How You Grievin?

This week, Malcolm sits down with Eli, a talented artist, singer, and theater performer, for an honest conversation about grief, mental health, personal growth, and the power of creativity. Together, they discuss the importance of being truthful about your feelings, navigating relationships and closure, and how Eli's experiences in theater have shaped his understanding of self and emotional expression.The conversation also explores the complexities of life and death, the importance of protecting your peace, and how creativity can serve as both a healing tool and a pathway to self-discovery. Through vulnerability and reflection, Eli shares valuable insights on embracing every chapter of your journey while staying true to who you are.Follow Eli: @elijah_ali_Follow Malcolm & How You Grievin?Instagram: @myblackkselfTikTok: @myblackkselfPodcast Instagram: @HowYouGrievinListen, subscribe, and share if this conversation resonates with you. Your support helps us continue creating a space for honest conversations about grief, healing, and personal growth.

In this episode of How You Grievin?, we sit down with DiiJai. He opens up about his music journey, the inspiration behind his album A Soul Without A Heart, and the importance of remaining true to yourself even when life presents challenges. Through candid reflection, DiiJai shares how music became a powerful outlet for expression, healing, and connection. This episode is a reminder that growth often comes through life's most difficult moments, and that embracing your truth can be one of the greatest acts of self-love. Be sure to stream, purchase, and download A Soul Without A Heart and support DiiJai's music journey. Stream, purchase, and download A Soul Without A Heart:https://borngenius.lnk.to/ASoulWithoutAHeartFollowDiiJai:Instagram: @diijaithesingerTikTok: @diijaithesingerFollow the host Malcolm:Instagram: @myblackkselfTikTok: @myblackkselfYouTube: @myblackkselfListen and watch How You Grievin? on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms.

In this episode of How You Grievin?, Malcolm sits down with Megan for a powerful conversation about grief, trauma, resilience, and learning how to live after life changes in an instant.Megan shares her experience surviving a devastating car accident that left her with multiple injuries, 134 staples, numerous surgeries, and a long road to recovery. Together, Malcolm and Megan explore the emotional realities of recovery, navigating medical care, rehabilitation, support systems, finances, relationships, and mental health. Megan reflects on the challenges of finding a new normal, the importance of giving yourself grace, and how prayer, community, and resilience helped her continue moving forward.

In this episode of How You Grievin?, Saint Doug opens up about his personal journey through grief after the transition of his mother and the ongoing process of healing through loss.He shares how music became a spiritual anchor for him, helping him honor his mother’s joy, strength, and presence while learning how to give himself grace through grief. Follow Saint Doug:Instagram: @saintdoug_TikTok: @saintdoug_YouTube: @OfficialsaintdougMusic: https://unitedmasters.com/a/brownskindeeFollow the host Malcolm:Instagram: @myblackkselfTikTok: @myblackkselfYouTube: @myblackkselfThank you for sitting with us. I’ll see you next Sunday at 11:17am for another episode of How You Grievin?

In this episode of How You Grievin?, Malcolm sits down with Kayla Teion for a deeply personal conversation about grieving the person you used to be and the version of yourself you could not be for someone else. Kayla reflects on identity, growth, and what it means to release guilt, expectations, and past versions of yourself while continuing to move forward with intention.Kayla Teion:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayla_tion/Follow the host Malcolm:Instagram: @myblackkselfTikTok: @myblackkselfYouTube: https://youtube.com/@myblackkself?si=2nisQt4K-gIjEIIU

In this intentional and deeply personal conversation, Derick Monroe opens up about grief starting at a young age after the transition of his mother, family members, and close friends. Together, Malcolm and Derick explore what it means to continue living with purpose while carrying loss, honoring legacy, and understanding that somehow, the show must always go on. This episode touches on emotional numbness, spiritual growth, family dynamics, purpose, gratitude, resilience, and the everyday moments that keep our loved ones present in our lives. From memories tied to food and family sayings to reflections on mortality, freedom, and professional composure through grief, this conversation creates space for honesty and healing. Follow Derick Monroe: Instagram: @derickmonroe Behind The Scenes Beauty: https://www.youtube.com/@DerickMonroe Follow the host Malcolm: Instagram: @myblackkself TikTok: @myblackkself YouTube: https://youtube.com/@myblackkself?si=2nisQt4K-gIjEIIU

Join Malcolm and Christopher as they explore themes of grief, healing, faith, and resilience in this heartfelt conversation. Christopher shares personal stories about his relationship with his mother and father, his journey through therapy, and his perspectives on love and faith while offering meaningful insight for anyone navigating life’s challenges.He also speaks about his book, Boy Interrupted, and the experiences that shaped it.You can get Boy Interrupted here: https://linktr.ee/Envirobro (paperback and audio available).Follow Christopher on social media:Instagram: @envirobroTikTok: @envirobrochrisFollow the host and podcast:Instagram & TikTok: @MyblackkselfInstagram: @Howyougrievin