The SALT TALK with Jermine Alberty
The SALT TALK w/ Jermine Alberty is a podcast dedicated to having conversations of healing and recovery surrounding topics of mental health challenges, addictions, spirituality, and guest will talk about how their work serves, affirm, loves, and transform those they encounter. Join us for each episode as we get salty.
Episodes
32 episodes
The Weakest Link, The Strongest Link: When Life Has a Different Plan
What if the life you planned isn’t the life that makes you strong? Jermine opens up about broken plans, brave choices, and the quiet power of getting better one day at a time. Instead of chasing a perfect timeline—or a Marvel-style multiverse w...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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11:58
From MLK’s Dream To Yours: Don't Quit Your Day Dream
What if your dream isn’t just a private hope but a public blueprint for change? We open with a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., tracing how a moment on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial turned vision into history, then pivot to the dreams...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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8:09
Guarding your Treasure: Saying No to the Booty Call
Ever notice how certain invites feel shiny at night but heavy the next day? We pull apart the familiar idea of a “booty call” and rebuild it as any low-intent request that extracts your time, talent, compassion, or peace without offering respec...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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14:17
It’s Not a Midlife Crisis — It’s a Midlife Realignment: Recovering from the Potholes of Life
When the world calls it a midlife crisis, what if it’s actually a midlife realignment? We open the door to a different narrative—one where your wake-up isn’t a breakdown, it’s a spiritual audit that says what got you here won’t carry you where ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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14:17
The Gift of Family: Honest Conversations We Don’t Have Enough — Part II
Some stories don’t need a spotlight—they need a steady hand.In Part II of this two-part series, Jermine Alberty sits down with his brother Jimmie Marks for an unfiltered conversation about childhood trauma, family fragmentation, and the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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30:05
The Gift of Family: Honest Conversations We Don’t Have Enough — Part I
This holiday special skips the wrapping paper and goes straight for the heart.In Part I of a two-part series, Jermine Alberty sits with his father, Jimmie Jones, for a raw, unvarnished father–son conversation about what we inherit, what ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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28:30
Wicked: For Good — Understanding the Other
What if the “wicked” one was never wicked at all—just named that way by people who needed a villain? We take Wicked beyond the big screen to explore how labels form, why difference scares us, and how narrative power shapes who gets believed. Th...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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4:41
Thanksgiving, Truth, And The Power Of Impeccable Speech
What if the kindest thing you could say is the clearest thing you’ve been avoiding? We explore how to make your words instruments of healing—especially during a season that calls for gratitude and courage. Drawing on Don Miguel Ruiz’s be impecc...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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21:08
From Gunshot Wounds To Grooves: Faith, Drums, And A Relentless Comeback
Eight years ago, Antoine Roston Sr. survived a shooting that changed his life forever. In this powerful conversation, he shares his journey from pain to purpose—the nights of questioning, the sustaining power of faith, and the...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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36:42
Make A Difference Day 2025 Part II: Helping Hands, Changing Lives
Welcome back to The SALT Talk with Rev. Jermine Alberty. In Part I of this special Make A Difference Day 2025 edition, we celebrated the life and legacy of our beloved mentor, Rosemary Davis Kelly—a woman whose compassion...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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35:55
Make A Difference Day 2025 Part I: Honoring the Legacy of Rosemary Davis-Kelly
One mentor can reset a life’s direction—and sometimes an entire community’s. We celebrate Make a Difference Day 2025 by telling the story of Rosemary Davis Kelly, the woman who turned teen volunteers into leaders and taught us to live service a...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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23:20
Learning to Swim: Navigating Trauma and Recovery
Have you ever felt like you were drowning—not in water, but in life's overwhelming challenges? That suffocating feeling when bills, expectations, grief, or addiction seems to pull you under?Swimming becomes the perfect metaphor for life...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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20:24
From Kansas City to Global Impact: The Salt Man Turns 50
Fifty years of life brings with it a tapestry of memories, lessons, and moments that shape who we become. In this deeply personal episode, I open my heart to share the journey that has brought me to this milestone birthday and the vision that p...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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9:59
Building True Friendship: The Four A’s You Need
World Friendship Day (International Day of Friendship), celebrated on July 30th, is a reminder of the power of genuine connection in addressing today’s loneliness epidemic. In this episode, we’ll explore the Four A’s model for building authenti...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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22:15
No Pain, No Gain: Breaking Free from the Prison of Pain
Pain isn't always a crucible for growth; sometimes it's an unbearable prison from which people desperately need escape. During National PTSD Awareness Month, we confront both the value and burden of suffering, especially the kind of trauma that...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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17:59
Bottled Up Inside: A SALT Conversation on African American Teens and Depression
In this episode of The SALT Talk, host Jermine Alberty and co-author Rose Jackson-Beavers delve into the critical issue of depression among African American teens, drawing insights from their book, Bottled Up Inside: African Americ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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33:09
Let That S.T.U.F.F. Go
In this powerful episode of The SALT Talk with Jermine Alberty, we explore what it means to truly release the emotional weight we carry. Jermine breaks down S.T.U.F.F.—Stress, Trauma, Unrest, Fear, and Frustration—those i...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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24:17
Having Power Over Your Happiness
Welcome to another episode of The SALT Talk with Jermine Alberty! We are thrilled you have joined us for this special episode on International Happiness Day! Today, we’re talking about something that touches ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:02:13
Blending Unconditional Love and Reciprocal Love – A Transformational Force
Welcome to another episode of The SALT Talk with Jermine Alberty! As we celebrate love and relationships this month, we’re diving into a conversation that goes beyond the surface. We’re exploring how unconditional and reciprocal lov...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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12:31
A Change is Gonna Come: Embracing Transformation with Awareness, Attitude Adjustment, Action, and the SALT Model
In this episode of The Salt Talk with Jermine Alberty, we dive into the powerful truth behind the timeless message: A Change is Gonna Come. Inspired by Sam Cooke's iconic words, we explore the essence of real, meaningful, and la...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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10:08
Renew, Refresh, Resolve: The Three R's of Purposeful Resolutions
As we approach the new year, many of us start thinking about resolutions—those promises we make to ourselves to grow, improve, or do better. But let’s be honest: sticking to resolutions can be hard, right?We want to introduce a fresh app...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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15:01
The Conversation That Launched The SALT Talk: Reflections with Hope Hyder
As Season II of The SALT Talk with Jermine Alberty draws to a close, I’m honored to share a piece of the journey that started it all—my very first, never-before-released podcast episode. After sitting in the archives, this hidden gem i...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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35:49
Love and Kindness – Bridging Divides on World Kindness Day
In today’s episode, we're celebrating World Kindness Day 2024 and reflecting on the power of kindness and compassion to unite us in a world that sometimes feels divided. We’ll explore how these virtues align with our SALT Principles and even ta...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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10:18
Beyond Elections: Why We Need SALT Communities Now More Than Ever
As we move beyond this election, I’m struck by the human tendency to seek a "savior" in our political leaders. This desire often springs from deep psychological, social, and cultural needs—a willingness to hope for redemption in difficult times...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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7:08