What We’d Tell Our Younger Selves: Life Lessons, Aging, and Letting Go
What We’d Tell Our Younger Selves: Life Lessons, Aging, and Letting Go  
Podcast: Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics™ with Dian Griesel: How People Think, Lead & Create Success
Published On: Sat May 10 2025
Description: 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 reinventThe 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 ArhakosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-arhakosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spartanexecutiveconsultant/Judy KatzWebsite: https://katzcreativebooksandmedia.com/meet-the-team/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judy.katzLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-katz-77502115/About the Host & Podcast:Silver Disobedience Perception DynamicsA 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.comBlog: https://diangriesel.com/blog/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverdisobedienceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XD5QTQSyxK6c6Qm4rorpeApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silver-disobedience-perception-dynamics-hosted-by-dian/id1582857422Timestamps: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#LifeAdvice #AgingGracefully #WisdomFromExperience #MentalWellness #HealthyAging #LifeReflections #StayYoungAtHeart #SilverDisobedience #PodcastClips #MindsetMatters #EmotionalWisdom #LifeAfter50 #ForgivenessHeals #LoveAtAnyAge #PersonalGrowthJourney