Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics with Dian Griesel: How People Think, Lead and Succeed

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 [https://www.alexcohendrums.com/] 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 talent, practiced relentlessly for years, then experienced a sudden, dramatic jump in rhythmic ability after the seizure, including complex limb independence and advanced tuplets that drew millions of views online. He describes the fear of a possible glioblastoma, the support of his mother, a connection to Duke through a childhood friend lost to glioblastoma, radiation and pill-form chemo, loss of right peripheral vision, and family hardships. Alex documents his journey in his book “Rhythms of Resilience [https://amzn.to/3RuxN7Y],” discusses teaching through step-by-step methods, and explains balancing extreme rhythmic concepts with serving the music in bands. Learn more about Alex here: Alex's Website: https://www.alexcohendrums.com/ [https://www.alexcohendrums.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexcohendrumsnyc/ [https://www.instagram.com/alexcohendrumsnyc/] Rhythms of Resilience by Alex Cohen: https://amzn.to/3RuxN7Y 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 [https://diangriesel.com/] But for starters…I am a perception analyst [https://diangriesel.com/], counselor, hypnotherapist [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/dian-griesel-new-york-ny/450545], author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina [https://www.wilhelmina.com/new-york/women/direct/1368-dian-griesel] model. 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 Alex Cohen00:29 Bullied Kid to Drummer03:10 Seizure and ER Scare07:02 Duke Lifeline and Biopsy09:12 Lightning Strike Drumming13:22 Surgery Leap of Faith16:14 ICU Practice and Treatment19:03 New Home New Chapter19:49 Music Before and After21:27 Cosmic Horror Tumor Twist22:42 Choosing Surgery23:23 Practice Makes Teacher24:48 Accidental Double Bass28:02 Drumming Asterisk Model29:47 Five Plane Thinking32:23 Classical Drift Concept34:33 Eldritch Rhythms Reaction37:38 Counting The Limbs39:45 Back To Bands43:36 Serve The Song44:07 Wrap Up And Links

Devoted Leadership: A Conversation with Jeanne Stafford

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 [https://www.jeannemstafford.com/] 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 chosen commitment rooted in doing, and shares how she applied her method after being released from a Forbes contributor contract, using the experience to reassess worth, take risks, and write about Holy Week and her Catholic faith. She emphasizes that nonbelievers can benefit by devoting time to other “eternal” anchors like nature, love, and family, illustrating with a client who built a holistic financial services firm inspired by surfing and service. They discuss head-versus-heart noise, morning routines, perspective-shifting moments, and Stafford’s advice to remove one to three nonessential things to create space for what matters. 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 [https://diangriesel.com/] But for starters…I am a perception analyst [https://diangriesel.com/], counselor, hypnotherapist [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/dian-griesel-new-york-ny/450545], author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina [https://www.wilhelmina.com/new-york/women/direct/1368-dian-griesel] model. 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 God at Work 01:16 Devotion and Time 02:11 Forbes Layoff Lesson 05:51 Daily Devotions 06:47 Devotion Beyond Religion 09:23 Head Heart Alignment 10:43 Morning Practices 11:32 Heart Versus Brain 13:44 Find Your Sweet Spot 17:08 Origin of Devotion 20:08 Perspective Shifts 23:13 New York God Moments 25:16 Staying Open 26:39 Alive in the Space 30:55 Closing Advice 34:18 Protect Your Energy 34:44 Wrap Up and Links

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 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 widespread deficiency); and, pairing D3 with K2 to direct calcium into bones. They discuss the importance of dietary fiber for gut transit time and potential disease-risk reduction, and Dr. Lewis argues most essential nutrients come from plants, with B12 and K2 synthesized by bacteria. Dr. Lewis describes 20 years of research on complex polysaccharides from aloe vera and rice bran and a 12-month clinical trial in 34 people with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s showing significant ADAS-Cog improvements at 9 and 12 months, along with blood-marker changes including improved CD4:CD8 ratio, reduced TNF alpha and VEGF, and a 286% increase in CD14 cells. He explains the nutrition model of supporting the body with raw materials, notes funding barriers in academia, and shares his company, Dr. Lewis Nutrition, and its flagship formulation. Learn more here: https://drlewisnutrition.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 perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. 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 Aging and Memory Fears 00:41 Protein Needs With Age 04:18 Vitamin D3 and K2 Essentials 06:46 Fiber and Gut Health 08:22 Ideal Diet Plant Based Debate 14:07 Supplements and Research Origins 15:01 Aloe Polysaccharides Discovery 18:45 What Polysaccharides Really Are 24:42 Alzheimers Trial Results 30:15 Cellular and Immune Markers 34:37 Funding Roadblocks and Mission 36:42 Where to Learn More Closing

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 [https://www.thomaswhodgkinson.com/], whose book How to Be Cool: The 150 Essential Idols, Ideals and Other Cool S*** [https://amzn.to/3Ped87r] explores the elusive, self-defeating nature of defining coolness. Dian recounts how Hodgkinson proved his own cool by promptly redirecting her to another Thomas Hodgkinson she was trying to find -- and how he provided the correct email! They discuss cool as a state of being rather than actions, the paradox of caring versus indifference, and how fame and social-media “likes” distort the idea of cool. Hodgkinson traces cool’s roots to early 20th-century American jazz and African American culture as a “third way” for the powerless, emphasizing living in the present. They examine oppositional cool, talent and effortlessness, risky “now” living, mortality’s role in wisdom, childlike creativity, and examples from history and culture including Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus, Clint Eastwood, Keith Richards, Oscar Wilde, Bob Dylan, and Bjork. SHOW RUN: 00:00 Cold Open Intro 00:08 Meet Thomas Hodgkinson 00:31 Accidental Cool Email 02:19 Why Write Cool 02:38 Defining Coolness 06:16 Fame Versus Cool 07:34 Cool As Being 08:42 Origins In Jazz 12:11 School Cool Crowd 13:44 Do Versus Be 15:44 Authenticity Not Approval 20:41 Likes And Validation 23:17 Indifference With Values 24:15 Cool Hero Narrative 28:14 Parenthood And Cool 29:36 Parenting Through Cool 30:37 Letting Kids Fly 32:46 Coolness And Risk 35:44 Mortality Changes Cool 39:31 Crafting Effortless Cool 44:03 Oscar Wilde Philosophy 48:04 Childlike Coolness 49:29 Art Like A Kid 51:43 Closing And Recommendations 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 [https://diangriesel.com/] But for starters…I am a perception analyst [https://diangriesel.com/], counselor, hypnotherapist [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/dian-griesel-new-york-ny/450545], author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina [https://www.wilhelmina.com/new-york/women/direct/1368-dian-griesel] model. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. 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!

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 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-chavers/] with Atrium Global [https://www.atriumglobal.com/] ✨ So many of us chase what pays the bills, but true fulfillment comes from connecting with your purpose and passion. With some coaching and commitment -- you just might find it! Joanna explains how understanding your innate drivers that can be discovered through quick, insightful assessments -- can reveal what really energizes you. She highlights that knowing yourself isn’t a "nice-to-have" -- it’s your secret weapon in making smarter career moves, whether you’re switching fields or climbing higher. ✨ And if you're thinking about a career overhaul, her advice? Start with self-discovery, leverage transferable skills, and don’t shy away from embracing AI to boost your value. Is your current work aligned with your true self? Or are you just waiting for a sign to pivot? Maybe this is it! Remember, the key to a fulfilling career is marrying purpose with passion—and owning who you are every step of the way.✨ Share below. #CareerChange #FindYourPurpose #SelfDiscovery #WorkFulfillment #AIInWork What small step can you take today toward your true passion? 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 [https://diangriesel.com/] But for starters…I am a perception analyst [https://diangriesel.com/], counselor, hypnotherapist [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/dian-griesel-new-york-ny/450545], author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina [https://www.wilhelmina.com/new-york/women/direct/1368-dian-griesel] model. 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 Career Change Setup 00:25 Meet Joanna Chavers 01:00 Why Passion Matters 02:09 Finding Purpose Tools 04:17 Personality Tests Value 06:50 Predictive Index Factors 08:56 Workplace Communication Gaps 13:14 Athletes Career Transition 15:00 AI Fear and Upskilling 17:50 Later Life Career Shifts 20:37 Purpose Versus Passion 21:53 Coaching Questions to Ask 23:55 Hobby or Career Reality 29:49 Resume Advice in AI Era 32:41 Advice for New Graduates3 5:46 Final Takeaways and Outro