Heart to Heart with Abagaba

Join me heart-to-heart, just you and me, as I reflect on my first book, Heart to Heart with Abagaba. A Nanny/Teacher Reflection. A collection of moments, memories, and reflections from my time as a nanny and teacher—moments that have stayed with me long after the toys were packed away and the school bells stopped ringing. Connect with me on my website : https://www.abigailedominguez.com/ Links to...

Yusef Marshall — also known as Mista Yu — joins us for a rich and honest conversation about fatherhood, faith, identity, and purpose. From growing up without a father to becoming a bonus dad and author, Yusef shares the highs, lows, and spiritual turns that have shaped his life. We talk about his podcast Bonus Dad Conversations, his journey through different faith traditions, the experiences that...

What You’ll Hear in This Episode: • The moment Joe realized business success had cost him what mattered most • Why therapy didn’t provide the answers he was seeking • The three dimensions every entrepreneur must align for success at home and work • Real-life strategies to communicate, reconnect, and rebuild • How to apply one powerful nugget from today’s episode right now Connect with Joe 👉 https...

In this soulful episode of Heart to Heart with Abagaba, we’re joined by the radiant Moira Mills—a lifelong unschooler, roadschooling mom, and founder of SoulPath Branding. Moira was raised off-grid in Alaska and never attended traditional school. Her life is a living example of what happens when we trust curiosity over curriculum, intuition over expectation, and alignment over approval. Together,...

Creating Communities of Belonging: A Conversation with John Fela Episode Summary: In this episode, we sit down with John Fela, Ministry Relations Manager at Joni and Friends Chicago, to talk about how churches can better serve and include individuals with disabilities and their families. John shares from his rich background in education and ministry, as well as his personal journey as a father of...

Confidence Through Play with Coach Yana In this episode, we’re joined by the vibrant Coach Yana, a Virtual Confidence Coach for Children. She’s creating a playful and powerful ecosystem that supports kids emotionally, creatively, and socially. What we talk about: ​ Why confidence is more than “just trying hard” ​ How movement, storytelling, and creativity nurture emotional growth ​ Tools for suppo...

On today’s Heart to Heart with Abagaba episode, we meet Erica—an extroverted developer, co-founder of a female-led web agency, and passionate advocate for Girls in STEM. Erica shares her journey from coding websites to co-creating a new children’s book series that celebrates joy, creativity, and the courage to be unapologetically yourself. We talk about her inspiration for the character Pearl, the...

Today, we’re joined by Brian, a powerful voice in the movement to guide husbands and fathers toward more profound connection, purposeful leadership, and wholehearted presence at home. With a heart for family and a passion for community, Brian helps high-achieving men step out of isolation and into authentic brotherhood, reclaiming their nurturing strength and joy in fatherhood. In this conversatio...

Lisa Watson is a transformational life, conscious parenting coach and children's book author dedicated to Empowering a Generations from Within. As a PhD candidate in Integrative Health Medicine and the creator of the (re)Parent Yourself Method, she specializes in personal transformation through subconscious reprogramming and the (re)parenting process. Lisa empowers individuals to heal trauma, enha...

Flipping the Script on Dyslexia: Bite-Size Tools for Parents with the Dyslexia Professor In this episode, we’re joined by The Dyslexia Professor, a passionate advocate and educator making structured literacy accessible to all families. He unpacks what dyslexia really is, why early intervention matters, and how parents can take small but powerful steps—tonight—to support their child’s reading journ...

Episode Description: How do we raise emotionally grounded, hopeful children while facing the realities of climate change? In this episode of Heart to Heart, journalist and author Bridget Shirvell joins me to discuss what it means to parent in a climate crisis and why hope, action, and honesty are essential parts of the journey. Bridget is the author of Parenting in a Climate Crisis and frequently...

Episode Title: Helping Kids Navigate Friendships, Phones, and Middle School — with Jessica Speer Episode Description: In this episode of Heart to Heart, I’m joined by award-winning author and youth advocate Jessica Speer for a powerful conversation about what kids and teens really need as they navigate friendships, middle school, and life in the digital age. Jessica is the author of: • The Phone B...

Episode Title: Hold My Hand, Mama: A Girl Mom’s Creative Journey with Gabe In this episode of Heart to Heart, we sit down with Gabe — a working mom of two daughters, event enthusiast, and debut children’s book author. Her book Hold My Hand, Mama was inspired by a tender bedtime moment with her youngest daughter, blossoming into a story that celebrates the bond between mother and child. We explore:...

Episode Title: Awareness, Healing & Wholeness: A Conversation with Dr. Foojan Zeine Guest: Dr. Foojan Zeine — Psychotherapist, Speaker, Author, and Creator of Awareness Integration Theory In This Episode: • What Awareness Integration Theory (AIT) is and how it works • How Dr. Foojan helps people reduce depression and anxiety at the root level • The connection between emotional integration and last...

Episode Title: Reclaiming Wellness: Empowering Women Through Every Hormonal Stage In this episode of Heart to Heart with Abaga, I spoke with the visionary co-founder of NourishDoc, a platform devoted to transforming how women care for themselves throughout the hormonal transition. We explore: • The emotional and physical journey of PMS, perimenopause, and menopause • Why culturally sensitive and p...

Episode Title: A Hero Like Me: T.L. Shares the Magic Behind Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim Guest: T.L., author and founder of Blue Round Book Group, LLC Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode, author T.L. shares the inspiration behind her upcoming middle-grade fantasy novel, Delilah Versus the Ghastly Grim. Based on her real-life granddaughter, who lives with Dravet Syndrome, the story blends...

Episode Title: Hope, Freedom & Legacy: Simple Strategies for Financial Breakthrough In this episode of Heart to Heart, we sit down with a financial empowerment coach on a mission to help families eliminate debt, build wealth, and leave a legacy—without the overwhelm. We talk about: • How to pay off your mortgage in 5 to 7 years • Ways to build wealth passively and intentionally • Why financial fre...

Episode Title: Parenting Against the Current: Raising Kids with Purpose in a Distracting World In this episode of Heart to Heart, we sit down with a lead pastor and author who understands the challenges—and the sacred call—of raising children to follow Christ in a culture that often doesn’t. Drawing from his book Parenting Against the Current, he shares: • Why intentional discipleship matters now...

In this episode of Heart to Heart with Abagaba, we welcome an expressive arts therapist, gifted writer, and mother with decades of cross-cultural experience. She shares how creativity, body-based wisdom, and gentle self-awareness can help adoptive mothers—and all caregivers—build stronger bonds with their children and themselves. We explore: • The healing role of the nervous system in parenting •...

In this episode of Heart to Heart with Abahaba, we sit down with a special guest who turned moments with his grandchildren into meaningful, published stories for kids. We talked about: • How playful storytelling with family sparked a book idea • The unexpected emotional journey of writing about childhood • How our pasts can quietly influence our creative work • What it means to connect generations...

Big feelings can be hard to express—but what if kids had a superhero cape for every emotion? On this week’s episode of Heart to Heart with Abagaba, I talked with Constance Lewis, one of the inspiring parents behind Miles and the Colorful Capes of Feelings. Their journey—navigating their son’s brain surgery and helping him process emotions—led to a powerful tool for children everywhere. Their messa...

n this episode of Heart to Heart, we’re joined by Jessie Kensey a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and toddler mom who’s passionate about helping parents support their little ones’ communication development with confidence. She shares practical, everyday strategies for building strong language foundations—whether your child is babbling, gesturing, or beginning to speak. We tallied about: • Th...

In this powerful episode of Heart to Heart with Abagaba, we sit down with a guest whose voice carries the weight of five decades in the field of psychology. A Psychologist, Writer, Advisor, and Mentor, she has spent her life helping others grow—from the earliest stages of childhood to the complex journeys of adulthood. Her current focus is a vital and often overlooked one: the emotional developmen...

this episode of Heart to Heart, I had the privilege of visiting with. Teri M Brown—a woman whose journey of resilience, healing, and creativity continues to touch lives. From biking 3,102 miles across the U.S. after a difficult chapter in her life, to writing novels that stir the soul and a children’s book that encourages big dreams, her story is a beautiful reminder that healing is possible and y...

Episode Title: Kath Essing: Author, Speaker, Storyteller - The Courage to Speak Your Truth Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, I sat down with Kath Essing. A brave storyteller, survivor, and advocate for women’s voices. She opens up about her journey of overcoming sexual abuse and how writing became a tool for healing and empowerment. Check out this episode as we explore the importance of b...