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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

Dian Griesel aka @SilverDisobedience 206 Episodes Jul 23, 2026

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

Willpower, Identity Shifts & Maintaining Permanent Weight Loss with Susan Pierce Thompson, Ph.D.
Willpower, Identity Shifts & Maintaining Permanent Weight Loss with Susan Pierce Thompson, Ph.D. Jul 23, 2026 00:31:41 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"
Hollywood, Variety and Talent with Dan D'Addario, Chief Correspondent & Author of "The Talent" Jul 21, 2026 00:32:38 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
Life By Design with Sunny Sherman, Designer and Style Influencer @OldFashionGuru Jul 19, 2026 00:53:04 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
Inside the Strike Fighter League: F/A-18 Pilot Tim “Monk” Miller on Fighter Jets, Flight Simulation & Esports Jul 16, 2026 00:34:00 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
Primatologist Dr. Christine Webb: Questioning Human Exceptionalism, Darwinism and Ecological Arrogance Jul 13, 2026 00:34:14 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
Understanding Homeownership: Exploring Title Insurance with Michael Haltman of Hallmark Abstract Jul 9, 2026 00:38:59 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
Comedy, Laughter and Funny Women with Carole Montgomery Stand Up Comedian, Producer & More Jul 8, 2026 00:39:03 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
The Monkee Bois: Celebrating the Vibrant Energy of the 1980s Jul 6, 2026 00:31:03 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
Innovation, Business and Pet Travel with Gayle Martz, Inventor of the Sherpa Soft-Sided Pet Carrier Bag Jul 1, 2026 00:29:59 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
Richard Byrne on Davy Crockett and the Making of an 1830s American Musical Jun 29, 2026 00:29:43 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 is Redefining Miniature Art as an Influencer & Creator Post Cancer Jun 25, 2026 00:36:39 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!
Climbing Kilimanjaro Without Legs? Spencer West, Motivational Speaker & Activist Talks About What IS Possible! Jun 22, 2026 00:38:39 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

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