The Safe Space Podcast
Malakai Finch
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About This 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.
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S1E20 "When You Feel Like You’re Not Making a Difference"
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
S1E19 "What I Wish Every Adult Knew About Kids"
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
S1E18 "When You’re the Strong One But Still Need Support"
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
S1E17 Don’t Just Discipline — Develop: What Kids Are Really Asking When They Act Out
Send us Fan MailWhen 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…
S1E16 "Behavior Is Communication — But So Is Silence"
Send us Fan MailWe 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…
S1E15 When You’re the Only Safe Person They Have
Send us Fan MailFor 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,…
S1E14 "The Adults in the Room: When Our Triggers Meet Their Trauma"
Send us Fan MailSometimes 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,…
S1E13 "Safe Adults vs. Popular Adults"
Send us Fan MailIs 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…
S1E12 “When Kids Feel Unseen: The Impact of Favoritism, Comparison, and Labels”
Send us Fan MailHave 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…
S1E11 “Some Kids Need More Attention — And Why That’s Not a Bad Thing”
Send us Fan MailNot 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…
S1E10 “Why Kids Lie — And What They’re Really Afraid Of”
Send us Fan MailWhen 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…
S1E9 “Teaching Responsibility Without Shame”
Send us Fan MailTeaching 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…
S1E8 “Connection Before Correction: The Order That Changes Everything”
Send us Fan MailWhy 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…
S1E7 “The Power of Repair: What to Do After You Lose Your Cool”
Send us Fan MailNo 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:…
S1E6 “Big Feelings, Small Bodies: Helping Kids Learn Emotional Regulation”
Send us Fan MailKids 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…
S1E5 “Correcting With Care: Discipline That Builds, Not Breaks”
Send us Fan MailDiscipline 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…
S1E4 “Leading With Purpose: Staying Spiritually & Emotionally Grounded While Mentoring Kids”
Send us Fan MailCaring 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…
S1E3 “Building Safe Spaces for Kids: Emotional, Mental & Spiritual Safety”
Send us Fan MailThis 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…
S1E2 "Understanding Kids: Behavior Is Communication"
Send us Fan MailKids 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…
S1E1 "Why I Teach, Why I Mentor, Why I Care"
Send us Fan MailWhat'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…
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The Safe Space Podcast has published 20 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Christianity, Health & Fitness.
The Safe Space Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 8m.
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