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 through story

• Advice for others who feel a creative calling later in life

This conversation is a heartfelt look at how love, memory, and imagination can come together to inspire something lasting.

https://papatellmeabook.com/

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 message? All feelings are valid. Every child deserves to be heard.

https://www.colorfulcapesoffeelings.com/product-page/emotion-explorers

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:

• The earliest signs of communication and how to respond

• Everyday routines that support language learning

• Encouragement for parents who feel unsure or overwhelmed

• Why celebrating individuality matters in speech and language development

• Tips for turning daily moments into connection and growth

Whether you’re a new parent or in the toddler trenches, this conversation is filled with reassurance, insights, and real-life wisdom.

Connect with Jessie Kensey

Jessie Kensey's Website

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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 development of boys and men. In a culture that often silences their inner lives, she invites us to reflect on what’s lost—and what can be reclaimed.

She is also the New York Times best-selling author of Read, Reflect, Respond: The 3 R’s of Growth and Change—a journal that has become a treasured tool for transformation.

Tune in for a heartfelt, eye-opening conversation about healing, growth, and the freedom that comes when we give ourselves permission to feel.

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 your voice matters.

Her newest release, Little Lola and Her Big Dream, is now available and perfect for anyone, young or old, who needs a little encouragement to follow their heart.

Teri M Brown's Website

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 breaking silence, finding community, and transforming pain into purpose.

In This Episode, We Covered

• ​ The healing power of storytelling
• ​ Overcoming the fear of being vulnerable
• ​ Encouraging women to reclaim their voice

Resources & Links:

• ​ Bespeak | Author, Speaker, Storyteller https://www.bespeak.au
• ​ Kath Essing's Website

Link to her book

https://a.co/d/18ttBMn

Mary Catherine Liscinski is a Certified Life Coach, specializing in helping people overcome Digital Addiction.

🌻 Episode Update

Since this interview was recorded, Mary Catherine has published her new book:

A Guide for Getting Your Kids Off Screens: How Devices Harm Brains, Bodies, and Relationships, and How to Help Your Child.

If you enjoyed this conversation, you’ll find even more practical guidance, research, and actionable strategies in her new book.

📖 Learn more here:

https://lifewalkcoaching.com/screen-addiction-book/

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Shaunna Lee is a transformational speaker, storyteller, strategist, and the host of Empowered Endeavors - the podcast about bold reinvention, empowering voices, and the stories we tell when we're ready to start again. Where business strategy and purpose come together to turn your passion into a platform and take you from an idea to implementation so you can create real impact.

After two decades in corporate business strategy, Shaunna now helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs and creatives share their message through powerful content, aligned storytelling, and thought leadership.

Whether you’re building a podcast, a personal brand, or a life that feels purposeful, Shaunna brings the clarity, intuition, and structure to help you make it a reality.

Shaunna Lee is a transformational speaker, storyteller, strategist, and the host of Empowered Endeavors - the podcast about bold reinvention, empowering voices, and the stories we tell when we're ready to start again. Where business strategy and purpose come together to turn your passion into a platform and take you from an idea to implementation so you can create real impact.

After two decades in corporate business strategy, Shaunna now helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs and creatives share their message through powerful content, aligned storytelling, and thought leadership.

Whether you’re building a podcast, a personal brand, or a life that feels purposeful, Shaunna brings the clarity, intuition, and structure to help you make it a reality.

Dr. Yasaman S. Roland has been practicing comprehensive dentistry for more than 20 years. She realized early on how dental issues are not isolated, but often depend on neck, spine and other interactions throughout our bodies. She has pursued intense continuing education and training to apply esthetic dentistry, functional orthodontics, craniosacral, osteopathy, and breath work in order to treat patients. Over the years, she has developed signature treatments that draw from all of these disciplines to provide individualized care for each patient. Her passion is to provide overall wellness and long-term balance within the body and smile for every individual of any age.