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

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 the clothes." Anastasia also explains her perspectives on “manifesting” as structured goal-setting, discusses embracing an athletic, muscular build on the modeling runway despite fashion industry labels, and shares influences like Kobe Bryant’s “touch the line” mindset. She describes her background as a dancer (hip hop, popping, locking, vogueing), her move from Russia to China for dance contracts, and then to Brooklyn to pursue opportunities. Anastasia outlines her learning approach -- seeking mentors, researching, and cross-applying skills -- plus her early-morning routine, favorite books, and next goals: making her own film, pursuing a Magic Mike hosting job, continuing Project Runway, and finishing her book.
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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 Intro
00:23 Project Runway
02:47 Manifesting & Goal Setting
07:17 Dancing & Hip-Hop
11:32 Books & Literature
16:44 Touch the Line / Kobe Bryant
19:10 Morning Routine
21:12 From Russia to New York
28:24 Dreams & What's Next

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 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,” 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/
Instagram: 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 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 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

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 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.
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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 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

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 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 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 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, 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