Stay Up: Creating a New Normal After Loss with Malcom “DJ Kid McFly” Higgins

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In this powerful episode, Angel sits down with Malcolm, a respected Detroit DJ, for an honest conversation about grief, mental health, faith, and what it really means to heal.

Malcolm opens up about experiencing multiple losses over time, losing his mother suddenly, navigating grief in silence, and how therapy became a turning point in his life. He shares how learning to slow down, focus on small daily goals, reconnect with faith, and create a new normal helped him move forward without minimizing the pain.

Together, they explore how grief shows up differently for men, the importance of safe spaces, the power of community, and why healing isn’t about “getting over” loss — it’s about learning how to live alongside it.

This episode is a reminder that strength doesn’t require silence, healing isn’t linear, and giving yourself grace is part of the journey.

💛 Key Themes

• Grieving sudden and cumulative loss
• Men and emotional vulnerability
• Therapy as a tool for healing
• Faith and community as grounding forces
• Creating a new normal after loss
• Living in the present, one day at a time

✨ Connect with Malcolm
Instagram/Facebook: @IamKidMcFly

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Tune in to hear Malcolm’s story and the reminder we all need: “Stay up.”