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

Do You Really Own Your Home? Title Insurance Explained with Michael Haltman of Hallmark Abstract Dian 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 t...

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 r...

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. Fr...

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...

Davy Crockett in Washington City: Politics, the 1830s, and a New Country Musical -- with Richard Byrne From 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 starrin...

Grandma Gets Real: How Tanya Ruiz Turned Barbie, Dolls & Miniatures Into a Viral Influencer Career Host 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 refle...

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 ev...

Gillian McLeod on Styling, Starting Modeling at 52, and the H&M Swimsuit Ad That Changed Everything Dian 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 desc...

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 hemato...

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...

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 sur...

Soulmate Astrology Explained with Neda Far: Birth Charts, Compatibility, Retrogrades & Astrocartography SilverDisobedience 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 compatib...

Jeffrey Sussman on the Rise, Decline, and Survival of the American Mafia | Mafia Hits, Misses, Wars & Prosecutions In 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 fascinat...

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 t...

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...

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...

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 wides...

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...

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 conn...

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...

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...

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/...

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 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 competi...

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...