Explore every episode of the podcast Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics with Dian Griesel: How People Think, Lead and Succeed

The Conversation Beneath the Conversation: How Perception Drives Misunderstandings

In this  ⁨@SilverDisobedience⁩  Perception Dynamics podcast episode, host Dian Griesel explains why conversations can get really confusing or very tense -- even when we're thinking our words seemed straight-forward enough. Dian explains that in most conversations, there is the primary one and often a second, “invisible” conversation happening underneath. This second convo is being shaped by each person’s interpretations of trust, respect, competence, control, and safety. Using examples like discussing project decisions, lateness, pricing, and seemingly reasonable questions that are heard as criticism, Dian describes how meaning forms through individual perception -- highly personalized lenses built from our unique past experiences, sensitivities, and current emotional states. It is these factors that lead to emotions and then behavior that can derail communication. Dian explains that most communication breakdowns are interpretation issues and suggests that "getting curious" instead of over-explaining or getting louder is a great strategy to use. This might be remembering to ask questions like “What did you hear me say?” or “What changed in this conversation?” to uncover what the words meant to the other person and move toward resolution. Tune is for 16 minute and learn new ways to elevate your communication skills.

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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

For three decades, I’ve helped people understand what they may be missing — in themselves, in others, and in the situations they face — so they can communicate with greater clarity, make wiser decisions, and navigate both business and life more effectively."

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.

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Heart-Brain Coherence: HeartMath’s Deborah Rozman on Stress, Memory & Alzheimer’s Protection

In this  ⁨@SilverDisobedience⁩  Perception Dynamics episode, host Dian Griesel interviews Deborah Rozman, Ph.D. of The HeartMath Institute about research that supports evidence that the heart and brain constantly communicate and influence emotions, stress responses, and cognitive health. Rozman describes HeartMath’s origins, early biofeedback work, and how heart rate variability (HRV) patterns reflect emotional states—jagged during stress and smooth, sine wave-like during positive emotions — termed heart coherence.

During the episode you'll hear about evidence that most heart-brain signaling is heart-to-brain via pathways including the vagus nerve, and how coherence breathing paired with gratitude or compassion can balance the nervous system.

Rozman cites independent studies using HeartMath sensors reporting correlations between daily coherence practice and reduced amyloid markers, improved memory, and reversal of early dementia symptoms, and explains mechanisms involving stress shutdown of higher cognition versus coherence facilitating memory and executive centers.

Learn more about HeartMath here: https://www.heartmath.com/

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Think Like a Brain: How Environment Shapes Your Mind with Dr. Steve Rondeau

In this  ⁨@SilverDisobedience⁩  Perception Dynamics podcast episode, host Dian Griesel interviews Dr. Steve Rondeau about “thinking like a brain” and the idea that many struggles we experience may reflect a brain responding appropriately to an unsupportive environment rather than being broken.

Dr. Rondeau explains how EEG-based brain scans measure real-time electrical functioning, identifying over- and underactive areas and responses to triggers. He presents a fascinating argument that mental health often treats the brain without adequately testing it first. Drawing on over 50,000 scans, work in residential addiction centers, and studies of groups like racing drivers, he describes how the same brain patterns that are often tied to problems can also relate to strengths, and how people in the same setting interpret experiences differently.

Dr. Rondeau also discusses using scan reports to help providers tailor interventions, applications for peak performance and major life transitions, and research on predicting serious self-harm.

Get a copy of Dr. Rondeau's book, Think Like a Brain here: https://link.amazon/B0byvc4dz

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Building Beyond Buildings: Don Taylor on Leadership, Legacy, and Resilient Growth in Construction

For this  ⁨@SilverDisobedience⁩  Perception Dynamics podcast, host Dian Griesel interviews Don Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Welty Enterprises, about how construction shapes leadership, relationships, and purpose.

Taylor shares how he entered construction through family legacy, including his grandfather’s role in building the first nuclear power plant in Shippingport, PA, and notes a new project developing an AI data center on that cleaned-up site.

They discuss craftsmanship and why many modern U.S. buildings are designed for shorter lifespans, then covers practical fundamentals of starting projects (location, utilities, soil and bearing capacity).

Taylor highlights leadership lessons like “extreme ownership,” asking questions before reacting, breaking big problems into manageable parts, and adopting a “win or learn” mindset. He also explains Welty’s hyper-growth, learning through YPO, post-pandemic challenges (materials, logistics, labor shortages), "Lean thinking", trade careers, improved safety, and construction’s increasing use of AI, technology, and robotics.

You can learn more about Don Taylor and Welty Construction here: https://thinkwelty.com/

Here's Don's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donzell-taylor-14b26b1b/

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From FOMO to VIP Experiences: Jackie Botelho on Experiential Concierge, ABCVIP & “Jackie’s House”

For this  ⁨@SilverDisobedience⁩  Perception Dynamics episode, host Diane Griesel interviews Jackie Botelho, founder of ABCVIP, about how “experiential concierge” differs from transactional and lifestyle concierge services. Jackie and her team turn routine outings — especially dining — into unforgettable experiences through deep restaurant relationships and curated access. Ms. Botelho explains how ABCVIP serves high net worth clients and its VIP members via a la carte services and also retainer-style memberships curating all-inclusive dining experiences and managed nights out. Her clientele includes organizations like Major League Baseball, the Yale Club, and Excel Properties.

A new venture she also introduces is “Jackie’s House,” a small, curated under-20 guest event series featuring locally sourced, made-from-scratch food, privacy rules like no phones and no politics, and a focus on community. Ms. Botelho shares her career path from sales to pioneering a hotel concierge program, launching ABCVIP in 2018, and building toward global expansion via La Trek.

Learn more about Jackie Botelho and ABCVIP at any of these links:

https://theabcvip.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jackiebotelho_/

https://www.instagram.com/abcvip.nyc/

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For three decades, I’ve helped people understand what they may be missing — in themselves, in others, and in the situations they face — so they can communicate with greater clarity, make wiser decisions, and navigate both business and life more effectively."

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.

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Pilates for Back Pain, Longevity, and Self-Care | Dian Griesel with Nofar Hagag ⁨

@SilverDisobedience⁩  Perception Dynamics host Dian Griesel welcomes Pilates instructor Nofar Hagag to discuss back pain, body stress, and how healing can begin by learning to move differently rather than pushing harder. Nofar shares how prioritizing self-care supports the ability to care for others, and explains why Pilates — especially on the reformer and Cadillac — can be a supportive, accessible way to build strength, alignment, posture, balance, and everyday comfort for beginners, injured clients, and older adults. She describes Pilates as beneficial for rehabilitation, longevity, and independence with aging, and emphasizes movement as medicine for both physical health and mental well-being.

Nofar also outlines the NOFAR Method’s approach: using both machines in group classes, creating a welcoming environment, and teaching with education and personal connection rather than performance.

Learn more about the Nofar Method here: https://nofarmethod.com/Follow Nofar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nofarnyc/

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Disability Inclusion Beyond Good Intentions: Northwest Center CEO Gene Boes on the Return on Inclusion​

 ⁨@SilverDisobedience⁩  Perception Dynamics podcast host Dian Griesel interviews Gene Boes, president and CEO of Northwest Center, about what true disability inclusion and belonging look like in everyday life, especially at work. Mr. Boes urges people to focus on “able,” not “disability,” and to “suspend disbelief and be curious” about what’s possible, drawing on his experiences as a father of a daughter with severe autism, spouse of a wife with Parkinson’s, and son of a father with multiple sclerosis. He shares Northwest Center’s origins in 1965 and its role in creating Washington’s House Bill 90, a blueprint for the federal IDEA law, and explains how the organization supports people “cradle through career.” Boas details Northwest Center’s long partnership with Amazon, showing data-driven business benefits—reduced attrition, zero absenteeism, improved productivity, safety, and morale—and how accommodations like safety mirrors helped everyone, illustrating a “return on inclusion” that isn’t charity but competitive advantage.

Learn more about Northwest Center here: https://www.nwcenter.org/

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For three decades, I’ve helped people understand what they may be missing — in themselves, in others, and in the situations they face — so they can communicate with greater clarity, make wiser decisions, and navigate both business and life more effectively.

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Food Therapy, Somatics & Nervous System Regulation: Luis Mojica on Anxiety, Stress, Trauma

In this  ⁨@SilverDisobedience⁩  Perception Dynamics Podcast, host Dian Griesel interviews somatic educator and nutritional counselor Luis Mojica about “listening to your body.” Luis explains how somatic therapy differs from talk therapy by focusing on where experiences are held as physical sensations and how PTSD reflects a body still reacting to past events. Mojica shares how identifying sensation, relating to it with presence, and anchoring in the present can reduce symptoms even if memories remain. He connects somatics to his book, Food Therapy: Conscious Eating to Navigate Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma, describing foods as stimulants, depressants, and balancers that can raise or lower stress hormones like adrenaline through glucose spikes and crashes. He argues mood, anxiety, and behavior are strongly influenced by diet, emphasizes agency over identifying with anxiety or trauma, and previews future work on conflict and “tending to rupture,” including how blood sugar affects relationship conflict.

Learn More about Luis here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/

Grab a copy of Food Therapy: Conscious Eating to Navigate Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma here: https://amzn.to/4qPZR3l

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The Anti-Marriage Pact Author Lindsey MacMillan on Choice, Romance, and Rewriting the Script

In this  ⁨@SilverDisobedience⁩  Perception Dynamics episode, host Dian Griesel interviews author Lindsay MacMillan, a former “closet creative” who wrote poetry in bathroom stalls while working at Goldman Sachs before pursuing writing full time. MacMillan discusses her fifth book and bestseller, The Anti-Marriage Pact, released June 2, describing its edgy Brooklyn-graffiti cover and its story of four women—told through one first-person narrator—grappling with marriage, independence, and authenticity. She explains how the book grew from earlier work about dating as deal-making, explores cultural tensions like trad wife vs. rejecting marriage, and argues the real goal is conscious choice rather than conformity. The conversation covers character development, reader interpretation, art’s role in sparking debate, modern romance beyond checklists, and her hopes for TV adaptations, including progress on adapting her third novel set on Michigan’s Mackinac Island.

Learn more about Lindsay here: https://www.lindsaymacmillancreative.com/

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For nearly 40 years, I’ve helped people understand what they may be missing — in themselves, in others, and in the situations they face — so they can communicate with greater clarity, make wiser decisions, and navigate both business and life more effectively."

Raw, truth-driven conversations with fascinating guests — from business & psychology to careers, pop culture & the B.S. in between."

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The Doctors’ Riot of 1788: Body Snatching, Bloodletting, and Public Trust with Andy McPhee

In this  ⁨@SilverDisobedience⁩  Perception Dynamics episode, host Dian Griesel interviews author Andy McPhee about the Doctors’ Riot of 1788 in New York City, where fear, class, race, medicine, and public trust collided over grave robbing for anatomy study. McPhee explains how early American physicians largely learned through apprenticeships and European training, creating high demand for cadavers amid few legal sources, leading to “resurrection men” stealing bodies -- often from the Negroes Burial Ground and paupers’ cemeteries. This went on without public outcry, until thefts from the historic Trinity Church cemetery -- still a NYC landmark -- sparked riots. Their discussion explores the moral and legal ambiguity of corpse theft; the era’s reliance on bloodletting; humor theory (and we're not talking about laughter and comedy!); and, the lasting need for bodies in medical education that continues today. McPhee connects the history to modern “body broker” tissue banks, scandals involving funeral homes and universities, and the lack of regulation. All are urged to do some thorough due diligence regarding their wills, estates and body donation planning.

You can learn more about Andy McPhee here: https://andymcphee.com/

AND pick up a copy of Andy's book here: https://amzn.to/4xlGl0O

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Words Like Honey: How Your Language Shapes Kids, Connection, and Respect | Amy Hughes Interview

Dian Griesel interviews author Amy Hughes, author of Words Like Honey, about how everyday words and tone affect children’s feelings, behavior, learning, and long-term beliefs. Hughes shares her own communication struggles and a key moment when her daughter misinterpreted a joking comment (“I stole it”) for years, illustrating how kids process language literally and developmentally. They discuss “stinging” phrases like “Don’t be sad,” “Calm down,” “Hurry up,” and “What’s wrong with you?” and offer alternatives that validate emotions, add clarity, and build connection. Hughes explains adapting communication by age (play/reward for younger kids, context for older kids), “connect before we correct,” using a “time-in” space, saying “we” to reduce isolation, and allowing respectful pushback (“present another way”). The conversation also covers fear-based authority, respect vs fear, modeling communication through questions and apologies, and giving yourself grace and repairing relationships at any age.

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Angelica Fuentes on Women’s Economic Empowerment, Resilience, and Building Nowful

In this  ⁨@SilverDisobedience⁩  Perception Dynamics episode, Dian Griesel interviews business leader, investor, philanthropist, and women’s economic empowerment advocate Angelica Fuentes, who shares how she grew up in a traditional Mexican family, began working at age 11, learned to ask for what she deserved, and rose through hands-on roles to become CEO of her family’s energy group at 29.

Ms. Fuentes discusses being the only woman in many leadership rooms, leading major industry and APEC roles, and the importance of cooperating rather than competing, proving capability despite gender obstacles, and using both feminine (creative) and masculine (drive) energy. She emphasizes learning from failure, choosing attitude over victimhood, and empowering women through opportunity and education, including experiences with girls in Guatemala and women in Latin America.

Ms. Fuentes also introduces her wellness company Nowful, featuring an app, affirmation cards, and products designed to support rest, presence, and resilience.

You can learn more at any of these links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelica-fuentes/

https://www.instagram.com/angelicafuentes63/

https://www.instagram.com/nowfuljourney/

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The Gatsby Code: Why The Great Gatsby Still Haunts America with Bob Batchelor, historian and author

In this episode, host Dian Griesel talks with cultural historian and award-winning author Bob Batchelor about his book The Gatsby Code and why F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby still resonates 100 years after publication. Batchelor traces the novel’s post – World War II rise in classrooms, credits its enduring power to Fitzgerald’s beautiful writing and Jay Gatsby’s ambiguity, and argues Gatsby functions as a mirror of America’s constant reinvention and complicated faith in the American dream. The conversation explores Jazz Age excess, prohibition-era rebellion, and the novel’s early depiction of celebrity culture to today’s social media and influencer dynamics, and also includes a discussion about Fitzgerald and Zelda’s own celebrity. Batchelor also previews his upcoming political thriller Are You a Patriot? and mentions a completed biography of Nolan Ryan.

Learn more about Bob Batchelor here: https://www.bobbatchelor.com/

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GoTavi Founder Shai Stern on Fixing the “Pipes” of Business: One Platform for Formation, Compliance, Insurance, Payments & More

Dian Griesel interviews serial entrepreneur Shai Stern, founder of Gotavi, about simplifying the inefficient “pipes” of running a business such as formation, compliance, registered agents/DBAs, insurance, payments/treasury, payroll (via an embedded third party), background checks, business licensing, answer engine optimization, and document repository needs, so founders can focus on growth. Stern explains how Gotavi combines built and embedded solutions into one collaborative platform that sequences users through tasks on gotavi.co, offering both AI-driven journeys and human support. He emphasizes efficiency, reducing vendor sprawl, and improving the handoff experience from sales to service, positioning Gotavi as a partner to attorneys, CPAs, and advisors, with options for referrals, embedding, and white-labeling. The discussion also highlights saving entrepreneurs’ energy and leadership bandwidth by making back-office operations run smoothly.

Connect with Shai here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaistern1/

Learn more about Gotavi: https://gotavi.co/

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Aldara Ortega: From Model to Underwater Fine Art Photographer | Painting With Light

Host Dian Griesel interviews New York/Miami based model and fine art photographer Aldara Ortega about her path from being scouted at 18 in Madrid to building a distinctive underwater photography practice.

Ortega shares how studying fashion design and darkroom photography, plus years of oil painting, shaped her editing approach -- treating images like a canvas and “painting with light” through color grading and selective enhancement. Inspired by swimming in a skylit New York pool, she began creating underwater images with a point-and-shoot and improvised gear, leading to early series like “Liquid Desert,” later refining her work into ethereal, motion-focused compositions using reflections and refractions.

Now in Miami, she offers commissioned underwater portraits, discusses ocean vs. pool conditions, her Canon and lite setup, free-diving certifications, and how her modeling experience helps guide subjects calmly and confidently.

Learn more and follow Aldara Ortega at any of these links:

Fine Art Underwater Photography: aloarts.com

IG: @alo.arts

Fashion & Portrait Photography: aldaraortega.com

IG:  @aldaraphotostudio

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But for starters…⁠ For nearly 40 years, I’ve helped people understand what they may be missing -- in themselves, in others, and in the situations they face -- so they can communicate with greater clarity, make wiser decisions, and navigate both business and life more effectively.

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SHOW RUN:

00:00 Meet Aldara Ortega

01:04 How She Started Modeling

02:07 From Fashion to Photography

04:11 Painting Influences Editing

07:08 Discovering Underwater Art

10:15 Early Series and Breakthrough

13:01 Style and Creative Process

16:44 Galleries and Representation

17:34 Commissioned Underwater Portraits

20:01 Gear and Underwater Setup

21:34 Breath Hold and Freediving

23:22 Directing and Empowering Muses

28:48 Next Projects and Travel

30:36 Wrap Up and Where to Follow

1031 Exchanges Explained: Defer Real Estate Taxes, Timelines, Reverse Exchanges & Estate Planning with Ryan Vassar, Esq. Host Dian Griesel interviews 1031 exchange specialist and qualified intermediary Ryan Vassar about how Section 1031 allows owners of investment real estate to sell property and defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting in like-kind replacement property. Mr. Vassar clarify what qualifies as investment property (including partial primary residences with rental/Airbnb use), how the IRS intent test works, and why early planning with a CPA/attorney matters to avoid disqualification. Ryan explains strict deadlines -- like the 45 days to identify and 180 days to close on a new property -- plus strategies like backup options and Delaware statutory trusts. He also discusses reverse exchanges when buying before selling. Together they cover misconceptions about needing to replace full sale value for full deferral; the unregulated nature of qualified intermediaries who hold sale proceeds in escrow; and, how repeated 1031s can support estate planning via stepped-up basis for heirs.You can connect with attorney Ryan Vassar, Esq. below:Website: www.ipx1031.com/vassarLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ryanvassar20Twitter: ryanvassar1031Instagram: ryanvassar1031Please 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 Taxes and 1031 Intro00:51 What Is a 103101:51 Airbnb and Mixed Use02:53 How Tax Deferral Works04:58 Planning and Pitfalls06:36 Defining Investment Intent10:16 When Not to 103111:27 Deadlines and Backup Options14:44 Reverse Exchanges Explained17:54 Deal Size and IRS Red Flags21:54 Qualified Intermediary Role24:53 Vetting QIs and Fund Safety30:06 Common Misconceptions32:01 Estate Planning and Step Up34:10 Wrap Up and Subscribe

Somatic Psychotherapy Explained: Embodiment, Self-Regulation, Co-Regulation & Self-Worth | Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti

Host Dian Griesel interviews Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti about somatic psychotherapy and how “soma” (the body) can be used in a bottom-up approach to build self-awareness through sensing and felt experience, not just cognitive insight. Biasetti explains slowing down sessions to notice repeated words, tears, posture shifts, and tension, and describes how somatic work can lead to embodiment -- a more connected, compassionate relationship with the body. They discuss interoception (including heartbeat awareness), its link to deeper self-understanding and compassion, and how self-regulation is homeostasis marked by change, resilience, and the ability to return to center. The conversation covers flexibility versus rigidity, the full range of emotions, toxic positivity, belonging, and co-regulation via attunement and social engagement, including how early experiences and body differences can shape self-worth and body image.

Learn More here: https://www.anembodiedlife.com/

You can order Ann Saffi Biasetti's new book, Your Body Never Meant You Any Harm here: https://amzn.to/3TAlkkdPlease

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"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 Topics

00:34 What Somatic Means

02:32 Words and Body Cues

05:20 Slow Down to Sense

06:15 Ann Journey to Somatics

07:13 Embodiment and Compassion

11:47 Self Regulation Basics

14:31 Flexibility Over Control

17:17 Emotions and Social Scripts

22:07 Toxic Positivity and Belonging

27:35 Co Regulation Explained

32:02 Body Image and Difference

33:49 Parting Advice and Wrap Up

How Joshua Gould and TheBigWord Reduce Risk in Global Communication (Healthcare, Courts, Government & AI)

Host Dian Griesel interviews Joshua Gould, CEO of TheBigWord, about managing multilingual business communication and why miscommunication across cultures can be costly. Gould shares how he entered the field through an early eBay cross-border example and emphasizes that translation is broader than words, including context and nonverbal nuance. He explains TheBigWord’s role as a healthcare and government contractor providing written translation and on-demand human interpretation by phone, video, or in person, supported by 10,000 interpreters across 80+ countries and integrated into systems like Epic.

They discuss when AI or Google Translate is sufficient versus high-stakes situations like medicine and courts, the rising cost of AI “tokens,” and how AI will drive demand, workflow changes, and industry consolidation similar to the dot-com era.

Learn More here:

https://en-us.thebigword.com/

Connect with Joshua Gould here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuadgould/

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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 Joshua Gould

01:01 Language Nuance Stories

02:51 Origin of The Big Word

05:23 Translation Fails and AI

07:13 Healthcare Language Stakes

09:43 How The Big Word Works

12:42 When Humans Beat AI

16:29 Integrations and Workflow

17:35 Why AI Costs More

22:10 AI Future and Demand

25:34 Consolidation Ahead

31:23 Wrap Up and Next Time

Shannon Mann aka @OysterToPearls Shares Thoughts on Midlife Influencing, Breast Cancer, and The ProAge Project

Host Dian Griesel interviews midlife fashion influencer Shannon Mann well-known across social media as @OystersToPearls about how her creative roots led from sharing food and recipes to fashion content, and how a 2021 breast cancer diagnosis prompted her to use her platform more purposefully by showing “life during” and after cancer and connecting directly with other women for support.

Shannon discusses continuing to show up publicly through treatment, the importance of mindset, self-care, and exercise, and how meaningful relationships formed through social media matter more than the platform itself.

She also explains her fun outfit-change videos, being her own filming crew with an editor, the evolving realities of brand work (time demands, negotiation, gifting, and contract terms like perpetuity), her daily routine, and why influencing requires intense work.

Finally, she shares how @The ProAge Project began with six midlife women traveling and collaborating with brands.

You can follow Shannon at these links:

https://www.instagram.com/oysterstopearls/

https://www.instagram.com/theproageproject/

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"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 Shannon Mann

01:22 Fashion Origins

01:53 Oysters to Pearls Begins

03:06 Sharing Breast Cancer

04:16 Showing Up Anyway

07:55 Mindset and Quality

10:09 Community Connection

13:38 Fun Outfit Videos

14:45 Family and Filming

20:46 Brands and Contracts

27:23 Daily Routine and Gratitude

28:58 Influencer Reality Check

33:05 The ProAge Project

35:40 Wrap Up and Links

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 Smart

Central 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/

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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 Crazy

01:16 Risk vs Uncertainty

01:42 Logic and Intuition

03:06 What Is Rationality

03:45 Heuristics and Satisficing

06:30 Tinder and Commitment

07:48 Gigerenzer Origins

10:14 Learning Uncertainty

12:17 Courage to Decide

13:32 Team Decisions and Checklists

16:20 Groupthink and Defensive Choices

18:44 Defensive Medicine Reality

21:32 Radiation and Risk Literacy

22:38 Better Information Not More

25:34 Thinking in a Smart World

29:06 Closing and Subscribe

Maintain Weight Loss for Life: Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson on Identity Shifts, Food Addiction, and the Ozempic Era

Dian 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/4gSQe0T

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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 Introduction

00:53 From Aerobics to Ozempic

01:40 Limits of GLP-1 Meds

04:58 Sugar Breakthrough and Palate Shift

07:41 Vagus Nerve and HRV Effects

09:42 Why Maintenance Is Psychological

13:25 Identity Shift One Devoted

17:31 Identity Shift Two Resourced

19:38 Identity Shift Three Liberated

28:53 Bright Lines and Food Addiction

30:20 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/4wkn3bO

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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/

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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.

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#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.com

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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/

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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 #StandUp

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.

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SHOW RUN:

00:00 Why Comedy Matters

00:54 Borscht Belt Beginnings

02:29 First Time on Stage

04:22 Early Club Breakthroughs

07:20 Women in the Comedy Boom

11:55 Finding Material in Real Life

17:02 Writing and Shaping a Set

19:32 Testing Unfinished Jokes

20:35 Light Failure Reset

21:44 Rallying the Crowd

22:47 Podcast Recording Blunder

24:14 Owning Mistakes Onstage

25:28 Origins of Funny Women

28:06 Pitching and Landing Showtime

30:16 Rebranding After Paramount

32:24 Teaching Comedy Craft

34:26 Timing Notes and Feedback

36:01 Memoir Writing and Internet

36:57 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.

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SHOW RUN:

00:00 Retro Episode Setup

02:02 Dad Sparked The 80s Love

02:35 Favorite Bands And Deep Cuts

03:59 Going Viral As Monkey Boys

06:27 Humor Chemistry And Gym Life

08:03 Fans Recognition And Motivation

09:04 Cosplay And Staying Authentic

10:15 Brands Partnerships And Jolt

11:24 Daily Improv Content Process

12:55 Positivity Over Hate Comments

14:58 Who Their Audience Really Is

15:56 Critiques and Posing

16:12 Bodybuilding Nostalgia

17:29 Big Vision and Agents

18:20 Merch Dreams and Funding

18:49 Parents Come Around

20:19 Viral Hits Breakdown

21:13 Staying Positive Online

22:43 Advice and Hair DMs

24:31 Why the 80s Rules

24:56 Music Then vs Now

26:49 Albums to TikTok Era

29:16 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.

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#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 Website

https://www.richardbyrneplays.com/

Congressman Davy website: 

https://congressmandavy.bandzoogle.com/

Congressman Davy Bandcamp (CD/digital): 

https://plentytuff.bandcamp.com/album/congressman-davy-a-musical

Congressman Davy streaming: 

https://plentytuff.lnk.to/congressmandavy

Free 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/GrandmaGetsReal

https://www.tiktok.com/@grandmagetsreal

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"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 Yourself

Dian 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/4aaxwxC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencer2thewest

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.

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Show Run: 00:00 Meet Spencer West

00:54 Kilimanjaro First Impressions

01:41 Breaking Free From Expectations

02:01 Growing Up Disabled And Queer

06:30 College Identity Wake Up

10:10 Listening To Yourself

10:50 Phoenix Career Trap

12:42 East Africa Turning Point

14:59 Building A Purpose Driven Platform

22:18 Why Kilimanjaro Mattered

25:43 Lessons From The Summit

29:25 Roadmap To Action

33:42 Rest Play And Hustle Culture

37:12 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.

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"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?

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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!

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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.com

https://www.instagram.com/lynnehavenmd/

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"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 Cessation

In 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/

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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 Act

00:56 Survival Habits Explained

02:58 Evolutionary Mismatch Today

04:20 Modern Stress vs Real Danger

06:54 WildFit Origins

07:19 Elephant in the Zoo

09:16 Designing a Calmer Home

11:08 Why Water Feels Safe

13:33 WildFit Nutrition Basics

13:57 Three Fuel Systems

15:51 Seasonal Metabolic Cycling

17:03 Overfed Yet Undernourished

17:40 Movement Beyond Weight Loss

18:53 Nature Deprivation Fix

19:46 Muscle Density for Longevity

20:20 Three Muscle Messages

20:53 Train to Failure

21:25 Lymph Needs Movement

22:51 Rebounding for Flow

23:22 Why Post-Diabetic

24:53 Ruben’s Reversal Story

26:32 Post-Diabetic Framework

28:29 Life Upended by Travel

30:28 Writing New Books

31:31 Stop It and Behavior Change

33:36 Parting Wisdom and Gifts

35:18 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/@nedatheastrologer

https://www.instagram.com/nedatheastrologer/

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"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.

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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 Career

In 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.com

Or 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 Intro

00:23 Project Runway

02:47 Manifesting & Goal Setting

07:17 Dancing & Hip-Hop

11:32 Books & Literature

16:44 Touch the Line / Kobe Bryant

19:10 Morning Routine

21:12 From Russia to New York

28:24 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/3RuxN7Y

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 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 Intention

In 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.

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"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 Work
01:16 Devotion and Time
02:11 Forbes Layoff Lesson
05:51 Daily Devotions
06:47 Devotion Beyond Religion
09:23 Head Heart Alignment
10:43 Morning Practices
11:32 Heart Versus Brain
13:44 Find Your Sweet Spot
17:08 Origin of Devotion
20:08 Perspective Shifts
23:13 New York God Moments
25:16 Staying Open
26:39 Alive in the Space
30:55 Closing Advice
34:18 Protect Your Energy
34:44 Wrap Up and Links

Aging, Memory & Nutrition: Dr. John Lewis on Vitamin D/K2, Fiber, and Aloe/Rice Bran Polysaccharides in Alzheimer’s Research

In 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 Fears

00:41 Protein Needs With Age

04:18 Vitamin D3 and K2 Essentials

06:46 Fiber and Gut Health

08:22 Ideal Diet Plant Based Debate

14:07 Supplements and Research Origins

15:01 Aloe Polysaccharides Discovery

18:45 What Polysaccharides Really Are

24:42 Alzheimers Trial Results

30:15 Cellular and Immune Markers

34:37 Funding Roadblocks and Mission

36:42 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 Intro
00:08 Meet Thomas Hodgkinson
00:31 Accidental Cool Email
02:19 Why Write Cool
02:38 Defining Coolness
06:16 Fame Versus Cool
07:34 Cool As Being
08:42 Origins In Jazz
12:11 School Cool Crowd
13:44 Do Versus Be
15:44 Authenticity Not Approval
20:41 Likes And Validation
23:17 Indifference With Values
24:15 Cool Hero Narrative
28:14 Parenthood And Cool
29:36 Parenting Through Cool
30:37 Letting Kids Fly
32:46 Coolness And Risk
35:44 Mortality Changes Cool
39:31 Crafting Effortless Cool
44:03 Oscar Wilde Philosophy
48:04 Childlike Coolness
49:29 Art Like A Kid
51:43 Closing And Recommendations
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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.✨

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#CareerChange #FindYourPurpose #SelfDiscovery #WorkFulfillment #AIInWork

What small step can you take today toward your true passion?

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"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 Setup

00:25 Meet Joanna Chavers

01:00 Why Passion Matters

02:09 Finding Purpose Tools

04:17 Personality Tests Value

06:50 Predictive Index Factors

08:56 Workplace Communication Gaps

13:14 Athletes Career Transition

15:00 AI Fear and Upskilling

17:50 Later Life Career Shifts

20:37 Purpose Versus Passion

21:53 Coaching Questions to Ask

23:55 Hobby or Career Reality

29:49 Resume Advice in AI Era

32:41 Advice for New Graduates3

5:46 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/

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SHOW RUN:

00:00 Legacy Through Real Estate

01:04 Andrew’s Origin Story

02:54 Market Cycles and Evolution

06:42 Why New York Endures

09:11 Patience and Distressed Deals

12:47 Rates Cash Flow and Timing

15:38 Family Office Objectives

18:49 Managing Every Discipline

21:46 Hidden Ownership Costs

23:07 Vacant Building Lesson

25:20 Flipping And Deferred Maintenance

26:09 Advisor Day To Day

28:51 Due Diligence And Risks

30:52 Sensitivity And Tough Calls

33:15 Selling Peace Of Mind

35:20 Best Time To Call

40:03 Legacy Goals And Wrap Up

Women Shaping the West: Wyoming Stories with Lindsay Linton Buck | Silver Disobedience Podcast

In 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/49xKyEP

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"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 Trend
01:19 Why Wyoming Shapes You
03:27 Roots and Coming Home
05:14 Portraits and Project Spark
06:04 New York to Wyoming Pivot
07:42 Canon Parks and Jackson Studio
10:18 Vision to Book and Exhibit
12:45 Choosing the Women Featured
14:27 Chapters and Diverse Stories
20:11 Writing Fear and Vulnerability
23:53 Tools to Move Through Fear
25:23 Project Timeline
25:47 Pregnant Ranch Shoot
27:30 Asking Women to Join
29:47 Shooting Medium Format
31:35 Nell G First Story
33:25 Motherhood and Identity
37:56 Challenge the But
41:04 Funding and Records
42:49 Exhibit Before Book
48:06 Final Wrap and Plugs

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.

Emerging Tech, Data Intelligence & Digital Twins: Tim Piemonte on Scaling Securely

In 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/

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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 Intro
00:58 Tim’s Tech Career Path
02:25 Emerging Tech and Data Intelligence
03:38 What Data Means in Business
06:05 Breaking Silos with Governance
09:08 Security Firewalls and Risk
11:33 Client Endgames and Growth Goals
12:53 Surfing to Tech Confidence Story
15:14 Chasing Dreams and Strategy
16:10 Go To Market and Clear Messaging
19:10 AI Rollout Low Hanging Fruit
21:04 AI Myths and Workforce Upskilling
26:21 Choosing Clients and Differentiation
31:30 Future Needs and Digital Twins
36:54 AI Guardrails and Compliance Wins
39:11 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 Epidemic

02:13 Why These Medications Work

03:28 Muscle Loss Concerns0

5:41 Sugar Cravings and Food Relationships

08:38 How GLP-1 Medications Work

10:58 How Long Should You Take Them

13:46 Three Pillars of Healthy Living

15:57 Holistic Approach to Health

17:46 Redefining Success Beyond Weight

20:49 Identity and Self-Perception

22:26 Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs

23:05 Biology Beyond Willpower

24:16 Food as Medicine

24:33 Resetting Your Appetite

27:34 Weight Loss vs Maintenance

28:35 The Role of Calories

29:43 Physical Activity Benefits

31:03 Metabolic Flexibility Explained

32:39 Diet Industry Supplements

33:50 Social Environment Matters

35:58 Be the Change

38:19 Focus on Possibilities

41:13 Handling Life's Curve Balls

42:31 Making It Fun

44:58 Episode Wrap Up

Navy SEAL Don Mann on Macro Goals, Mindset, and Elite Leadership Lessons

Silver 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.com

https://www.instagram.com/us_frogmann

https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-mann-6b056818b

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 Why SEALs Fascinate Dian
00:31 Coronado Training Story
01:16 Don Mann Introduction
02:44 Choosing the SEAL Path
04:55 SEAL Career to CIA
06:08 Training Mindset and Limits
07:05 Adrenaline Roots and Marathons
09:50 Macro Goals Micro Goals
12:22 Mind Control and Quitting Lesson
18:40 Everest Near Death Experience
25:24 Recovery and Canada Paddle
27:29 Turning Experience Into Leadership
29:17 Accidental Author Journey
30:01 SEAL Leadership for Bankers
34:44 Elite Mindset and Potential
37:14 Helping Others as Purpose
37:52 Surviving Man TV Training
42:02 Military Fitness and Readiness
44:06 Future Wars and New Threats
46:54 Stronger Faster Smarter Kinder
51:54 Top Gun Culture and Recruiting
54:14 Podcast Wrap and Farewell

Dr. Srini Pillay on the Law of Attraction: Anxiety, Belief, and Aligning Intention With Action

In 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 Palle

01:09 Attraction vs Awareness

02:01 Repelling and Mirror Neurons

05:20 Intentions and Emotions

06:38 Thought Emotion Causation

08:53 Mind Body Pain Links

11:04 Defining Law of Attraction

12:45 Belief and Placebo Power

14:54 Aspirational Mindset

18:05 Miracles and Rationality

20:40 Debate Civility and Boxes

22:58 Breaking Out of Boxes

23:18 Unfocused Mind in AI Age

24:14 Intuition and Attraction Story

26:40 Action Strengthens Intention

29:27 Reinventing Your Identity

31:28 Ideal Self Over Purpose

34:50 Authenticity and Social Media

36:37 Relationships and Positive Focus

40:19 Reading the World Through Music

42:57 Designed Indulgence and Wrap Up