century New York a magnet for cultural innovators, and the city’s embrace of bold individuality. Strausbaugh mentions a possible future subject: Victoria Woodhull.Please SUBSCRIBE!I’m Dian Griesel and in November of 2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my website and @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and @DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨🔗 YouTube Channel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcastsLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠ SHOW RUN: 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:26 Why Write About Duchamp02:11 The Urinal Art Myth02:44 America Before Modern Art03:59 Armory Show Shockwave06:01 Nude Descending Breakout07:23 Humor Hoaxes and Magic10:16 Duchamp Arrives in NYC13:15 Challenging What Art Is16:23 Conceptual Art Legacy17:55 Selling Conceptual Art18:35 Why Dead Artists Rise19:51 New York as Culture Magnet23:14 Duchamp’s Village Circle24:30 What Makes NYC Icons28:27 Greenwich Village Freedom30:12 History Through People32:47 Next Book Victoria Woodhull35:11 Wrap Up and Links

From NYPD Detective to Streetwise Communication: Anthony Celano on Role-Play Training, Leadership, and Workplace ConflictDian interviews Anthony Celano, a former NYPD detective squad commander with 22 years of experience in organized crime and narcotics, about how he built StreetWise Communication Trainings after retiring and becoming a licensed private investigator. Dissatisfied with generic, state-mandated security training, Celano created customized, scenario-based role-play programs where groups collectively determine the best ways to handle difficult people and high-stress workplace situations. He explains transferable policing fundamentals—observation, inquiry, credibility, supervision, and de-escalation—plus techniques like feigning understanding to gather facts from both sides of a conflict. Celano also discusses trends including rising workplace hostility, the importance of fair, firm supervision and managing perceptions, and how client-specific training can surface hidden issues. Lastly he shares how real-world personalities inspired his Sergeant Markie mystery novels.00:00 Meet Anthony Celano01:14 Streetwise Training Origins02:16 Role Play Method03:44 Handling Difficult People06:29 Observe Then Act07:35 Supervision Red Flags09:12 Confession Tactics at Work14:40 Undercover Creativity Stories17:50 Custom Programs for Clients21:56 From Policing to Mystery Books24:40 Complex Characters and Gotti26:24 Nobody Is All Good27:20 Why Society Feels Harsher28:27 No Room for Mistakes30:09 A Press Release Disaster31:47 Supervisors Must Lead32:49 Perception and Favoritism34:17 Workplace Equality Tensions36:07 Training That Solves Problems39:02 Workplace Violence Prevention40:48 Creativity and Carrots42:24 Role Play and Presence44:15 Refereeing Conflict Early46:52 Breakouts and Final Wrap

Why ‘Death Game’ Shows Hook Us: Wealth Gaps, Social Media, Trauma Loops & AI’s Impact | Dr. Jordan Conrad@SilverDisobedience host Dian Griesel interviews psychotherapist and philosopher Dr. Jordan Conrad about why “death game” stories like Squid Game and Hunger Games draw massive audiences. Conrad connects the genre to widening wealth gaps, the way incomprehensible riches distort perception, and social media’s click economy that pushes people to commodify themselves and chase status through risky or cruel behavior. They discuss Goodhart’s Law (when measures like money or clicks become targets), how groupthink and desperation make participants believe they can survive, and how dystopian class-warfare themes reflect alienation. The conversation shifts to art and life’s “looping effects,” how repeated personal stories can reinforce trauma schemas, why people struggle to express wants in relationships, concerns about AI outsourcing critical thinking and social skills, ADHD diagnoses and the factory model of education, and risks of therapist self-disclosure and political gatekeeping in psychotherapy.Learn more about JORDAN CONRAD, Ph.D., LCSW here:https://www.lexingtonparkpsychotherapy.com/Please SUBSCRIBE!I’m Dian Griesel and in November of 2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my website and @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and @DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨🔗 YouTube Channel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcastsLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠ SHOW RUN: 00:00 Why Death Games Hook Us01:26 Meet Dr Jordan Conrad01:58 From Late Reader to Philosophy03:58 Emotions as Moral Perception04:57 Therapy Practice and Bioethics05:49 Wealth Gap and Big Numbers09:35 Clicks as Currency13:12 Goodharts Law and Metrics15:51 Influencer Illusions17:24 Squid Game Groupthink19:21 Class Warfare Dystopias21:37 Art Imitates Life Looping24:59 Trauma Stories and Identity29:18 Everyday Schemas and Space31:37 People Pleasing in Relationships32:50 Surprise Guessing Game33:17 Why We Don’t Know34:23 Do Opposites Attract36:00 Self Focus and Growth38:38 AI and Identity Loss42:57 Therapy Needs Boundaries46:04 ADHD and Novelty Brains50:05 Factory Model Schools52:50 Therapist Self Disclosure57:35 Politics in Therapy01:00:06 Wrap Up and Goodbye

Roadzen CEO Rohan Malhotra on AI Auto Insurance: 2-Minute Claims, Fraud Detection, and Safer FleetsDuring this interview learn how Rohan Malhotra, CEO and founder of Roadzen, a NASDAQ-traded enterprise AI company is serving insurers, fleets, and automakers across the US, UK, India, and Europe. Malhotra explains how Roadzen uses connected-car and smartphone data to personalize auto insurance pricing, detect accidents, and guide drivers through a fast claims process using a 360-degree vehicle video, real-time damage assessment, parts-and-labor pricing by zip code, and dozens of fraud checks — often enabling resolution within minutes. He describes fleet benefits such as quicker vehicle turnaround, lower premiums through driver scoring and coaching, and reduced liability via DriveBuddy AI, a dual-camera windshield device that records pre/post-incident video, alerts drowsy drivers, and helps adjudicate claims. Together, Dian & Rohan discuss industry adoption, privacy and consent, and how vertical AI models can achieve high accuracy in regulated industries.Please SUBSCRIBE!I’m Dian Griesel and in November of 2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my website and @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and @DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨🔗 YouTube Channel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcastsLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠ SHOW RUN: 00:00 AI Where Mistakes Matter00:34 Meet Roadzen CEO01:51 Origin Story in Delhi02:39 Connected Cars Vision04:17 How Claims Get Automated05:48 Behavioral Data and Pricing08:23 Instant Claim From Video11:07 Handling Multi Car Accidents11:49 Why Fleets Need This15:37 Drive Buddy Liability Camera19:17 Insurance Costs and Inflation20:21 Driverless Future and Retrofit21:11 Fairness Incentives and Intent23:16 Coaching Drivers Like Pedometer24:37 Texting and Driving Fixes25:26 Software Defined Vehicles26:00 Two Minute Claims Future27:22 Insurance Meets Ad Tech29:18 Privacy and Data Control31:28 Discounts and Driver Scores32:51 Platform and Competitors34:32 Who Adopts Fastest36:53 OEM Profits and F&I40:16 Roadzen Growth and Tailwinds40:59 Vertical AI for Enterprise43:07 Digital Police Reporting45:42 Wrap Up and Thanks

Divorce Mediation vs. Attorneys: Joe Dillon on Saving Time, Money & Stress in “Silver Divorce”Sometimes we just can't get along and stay together. So, in this @SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics podcast, Dian interviews divorce mediator Joe Dillon of Equitable Mediation. Joe shares how witnessing his parents’ litigated divorce in the 1980s shaped his mission to help families avoid years of conflict, high costs and emotional fallout. Joe explains the key differences between attorney-driven divorce -- where two advocates fight a zero-sum battle -- and mediation, where a neutral mediator helps both spouses develop solutions through full disclosure, option testing, and financial modeling. He discusses why some people resist mediation, including power imbalances, non-disclosure, substance abuse, and high-conflict dynamics, and notes men often initiate mediation more frequently. The conversation also covers “silver divorce,” why longer-term marriages tend to mediate more successfully, the five divorce options, how agreements are drafted and filed, mediation’s unregulated nature, and practical communication tactics for diffusing conflict.Please SUBSCRIBE!I’m Dian Griesel and in November of 2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my website and @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and @DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨🔗 YouTube Channel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcastsLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠ SHOW RUN: 00:00 Divorce Questions Intro00:25 Meet Mediator Joe01:42 Childhood Divorce Impact04:17 Mediation Versus Lawyers06:23 Why Mediation Fails09:07 Disclosure And Red Flags11:14 Who Chooses Mediation14:49 Reluctant Spouse Dynamics16:07 Negotiation Jujitsu19:16 Who Mediates By Age22:14 Wedding Hype Reality24:47 Internet And Divorce27:23 Five Divorce Options30:11 Choosing Divorce Options30:56 When Mediation Fails32:10 Becoming a Mediator36:05 Mediation Rules and Risks37:41 Cross State and Global Cases40:26 From Agreement to Filing43:27 Divorce Coach Partnership44:41 Communication and Asking Help48:22 Defusing High Conflict Rooms52:27 Marriage Skills and Wrap Up

AI, Wearables & Heart Health: Dr. Ami Bhatt on Personalized Prevention and Digital MedicineHost Dian Griesel aka @SilverDisobedience interviews Dr. Ami Bhatt, Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology and chair of the FDA’s Digital Health Advisory Committee, about how AI and digital health can improve heart health. Dr. Bhatt explains why cardiology is well-suited to use AI due to its long history with data, imaging, and remote monitoring, and notes rising heart disease burden alongside a shrinking cardiology workforce. They discuss prevention, patient agency, and the role of wearables, emphasizing baselines, trends vs. “blips,” and managing health anxiety. Bhatt describes AI’s potential in ECG insights, cautions about limitations of large language models, and highlights promising innovation areas: drug/device discovery, agentic closed-loop systems for population health, and voice AI for post-discharge follow-up with clinician “rescue” pathways. Together, the interview further explores why fewer people enter medicine and the importance of the art and humanity of care.Follow Dr. Ami Bhatt here on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dramibhatt/Please SUBSCRIBE!I’m Dian Griesel and in November of 2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my website and @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and @DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨🔗 YouTube Channel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcastsLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠ Show Run:00:00 AI Meets Heart Health01:39 Why Cardiology Fits AI02:30 Heart Disease and Prevention06:44 Longevity and Patient Agency10:54 Wearables and Health Anxiety13:49 Personal Baselines and Trends16:30 AI Reading the ECG18:43 Trusting LLMs in Medicine20:50 Collaborative Intelligence21:43 Health Data Caution21:58 Verify AI Sources23:31 AI In Drug Discovery24:11 Agentic Care Systems25:26 Voice AI After Discharge27:43 Robots And Dexterity29:23 Why Fewer Cardiologists30:58 Art Of Medicine32:37 Upskilling Community Care35:32 What Regulators Want Next37:36 Heart Mind Connection40:21 Leading Through Change41:34 Personalized Health Engagement42:17 Closing And Sign Off

Dr. Sue Morter on Bioenergetics: How Energy Flow, Emotion, and Perception Shape Health & AwakeningHost Dian Griesel introduces Dr. Sue Morter as together they discuss how high performers often override bodily signals, potentially narrowing perception and harming health. Dr. Morter explains bioenergetics as the body’s natural energy flow — down through the body into the earth, rising back up and cycling in an external toric field—supporting nutrients, repair, hormones, and vitality. Consequently, when blocked by stress, unresolved emotion, or early-life shutdown patterns, stunted energy flow can contribute to lethargy, anxiety, depression, pain and distorted perception. Dr. Morter describes using breath, focused attention, and body awareness to build “circuitry” that restores flow through compressed areas rather than around them and in the process re-linking conscious and unconscious patterns. Together Dian & Dr. Morter reference research associating how unresolved events 18–24 months earlier can be at the root cause of illness. The discussion also explores Morter’s book, "The Anatomy of Awakening," including her meditation-based awakening experience and her view that awakening is physiological.Please SUBSCRIBE!I’m Dian Griesel and in November of 2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my website and @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and @DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨🔗 YouTube Channel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcastsLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠ SHOW RUN: 00:00 High Performer Blindspot01:02 Meet Dr Sue Morter02:32 Bioenergetics Basics06:55 Quantum Energy Explained10:27 Stress Compression Effects12:39 Depression as Suppression14:49 Rewiring With Awareness21:17 Body Maps Consciousness26:40 Unresolved Emotion and Disease29:00 Rebuilding Inner Reserves30:05 Self Love Heals31:22 Everything In Your Favor33:35 Perhaps Mode Wisdom34:59 Ask The Body37:01 Circuit Building Breathwork39:36 Origin Story Awakening45:20 Writing Anatomy Of Awakening49:04 Closing And Next Time

Why School Isn’t Working: Dr. Kimberly Berens on the Science of Learning, Direct Instruction and MasteryDian Griesel, host of the Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics™ podcast discusses rising ADD/ADHD diagnoses, frustration with education, and whether the problem lies with kids, teachers, or the system during this interview with learning scientist Dr. Kimberly Berens, author of "Blind Spots." Berens cites NAEP data showing about 70% of students below proficiency and historically low rates for graduating seniors. She argues that the system has long been ideological rather than grounded in the science of learning. Dr Berens calls for a primary-school overhaul: less content; explicit/direct instruction; structured practice with feedback and measurement; and, mastery-based progression rather than exposure-and-move-on and grade fixation. The conversation addresses phonics and decoding versus balanced literacy; critiques of "new math" tricks and over-reliance on calculators, while discussing how better instruction can reduce disengagement and mislabeling of learning disabilities. Dr. Berens further proposes practical steps for schools, including adopting Direct Instruction and building intentional practice into the school day.Please SUBSCRIBE!I’m Dian Griesel and in November of 2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my website and @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and @DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨🔗 YouTube Channel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcastsLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠ Show Run: 00:00 Education Crisis Today01:23 Alarming Proficiency Data03:42 Ideology Over Science05:10 Fixing Primary School08:22 Practice and Mastery10:34 New Math Debate15:17 Science of Reading20:09 Grades Versus Learning22:40 Changing the System24:08 Reforming Teacher Training26:17 Rethinking Grade Levels27:36 Asia Drills and Tech28:13 Reinforcement Over Punishment29:54 Depoliticizing Education Science33:02 Defining Education Goals34:06 Evidence for Math Fluency37:13 Blind Spots and Teacher Support40:09 Direct Instruction Blueprint46:12 Training and Classroom Benefits48:21 Practice Built Into School50:11 Streamlining the School Day52:32 Labels, Accountability, Closing

Lawrence Cappello on Privacy: 20 Lessons, the “Nothing to Hide” Trap, and Practical Tips for the Digital AgeOn this Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics™ podcast, host Dian Griesel interviews Lawrence Cappello, University of Alabama professor of U.S. law and constitutional law and author of "On Privacy: 20 Lessons to Live By," about why privacy still matters in a digital age of declining cash, pervasive data collection, and AI-assisted communications. Cappello explains his phone-swapping classroom exercise to show that privacy isn’t “dead,” critiques zero-sum framing (privacy vs. security), and offers a workable “third path” using examples like CCTV governance and shot-activated cameras. He defines privacy as controlling how information about yourself flows and dismantles the “nothing to hide” argument, emphasizing privacy’s role in reputation, liberty, and free speech, citing constitutional protections and NAACP v. Alabama as well as secrecy at the Constitutional Convention. He warns against social credit scores, discusses data’s collection/processing/sharing stages, and shares practical steps: webcam covers, social media cleanups, app-permission checks, and protecting children from oversharing and identity theft, including setting Google Alerts.Please SUBSCRIBE!I’m Dian Griesel and in November of 2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my website and @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and @DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨🔗 YouTube Channel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcastsLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠ Show Run: 00:00 Meet the Privacy Expert00:21 Why Privacy Feels Gone02:02 The Phone Swap Test03:03 Why He Wrote the Book05:06 Privacy in the Constitution07:16 Apple Policies and TLDR Tools09:29 Biggest Privacy Myths11:56 Privacy and Public Safety14:56 Defining Privacy and Nothing to Hide17:37 Reputation and Control19:01 Social Credit Score Nightmare22:16 Privacy as Free Speech23:59 Secret Origins of the Constitution26:24 Business Lessons on Privacy27:57 Privacy Fuels Free Speech28:51 Quick Privacy Tips29:29 Webcam Hacking Reality31:28 Clean Up Social Media32:45 App Permissions Audit33:47 Parenting and Sharenting37:44 Privacy Is Not Dead38:39 Data Flows Explained42:27 Identity Theft and Smart Devices44:58 Mindful Tech and Algorithms49:09 Future of Privacy Markets51:02 Reputation Management and Alerts52:27 Hiring Risks and Cleanup55:18 Final Thanks and Wrap

Can Sound Heal Us? Jeralyn Glass of Crystal Cadence discusses Crystal Alchemy, Singing Bowls & Music as MedicineIn this wonder-full podcast, host Dian Griesel explores whether sound can heal with returning guest Jeralyn Glass, founder of Crystal Cadence, author, entrepreneur, and energy healer. Glass demonstrates crystal alchemy singing bowls -- which are pure quartz bowls infused with substances like gold, gemstones, salt, or charcoal -- and explains how their tones, scales, and coherent overtones can help calm the nervous system and release emotion. She describes her 19-year journey with the bowls, using them with diverse groups including those living with cancer, in hospice, with Parkinson’s, dementia patients, children and veterans. Jeralyn shares how grief after losing her son deepened her work. They discuss “tuning” the human instrument through humming and singing, the role of sound in meditation, her book Sacred Vibrations, free Crystal Cadence YouTube meditations, and her Source Be Inspired app and upcoming documentary.Check out any of these links to learn more:www.crystalcadence.comwww.sacredsciencesound.comwww.jeralynglass.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrystalCadencebyJeralynGlassFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystalcadencela/Please SUBSCRIBE!I’m Dian Griesel and in November of 2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my website and @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and @DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨🔗 YouTube Channel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcastsLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠ Show Run:00:00 Can Sound Heal Us00:22 Meet Jeralyn Glass02:30 Crystal Bowl Sound Demo06:04 Why Quartz Resonates07:05 Scales Tones and Overtones09:57 Tuning Your Human Instrument13:55 Your Unique Voice Signature18:11 How She Discovered the Bowls20:53 How the Bowls Are Made22:07 Choosing Bowls for Healing24:07 Music as Medicine in Grief24:50 Sound Calms Anxiety25:25 Child Bowl Meditation26:23 Sacred Vibrations Book27:53 Hospitals Embrace Sound30:13 Music Medicine Science31:03 Placebo and Perception33:26 Sound Plus Hypnosis34:27 Beyond the Thinking Mind36:42 Energy Medicine Stories40:55 App and Documentary Plans44:32 Healing and Farewell

Master the Cognitive Pivot: Staying Unshakeable in a Volatile 2026 EconomyDian Griesel (@SilverDisobedience), founder of Perception Dynamics, explains why many capable people feel disoriented in today’s shifting economic, social, and professional landscape and argues this is neurologically normal because brains optimize for efficiency, not volatility. She warns that mental rigidity which is often mistaken for strength becomes a liability in unstable systems, where people struggle not from lack of intelligence but from thinking anchored to an expired reality. Griesel introduces the “cognitive pivot,” the skill of interrupting automatic interpretations before emotions lock in, and outlines a three-step framework: Identify the meaning you assigned to disruption; Create interpretive distance by generating alternative explanations; and, Assign strategic meaning by looking for leverage in the shift. She concludes that adaptability is trainable and essential for thriving amid acceleration, compression, and overload.Please SUBSCRIBE!I’m Dian Griesel and in November of 2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my website and @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and @DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨🔗 YouTube Channel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcastsLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠ SHOW RUN: 00:00 Why Thinking Must Change01:01 Rigidity Becomes Liability01:55 Defining the Cognitive Pivot02:50 Why We React Automatically03:28 Stress Chain in Shocks04:21 Three Step Pivot Framework04:28 Step One Spot the Meaning05:04 Step Two Create Distance05:43 Step Three Reframe Strategically06:24 Adaptive Operators Win07:19 Training for Faster Futures07:52 Final Takeaway and Invite

Jean Titus aka @TitusUnlimited on Resetting Your Life, Real Health, and His New Book “Unlimited”Dian Griesel aka @SilverDisobedience interviews Jean Titus aka @TitusUnlimited to his vast community of followers. Dian & Jean discuss the release of his first published book, “Unlimited,” which Jean describes as a memoir and motivational guide about his reset theories; pivotal life moments; and, the courage to pursue an authentic path despite losing approval from others. They discuss fulfillment over happiness; impact over money; and, how health and vitality underpin time and quality of life. Titus outlines his daily routine including waking early, stretching, tea, cold plunge before lifting, walk or sauna, work, and then "live" sessions with his social media community. He also shares his nutrition approach (often one or two whole-food meals, smoothie with raw eggs/avocado/berries, steak or fish with salads, minimal coffee, occasional alcohol, no dairy). Jean further hints to his plans for an affordable subscription-based health platform and where to buy the book at https://titusunlimited.com/Please SUBSCRIBE!I’m Dian Griesel and in November of 2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my website and @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and @DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨🔗 YouTube Channel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcastsLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠ Show Run: 00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:57 Book Launch Announcement01:26 What Unlimited Covers02:34 Courage to Reset04:39 Stop Living for Applause06:41 Rising by Lifting Others07:56 Whole Health Alignment09:47 How to Start a Reset11:50 Legacy Over Money14:11 Health Buys You Time17:24 Fulfillment and Fewer Wants20:27 Lessons From His Dad22:14 Downsizing and Wasted Space23:49 The $14K Workout Hanger25:40 Waking Up to Less26:26 Right-Sized Home Life27:07 Dad’s Mansion Lesson29:25 A Titus Morning Routine32:48 First 90 Minutes Rule35:08 Whole-Food Fueling37:35 Coffee and Alcohol Rules39:51 Hydration and Intuition41:16 No Dairy Philosophy42:18 New Book and Platform44:59 Influence and Originality47:20 Wrap-Up and Subscribe

The Feminine Effect: Chelsea Ann on Reclaiming Feminine Nature, Intuition and Redefining SuccessHost Dian Griesel interviews author and nurse practitioner Chelsea Ann about her books The Feminine Effect and The Feminine Frequency along with her personal transformation after building a global company, feeling chronically unsatisfied, divorcing, and being told she was “not in your nature.” Chelsea describes returning to feminine nature through an internal, heart-based process of letting go of identities, pride, and external validation, contrasting this with mind-based striving and cultural definitions of success. She argues feminism’s emphasis on financial security and male-defined achievement can push women into competition, manipulation, anxiety, and disconnection from intuition, relationships, and motherhood, which she links to physical and emotional health issues she sees clinically. They discuss authenticity, simplicity, social media comparison, father wounds affecting relationships, and redefining female success as connection, nurturing, and harmony without sacrificing family.Please SUBSCRIBE!I’m Dian Griesel and in November of 2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my website and @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and @DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨🔗 YouTube Channel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcastsLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠ Show Run:00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:37 Chelsea’s Ambition and Restlessness02:18 Costa Rica Turning Point03:18 How Feminism Redefined Success06:09 Authenticity Over Chaos11:00 Returning to Nature and Motherhood12:58 Transformation Tools and Letting Go16:10 Opening the Heart and Intuition17:27 Realness, Vulnerability, and Presence24:47 Tradwife Trend vs Inner Femininity25:24 Clinic Insights Anxiety and Disconnection26:49 Spiritual Crisis Signs27:11 Career vs Motherhood28:14 Glitches and Illness29:34 Father Wound Patterns30:24 Reclaiming Feminine Nature32:51 Simplify and Let Go35:26 Defining Female Nature37:10 Changing Belief Glasses39:00 Global Culture Virus44:20 Social Media and Comparison47:20 Feminine Energy in Relationships49:07 Feminine Frequency and War49:52 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

@SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics Host Dian Griesel interviews Joe Pardavila, bestselling author of “Good Listen: Creating Memorable Conversations in Business and Life” and a veteran media professional who has produced over 10,000 hours of radio and podcast content, including work on The Scott and Todd Morning Show on WPLJ. They discuss why conversation feels degraded today, contrasting online shouting and social-media amplification with real-life hesitancy driven by introversion and learned fear of asking questions. Joe argues that meaningful communication is often better by phone or in person because tone and energy get lost in text, while quick logistics can be handled via text; he recommends taking tense threads “offline” into calls or meetings (including workplace Slack huddles). Drawing on radio experience, Joe emphasizes projecting energy, clear enunciation, and “turning the dial to 11” to be a heightened version of oneself during important conversations, presentations, and podcasts; they also discuss tone, giving people grace, and self-awareness when interactions go wrong. The conversation highlights personal responsibility, introspection (“know thyself”), and a Stoic approach of controlling what you can control, including directly and calmly addressing issues rather than passive-aggressively posting online (illustrated by Joe calling a neighbor about loud music). They explore anonymity and accountability, including how requiring names and standing to speak reduces aggression in public meetings, and how comment sections encourage behavior people wouldn’t show in person. For workplace communication, Joe recommends reducing “message fog” across too many platforms, setting cultural expectations for timely replies as a sign of respect, and treating everyone equally regardless of title. On job searching and interviews, Joe stresses networking, building a “I have a guy for that” network across industries, offering value rather than only asking for help, and doing homework on people to create genuine connections in interviews, mentorships, and family gatherings. Dian closes by encouraging listeners to follow Joe and find his book and consulting resources in the episode links. Please SUBSCRIBE!I’m Dian Griesel and in November of 2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my website and @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and @DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨🔗 YouTube Channel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcastsLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠ 

In this episode, host Dian Griesel and guest Melanie Fox a speech and dialect coach discuss with an M.S. in linguistics, discuss how speech impacts first impressions. Fox explains what dialect is (sound, vocabulary, intonation, syllable stress, and cultural elements), how U.S. dialects evolved and neutralized as settlers moved west, and how dialects can trigger stereotypes and prejudices. Find her podcast “Hack That Accent.” And learn more on her website: www.speechfox.comPlease SUBSCRIBE!I’m Dian Griesel and in November of 2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my website and @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and @DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨🔗 YouTube Channel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcastsLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠ This episode was recorded in collaboration with The Manhattan Center, New York City, New York⁠⁠Show Run: 00:00 Does the Way We Speak Change First Impressions? (Host Story + Setup) 01:01 Meet Melanie Fox: Speech, Body Language & the ‘Audio’ of Presence 01:58 What Is a Dialect? Accents, Intonation, and Culture Explained 03:51 Neutral Accents & ‘General American’ vs RP (Why Some Sound ‘Regionless’) 05:41 How U.S. Dialects Formed: Settlers, Mixing, and the Dialect Map 07:37 Dialect Bias Is Real: Stereotypes, Prejudices, and ‘American Tongues’ 08:42 High-Stakes Speech: Doctors on the Stand & Jury Perception 13:53 Accent Modification for Everyday People: Clarity, Confidence, Authenticity 17:07 Speech Coaching vs Dialect Coaching vs Speech Pathology (3 Buckets) 23:37 Gestures as Language: Hand Movements, Culture, and Nonverbal Rules 27:00 Cultural Body Language & a Korean Film Gesture Mix‑Up28:04 Metronome Memories: Learning to Slow Down Speech29:18 Why Slowing Down Boosts Clarity, Thinking & Presence31:39 The Power of the Pause: CEO Energy, Negotiation & Media Silence 34:20 Job Interview Coaching: Pausing, Confidence & Being Yourself 38:44 Stage Nerves Are Normal: The Mick Jagger Microphone Trick 40:23 What ‘Sparkling’ Means: Glitter, Authenticity & Serving the Audience 43:18 Owning the Mic in Sports: UFC, Dialect, Tyson & Memorable Moments 50:39 Wrap‑Up: How to Find Melanie + ‘Passion Over Perfection’