The Safe Space Podcast
The Safe Space Podcast is a place where children, teens, young adults, parents, educators, and mentors learn how to understand each other through compassion, clarity, and Christ-centered wisdom. Hosted by Malakai, a passionate youth advocate, mentor, minister, and educator, this podcast dives into the emotional world of young people and helps adults create environments where kids feel seen, heard, safe, and supported.
Episodes
20 episodes
"When You Feel Like You’re Not Making a Difference"
In this deeply encouraging episode, I, Malakai, speak directly to the hearts of teachers, caregivers, youth leaders, mentors, and anyone who spends their life pouring into others while quietly wondering if any of it truly matters.“When Y...
"What I Wish Every Adult Knew About Kids"
In this episode, I, Malakai, open up an honest and eye-opening conversation about something every caregiver, teacher, and mentor needs to hear—what kids actually need from us.“What I Wish Every Adult Knew About Kids” dives ben...
"When You’re the Strong One But Still Need Support"
In this episode, I, Malakai, dive into the reality of being “the strong one”—the person everyone leans on, checks for, and depends on… but rarely checks in on.If you’ve ever felt like you have to hold it all together, even whe...
Don’t Just Discipline — Develop: What Kids Are Really Asking When They Act Out
When children act out, it’s easy to focus on stopping the behavior — but what if those moments are actually opportunities to teach something deeper?In this episode of The Safe Space Podcast, I, Malakai, break down the difference...
"Behavior Is Communication — But So Is Silence"
We often hear that behavior is communication — especially when kids act out. But what about the children who stay quiet?In this episode of The Safe Space Podcast, I, Malakai, explore the deeper messages behind silence. From the ...
When You’re the Only Safe Person They Have
For some children, safety isn’t something they experience everywhere — and sometimes the only place they feel it is with one trusted adult.In this episode of The Safe Space Podcast, I, Malakai, explore the responsibility and emo...
"The Adults in the Room: When Our Triggers Meet Their Trauma"
Sometimes the hardest part of working with children isn’t their behavior — it’s what their behavior brings up in us.In this deeply reflective episode of The Safe Space Podcast, I, Malakai, explore what happens when our unresolve...
"Safe Adults vs. Popular Adults"
Is it more important to be liked… or to be trusted?In this episode of The Safe Space Podcast, I, Malakai, unpack the powerful difference between being a “popular” adult and being a truly safe one. While popularity is built on ap...
“When Kids Feel Unseen: The Impact of Favoritism, Comparison, and Labels”
Have you ever watched a child grow quieter… not because they had nothing to say, but because they started to feel invisible?In this powerful episode of The Safe Space Podcast, we explore how favoritism, comparison, an...
“Some Kids Need More Attention — And Why That’s Not a Bad Thing”
Not all children need the same things — and that doesn’t make them difficult or demanding. In this episode of The Safe Space Podcast, I, Malakai, explore why some kids need more attention and how that need is often roo...
“Why Kids Lie — And What They’re Really Afraid Of”
When kids lie, it’s easy to focus on the behavior — but the real story often runs much deeper. In this episode of The Safe Space Podcast, I, Malakai, explore why children lie and what fear is usually driving dishonesty...
“Teaching Responsibility Without Shame”
Teaching kids responsibility doesn’t have to involve guilt, embarrassment, or fear. In this episode of The Safe Space Podcast, I, Malakai, break down how adults can guide accountability in ways that protect a child’s confidence and emo...
“Connection Before Correction: The Order That Changes Everything”
Why do some kids respond to guidance while others push back? In this episode of The Safe Space Podcast, I, Malakai explore a simple but powerful truth: real change begins with connection.This episode breaks down why c...
“The Power of Repair: What to Do After You Lose Your Cool”
No adult gets it right all the time — and that’s okay. In this episode of The Safe Space Podcast, I, Malakai, talk about what truly matters after a hard moment with a child: repair.This episode explores why repair is more powerf...
“Big Feelings, Small Bodies: Helping Kids Learn Emotional Regulation”
Kids experience emotions just as deeply as adults — they just don’t yet have the tools to manage them. In this episode of The Safe Space Podcast, I, Malakai, explore why children often react with big emotions and how a...
“Correcting With Care: Discipline That Builds, Not Breaks”
Discipline doesn’t have to damage trust — and correction doesn’t have to hurt a child’s heart. In this episode of The Safe Space Podcast, I, Malakai, break down how adults can guide behavior while still protecting conn...
“Leading With Purpose: Staying Spiritually & Emotionally Grounded While Mentoring Kids”
Caring for children is meaningful work — but it can also be exhausting. In this episode of The Safe Space Podcast, I, Malakai, talk about the balance every teacher, mentor, and caregiver must learn: how to pour into ki...
“Building Safe Spaces for Kids: Emotional, Mental & Spiritual Safety”
This week on The Safe Space Podcast, we’re talking about something every child needs but rarely knows how to ask for: a safe space. Before a child can learn, open up, or become their best self, they must first feel saf...
"Understanding Kids: Behavior Is Communication"
Kids don’t always have the words — so their behavior speaks for them.In this episode, I, Malakai, uncover the real reasons behind children’s actions and share simple strategies to help adults connect rather than react.A must-liste...
"Why I Teach, Why I Mentor, Why I Care"
What's up fam! Join me, Malakai, as we create a safe space to chat about teaching, mentoring, purpose, faith, and everything that goes on in the lives of children and youth. In this episode one, you'll learn just a bit about me and what's in st...