Wicked: Rethinking Labels and Narratives
Episode Overview
Labels can shape perceptions of good and evil. Stigma attaches to differences like mental health and neurodiversity. Narrative power can transform individuals into villains. Transformation happens through connection over assumption. Understanding rather than demonising the unfamiliar is needed.
Alphaba's green skin becomes a metaphor for the kinds of differences we stigmatise today.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this episode of The SALT TALK, Jermine Alberty uses the story of 'Wicked' to explore how labels and narratives shape our perceptions of good and evil. Through the lens of service, affirmation, love, and transformation, Jermine unpacks the stigmas attached to mental health, neurodiversity, race, gender expression, and more. This isn't just a movie review; it's a reflection on culture, trauma, faith, and the power of perception.
You'll learn how society often demonises what it doesn't understand and how the narrative power can transform individuals into villains to suit others' needs. Jermine highlights how Alphaba's green skin in 'Wicked' becomes a metaphor for the differences we stigmatise today. With light humour and deep reflection, Jermine asks thought-provoking questions about who we misunderstand and mislabel. Through this episode, you'll gain insights into how transformation happens when we choose connection over assumption. So, who have you misunderstood?
Who did you label before you listened? Dive into this episode to find out why the world needs people willing to understand rather than demonise the unfamiliar.