Grief is a natural human response to the loss of someone or something you love. The  emotions of grief vary greatly; sadness, anger, guilt, relief, shock etc but these are all normal responses to loss.  These reactions are a normal and  healthy part of the grieving process. But what happens when these emotions of grief become overwhelming, trigger deep depression, substance abuse,  suicidal thoughts, or are extreme or prolonged to the point that the griever cannot care for themselves and their health & wellbeing is affected. In this episode, we have a seasoned mental health professional and emotional health coach Mrs Toyin Akinfolarin come share with us the impact grief has on our mental health and wellbeing. We trust that as you listen you would be thoroughly equipped by the information and insights shared. Please feel free to reach out to us via email at hello@whenlifestops.org with your comments, feedback, and questions.  You can connect with Mrs Toyin Akinfolarin here   The subject of loss and grief is not talked about enough especially in the black community, so we would like to invite you to support us financially.   Your support would enable us to continue the amazing and vital work that we are doing by covering the technical costs involved so we can continue producing more content that educates, uplifts, and supports those who have experienced loss. Thank you! Don‘t forget to leave us a review or comment on the podcast app you are listening from, remember we will be giving shout-outs to those who leave us comments/reviews. Also, leave us a rating, and please share this podcast with anyone you know who has experienced a loss.  Catch you on the next exciting episode. Bye, and God bless!  *Disclaimer* The views and opinions expressed in guest episodes are those of the guests. Their experiences are unique to them and do not necessarily represent or reflect the opinions or position of the When Life Stops Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast should be carefully considered.