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EPISODE · Nov 5, 2025 · 54 MIN

“Grief, the Brain, and Mental Health.”

from Well Life Wednesday Podcast · host H3consulting, PLLC

Grief doesn’t just live in the heart — it lives in the brain, body, and nervous system.In this powerful episode, we explore how loss reshapes us: mentally, emotionally, and physically.We’re joined by Dr. Keyne Johnson-Nowlin and Malcolm Nowlin, hosts of Life with Keyne and Malcolm, who bring a rare blend of medical knowledge and lived experience. Together, we talk about the science of grief, the stories behind healing, and what it means to keep moving when life changes forever.In this episode, we cover:• What grief really is beyond sadness• How the brain responds to grief and trauma• Physical symptoms of grief (fatigue, memory lapses, chest tightness)• Why grief affects relationships and communication• The difference between healthy grief and complicated grief• Practical coping tools for the mind and body• Hope, healing, and what it means to love after lossWhether you’re grieving, supporting someone who is, or working in mental health, this conversation offers compassion, clarity, and space to breathe.✨ You’re not broken. You’re grieving. And your brain is trying to protect you.Meet Our GuestsDr. Keyne Johnson-NowlinPhysician | Mental Health Advocate | Co-Host of Life with Keyne & MalcolmMalcolm NowlinSpeaker | Founder of the Malcolm Isaiah Nowlin Legacy Foundation | Co-Host of Life with Keyne & MalcolmIf this episode made you feel seen, supported, or less alone…Please like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this conversation.💬 Comment below:What’s one thing grief has taught you?Connect With UsInstagram: h3consultingSpotify & Apple Podcasts: Well Life Wednesday PodcastWebsite: H3Consulting.orgConnect with Malcolm E. Nowlin & Dr. Keyne K. Johnson-NowlinMinlegacyfoundation.orgBasicorlando.comMalcolmenowlin.com@basicorlando25@Keynek29@lifewithkeyneandmalcolm@malcolmenowlinFacebook: Malcolm Edward Nowlin, Dr. Keyne K. Johnson-Nowlin MD, Keyne Johnson-Nowlin, Move Forward Together with Malcolm Resources:NAMI HelpLine: Call 1-800-950-NAMI or text "HELPLINE" to 62640 for emotional support and mental health information. 988 Lifeline: Available 24/7 for emotional support. Call or text 988 for immediate assistance. National Mental Health Hotline: Call 866-903-3787 confidential 24-hour hotline for anyone struggling with mental health issues.

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