Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics with Dian Griesel: How People Think, Lead and Succeed
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A psychology & mindset podcast for anyone rethinking success, leadership and reinvention at any age. Host Dian Griesel is a communication counselor and the provocateur of perception known as @SilverDisobedience She sits down with fascinating guests for unscripted, no-holds-barred conversations on human behavior, personal growth, mental health, relationships, pop culture + 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.
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/ Please 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 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/ Please 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 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/ 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 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 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 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 Talent Dian 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 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 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 Age Dian 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/ Please 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 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
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 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/ 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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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. 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 ist. 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 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? 👉 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 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! Learn more here: https://www.regionalcancercare.org/physicians/avishek-kumar-md/ 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 ist. 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.
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/ 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 ist. 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 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/ 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 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 & 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 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/ 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 . 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 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
