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Amintro Family: The Podcast
Hosted by Jeff Sammut, the show amplifies real caregiving stories, featuring guest interviews with both everyday caregivers and well-known personalities who share their lived experiences and insights to navigate the challenges of caring for aging parents, relatives, or friends. With new episodes every two weeks, available first on the Amintro Family App and then on all major platforms—Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, and more— this podcast reminds caregivers they are not alone—because…
Episodes
- Amintro Family: The Podcast
Episode 33 - Lance A. Slatton
Known widely as "The Senior Care Influencer," Lance A. Slatton joins host Jeff Sammut for a comprehensive discussion on the realities of modern caregiving…
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Episode 32 - W. Brad Johnson and David G. Smith
Clinical psychologist W. Brad Johnson and sociologist David G. Smith join host Jeff Sammut to discuss their new book, Fair Share: How Men and Women Can Create…
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Episode 31 - Erin Walsh
Caregiver Erin Walsh joins host Jeff Sammut to share the deeply personal story of caring for both of her parents from a distance. She opens up about the…
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Episode 30 - Deirdre Dod
Caregiver Deirdre Dod joins host Jeff Sammut to share her deeply personal journey of caring for her aging parents from across the country, losing them just…
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Episode 29 - Jody Vance
TV and radio broadcaster Jody Vance joins host Jeff Sammut to share her deeply personal caregiving journey. Having cared for her late father, late stepfather…
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Episode 28 - Jackie Tanner
Caregiver and gerontological social worker Jackie Tanner joins host Jeff Sammut to share her unique perspective on aging, caregiving, and the growing needs of…
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Episode 27 - James Janeiro
James Janeiro, Director of Policy and Government Relations at the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, joins host Jeff Sammut to discuss the…
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Episode 26: Bill Koch
Caregiver Bill Koch joins our host Jeff Sammut to talk about caring for his wife following her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Bill reflects on his time as a full-time…
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Episode 25: Nathalie Ferrato
Caregiver Nathalie Ferrato joins host Jeff Sammut to share her deeply personal journey — not only as someone who cares for her mother and aunt, but also as…
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Episode 24: Francesca Valente
Caregiver Francesca Valente joins host Jeff Sammut to share the journey she and her husband are navigating as each cares for a parent living with dementia. She…
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Episode 23: Erica Ehm
Host, speaker, entrepreneur, former MuchMusic VJ, and caregiver Erica Ehm joins Jeff Sammut to share her powerful caregiving story. From supporting her late…
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Episode 22: Gary Teelucksingh
Gary Teelucksingh — co-founder of the Money Wise Institute, seasoned financial services expert, consultant, and author of Sage Advice: Choosing the Best…
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Episode 21: Terri Oswald
Caregiver Terri Oswald joins host Jeff Sammut to reflect on her deeply personal caregiving journey — one that led her to move in with and care for both of her…
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Episode 20: Jeannine Bryant
Rightsizing expert and founder of Easy Rightsizing, Jeannine Bryant — CEO of Changing Spaces SRS and author of Ready to Rightsize?, Keep the Memories, Not the…
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Episode 19: Dr. Barry J. Jacobs
Clinical psychologist, family therapist, healthcare consultant, speaker, and author Dr. Barry J. Jacobs joins host Jeff Sammut for a powerful and personal…
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Episode 18: Ian Hardy
As Ian Hardy steps more fully into the role of caregiver, he joins our host Jeff Sammut to reflect on the changes unfolding in his family. He shares the story…
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Episode 17: Katharine Perry
Caring for parents with mobility and cognitive challenges inspired Katharine Perry to turn a personal need into a purpose-driven business. In this episode, she…
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Episode 16: Carla Velastegui
Carla Velastegui has been a caregiver to her mother since her teenage years. She joins host Jeff Sammut to share her story, discussing the shock of her…
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Episode 15: Cathy Caldarola
Following the recent loss of her father, and her mother just a few years earlier, caregiver Cathy Caldarola joins host Jeff Sammut to share her deeply personal…
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Episode 14 : Ron Baecker
Ron Baecker, author of Reinvention: Meaningful Ventures in Later Life, joins host Jeff Sammut to discuss how caregivers can navigate — or look ahead to — life…
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Episode 13: Jay Ingram
Canadian author, acclaimed broadcaster, science journalist, and Member of the Order of Canada Jay Ingram joins host Jeff Sammut to reflect on the history of…
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Episode 12: Amy Coupal
In this heartfelt and insightful episode, host Jeff Sammut sits down with Amy Coupal, CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO), to explore the deeply…
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Episode 11: Chris Durrance
2-time Emmy & Peabody award-winning documentary filmmaker and the founder/owner of Seven One Eight Studios Chris Durrance is the director and senior producer…
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Episode 10: Francine Gelinas
Past caregiver Francine Gelinas joins host Jeff Sammut to look back on caregiving for her late father who suffered from Alzheimer’s, sharing caregiving…
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Episode 9: Jann Arden
Singer, songwriter, author, actress, 8-time Juno Award winner, member of the Order of Canada… and caregiver. In this heartfelt episode, host Jeff Sammut sits…
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Episode 8: Marc Berube
Caregiver Marc Berube joins host Jeff Sammut to discuss caregiving from another province, how his family dealt with his father’s abrupt terminal cancer…
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Episode 7: Caroline Tapp-McDougall
Executive Director & Managing Editor of the Canadian Abilities Foundation, President of the BCS Group, publisher of Caregiver Solutions magazine and…
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Episode 6: Susie Singer Carter
EPISODE 6: Susie Singer-Carter joins host Jeff Sammut. Susie is an award-winning filmmaker and spokesperson for the documentary “NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE”, a…
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Episode 5: Taylor Kaye
Taylor Kaye joins host Jeff Sammut. She’s a broadcaster, do-it-yourself lifestyle expert, mother of 3 daughters and wife/caregiver/advocate to her husband, who…
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Episode 4: Gavin Crawford
Comedian and actor Gavin Crawford joins host Jeff Sammut to discuss his late mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and, as he does in his 7-part CBC podcast “Let’s…
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Episode 3: Hal Johnson
Co-host of TV’s “BodyBreak” Hal Johnson joins host Jeff Sammut to talk about caregiving for his parents, who are in their 90’s. Hal joins us at a time when his…
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Episode 2: Patty Attwell
Caregiver Patty Atwell joins host Jeff Sammut just a couple of days after saying goodbye to her 99 year old mother. Patty looks back at her caregiving journey…
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Episode 1: Charlene Nadalin
President and CEO of Amintro Inc Charlene Nadalin joins host Jeff Sammut in our debut episode, looking back on Amintro’s creation and evolution. Charlene also…
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Amintro Family: The Podcast Trailer
Amintro Family: The Podcast supports family caregivers—and it shares the same mission as the Amintro Family App: to empower, connect, and uplift those caring…