In this eye-opening episode of the Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics podcast, host Dian Griesel, Ph.D. welcomes two inspiring guests — Nick Arhakos, decorated Detective 1st Grade, NYC PD and now an executive coach, and Judy Katz, renowned ghostwriter and media strategist — for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about aging, regrets, reinvention, and wisdom that only time can teach.

From reflections on youth and comparison traps to forgiveness, creativity, and finding love later in life, Nick and Judy share stories that remind us aging isn’t a decline — it’s a deepening. Together, they unpack the emotional and mental shifts that come with experience, and offer heartful, sometimes humorous insights for anyone in their 20s, 30s, or navigating life at any stage.

Whether you’re seeking purpose, chasing peace, or wondering if you’re “behind,” this episode is your permission slip to let go, live loud, and view life with a wider lens.

🎯 Key Takeaways

✅How stress impacts creativity—and how to move through it

✅Mental exercises to stay sharp with age

✅The regrets that linger—and how to soften them

✅Why comparing yourself to others is a young person’s trap

✅What aging really feels like—and how to embrace it

✅Why it's never too late to fall in love, forgive, or reinvent

The stories you carry become the stories you share. Tune in to this candid conversation filled with warmth, wit, and wisdom you’ll want to pass on.

Connect with the Guests:

Nick Arhakos

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-arhakos

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spartanexecutiveconsultant/

Judy Katz

Website: https://katzcreativebooksandmedia.com/meet-the-team/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judy.katz

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-katz-77502115/

About the Host & Podcast:

Silver Disobedience Perception Dynamics

A weekly show where host Dian Griesel, Ph.D. explores psychology, aging, careers & culture to fuel your personal growth. Heard in 21 countries and ranked in the top 15% globally on Spotify & Apple. This special episode was recorded at Manhattan Center.

Dian Griesel, Ph.D. is a C-suite counselor, bestselling author (15 books), and the inventor of photo-hypnotherapy. For 30 years, she’s helped decode high-stakes communication for leaders, brands and venture funds.

Website: https://diangriesel.com

Blog: https://diangriesel.com/blog/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverdisobedience

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XD5QTQSyxK6c6Qm4rorpe

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silver-disobedience-perception-dynamics-hosted-by-dian/id1582857422

Timestamps:

00:00 - Trailer

01:52 - Guest Introduction

03:08 - Judy Introduction

04:43 - Nick’s Perspective on Aging

06:49 - Growing Up: Teens vs. Now

08:49 - Creativity Under Stress

10:53 - The Realities of Getting Older

14:09 - Ways to Stay Sharp

15:38 - Mental Habits That Keep You Young

17:57 - Worries in Your 20s, 30s, and 40s

23:43 - The Comparison Trap of Youth

24:53 - Advice to Our Younger Selves

28:36 - Regrets in Life (Nick: Cherish Loved Ones)

33:09 - Why Forgiveness Frees You

35:35 - Living Out Loud

38:16 - Finding Love at Any Stage

39:47 - Expanding Your View of Life & the World

46:32 - Parting Reflections

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