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

Civil Discourse in the Internet Age: Dr. Breeda McGrath on Curiosity, Bias, and De-escalation For 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. McGrat...

Why We Still Love Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours — Alan Light on Legacy, Streaming, and Cultural Afterlife For 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 Rollin...

Depression Explained: Clinical Definition, Root Causes & Nutritional Psychiatry with Dr. James Greenblatt Silver 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. D...

Ebony Young on Mindset, Abundance, and Leadership: How to LeadYourself First Dian 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 di...

Duchamp Takes New York: How One Artist Helped Spark Modern Art in America | John Strausbaugh Host 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...

From NYPD Detective to Streetwise Communication: Anthony Celano on Role-Play Training, Leadership, and Workplace Conflict Dian 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, st...

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,...

Roadzen CEO Rohan Malhotra on AI Auto Insurance: 2-Minute Claims, Fraud Detection, and Safer Fleets During 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 prici...

AI, Wearables & Heart Health: Dr. Ami Bhatt on Personalized Prevention and Digital Medicine Host 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...

Dr. Sue Morter on Bioenergetics: How Energy Flow, Emotion, and Perception Shape Health & Awakening Host 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 a...

Why School Isn’t Working: Dr. Kimberly Berens on the Science of Learning, Direct Instruction and Mastery Dian 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 S...

Lawrence Cappello on Privacy: 20 Lessons, the “Nothing to Hide” Trap, and Practical Tips for the Digital Age On 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 d...

Can Sound Heal Us? Jeralyn Glass of Crystal Cadence discusses Crystal Alchemy, Singing Bowls & Music as Medicine In 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 subst...

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...

Jean Titus aka @TitusUnlimited on Resetting Your Life, Real Health, and His New Book “Unlimited” Dian Griesel aka @SilverDisobedience interviews Jean Titus aka @TitusUnlimited to his vast community of followers. Dian & Jean discuss the release of his first published book, “Unlimited, ” which Jean describes as a memoir and motivational guide about his reset theories; pivotal life moments; and,...

The Feminine Effect: Chelsea Ann on Reclaiming Feminine Nature, Intuition and Redefining Success Host 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...

@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 o...

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...

Host Dian (Silver Disobedience) interviews professional astrologer and spiritual counselor Letao Wang about 2026 as the Lunar Year of the Fire Horse. Letao explains how the Chinese Zodiac works through a 12-year animal cycle combined with shifting heavenly-stem elements (fire, water, metal, wood, earth), contrasting Chinese astrology’s nature-based symbolism with Western astrology’s planet-centere...

The Essence of Leadership: Larry Hartman's Seven Pillars ExplainedTune into as Dian Griesel interviews Larry Hartmann, the author of ' Seven Pillars of Inspired Leadership .' Larry shares his profound wisdom on leadership, discussing the importance of influence, servant leadership, and emotional intelligence. He also dives into his journey of scaling two multimillion-dollar companies a...

Empower Your Life: Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Join host Dian Griesel in this enlightening episode of the Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics™ podcast as she interviews the renowned psychologist Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis. They delve into the powerful concepts of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), exploring how to identify, challenge, and change irrational b...

Mastering Leadership and Strategic Learning with Willie Pietersen | Silver Disobedience PodcastJoin host Dian Griesel in this insightful episode of the Silver Disobedience Perception Dynamics podcast as she interviews Willie Pietersen , a seasoned C-suite executive, Columbia University professor, and author. Willie shares his invaluable wisdom on topics such as never retiring, the importance of co...

The Imperfect Parent: Embracing the Flaws in Parenting with Kate Hamilton In this episode, Silver Disobedience Perception Dynamics podcast, host Dian Griesel sits down with Kate Hamilton , author of ' The Imperfect Parent. ' They delve into the challenging yet rewarding journey of parenting, discussing the unrealistic expectation of perfect parenting and the importance of embracing imperfe...

Discovering 'Slow Theology' with AJ Swoboda: Embracing Slow Living for Spiritual Strength In this thought-provoking episode, Dian Griesel sits down with AJ Swoboda, a theologian and co-author of the book "Slow Theology" Together they explore the concept of slowing down as a means to enhance spiritual strength. The discussion looks at how our fast-paced culture impairs thoughtful...

Understanding Limerence: Insights with Amanda McCrackenIn this episode of the Silver Disobedience Perception Dynamics podcast, host Dian Griesel explores the concept of limerence with guest Amanda McCracken. They discuss the psychological state of intense infatuation, the difference between love and limerence, and the impact of these feelings on one's relationships. Amanda shares her personal...