Men's Mental Health Month ft. Mike Mathis

Men's Mental Health Month ft. Mike Mathis

On this episode of Santana Says, Santana welcome mentor and youth anger management specialist Mike Mathis during Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and after Father’s Day. Mike shares his journey from street life and eight years in prison to being discovered through church and building a mentorship platform that now reaches 48 states with 78,000 kids in a database, plus a center opening in Mayfield and upcoming projects in TV, tech, apps, and VR. Mike also talks about fatherhood, calmness, and healthy co-parenting with strong boundaries. 00:00 Welcome to Santana Says 00:38 Mens Mental Health Month 01:10 Meet Mike Mathis 01:55 Felony to Breakthrough 03:20 Host Is a Fan 04:54 Mentoring With Humility 06:34 From Streets to Prison 08:22 Mission Goes Nationwide 10:21 Clark Kent Mentorship 12:19 Faith and Mental Health 17:20 Small Is the New Big 20:21 Favorite Work With Youth 20:54 Practical Mentoring Style 21:39 Parenting Teens Today 23:51 School Choices and Village 24:29 Girl Dad Lessons 25:54 Co Parenting Boundaries 27:40 Red Words Rule 30:42 Managing Emotional Load 32:08 Vision for Global Impact 34:39 Advice for Men and Dads 38:12 Closing and Connect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Road To 100 Episodes

Santana returns to “Santana Says,” thanking supporters as the show continues toward 100 episodes, and frames this episode as an homage to Sexual Assault Awareness Month while approaching Mental Health Awareness Month. She recaps recent school-based Sexual Assault Awareness presentations in Cleveland Metropolitan School District schools, discusses school mergers, layoffs, and how students and staff are affected, and shares how strong student engagement reaffirmed her desire to do more community and school education on trauma, consent, interpersonal violence, and mental health.  00:00 Welcome Back Santana Says 00:48 Supporters and Episode Goal 01:39 Awareness Months Focus 02:25 Last Episode With Daughters 03:52 School Work and Presentations 05:35 District Mergers and Layoffs 09:28 Why Schools Need Experts 10:49 Licensed Clinicians vs Coaches 14:51 Youth Consent and Assault Stats 18:19 Trauma Abuse and Mislabels 20:46 Jerks Versus Abuse 22:36 Trauma Shows Up Differently 23:34 Kids Respect And Vulnerability 25:24 Infidelity And Dishonesty 26:31 When Safety Feels Sexy 29:19 Therapy Schools And Community 30:01 Celebrities Status And Abuse 36:44 Denim Day And Solidarity 38:44 Whats Next And Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Bring Your Daughters To Work Day!

Today we have a special edition of the show Santana is joined by her three daughters (ages 9, 11, and 12) for “Bring Your Daughters to Work Day 2.0” during April awareness months after Women’s History Month. The girls introduce themselves, share interests like track, reading, and a youth retreat, and reflect on transitioning from a charter school to a Catholic private school, citing more clubs, opportunities, and buddy activities. They discuss how faith at school supports their moral grounding, protective factors like having safe spaces to talk, and where they are in their mental-health journeys while navigating social media overexposure and online “clout” culture. 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFVnFzrIa8] Welcome Back Babies 00:59 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFVnFzrIa8&t=59s] Women Month Shoutouts 02:15 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFVnFzrIa8&t=135s] Meet the Daughters 03:44 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFVnFzrIa8&t=224s] Switching to Private School 07:46 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFVnFzrIa8&t=466s] Faith in Education 11:44 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFVnFzrIa8&t=704s] Protective Factors at Home 15:06 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFVnFzrIa8&t=906s] Mental Health Check In 19:08 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFVnFzrIa8&t=1148s] Too Much Social Media Exposure 22:59 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFVnFzrIa8&t=1379s] Clout vs Real Giving 25:21 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFVnFzrIa8&t=1521s] Entertainment vs Impact 25:57 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFVnFzrIa8&t=1557s] Being a Girl Today 29:31 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFVnFzrIa8&t=1771s] Activities Beyond School 34:01 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFVnFzrIa8&t=2041s] Hardest Challenges Faced 37:23 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFVnFzrIa8&t=2243s] Faith and Mindset Tools 39:47 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFVnFzrIa8&t=2387s] Future Goals and Dreams 43:58 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFVnFzrIa8&t=2638s] Encouraging Messages 46:35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFVnFzrIa8&t=2795s] Host Shares Her Vision 49:07 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFVnFzrIa8&t=2947s] Where to Follow and Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Happy Black History Month!

Hello Hello Beautiful People! It’s 2026, the show’s three-year anniversary is here and its Black History Month! Let’s get to 100 episodes! The past few months have been active and productive as a single parent and mental health provider. The episode highlights Black History Month and “love month,” celebrating artists and cultural moments including Bad Bunny’s Grammy recognition for a Spanish-language album, his immigration message, and broader Grammy-stage statements about immigrants and more! Welcome back. 00:00 Welcome Back to Santana Si (What This Show Covers) 00:53 Catching Up: Past Episodes, Suicide Prevention Month & Community Fundraisers 01:37 Podcast Anniversary, Gratitude Season & Single-Parent Holiday Olympics 03:25 My Kids Are Growing Up: Teen Year Ahead + Bringing Them Back on the Show 04:59 February Vibes: Black History Month & Love Month Energy 05:31 Bad Bunny Love: Grammys Win, Super Bowl Buzz & Latino Representation 08:50 Puerto Rico Pride & Protecting What’s Native (The Coquí and Tourism) 10:28 Why January Felt Heavy: Politics, ICE, and Speaking Up as a Therapist 11:21 Cleveland Winter Reality + Protests, Allyship, and Ways to Show Up 14:53 Immigration Isn’t Optional: Grammys Messages, ‘Stolen Land’ Quote & Abolish ICE 17:35 Love as Resistance + Shouting Out Cleveland Winners During Black History Month 19:58 Grammy Win Without Compromise: A Message for the Culture 20:38 Black History Month Spotlight: ‘Firsts’ and the Work Still Ahead 22:27 Sports Mom Pride: Jordan Chiles’ Perfect 10s & Celebrating Black Excellence 23:54 Staying Uplifted Through Heavy Times (Yes, Therapists Feel It Too) 25:09 Latino Joy & Art That Heals: Cardi B, Bad Bunny, and a Netflix Comedy Shoutout 27:18 Channeling the Weight Into Action: Community, Giving, and Not Feeling Alone 30:10 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: Why February Matters 31:31 What Teens Need Most: Validation, Guidance, and Safe Spaces 34:14 Bringing the Kids On + Inviting Youth Advocates to the Conversation 36:05 Final Thanks, Collabs Shoutouts, and a Call to Stay Encouraged Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Connecting With Legacy

Hello Hello beautiful people, welcome back to  Santana Says! This time, our guest is the co-director of IRTF Cleveland, an organization devoted to human rights, anti-militarism, and grassroots activism. We discuss everything from Hispanic Heritage Month to the importance of collective community efforts, and even touch on the power of intergenerational collaboration.  00:00 Welcome to Santana Sis: Introduction and Guest Announcement 00:37 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Suicide Prevention Month 01:19 Meet the Co-Director of IRTF Cleveland 01:48 College Memories and Cultural Diversity at Hiram 07:52 The Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health and Generational Shifts 11:20 Navigating Political and Social Challenges 16:19 The Journey of Finding Purpose and Community Support 26:01 The Mission and History of IRTF Cleveland 31:36 Supporting Each Other 31:47 Vision and Collaboration 32:55 Challenges and Resistance 35:15 Pride and Heritage 37:10 Community and Connection 44:10 Celebrating Love and Partnership 51:52 Self-Care and Balance 54:27 Upcoming Events and Initiatives 57:37 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]