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This show is about my black self, discovering who I am while staying true to my culture and allowing you to get to know me. Many times I will run off topic, laugh at what I think is funny and go from there. Welcome to my black self.

Malcolm Gatison


    • Aug 16, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 59 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from My black self

    Reality check?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 25:58


    In this week's episode Malcolm talks about his current relationship and being a flight attendant. He also speaks on why he doesn't talk about his other grandmother that transitioned. Speaking on her for the first time publicly brings along a reality check.

    Are you strong enough alone?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 10:35


    In this weeks Minutes with My Black Self Malcolm discusses being strong enough to conquer alone. Getting joy from strangers is an important part of continuing to heal.

    The celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 19:05


    In this week's episode Malcolm shares how the celebration of his sister's life went over the weekend in Connecticut. He also shares how he had time to catch up with old friends in his home town. How do you celebrate the deathaversary?

    Intuition and relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 20:39


    In this episode Malcolm talks about what intuition is and how intuition works within him. He also speaks on how it has showed up in relationships. The question is what do you do with your intuition?

    The Scottboro Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 18:34


    In this weeks episode Malcolm shares a conversation he had with his nephew about guilt. Malcolm also shares his experience seeing the live show The Scottsboro Boys at the ArtsCentric theatre in Baltimore. Malcolm hopes to inspire you and give you courage in this episode.

    3 years down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 24:16


    In this week's episode Malcolm talks about what 3 years of grieving is like. He discusses how much has changed within himself. He also shares how he is going to celebrate a deathaversary for the first time.

    Be confident in the let go

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 7:21


    In this week's episode Malcolm talks about being ok with letting people go for multiple reasons. Malcolm also speaks about flash backs in real time referring to those that have transitioned.

    The Mal-function

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 32:27


    Dr. Kreative joins Malcolm while in Dallas. Listen as the two discuss their coming out stories, the double standards between men and woman and being bisexual.

    How do I go on after loss?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 12:35


    In this week's episode Malcolm talks about how to continue life after a loved one has transitioned. First hand you have to want to continue life in order to move forward. Malcolm shares how to start with the basic functions like bathing, eating and staying healthy.

    Beyoncé, Monique Usher and we still have to grieve

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 14:36


    The media is buzzing so Malcolm touches on some of this week's hot topics. Usher's halftime performance, Beyoncé has a new album coming and Monique is sharing receipts. Malcolm speaks how anything can spark a memory of a loved one as simple as an old picture or preparing dinner. We as humans need one another to lean on and to inspire. Let us know what you think about this episode.

    Good Grief the movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 7:08


    Listen as Malcolm talks about how much he enjoyed the new Netflix movie Good Grief. Malcolm expresses how he loved the friendship in the movie and how it progressed. This movie is recommended if you are grieving or know someone who is grieving.

    We are not exempt from death, trauma and grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 6:41


    In this week's episode Malcolm talks about how the death is not your fault. How we need to remember that we are not exempt from feeling this guilt or the sudden death of a loved one. Malcolm gives his advice based on his personal experiences how to deal with this grief that may have caused trauma in your life.

    How are you coping?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 9:01


    In this episode Malcolm discusses how he's coping, where he moved to and what he took away from those that have transitioned.

    A sprinkle of positivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 30:31


    In this week's episode I share a dream I had about my two favorite people. I also spread some positivity within this world of hate. I shout out some of the content creators I enjoy, some folks being dragged by the media. This is a “keep going” episode.

    The continuance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 28:11


    Everything continues, life doesn't stop until your dead. Listen as I talk about how grief is showing up in my life now. A friend exited my life gracefully and I met Ta-Nehisi Coates.

    The check in

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 26:28


    In this weeks episode I discuss what I have been up to lately. I attended a live podcast recording and I have some relocating to do.

    The Black Funeral Experience p.2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 42:38


    In this week's episode I join forces with The Laundromat Podcast and we discuss the black funeral. We will walk you through a black funeral and give you all the deets. Share with us your experience with funerals you've attended.

    The black funeral experience part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 43:07


    In this week's episode I join forces with The Laundromat Podcast and we discuss the black funeral. We will walk you through a black funeral and give you all the deets.

    Let the church say…

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 25:23


    In this week's episode I discuss the black church and their beliefs. This also stems from a recent clip on TikTok of a pastor speaking on the queer community. Would you rather be white famous or black famous?

    The struggle of justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 15:48


    In this weeks episode I discuss the Justin's being expelled and reinstated. I also discuss how Monique's Netflix special reminded me of my grandmother. I also discuss how growing up with first hand stories of racism impact my life.

    Good grief & old school gays

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 28:52


    In this weeks episode I discuss when it's time to show up even through your own grief and trauma. Is the term old school gay gonna start to hit different? Are heterosexual men being catfished by spanks?

    Birthday cake

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 55:26


    In this week's episode @ctgentsonthego and I discuss birthdays. How do you celebrate your birthday? We figure out when we were conceived, who pays the bill at the birthday dinner. We also discuss how long to keep your balloons and cards. Of course we have to touch on celebrating the deceased birthdays.

    The moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 20:34


    In this week's episode I discuss how we over look the moments that change people. We tend to notice their flaws, sexual interest etc. How do we do better and not overlook people's impactful most meaningful moments?

    The check-in

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 29:23


    In this week's episode I discuss what it's like to set boundaries and start to live your life the way you want to. Putting an end to traditions you are done with and creating new. Share your feedback. Watch this episode on my YouTube channel @myblackkself.

    Couch conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 37:25


    In this weeks episode I sit down with the married Curtis and Luis to have a discussion on relationship types. We discuss sexual fetishes, polyamorous and more. Subscribe to my YouTube channel @myblackklself to discuss these topics and share your thoughts with us. Follow Curtis and Luis @ctgentsonthego for an in-site on their lives.

    The Mal-function

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 22:08


    In this week's episode, Dr. Kreative and I traveled to the DMV to attend an event. We also discuss what should happen during Black History Month and men with receding hairlines.

    The healing era p.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 49:05


    In this weeks episode we dive into healing with Jerry. We discuss personal struggles, how we are healing, and we share some tips on things you can do to heal. We also share our love letters personally written by our dearest selves.

    Goodbyes vs. no goodbyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 44:07


    In this weeks episode Matt and I discuss how he was able to say goodbye to his grandparents. We discuss how grateful he is to have had the privilege to do so. I share my stories about not being able to say goodbye due to sudden death. I hope you take something from this episode.

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    Losing a sibling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 66:52


    In this weeks episode my cousin Britt and I discuss losing both of our older sisters. Remembering the day and how it affected us then and now. Coping with the loss of a sibling is one of the hardest things to do. Listen as we discuss our tragedies. Remember you are not alone.

    The 5 stages of grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 25:56


    In this weeks episode I break down the 5 stages of grief and how they show up and how they've showed up for me. I also encourage you to grieve the way you want to. This process is about you and only you. The book I'm reading is titled “I wasn't ready to say goodbye surviving, coping & healing after the sudden death of a loved one”. The website I read from is Betterup.com. I hope you take away something that will help you during this difficult time.

    Goodbye S.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 13:44


    As I say goodbye to season 2. I ask myself if I am happy, I recap on what I've learned, and how my journey continues.

    Suicide isn't an even exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 11:23


    The passing of Dj Stephen “Twitch”Boss is a trigger of emotions. Watching everyone respond to a tragedy opens up the discussion about my suicidal thoughts and how I worked through them. I also talk about how grief is individualized through family and friends. You have a purpose. Reach out for help if you need it.

    Controlling employers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 6:41


    This week is a short one. Is your job controlling your narrative outside of paid hours? Do you want to discuss this? Call in and let's chat it up!

    Good grief part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 25:19


    In this week's episode Malcolm discusses how it feels to grieve with someone who knows the same pain as you. He talks about how his thanksgiving was not a happy day this year. He also touches on having great work friends.

    My black self and celebrating Kia's birthday, thanksgiving and keeping bad advice to yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 24:07


    In this weeks episode I discuss how celebrating my big sisters birthday without her presence made me feel empty. I also discuss how people give advice based off of their own life. I hope you enjoy.

    My black self and turning on red

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 18:08


    In this weeks episode I'm turning on red. We all have been in situations where we see the red flags or the red light flashing in front of us and we proceed right through to the next red light. Communication is key in all relationships so read the signs y'all. I also share with you special find from a thrifting haul.

    My black self and the Ptown experience.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 31:48


    In this weeks episode… Spooky Bear weekend was in full effect with friends and family. Listen as I give you insights about Ptown and tell you the time we had.

    And… Good grief.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 20:12


    In this weeks episode… Having gratitude that you were able to be there until the very end. Have you ever been there for someone's last breath? Listen as I tell you how to have gratitude for this very difficult time in your life.

    My black self and music

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 19:50


    Music is therapy for me and so many others. Music helps us in need, music is full of memories. Listen as I talk about what music is to me.

    My black self and The Sherri Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 28:33


    This week Dr. Kreative and I attended the Sherri Show in Manhattan. Listen to our experience of the live taping at this show. Have you ever been to a daytime tv recording? It is definitely a workout. This show gets 5 stars. It is very comforting, vibrant and positive. She is full of life, love and happiness. Get your tickets to her show to have a real good time a feel good time.

    My black self and healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 17:34


    Healing is necessary to anyone who has pain, going through a breakup, working through traumatic experiences and definitely grieving a lost one or lost one's. Join me on my healing journey. I did Yoga for the first time y'all.

    My black self and the weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 17:10


    This weekend I attending the Big E, had tickets to the “Sherri Show” and tried some new Catnip. I also remembered that I needed me time.

    My black self had a time last night

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 38:05


    Me and my good friend Dr. Kreative had a time in Brooklyn. We attended club Lambda with a 70's style theme, thongs and harnesses with a “dark” room included. The creativity in the outfits was so New York, beautiful, black and queer. Listen to our experience of the night and the things we saw with our not so innocent eyes. Club Lambda featuring Deviant did their thing that night.

    My black self and the deathaversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 14:36


    How do you continue to move on? How do you continue to grieve. Realizing that all of the people that were there to fill the space have dispersed back to their reality.

    My black self sits down with Jamal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 64:15


    In this week's episode I sit down with my friend Jamal. We talk about his childhood, experiencing the loss of your two best friends and grieving during Covid and trying out therapy for the first time.

    My black self and the dedication to my grandma

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 153:41


    My grandmother has transitioned to her forever life after 92 years on this earth. Listen as family, friends and myself share memories of the beautiful life she lived. You will hear how she grew up and how she wanted change for a better life. Family was the most important thing to her and she instilled those values on everyone she touched. These are the moments with Mrs.Doris Causey Furlow aka my old lady.

    My black self and what Macy Gray said… But isn't respect all we wanted!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 21:54


    In the weeks episode I give my opinion on Macy Grays latest comment. I thought all we wanted was to be respected. When will cancel culture get canceled or can we educate then cancel.

    My Black self and this grieving journey.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 30:35


    In this weeks episode I want to touch on how this dating life is going for me. I also speak on my grieving journey and how the process is going so far, and the struggles that I still experience. This journey is not all peaches and cream.

    My black self had a bad day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 16:32


    You ever have a bad day that just does not improve? Yea? Well so do I. We try to stay positive but sometimes you just have to let loose and vent about it.

    My black self… my opinion, my advice and my thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 28:27


    In this week's episode I discuss leaning on the people that are apart of your life. My recommendations on how to keep your peace, your positivity and I touch on how to navigate out of the stereotypical survivor mode.

    My black self and reminiscing about the good ole days (with Cece)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 14:44


    Let's take a trip down memory lane. We have been friends for over 10 years. We ask each other questions geard towards our long term friendship. We also discuss the “DL” men and “hoochie daddy shorts”.

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