Heart to Heart with Abagaba

To be childlike is a beautiful adventure! Heart to Heart with Abagaba Podcast is a joyful celebration of childhood—starting with the child within each of us. Here we celebrate the love, laughter, and little moments that make families shine! Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, educator, or simply someone who believes in the magic of childhood, this is your place. We share real stories, inspiring voices, and joyful conversations that warm the heart and lift the spirit every week. So grab a cozy seat — it’s time to go heart-to-heart.

Heart to Heart with Abagaba is a kids podcast hosted by Abigail Dominguez, with 150 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Abigail Dominguez hosts Heart to Heart with Abagaba, a kids show with 150 episodes published.

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  EPS 149: - Collaborating with God: A Journey of Healing AfterTrauma

  Sep 25, 202634 min

  In this episode of Heart-to-Heart with Abagaba, I welcome Carolyn Sherrow—a trauma survivor, mental health advocate, author, speaker, and former physician assistant. Carolyn openly shares about her personal journey through trauma and healing and how her more than two decades in medicine shaped her understanding of trauma and dissociation. We have an honest conversation about Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), misconceptions surrounding dissociation, and the importance of understanding the ways the mind can respond to overwhelming experiences. Carolyn also shares about her transition from medicine into writing, speaking, advocacy, and ministry. At the heart of her approach to healing is the idea of “collaborating with God” and recognizing the role faith can play in the healing journey. Together, we explore: Carolyn’s personal journey with trauma and healing Trauma, dissociation, and DID How medical training influenced her understanding of trauma Common misconceptions about Dissociative Identity Disorder Carolyn’s transition from medicine to advocacy and ministry What “collaborating with God” means in practical life Her understanding of soul ties What she discovered about the mind and brain through her healing journey Finding hope and purpose after trauma This is a conversation about courage, faith, understanding, and the possibility of healing. Content note: This episode includes discussion of childhood trauma, abuse, dissociation, and mental health. Please listen with care and honor your own emotional boundaries. Connect with Carolyn: https://cordsofgrace.com Thank you for joining us for another Heart-to-Heart with Abagaba. Sometimes the journey toward healing begins simply by being willing to understand our story—and believing that hope is still possible.

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  EPS 148: - 1. Then Came Joy: Finding Faith and Hope in the Hardest Chapters with Jodi Cowles

  Sep 11, 202637 min

  What happens when life takes us places we never expected to go? In this heart-to-heart conversation, author and storyteller Jodi Cowles takes us on a deeply personal journey through grief, faith, culture, family, and the unexpected ways joy can find us again. Jodi spent more than half of her adult life living and working in seven different countries, including eight years in Istanbul, Turkey, where she lived with her husband and daughter. Her experiences abroad gave her a unique perspective on culture, connection, and the beautiful—and sometimes hilarious—ways human beings misunderstand one another. But Jodi’s story goes much deeper than cross-cultural adventures. Her memoir, Then Came Joy, explores grief, trauma, faith, and the fierce fight to find joy when there are no easy answers. She shares what it meant to leave “Flannelgraph Jesus” behind and wrestle with a faith that could hold both honest questions and profound pain. Jodi also brings her expertise as the co-founder of Blue Hat Publishing and WellTold Studio, where she helps independent authors tell their stories with authenticity and intention. In this episode, we talk about: • Finding gratitude and joy in the aftermath of grief • What Jodi means by leaving “Flannelgraph Jesus” behind • Navigating faith when life doesn’t make sense • The vulnerability of writing a deeply personal memoir • Why everyone should consider writing their life story • What it means to be a Third Culture Kid • The blessings and challenges of raising children across cultures • Lessons learned from living in seven different countries • The funniest realities of cultural misunderstandings • Common mistakes independent authors make when building their brands • Why Jodi believes this may be the best time in history to be an author • Finding hope when there are no easy answers A Heart-to-Heart Takeaway Sometimes joy doesn’t arrive because everything has been fixed. Sometimes joy comes while we are still healing, still questioning, and still learning how to make peace with the story we’ve been given. And sometimes, telling that story is part of the healing itself. About Jodi Cowles Jodi Cowles is an American author, storyteller, and co-founder of Blue Hat Publishing and WellTold Studio. After spending much of her adult life living and working internationally, including eight years in Istanbul, Turkey, Jodi brings a rich cross-cultural perspective to her writing and storytelling. Her memoir, Then Came Joy, explores grief, faith, trauma, and the courageous pursuit of joy. Connect with Jodi : Jodi Cowles | Author of Then Came Joy Listener Invitation What chapter of your own story deserves to be told? Share this episode with someone who may need a reminder that grief and joy can coexist—and that even when there are no easy answers, there can still be hope.

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  EPS 147: - What’s Really in Your Fridge? Jordan Robinson on Food Safety & Anxin

  Sep 11, 202626 min

  How much do we really know about the food and products we bring into our homes? In this episode of Heart-to-Heart with Abagaba, I’m joined by Jordan Robinson, founder of Anxin, a platform designed to help families stay informed about food recalls, restaurant health inspections, ingredient safety, and other everyday risks. Jordan shares what inspired him to create Anxin, how the platform connects information from grocery receipts and household products, and why being informed can help families make safer choices without living in fear. We also talk about food recalls, restaurant safety, and the importance of closing the gap between when a safety issue is identified and when families actually hear about it. This conversation is a reminder that knowledge is powerful—and sometimes, a little more information can make a big difference. Listen, learn, and share this episode with a family member or friend who might find it helpful. Connect with Jordan & learn more about Anxin: https://pieceofmind.fyi #HeartToHeartWithAbagaba #FoodSafety #Anxin #FamilySafety #FoodRecalls #HealthyFamilies #StayInformed

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  EPS 146 : - From Searching to Shalom: Barbie’s Journey to Jesus Christ

  Aug 29, 202635 min

  What happens when the questions in your heart are bigger than the answers you’ve been given? In this episode of Heart-to-Heart with Abagaba, I’m joined by Barbie Lavick Van Cott, author of Shalom Barbie: A Jewish Girl’s Journey to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Raised in Hollywood and Jewish by faith and tradition, Barbie describes herself as a tender-hearted, deep-thinking girl who often felt like she didn’t quite fit in. Her desire to understand God and find answers led her on an unexpected journey of questioning, discovery, faith, and ultimately, a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Barbie shares how following her questions—and eventually a prompting that took her on a Hawaiian adventure—became part of a much bigger journey than she could have imagined. Now a wife, mother, grandmother, missionary, seminary teacher, temple worker, and speaker, Barbie has felt inspired to share her story with others. Her book won first place in the nonfiction division at the American Night Writers Association conference. ❤️ In this heart-to-heart conversation, we talk about: Growing up as a Jewish girl in Hollywood Being a sensitive and deep-thinking child who often felt different The questions that began her spiritual search Learning to follow promptings and trust the journey The meaning of shalom and what it means to her today How her faith journey shaped the woman she became Sharing her testimony and personal story with others The importance of allowing ourselves—and our children—to ask questions What she would say to the little girl she once was Barbie’s story reminds us that the questions we carry can sometimes become the doorway to discovering truth, purpose, and faith. Join us for this beautiful conversation about searching, believing, and finding peace along the way. https://a.co/d/0b7SsPSW Connect & Reflect What question have you carried with you that eventually led you somewhere unexpected? Sometimes the journey to faith doesn’t happen all at once. Sometimes it begins with simply being willing to ask, “Why?” and having the courage to keep searching. Listen to Heart-to-Heart with Abagaba Where every story has a heart, every heart has a story, and every conversation has the possibility of making a difference. ❤️

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  EPS 145: - Every Child Has a Story: The Heart of Learning with Wahida Mohamed

  Aug 22, 202630 min

  What if education were about more than lessons, grades, and classrooms? What if we made more room for curiosity, storytelling, culture, wellbeing, and the unique voice of every child? In this episode of Heart-to-Heart with Abagaba, I sit down with Wahida Mohamed — author, educator, poet, and podcaster with more than 30 years of experience in London classrooms. Wahida is a qualified MFL, ESL, Montessori, and Early Years teacher and the founder of Wisdom Feast Ltd., where she brings together storytelling, transformational education, cultural connection, and wellbeing to help children and adults learn with greater purpose and heart. During our conversation, we explore: How Wahida found her path into education Her own experiences of school and how they shaped her educational philosophy How children learn best Why storytelling can be such a powerful connecting thread The importance of culture, identity, and connection in learning Her Mind, Body, Family approach to wellbeing How educators and parents can empower children to take greater ownership of their learning What child-led projects can look like in real life The role stories played in Wahida’s own childhood The inspiration behind her book and the message she hopes readers will carry with them This conversation is a beautiful reminder that education isn’t simply about filling a child’s mind with information. It’s about nurturing the whole person. And sometimes, one of the most powerful things we can do for a child is simply to listen to their story. Meet Wahida Mohamed Wahida Mohamed is an author, educator, poet, and podcaster with more than three decades of classroom experience. Through Wisdom Feast Ltd., she creates storytelling-led, wellbeing-focused learning experiences designed to help educators, parents, and young people learn with purpose and heart. A Heart-to-Heart Takeaway After listening, try asking a child in your life: “What is something you’re curious about right now?” Then pause. Listen. Let them lead. Because every child has a story — and every story has value. Connect & Share : https://www.wahidamohamed.com/ 5 Successful Strategies To Education Through The Power Of Storytelling: A Transformational Approach to Wellbeing, Creativity and Learning https://a.co/d/0dZUUARG If this conversation touched you, please share it with a parent, teacher, educator, caregiver, or anyone who believes children deserve to learn with purpose and heart. And if you enjoyed this episode of Heart-to-Heart with Abagaba, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need to hear this conversation. Thank you for joining me for another Heart-to-Heart. ❤️ I’m Abagaba — and I’ll see you in our next conversation.

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