How You Grievin?

In this week's episode of How You Grievin?, Malcolm sits down with Willie, a former Spirit Airlines flight attendant and content creator, to discuss what happens when life forces you to start over before you're ready.

From the unexpected ending of his career with Spirit Airlines to grieving loved ones, navigating relationships, depression, and finding support through therapy, Willie shares how he's learning to rebuild while facing his new future.

Malcolm and Willie reflect on the friendships that become family, the memories that keep loved ones present, the challenges of finding yourself after major life changes, and why sometimes laughter is just as important as tears.

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In this week’s episode of How You Grievin?, With Malcolm: Finding Joy in Grief, Malcolm goes solo to explore something we don’t always associate with grief: joy.

Can you laugh and still be grieving? Can you enjoy your life without feeling guilty? And does finding happiness mean you’re forgetting the person who transitioned?

Malcolm reflects on learning to remember not only how someone transitioned, but how they LIVED — the laughter, music, food, sayings, and memories that can still bring a smile.

Because grief and joy don’t have to compete. You can miss them and still enjoy your life. You can cry and still laugh. You can grieve and still choose joy.

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In this week’s episode of How You Grievin?, Malcolm sits down with Eryn to hear his story and the experiences that have shaped him.

Eryn shares how experiencing devastating transitions at a young age continues to impact him today. They discuss grief triggers, therapy, prayer, being the strong one, and his approach to “dwelling with caution.”

This conversation is a reminder that healing doesn’t mean forgetting what happened. Sometimes it means learning how to carry it differently. ❤️

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In this week’s episode of How You Grievin?, Bryce Lennon shares how the sudden transition of his father, Leonard Carmichael, changed the way he loves, grieves, and sees himself.

Malcolm and Bryce also talk about crying, emotional triggers, spirituality, family, soul food, the lessons our parents leave behind, and the small moments that can make someone who transitioned still feel close.

It’s heartfelt, funny, and a reminder that sometimes grief doesn’t just change our lives. It changes us.

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In this episode of How You Grievin?, Malcolm sits down with T aka Token for a personal conversation about the many ways grief can show up, from loved ones and relationships to strangers, the state of the world, and the pressure to keep choosing joy when life feels heavy.Together, they explore faith, therapy, confidence, music, culture, relationships, and intentional living. T shares his perspective on knowing who you are, protecting your energy, and trusting that faith can carry you through uncertain moments. The conversation also dives into the power of music as an emotional release, with plenty of laughs, music debates, and a few unexpected moments along the way.This episode is a reminder that grief doesn’t exist in one form. Sometimes it lives in our relationships. Sometimes it’s connected to the world around us. Sometimes it shows up in a song, a memory, or even the way we describe someone through food.Through it all, Malcolm and T ask an important question: How do we acknowledge everything we’re carrying while still making room for joy?🎙️ How You Grievin? The PodcastHosted by Malcolm GInstagram & TikTok: @myblackkselfYouTube: @myblackkselfSubstack: @myblackkself

In this episode of How You Grievin?, Malcolm sits down with Lo, an Atlanta native, for a personal conversation about grief, family, identity, and the experiences that shape us.

Lo opens up about his family dynamics, the significance of his grandmother and her name, and the memories that continue to stay with him. We also journey beyond Atlanta as Lo reflects on a meaningful trip to Africa and what the experience taught him about connection, culture, and himself.

From family and grief to travel, growth, and a few unexpected moments along the way, this conversation reminds us that sometimes understanding where we come from can help us better understand who we're becoming.

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A Trip Down Memory Lane: Part 2

This time, I’m taking you to the Southside of Atlanta, back to the first apartment my sister Kia and I shared with my nephew Naziar and Grandma Furlow.

We cooked a lot. We laughed A LOT. We argued. 😂We lived.

There are so many stories I could tell you about this place, but this short video isn’t about telling them all. It’s about the feeling of being back in a space that holds so many pieces of my life with Kia.

Walking through this neighborhood brought back memories I didn’t even realize I was carrying.

Sometimes going back is beautiful. Sometimes it hurts. Sometimes it’s both.

Come Back Down Memory Lane with me for Part 2.

In this series, I’m taking you with me as I revisit some of the places I lived during my first years in Atlanta with my sister, Kia.

For our first stop, we’re going back to where it all started for us on Highland Avenue. This place holds memories of humble beginnings, growing together, and moments with Kia that mean even more to me today.

So come take this trip with me, and listen as I share a few of the memories I still hold close.

Welcome to A Trip Down Memory Lane.

Matt shares what it meant to have final moments with his grandparents before their transitions and why he remains grateful for the opportunity to say goodbye. Malcolm shares a different experience with grief, reflecting on sudden transitions that left no time for final conversations or closure.Together, they explore how our experiences with death shape the way we grieve, the complicated emotions that can exist within family relationships, and why saying goodbye can mean something different for everyone.This episode is a reminder to cherish the time we have, say what needs to be said, and appreciate the moments we sometimes assume we'll have tomorrow.I hope you take something from this conversation and carry it with you.🎙️ Watch How You Grievin? on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms.Follow Malcolm:Instagram: @myblackkselfTikTok: @myblackkselfYouTube: @myblackkself

In this week’s episode of How You Grievin?, Malcolm sits down with Britt for a deeply personal conversation about sibling grief and the moments that divide life into before and after.Britt shares the story of her sister Kia’s transition after a long battle with a rare lung disease. What began as an ordinary morning quickly became a day that changed everything. She reflects on their final conversation, rushing through snow-covered streets, the hospital experience, and the heartbreaking responsibility of telling a child that her mother had transitioned.Together, Malcolm and Britt explore how sibling grief affects memory, identity, mental health, and the way we continue living. Britt opens up about grief brain, depression, trauma, therapy, and learning that not every healing tool works for everyone.But this episode is also about Markia’s life and legacy. Her daughter. Her books. Her business ideas. Her personality. And the impact she left on the people who loved her.