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Time to Talk Podcast

by The Ontario Caregiver Organization

This podcast is brought to you by The Ontario Caregiver Organization. Each week, host Michelle Jobin is joined by experts to discuss the things that matter most to caregivers. From balancing parenting and caregiving to improving your sleep, there's an episode for you. This podcast is by caregivers, for caregivers. So sit back, relax, and take the next few minutes for yourself. We're glad you're here.For more information about The Ontario Caregiver Organization visit ontariocaregiver.ca

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  1. Saison 6 Épisode 12 : Prendre soin de plusieurs membres de sa famille : le parcours d’une jeune personne aidante avec Apollo-Grey Danis

    Que signifie devenir une personne aidante à seulement 18 ans — et comment porter cette responsabilité tout en construisant son propre avenir ? Dans cet épisode puissant, nous nous entretenons avec Apollo Grey Danis, une jeune personne aidante de 20 ans en Ontario, qui partage son parcours...

  2. Saison 6 Épisode 11 : Le rôle de personne aidante face au cancer, à la santé mentale et au deuil avec Nathalie Nadon

    Dans cet épisode, l’artiste, mère et personne aidante Nathalie Nadon partage son parcours profondément personnel en soutenant son ex-conjoint à travers un diagnostic de cancer colorectal, une crise de santé mentale inattendue et le long chemin qui a suivi. Ce qui a commencé comme du soutien à un...

  3. Season 6 Episode 10: Inside the Black Caregiving Experience With Sherron and Clovis Grant

    In this deeply insightful episode of Time to Talk, host Michelle Jobin sits down with Sherron and Clovis Grant, founders of the Sawubona Afrocentric Circle of Support (www.sawubonaacs.org). Together, they explore the unique challenges Black caregivers face in Ontario, from systemic barriers to...

  4. Season 6 Episode 9: Advance Care Planning With Dr. Kenneth Hook

    Advance care planning is one of the most important, and most avoided, conversations families have. In this episode of Time to Talk, host Michelle Jobin speaks with Dr. Kenneth Hook about advance care planning, healthcare decision making, and what happens when families are forced to make critical...

  5. Season 6 Episode 8: How Social Prescribing Saved My Life as a Caregiver With Karen Doughty and Stephanie Van Buskirk

    Caring for someone you love can feel overwhelming, isolating and at times impossible. In this episode of Time to Talk, we explore what happens when caregivers are finally supported, heard and connected to the right resources. Host Michelle Jobin is joined by Stephanie Van Buskirk, Caregiver Link...

  6. Season 6 Episode 7: How Caregivers Can Protect Themselves From Today’s Financial and Online Scams with Theresa Ebden

    Caregivers manage a lot — appointments, finances, online accounts, and high-stress decisions — and scammers know exactly how to exploit those pressures. In this episode, host Michelle Jobin is joined by Theresa Ebden, Vice President of the Investor Office at the Ontario Securities Commission, to...

  7. Season 6 Episode 6: How AI is Helping Caregivers Support Older Adults with Dr. Adriana Shnall

    Caregiving often begins quietly and gradually becomes all-encompassing. In this episode, host Michelle Jobin sits down with Dr. Adriana Shnall, Program Director of the Baycrest Koschitzky Centre for Innovations in Caregiving and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, to explore the...

  8. Season 6 Episode 5: How Caregivers Can Prevent Everyday Injuries with Pamela Fuselli and Parachute

    Caregivers play a critical role in keeping older adults safe, especially when it comes to preventing falls. In this episode, Pamela Fuselli from Parachute joins the conversation to talk about why fall prevention matters so much and why many caregivers are still navigating this responsibility...

  9. Season 6 Episode 4: When Caregiving Starts Young: Strength, Loss And Purpose With Michelle Nguyen

    Becoming a caregiver at a young age can change everything. In this episode of Time to Talk, Michelle Nguyen shares her experience caring for her mother after a lung cancer diagnosis, and the emotional, financial, and personal challenges that followed. Joined by Amy Coupal, CEO of the Ontario...

  10. Season 6 Episode 3: The Truth About Caregiving with Teri Hart

    In this episode of Time to Talk Michelle Jobin is joined by Teri Hart, host of The Hart Of It All podcast, who shares insights from her own caregiving journey and the realities families face when supporting aging loved ones. This conversation explores the emotional, practical, and financial...

  11. Season 6 Episode 2: Rural Healthcare Challenges And Caregiver Support With Dr. Lorraine Sharp

    Caregiving in rural and Northern Ontario comes with unique challenges—from long travel distances and harsh weather to limited access to specialized care. In this episode of Time to Talk, family physician Dr. Lorraine Sharp shares what she sees firsthand in Sault Ste. Marie and why comprehensive...

  12. Season 6 Episode 1: Caring For Children’s Mental Health: Back-To-School Challenges & Resources With Tatum Wilson And Vicki Cochrane

    The back-to-school transition can be a challenging time for children and families, especially when mental health concerns are part of the picture. In this episode of Time to Talk, we explore the realities caregivers face as routines shift, anxiety rises, and support needs change. Joined by Tatum...

  13. Saison 5 Épisode 12 : Naviguer dans le système de santé et la santé mentale des aidants

    Dans ce Balado C'est le temps de parler, l'animatrice Vanessa Lee accueille Lee-Anne Boucher, une travailleuse sociale clinique avec plus de 27 ans d'expérience dans le secteur de la santé. Ayant travaillé comme travailleuse sociale en milieu hospitalier, coordonnatrice de soins et gestionnaire...

  14. Saison 5 Épisode 11 : Comment faire face au stress, au deuil et aux transitions de la vie

    Dans ce Balado C'est le temps de parler, Vanessa Lee s'entretient avec la travailleuse sociale agréée Melina Ladouceur pour explorer comment naviguer à travers le stress, le deuil et les grandes transitions de la vie en tant que personnes aidantes. Grâce à son expertise en counseling individuel…

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  15. Season 5 Episode 10: The Primary Care Crisis: Navigating Canada’s Family Doctor Shortage with Dr. Tara Kiran

    In this episode of Time to Talk, host Michelle Jobin sits with Dr. Tara Kiran, a family physician, researcher, and advocate for a stronger, more equitable primary care system in Canada. She is the Fidani Chair in Improvement and Innovation at the University of Toronto and a scientist at the MAP...

  16. Season 5 Episode 9: Making Caregivers Part of the Care Team for Better Outcomes, with Bill Willis

    Host Michelle Jobin talks with Bill Willis, a devoted husband and caregiver to his wife of 47 years, Lynne, who is living with Alzheimer’s. Bill shares his deeply personal caregiving journey—from the early signs of Lynne’s memory loss to navigating the complexities of long-term care, hospital...

  17. Season 5 Episode 8: Supporting Ontario’s Caregivers and Shaping a Prepared Future with Amy Coupal, CEO of Ontario Caregiver Organization

    We welcome Amy Coupal, CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO), to discuss the realities of caregiving and the crucial support available for Ontario’s 4 million caregivers. With over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector and a personal connection to caregiving, Amy shares…

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  18. Season 5 Episode 7: Simple Ways to Improve Nutrition for Older Adults with Dementia and Their Caregivers

    In this episode of Time to Talk, host Michelle Jobin is joined by Dr. Heather Keller, a registered dietitian and professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo. Dr. Keller shares her expertise on improving nutrition for older adults, particularly…

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  19. Season 5 Episode 6: Carla Velastegui on Balancing a Career and Advocating for a Parent with Early-Onset Parkinson’s Disease

    In this episode, we speak with Carla Velastegui, whose caregiving journey began in 2011 when her mother was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease. As part of an immigrant family facing language barriers, Carla became her mother’s strongest advocate—navigating complex healthcare systems,...

  20. Season 5 Episode 5: Building Financial Resilience and Debt-Free Living as a Caregiver

    One thing you shouldn't have to worry about while becoming a caregiver is your finances, but for many, financial stress is a major challenge. In this episode of Time to Talk, host Michelle Jobin speaks with Becky Western-Macfadyen, Manager of Financial Coaching and Education at Credit Canada, to...

  21. Season 5 Episode 4: Supporting Lung Cancer Patients: Insights from Dr. Paul Wheatley Price

    Caring for someone with lung cancer is an immense challenge—but you don't have to face it alone. In this episode of Time to Talk, host Michelle Jobin sits down with Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price, a thoracic medical oncologist and a longtime advocate for lung cancer patients. Dr. Wheatley-Price has…

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  22. Season 5 Episode 3: Alzheimer's Society of Ontario: Empowering Diverse Caregivers

    Michelle speaks with Ngozi Iroanyah about her experiences as a caregiver for her father, Felix, who has dementia, and her work with the Alzheimer’s Society of Ontario. Ngozi discusses the challenges faced by caregivers, the importance of improved communication with healthcare providers, and how...

  23. Season 5 Episode 2: Navigating the Challenges of Autism Care as a Black Caregiver

    Michelle Jobin speaks with Sherron and Clovis Grant, parents of an adult son with autism and founders of the Sawubona Afrocentric Circle of Support. Drawing from over 20 years of caregiving experience, they share their journey navigating the unique challenges that Black families face when raising…

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  24. Season 5 Episode 1: Why Peer Support Matters for Families of Children with Mental Health Concerns

    Michelle Jobin speaks with Vicki Cochrane, Family Partnership Program Manager at Children’s Mental Health Ontario, about the critical importance of addressing children's mental health and the pivotal role parents play in this conversation. Vicki shares her personal journey as a caregiver, having...

  25. Saison 4 Épisode 14 : Communiquer auprès des personnes vivant avec un trouble neurocognitif

    Dans cet épisode, vous pouvez entendre Josée Desrochers Leduc, coordonnatrice en éducation pour la Société Alzheimer de Cornwall et Région. Josée nous aide à comprendre le lien entre les troubles neurocognitifs et la communication. Nous explorons les approches à privilégier pour des…

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  26. Saison 4 Épisode 13 : Être personne aidante alliée pour un proche appartenant à la communauté 2SLGBTQIA+

    Dans cet épisode, vous pouvez entendre Anne-Sophie Ruest-Paquette, responsable du programme jeunesse à FrancoQueer. Anne-Sophie nous éclaire sur le rôle d’une personne aidante alliée pour un proche appartenant à la communauté 2SLGBTQIA+ et nous aide à démystifier certains des thèmes que les...

  27. Saison 4 Épisode 12 : Témoignage sur l'aidance naturelle, les dynamiques familiales et le deuil

    Dans cet épisode, vous pouvez entendre Anne-Sophie Ruest-Paquette, qui nous partage ses réflexions sur son rôle d’aidante naturelle auprès de son père 2SLGBTQIA+ vivant avec le diabète. Explorez avec nous les dynamiques familiales, les stratégies pour naviguer l'aidance naturelle avec compassion…

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  28. Saison 4 Épisode 11 : Témoignage sur l'aidance naturelle et la perte de capacité à s'exprimer dans une seconde langue

    Dans cet épisode, vous pouvez entendre Sylvie Lavoie,présidente de la Fondation Hélène Tremblay Lavoie. Elle nous partage son parcours d’aidance naturelle qui l’a conduite à établir une fondation portant le nom de sa mère. La mission de cette fondation est de veiller à ce que les personnes âgées...

  29. Season 4 Episode 10: Bridging Gaps: Cultural Competence in Healthcare

    In this episode of Time to Talk, we discuss the remarkable caregiving journey of Usha Shanmugathasan, M.Ed., OCT. and explore the cultural barriers that many immigrant caregivers face. At the tender age of 12, Usha found herself thrust into the role of caregiver for her mother while also…

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  30. Season 4 Episode 9: The Sandwich Generation & Caring for a Parent at End of Life

    In this Michelle Jobin sits down with Alison Lawler-Dean, career woman and founder of Papillon, a transformative platform dedicated to guiding families through the complexities of end-of-life care. Alison bravely shares her personal journey of living in the sandwich generation — a generation of...

  31. Season 4 Episode 8: Navigating Love and Care: Insights on Balancing Relationships, Intimacy, and Caregiving

    Join us for an enlightening conversation with Michal Goldstein, a seasoned professional who deeply understands the intricate dynamics between relationships, intimacy, and caregiving. With over a decade of experience working closely with children and families, Michal brings invaluable insights…

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  32. Season 4 Episode 7: Self-advocacy and the Healthcare Complaint Process with Patient Ombudsman of Ontario

    Join us for an intimate conversation with Ontario’s Patient Ombudsman Craig Thompson. From the halls of public hospitals to the intimate settings of long-term care homes, Craig opens up about the challenges and triumphs of his role in facilitating resolution without bias. Craig’s own personal...

  33. Season 4 Episode 6: Caring for a Parent With Dementia and Advocating for Their Rights

    In this episode of the Time to Talk, we delve into the critical challenges of caregiving for individuals with Alzheimer's and underscore the significance of person-centered care. Joining us is Shara, a devoted long-distance caregiver, who shares her personal journey caring for her father…

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  34. Season 4 Episode 5: Spousal Caregiving with Taylor Kaye: Changing Family Dynamics & Parental Responsibility

    In the episode, Michelle is joined by long-time friend and colleague Taylor Kaye. Last year, Taylor's husband had a stroke that resulted in her being his primary caregiver. Taylor talks about the struggles that came with balancing being a mother and advocating for her husband. Taylor reflects on...

  35. Season 4 Episode 4: Using Technology to Assist People With Alzheimer’s Disease

    In this episode of Time to Talk, Michelle sits down with Ron Beleno to discuss his caregiving journey and the role of technology and community support in caregiving. Ron shares his personal experiences of caring for his father with dementia and emphasizes the importance of considering return on...

  36. Season 4 Episode 3: Balancing Being a Caregiver and a Young Working Professional

    Join Cindy Yip and Michelle Jobin in this insightful podcast episode as they explore the intersection of language, culture, and caregiving. Cindy shares her personal journey as a caregiver for her father with multiple heart conditions. She highlights the importance of advocacy for both patients…

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  37. Season 4 Episode 2: Caring for a Terminally Ill Child: Finding Support and Managing Grief

    In this podcast episode, Michelle speaks with Katherine George about her experience as a caregiver, starting with her partner's mental health struggles and continuing with her son's rare genetic disease diagnosis. Katherine and Michelle cover the challenges of navigating the healthcare system and...

  38. Season 4 Episode 1: Caring for a Parent & Advocating for Palliative Care

    In this episode, Daniel Nowoselski shares his experience as a caregiver for his father, who had a rare condition during the pandemic. He discusses the challenges of being a caregiver while working full-time and finishing a degree and the emotions he felt throughout the journey, including fear,...

  39. Season 3 Episode 10: Caring for Parents With Siblings

    In this episode, Michelle Jobin is joined by Rick Lauber, who is a former co-caregiver who shared caregiving responsibilities with his two sisters to his aging parents. While caregiving, he discovered a constructive coping mechanism - writing. As a result, he published two books: Caregiver's…

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  40. Season 3 Episode 9: Amy Coupal and Erica Ehm on The Undercover Kindness Project

    In this episode, Michelle Jobin is joined by Amy Coupal, the CEO of The Ontario Caregiver Organization, and Erica Ehm to discuss The Undercover Kindness Project, an awareness campaign for caregivers to receive some much needed support. The goal of this project is for people to think about a…

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  41. Season 3 Episode 8: Caregiving for Your Family

    In this episode, Michelle Jobin is joined by Tanya Hansler and Michael Jones. Michael and Tanya’s caregiving journey began when their daughter was born with down syndrome. Their story changes as Michael himself gets sick, and we dive into how that has affected their family unit. The two discuss…

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  42. Season 3 Episode 7: Caring for Parents

    In this episode, Michelle Jobin is joined by Rani Sinanan. Rani started her caregiving journey in 2016 when her mother was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer. Three months later, her father got sick, and she ended up having to care for both of them. Rani speaks about her experience caring for both...

  43. Season 3 Episode 6: PTSD in Caregivers

    In this episode, host Michelle Jobin is joined by Dr. Patrick McGrath, a Clinical Psychologist and an Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University. Dr. McGrath has extensive experience with all forms of Anxiety, Depression, OCD and PTSD. The two discuss PTSD and how prevalent it is in...

  44. Season 3 Episode 5: Donna Fitzgerald and Creative Healing Through Transformation

    In this episode, host Michelle Jobin is joined by Donna Fitzgerald to speak about her experience on becoming a full-time caregiver for her husband, and how that experience birthed her book: Creative Healing Through Transformation - Conversations with My Soul. Donna talks about the challenges that...

  45. Season 3 Episode 4: Caring for a Terminally Ill Spouse

    In this episode, host Michelle Jobin is joined by Chris Rosati to touch upon his journey caring for his beloved wife of 37 years after she got diagnosed with cancer and only having 6 months to live. He discusses his experience as suddenly becoming a caregiver for his wife and paints the story of...

  46. Season 3 Episode 3: Brenda Davie and Suzanne McKenna on the Ontario Caregiver Organization Coaching Program

    In this episode, host Michelle Jobin is joined by Brenda Davie and Suzanne McKenna to discuss The Ontario Caregiver Organization Coaching Program. Brenda is a certified caregiver with over 30 years’ experience and Suzanne is a system navigator and caregiver – both individuals are coaches and...

  47. Season 3 Episode 2: Caring for Someone With Dementia

    In this episode, host Michelle Jobin is joined by Bhavini Patel exploring her journey on becoming a full-time caregiver for her father within the home as opposed to a full-time care facility. She touches upon the challenges and barriers that came with the experience and how that impacted her…

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  48. Season 3 Episode 1: Walking Alongside Indigenous Peoples who are Seriously Ill: Education for Community Caregivers Curriculum

    In this episode, Michelle Jobin is joined by Holly Prince and Jessica Wyatt to discuss CERAH, a Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health at Lakehead University. CERAH was established in 1991 to develop and deliver educational programming to healthcare professionals. They discuss the…

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  49. Saison 2 Épisode 12 : Éveiller les souvenirs grâce aux traditions orales francophones avec Danielle Lauzon

    Dans cet épisode, rencontrez Danielle Lauzon, artiste et vice-présidente du conseil d’administration du Centre franco-ontarien de folklore. Saviez-vous que les contes et les chansons folkloriques peuvent éveiller les souvenirs des personnes atteintes de troubles neurocognitifs? Explorez comment…

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  50. Saison 2 Épisode 11 : Découvrez le mentorat par les pairs avec Ed Sexton

    Dans cet épisode, rencontrez Ed Sexton, aidant naturel et mentor avec le Programme de soutien par les pairs de l’OSANO. Ed partage l'expérience de son rétablissement d'un AVC, comment il est devenu aidant naturel et pourquoi il a décidé de devenir mentor avec l'OSANO. Découvrez comment le tai chi...

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This podcast is brought to you by The Ontario Caregiver Organization. Each week, host Michelle Jobin is joined by experts to discuss the things that matter most to caregivers. From balancing parenting and caregiving to improving your sleep, there's an episode for you. This podcast is by caregivers, for caregivers. So sit back, relax, and take the next few minutes for yourself. We're glad you're here.For more information about The Ontario Caregiver Organization visit ontariocaregiver.ca

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