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Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics with Dian Griesel: How People Think, Lead and Succeed
Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics with Dian Griesel: How People Think, Lead and Succeed
In Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics, host Dian Griesel engages in unscripted conversations with diverse guests, exploring topics like work, psychology, pop culture, and personal growth. The show aims to provoke honest revelations and mindset shifts through thought-provoking questions, offering raw inspiration and wisdom without scripted fluff.
Episodes
The Importance of Mattering with John R. Miles of Passion Struck
John R. Miles on The Mattering Effect: Rebuilding Meaning, Connection & Self-Worth in a Culture of UtilityIn this @SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics host Dian Griesel interviews John R. Miles, author of Passion Struck and host of the Passion Struck podcast, about his new book The Mattering Effect and why many outwardly successful people still feel burned out, lonely, disconnected, or
Clear Trauma Now: Dr. Judith Swack's Holistic Healing Techniques
Why You Regress Around Family: Dr. Judith Swack on Trauma Triggers, Damage Patterns & Tapping to Regulate @SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics host Dian Griesel interviews Dr. Judith Swack, a biochemist and immunologist, who is also the author of “Clear Trauma Now.” Together they explore why capable adults can regress around family gatherings or feel outsized reactions to certain holida
The Impact of Our Surroundings on Our Headspace with Leidy Klotz
How Your Space Shapes Your Mind with Leidy Klotz, Author of "In a Good Place"In this @SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics podcast episode, Dian Griesel interviews University of Virginia professor Leidy Klotz about his book, In a Good Place, and how the spaces where we live, work, and play quietly shape our thoughts, emotions, relationships, and behaviors. Together, they discuss ho
When Words Aren't Enough: Exploring Hidden Conversations with Dian Griesel, Perception Analyst & Professional Confidant
The Conversation Beneath the Conversation: How Perception Drives MisunderstandingsIn 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, “inv
The Heart- Brain- Memory Connection with Deborah Rozman, HeartMath Institute
Heart-Brain Coherence: HeartMath’s Deborah Rozman on Stress, Memory & Alzheimer’s ProtectionIn 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 describe
The Impact of Our Environments with Dr. Steve Rondeau
Think Like a Brain: How Environment Shapes Your Mind with Dr. Steve RondeauIn 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-b
The Art of Constructing Leadership and Legacy with Don Taylor, CEO of Welty Enterprises
Building Beyond Buildings: Don Taylor on Leadership, Legacy, and Resilient Growth in ConstructionFor 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’
Crafting Unforgettable Experiences: The Journey of Jackie Botelho, Founder ABCVIP
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 unforget
Unlocking Movement: Nofar Hagag on Pilates for Every Age
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
The Power of Inclusion: Building a Disability-Inclusive World
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
Food Therapy: Luis Mojica on Listening to Your Body and Healing Inner Wounds
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
Breaking the Mold: Lindsay MacMillan on Love, Life, and Literature
The Anti-Marriage Pact Author Lindsey MacMillan on Choice, Romance, and Rewriting the ScriptIn 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-Mar
Body Snatchers to Body Brokers: The Dark History of Human Anatomy Research with Andy McPhee
The Doctors’ Riot of 1788: Body Snatching, Bloodletting, and Public Trust with Andy McPheeIn 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 largel
How Your Language Shapes Kids, Connection, and Respect | Interview with Amy Hughes, author, Words Like Honey
Words Like Honey: How Your Language Shapes Kids, Connection, and Respect | Amy Hughes InterviewDian 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”)
The Empowerment of Being Nowful with Angélica Fuentes
Angelica Fuentes on Women’s Economic Empowerment, Resilience, and Building NowfulIn 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
The Gatsby Code: Bob Batchelor on Jay Gatsby, Reinvention and The American Dream
The Gatsby Code: Why The Great Gatsby Still Haunts America with Bob Batchelor, historian and authorIn 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, credi
From Finding Market Gaps to Successful Exits with Shai Stern, CEO Gotavi.co
GoTavi Founder Shai Stern on Fixing the “Pipes” of Business: One Platform for Formation, Compliance, Insurance, Payments & MoreDian 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), backgr
Aldara Ortega: Model, Fine Art Underwater Photograher and Artistic Painter
Aldara Ortega: From Model to Underwater Fine Art Photographer | Painting With LightHost 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 editi
Ryan Vassar, Esq on 1031 Exchanges for Commercial Real Estate and Maybe Even AirBnB Operators
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 wha
Somatic Psychotherapy, Self-Regulation, Self-Worth & Body Image with Ann Saffi Biasetti, Ph.D
Somatic Psychotherapy Explained: Embodiment, Self-Regulation, Co-Regulation & Self-Worth | Dr. Ann Saffi BiasettiHost 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 re
The Global Business of Being Understood How Language is Infrastructure with The Big Word, CEO Josh Gould
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 broade
MidLife Influencer @OysterstoPearls aka Shannon Mann on Living with Breast Cancer, Faith, Family, Friends and Becoming a Creator
Shannon Mann aka @OysterToPearls Shares Thoughts on Midlife Influencing, Breast Cancer, and The ProAge ProjectHost 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 purposeful
Gerd Gigerenzer, Psychologist on Heuristics, Decision-Making, and Economic Rationality
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 expl
Willpower, Identity Shifts & Maintaining Permanent Weight Loss with Susan Pierce Thompson, Ph.D.
Maintain Weight Loss for Life: Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson on Identity Shifts, Food Addiction, and the Ozempic EraDian Griesel welcomes Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD, author of Maintain, to discuss why lasting weight loss often requires more than willpower, especially in the “Ozempic revolution.” Thompson describes GLP-1 medications as a powerful but imperfect tool, noting weight regain, adaptation ove
Hollywood, Variety and Talent with Dan D'Addario, Chief Correspondent & Author of "The Talent"
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 interv
Life By Design with Sunny Sherman, Designer and Style Influencer @OldFashionGuru
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-paint
Inside the Strike Fighter League: F/A-18 Pilot Tim “Monk” Miller on Fighter Jets, Flight Simulation & Esports
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
Primatologist Dr. Christine Webb: Questioning Human Exceptionalism, Darwinism and Ecological Arrogance
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 human
Understanding Homeownership: Exploring Title Insurance with Michael Haltman of Hallmark Abstract
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 ti
Comedy, Laughter and Funny Women with Carole Montgomery Stand Up Comedian, Producer & More
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 real
The Monkee Bois: Celebrating the Vibrant Energy of the 1980s
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. Fro
Innovation, Business and Pet Travel with Gayle Martz, Inventor of the Sherpa Soft-Sided Pet Carrier Bag
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
Richard Byrne on Davy Crockett and the Making of an 1830s American Musical
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
Grandma Gets Real: How Tanya Ruiz is Redefining Miniature Art as an Influencer & Creator Post Cancer
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 reflec
Climbing Kilimanjaro Without Legs? Spencer West, Motivational Speaker & Activist Talks About What IS Possible!
Spencer West on Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following YourselfDian Griesel welcomes Spencer West, author of "Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself," to discuss resilience, identity, and human potential. West shares how being born with sacral agenesis led to leg amputations at age five and how the expectation to be “just like ever
A Styled Life on Both Sides of the Camera with Gillean McLeod
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 descri
Colorectal Cancer is on the Rise: What You Want to Know with Dr. Avishek Kumar, MD. Lt Col USAF
Colorectal cancer isn't just an "old person's disease" anymore. Do you know the signs?👉 Share this with someone who needs to hear this!In recent years, more young adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, often without family history or obvious symptoms. Why is this happening? Factors like lifestyle, diet, and stress play significant roles.Dr. Avishek Kumar, a hematologi
Aging, Perception and the Desire to Feel Like Yourself with Dr. Lynne Haven
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 practit
Escape Programming Defaults and Become Wildly Human with Eric Edmeades
Why You Don’t Do What’s Best for You (and How to Fix It)!~Eric Edmeades on Evolutionary Mismatch, WildFit & Habit CessationIn this SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics conversation Dian Griesel is joined by self-motivation and leadership expert Eric Edmeades who explains why people often don’t do what they know is best, arguing that instincts, habits, and nervous-system cues shaped for survi
The Astrologer's Guide: Navigating Love and Life with Neda Farr
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 compatibi
Mafia Chronicles: Power, Crime, and Survival in America with Jeffrey Sussman
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
Life on The Runway and More with Anastasiia
Project Runway Model Anastasia on Manifesting, Athletic Modeling, and Building a Creative CareerIn this episode of the SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics podcast host Dian Griesel interviews Anastasia, a four-season Project Runway model who just wrapped Season 22. They discuss what it means to be chosen by designers for the finale and why Anastasiia sees modeling as the job of "selling th
The Resilient Beat: Drumming, A Brain Tumor, Adversity and Creativity with Renown Drummer Alex Cohen
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 ta
Devoted Leadership: A Conversation with Jeanne Stafford
Does God Belong in the Workplace? Jeanne Stafford on the Devotion Factor and Time with IntentionIn this episode of the SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics host Dian Griesel talks with Jeanne Stafford about whether God belongs in the workplace and how “the devotion factor” helps people connect to something eternal, clarify purpose, and manage time with intention. Stafford explains devotion as a
Aging, Nutrition & Memory with John Lewis, Ph.D.
Aging, Memory & Nutrition: Dr. John Lewis on Vitamin D/K2, Fiber, and Aloe/Rice Bran Polysaccharides in Alzheimer’s ResearchIn this SilverDisobedience© Perception Dynamics™ podcast Host Dian Griesel interviews John Lewis, Ph.D. about aging, memory, and nutrition; challenging overhyped high-protein advice for largely sedentary Americans while emphasizing key needs like vitamin D (noting widespr
Unpacking the Cool Factor with Thomas W. Hodgkinson
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 co
Finding Your Purpose: Career Coaching with Joanna Chavers
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 connect
Real Estate Legacy: Creating Long-Term Value with Andrew Lofredo
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
Portraits of Influence: Women Who Shaped Wyoming and the West with Lindsay Linton Buk
Women Shaping the West: Wyoming Stories with Lindsay Linton Buck | Silver Disobedience PodcastIn this Silver Disobedience© Perception Dynamics™ podcast episode Dian Griesel interviews photographer and author Lindsay Linton Buk about her book, Women Shaping the West: Stories from Wyoming, inspired in part by renewed interest in Western history through shows like Yellowstone. Buk describes Wyoming’s
Emerging Tech, Data Intelligence & Digital Twins: Tim Piemonte on Scaling Securely
Emerging Tech, Data Intelligence & Digital Twins: Tim Piemonte on Scaling SecurelyIn this SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics podcast episode, Dian interviews tech veteran Tim Piemonte about emerging technology, focusing on “data intelligence” and how companies can correlate and govern siloed data to achieve specific business outcomes. Tim shares his background across EMC, Tanium, Pivotal/V
Diet, Weight Loss & Life Beyond GLP-1s with Drs. Jim Hill and Holly Wyatt
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
Navy SEAL Don Mann: Elite Mindset, Macro Goals & No-Quit Leadership
Navy SEAL Don Mann on Macro Goals, Mindset, and Elite Leadership LessonsSilver Disobedience© Perception Dynamics™ host Dian Griesel sits down with former Navy SEAL and special operations technician Don Mann — author of more than 20 books, including the New York Times best-selling autobiography Inside SEAL Team SIX: My Life and Missions with America's Elite Warriors. With over 40 years of competiti
Law of Attraction & the Science of Belief — Dr. Srini Pillay (Harvard Psychiatrist)
Dr. Srini Pillay on the Law of Attraction: Anxiety, Belief, and Aligning Intention With ActionIn this Silver Disobedience© Perception Dynamics™ podcast episode host Dian Griesel converses with Harvard-trained psychiatrist Srini Pillay, M.D. about the Law of Attraction, clarifying it from “awareness,” and exploring whether an opposite “repelling” force exists. Dr. Pillay links repelling to anxiety,
Civil Discourse in the Internet Age: Bias & De-escalation — Dr. Breeda McGrath (APA)
Civil Discourse in the Internet Age: Dr. Breeda McGrath on Curiosity, Bias, and De-escalationFor this Silver Disobedience Perception Dynamics podcast, Dian Griesel interviews Dr. Breeda McGrath, an American Psychological Association member involved in bringing civil discourse education to schools, about why public conversation has deteriorated in the internet era and how to improve it. Dr. McGrath
Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours": Why It Still Hooks Us — Alan Light
Why We Still Love Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours — Alan Light on Legacy, Streaming, and Cultural AfterlifeFor this Silver Disobedience© Perception Dynamics™ podcast, Dian hosts writer and music journalist Alan Light to discuss why Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours still resonates across generations and inspired his book Don’t Stop: Why We Still Love Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours. Light recounts his background at Rolling
Depression: Root Causes & Nutritional Psychiatry — Dr. James Greenblatt
Depression Explained: Clinical Definition, Root Causes & Nutritional Psychiatry with Dr. James GreenblattSilver Disobedience© Perception Dynamics™ host Dian Griesel interviews psychiatrist Dr. James Greenblatt about what clinical depression is versus normal sadness, how anxiety can co-occur, and why depression should be approached as a treatable medical illness with underlying contributors. Dr
Leadership & the Abundance Mindset — Ebony Young, Queens Deputy Borough President
Ebony Young on Mindset, Abundance, and Leadership: How to LeadYourself FirstDian interviews Ebony Young, Deputy Borough President of Queens, New York, about leadership, change, and mindset. Ebony shares a personal story of suffering a seizure at age 20, undergoing emergency brain surgery due to an infection, and recovering rapidly by focusing on belief, positive energy, andleading herself. She dis
Marcel Duchamp & the Birth of Modern Art in NYC — John Strausbaugh
Duchamp Takes New York: How One Artist Helped Spark Modern Art in America | John StrausbaughHost Dian Griesel (Silver Disobedience) welcomes back New York biographer John Strausbaugh to discuss his new book, “Duchamp Takes New York,” exploring how Marcel Duchamp’s 1913 “Nude Descending a Staircase” stood out at the Armory Show and helped jolt American art from classical tradition into modernism. S
From NYPD Detective to De-escalation Training — Anthony Celano on Training to be StreetWise
From NYPD Detective to Streetwise Communication: Anthony Celano on Role-Play Training, Leadership, and Workplace ConflictDian interviews Anthony Celano, a former NYPD detective squad commander with 22 years of experience in organized crime and narcotics, about how he built StreetWise Communication Trainings after retiring and becoming a licensed private investigator. Dissatisfied with generic, sta
Squid Game Psychology: Why "Death Game" Shows Hook Us — Dr. Jordan Conrad
Why ‘Death Game’ Shows Hook Us: Wealth Gaps, Social Media, Trauma Loops & AI’s Impact | Dr. Jordan Conrad@SilverDisobedience host Dian Griesel interviews psychotherapist and philosopher Dr. Jordan Conrad about why “death game” stories like Squid Game and Hunger Games draw massive audiences. Conrad connects the genre to widening wealth gaps, the way incomprehensible riches distort perception, a
AI Auto Insurance & 2-Minute Claims — Roadzen CEO Rohan Malhotra
Roadzen CEO Rohan Malhotra on AI Auto Insurance: 2-Minute Claims, Fraud Detection, and Safer FleetsDuring this interview learn how Rohan Malhotra, CEO and founder of Roadzen, a NASDAQ-traded enterprise AI company is serving insurers, fleets, and automakers across the US, UK, India, and Europe. Malhotra explains how Roadzen uses connected-car and smartphone data to personalize auto insurance pricin
AI, Wearables & Heart Health — Dr. Ami Bhatt (FDA Digital Health Chair)
AI, Wearables & Heart Health: Dr. Ami Bhatt on Personalized Prevention and Digital MedicineHost Dian Griesel aka @SilverDisobedience interviews Dr. Ami Bhatt, Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology and chair of the FDA’s Digital Health Advisory Committee, about how AI and digital health can improve heart health. Dr. Bhatt explains why cardiology is well-suited to use AI
Exploring Bioenergetics with Dr. Sue Morter
Dr. Sue Morter on Bioenergetics: How Energy Flow, Emotion, and Perception Shape Health & AwakeningHost Dian Griesel introduces Dr. Sue Morter as together they discuss how high performers often override bodily signals, potentially narrowing perception and harming health. Dr. Morter explains bioenergetics as the body’s natural energy flow — down through the body into the earth, rising back up an
Fixing Education: The Science of Learning with Dr. Kimberly Berens
Why School Isn’t Working: Dr. Kimberly Berens on the Science of Learning, Direct Instruction and MasteryDian Griesel, host of the Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics™ podcast discusses rising ADD/ADHD diagnoses, frustration with education, and whether the problem lies with kids, teachers, or the system during this interview with learning scientist Dr. Kimberly Berens, author of "Blind Sp
Privacy in the Internet Age with Lawrence Cappello
Lawrence Cappello on Privacy: 20 Lessons, the “Nothing to Hide” Trap, and Practical Tips for the Digital AgeOn this Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics™ podcast, host Dian Griesel interviews Lawrence Cappello, University of Alabama professor of U.S. law and constitutional law and author of "On Privacy: 20 Lessons to Live By," about why privacy still matters in a digital age of decli
Vibrations of Healing: Jeralyn Glass on the Science of Sound Therapy
Can Sound Heal Us? Jeralyn Glass of Crystal Cadence discusses Crystal Alchemy, Singing Bowls & Music as MedicineIn this wonder-full podcast, host Dian Griesel explores whether sound can heal with returning guest Jeralyn Glass, founder of Crystal Cadence, author, entrepreneur, and energy healer. Glass demonstrates crystal alchemy singing bowls -- which are pure quartz bowls infused with substan
The Cognitive Pivot: How to Stay Unshakeable in a 2026 Economy
Master the Cognitive Pivot: Staying Unshakeable in a Volatile 2026 EconomyDian Griesel (@SilverDisobedience), founder of Perception Dynamics, explains why many capable people feel disoriented in today’s shifting economic, social, and professional landscape and argues this is neurologically normal because brains optimize for efficiency, not volatility. She warns that mental rigidity which is often
Beyond Fitness: The Holistic Approach of Titus Unlimited
Jean Titus aka @TitusUnlimited on Resetting Your Life, Real Health, and His New Book “Unlimited”Dian Griesel aka @SilverDisobedience interviews Jean Titus aka @TitusUnlimited to his vast community of followers. Dian & Jean discuss the release of his first published book, “Unlimited,” which Jean describes as a memoir and motivational guide about his reset theories; pivotal life moments; and, th
Embracing Femininity: A Conversation with Chelsea Ann
The Feminine Effect: Chelsea Ann on Reclaiming Feminine Nature, Intuition and Redefining SuccessHost Dian Griesel interviews author and nurse practitioner Chelsea Ann about her books The Feminine Effect and The Feminine Frequency along with her personal transformation after building a global company, feeling chronically unsatisfied, divorcing, and being told she was “not in your nature.” Chelsea d
Conversation Dynamics: Learning from Radio & Podcast Pro Joe Pardavila
@SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics Host Dian Griesel interviews Joe Pardavila, bestselling author of “Good Listen: Creating Memorable Conversations in Business and Life” and a veteran media professional who has produced over 10,000 hours of radio and podcast content, including work on The Scott and Todd Morning Show on WPLJ. They discuss why conversation feels degraded today, contrasting onli
Speech, Dialect, and First Impressions: Melanie Fox on Clear, Confident English
In this episode, host Dian Griesel and guest Melanie Fox a speech and dialect coach discuss with an M.S. in linguistics, discuss how speech impacts first impressions. Fox explains what dialect is (sound, vocabulary, intonation, syllable stress, and cultural elements), how U.S. dialects evolved and neutralized as settlers moved west, and how dialects can trigger stereotypes and prejudices. Find her
2026 Year of the Fire Horse: Chinese Zodiac, Leadership, Mythology & Healing with Letao Wang
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