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How to De-Escalate Conflict When Emotions Run High

Staying Strong Without Escalating: How to De-Escalate Conflict When Emotions Run High
The day before Christmas Eve can be full of pressure, expectations, and heightened emotions. That’s why today’s conversation on Salty Ginger Talk is all about staying grounded when tensions rise—and learning how to de-escalate conflict without losing your strength or your voice.
In this episode, we explore:- How to stay emotionally steady during difficult moments-  The difference between strength and reactivity-  Practical ways to de-escalate conflict without avoidance- Setting boundaries while keeping conversations respectful- Choosing calm, clarity, and connection during the holidays
Whether it’s family dynamics, work stress, or unspoken expectations, this conversation offers tools you can actually use—especially during the most emotionally charged time of year.
🎧 Airs the day before Christmas Eve on Salty Ginger Talk
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Vulnerability, Integrity & Real Connection with Marcylle Combs

Leading with Heart During the Holidays: Vulnerability, Integrity & Real Connection with Marcylle Combs
Just days before Christmas, Salty Ginger Talk welcomes renowned entrepreneur, leadership expert, author, and speaker Marcylle Combs for a timely and meaningful conversation about leadership that puts people first.
With over 30 years in the healthcare industry, Marcylle has seen leadership from every angle—and she’s not afraid to challenge the status quo. She believes the strongest leaders lead with vulnerability, integrity, and humility, creating cultures rooted in trust, friendship, and purpose—both at work and in life.
Marcylle’s leadership philosophy is honest, practical, and refreshingly human—perfect for reflecting on the year behind us and the kind of leader we want to be moving forward.
🎧 Airs Monday, Dec 22 — just days before Christmas — on Salty Ginger Talk

Bridging Markets & Meaning: Smarter Wealth Strategy in a Complex World with Brent Rankin

Bridging Markets & Meaning: Smarter Wealth Strategy in a Complex World with Brent Rankin
This Friday on Salty Ginger Talk, we sit down with Brent Rankin, a rare voice at the intersection of advanced market analysis and real-world wealth management.
As one of the few Chartered Market Technicians (CMT) operating in a fiduciary advisory role, Brent brings institutional-level technical expertise into practical, personalized strategies for individuals and families. His approach goes beyond traditional financial planning—combining disciplined market insight with long-term stewardship and responsibility.
This conversation is grounded, thoughtful, and timely—perfect for anyone seeking a smarter, more transparent approach to managing wealth in an unpredictable market.
🎧 Airs Friday, Dec 19 on Salty Ginger Talk
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How to Listen Like a Leader

How to Listen Like a Leader: The Skill That Changes Everything
Great leaders aren’t defined by how loudly they speak—but by how deeply they listen. On Salty Ginger Talk, we break down what it really means to listen like a leader in a world full of noise.
True listening builds trust, strengthens relationships, and uncovers insights you’d miss if you were just waiting to respond. It’s a skill that turns conversations into connections—and influence into impact.
If you want to lead with clarity, empathy, and confidence, this conversation is a must.
🎧 Airs today, Dec 18, on Salty Ginger Talk
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Healing, Growth & Radical Acceptance: A Journey Through Trauma and Transformation with Katherine V. Kimball

“Healing, Growth & Radical Acceptance: A Journey Through Trauma and Transformation with Katherine V. Kimball”
This Wednesday, we welcome Katherine V. Kimball—a former teacher turned Life and Success Coach whose life’s work has been shaped by both deep pain and profound healing.
Katherine’s journey includes surviving severe depression, anxiety, and PTSD during her high school and college years, healing from sexual assault at 24, and navigating the heartbreaking loss of her niece in a tragic car accident. Rather than letting these experiences define her, she transformed them into tools for growth—both for herself and for the people she now helps.
This conversation is gentle, honest, and deeply human. If you’re navigating grief, trauma, or emotional healing—or supporting someone who is—Katherine’s story offers hope, tools, and reassurance that growth is possible, even after profound loss.
🎧 Airs Wednesday, Dec 17 on Salty Ginger Talk
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No One Is Coming to Save You

No One Is Coming to Save You: Taking Ownership of Your Life & Choices
Today on Salty Ginger Talk, we confront one of the most uncomfortable—and empowering—truths of personal growth: no one is coming to save you.
Waiting for the right moment, the perfect opportunity, or someone else’s approval keeps you stuck. Real change begins when you take full ownership of your decisions, your mindset, and the direction of your life. Responsibility isn’t a burden—it’s freedom.
This conversation is honest, grounding, and motivating—a reminder that your power has always been in your hands.
🎧 Airs on Salty Ginger Talk
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Living an Uncommon & Extraordinary Life: Mindset, Grit, and Purpose with Terry Tucker

“Living an Uncommon & Extraordinary Life: Mindset, Grit, and Purpose with Terry Tucker”
This Monday, we sit down with Terry Tucker—a former NCAA Division I basketball player, SWAT Hostage Negotiator, cancer warrior, and resilient mindset teacher who has redefined what it means to live with purpose.
After 13 years of battling cancer, multiple amputations, and the countless mental battles that come with them, Terry has developed a powerful philosophy anchored in what he calls The 4 Truths—a framework that has helped thousands shift their mindset, embrace adversity, and push far beyond what they thought possible.
Terry’s story is raw, humbling, and profoundly inspiring. If you need a reminder of your inner strength—or a push to stop giving up on yourself—this conversation is it.
🎧 Airs Monday, Dec 15 on Salty Ginger Talk
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Going the Diss-tance: Rebuilding Life Through Discipline & Self-Leadership with Corey Dissin

“Going the Diss-tance: Rebuilding Life Through Discipline & Self-Leadership with Corey Dissin”
This Friday, we sit down with Corey Dissin—creator of Knockout Life, high-performance coach, business strategist, and author of GOING THE DISS-TANCE, a raw blueprint built on decades of setbacks, reinvention, and hard-earned wisdom.
After nearly 30 years running high-pressure media projects for giants like Disney on Ice and The Howard Stern Show, Corey hit a breaking point. Instead of pushing through the burnout, he walked away—and rebuilt his entire identity from the ground up.
In this episode, Corey opens up about:🥊 Hitting rock bottom after “career success” on paper🥊 Rebuilding a life driven by discipline and purpose🥊 The lies we’re sold about hustle culture🥊 How to lead yourself when everything falls apart🥊 The unfiltered truth about resilience, reinvention, and doing the work
Corey doesn’t sugarcoat anything. No clickbait, no hype—just real stories, real mistakes, and practical tools forged through reps and relentless growth.
If you want a conversation that cuts through the noise, this one hits hard.
🎧 Airs Friday, Dec 12 on Salty Ginger Talk
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5 Emotionally Charged Phrases to Avoid — and What to Say Instead

“5 Emotionally Charged Phrases to Avoid — and What to Say Instead”
Some phrases pour gasoline on emotions without us even realizing it. Today on Salty Ginger Talk, we’re breaking down the top five emotionally charged expressions that spark misunderstandings, fuel conflict, and shut down meaningful conversations—and what to replace them with instead.
In this episode, we uncover:⚡ The hidden triggers inside everyday language⚡ Phrases that escalate tension (and why they land so badly)⚡ What to say if you want clarity, calm, and connection⚡ How to communicate without defensiveness or emotional overload⚡ Simple swaps that instantly change the tone of any conversation
If you’re ready to communicate with more intention—and less drama—this episode will give you the tools to speak in ways that build trust, not tension.
🎧 Airs today on Salty Ginger Talk
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From Rock Bottom to Reinvention: The Faith-Fueled Rise of Amy Chinian

“From Rock Bottom to Reinvention: The Faith-Fueled Rise of Amy Chinian”
This Wednesday, we sit down with Amy Chinian—founder of My Hair Helpers, a brand born from one of the most chaotic seasons of her life. At a time when her family had five kids, no income, and even a lice outbreak, Amy didn’t crumble—she created. What started as a survival move during the recession has grown into five thriving salons and a nationwide product line, all built with zero outside funding.
Her journey isn’t polished—it’s powerful. Amy opens up about the messy middle: the fear, the mindset shifts, and the faith that carried her from financial crisis to purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Her story is the kind of real-world resilience Salty Ginger Talk was built for.
If you’re looking for a conversation that’s honest, gritty, and filled with “I needed to hear that” wisdom, this episode is for you.
🎧 Airs Wednesday, Dec 10 on Salty Ginger Talk
Learn more about Amy:🌐 www.myhairhelpers.com
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