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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
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29 May 2026
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
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14 Feb 2026
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
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