THURSDAYS 7:30 PM BEGINNING MARCH 12TH
Zoom Details available soon

The Heart & Soul Podcast
with
Christina M. Abt

At the heart of Christina’s Heart & Soul Podcast is a guiding belief inspired by Academy Award–winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao: that the work of being human is learning to be vulnerable enough to be seen as we truly are.

"The most important thing about being an artist is learning to be vulnerable enough...to allow ourselves to be seen for who we are, not who we ought to be. And to give ourselves fully to the world. Even the part of ourselves that we are ashamed of, that we are afraid of, that are imperfect. So that the people we speak to can learn to see and fully accept themselves.”-- Chloé Zhao

The soul of Christina’s Heart & Soul Podcast is connected to a philosophy shared by award-winning chef Krista Van Wagner, featured in Christina’s book Chicken Wing Wisdom: Stories of Family, Life and Food Shared Around the Table. It speaks to the power of gathering—-of creating spaces where stories can wander, voices are welcomed equally and conversations linger long after they end.

“We should always gather at round tables. When people are seated in a circle, the conversation never truly ends.”---Krista Van Wagner

What is the Heart & Soul Podcast?

The Heart & Soul Podcast is a live, storytelling, Zoom podcast. It is structured as a virtual home made up of intentional “rooms.”
Each episode unfolds in a selected room, designed to foster conversation, reflection, and connection among Christina and H&S audiences.

Heart & Soul Listening Room

Current Events • Personal Reflections • Community Conversations
Built on Christina’s experience as a newspaper columnist and NPR affiliate radio commentator (BTPM)
Conversations in this room will explore timely issues, personal insights, and stories of the day.
H&S audiences will feel as though they’re seated at a round table—where conversation flows naturally
and stays with themlong after the episode ends.

Heart & Soul Food Room

Food Culture • Cooking • Connection Through Food
Inspired by Christina’s BuffaloStyle interviews with chefs and features on popular food events.
Conversations in this room will examine and celebrate the role food plays in our lives
through cooking, eating, traditions, and the way food brings people together
all served up with warmth, curiosity, and joy.

Heart & Soul On the Road Room

Travel • Life Stories • Real Life Wisdoms From Real People
Based on Christina’s 64 and More Interview Series of people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, across America and Ireland.
Conversations in this room will offer inspiring stories, personal wisdoms, and unique perspectives
shaped by actual life experiences.

Heart & Soul Reflection Room

Reflection • Community • Shared Experience
At the close of each episode, Christina, H&S producer Colleen, and H&S audiences will reflect on the podcast
and affirm the importance of words, people and stories that matter.