The Hart Of It All with Teri Hart
Episodes
What Caregivers Need to Know Before a Loved One's Doctor Appointment — with Dr. Nadine Laraya
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you making the most of your doctor’s appointments as a caregiver? Or leaving with more questions than answers? Dr. Nadine Laraya, a Toronto-base...
Caregiving Overnight: Life After a Partner's Devastating Stroke — with Broadcaster Taylor Kaye
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Kaye became a caregiver overnight when her husband, Greg, suffered a devastating stroke in 2022. In this deeply honest conversation with Teri H...
Cancer, Vulnerability, and the Power of Support — with Fashion Icon Jeanne Beker
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeanne Beker had just turned 70 and felt, in her own words, “invincible.” Weeks later, a routine mammogram revealed breast cancer.In this candid c...
Caregiver Burnout Is More Than Exhaustion — with Parenting Expert and Family Counsellor Alyson Schafer
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Caregiving burnout isn’t just feeling tired. It’s a slow, chronic depletion that can quietly impact your mental clarity, physical health, and emot...
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in Canada: What Families Should Know — with Dr. Jean Marmoreo
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most Canadians have heard about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), but what does it truly entail? Dr. Jean Marmoreo, one of Canada's first practition...
20. Making the Hardest Call: Moving a Parent into Long-Term Care — with Cheryl Hickey
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When Cheryl Hickey’s father was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, her family was thrown into a world they were not prepared for.In this...
19. Making the Right Move: Senior Living Options for Aging Parents — with ElderCareCanada founder Pat Iwrin
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Where we live as we age is one of the biggest decisions families face, and one of the most confusing. In this episode of The Hart of It All, Teri Hart...
18. Living With Parkinson’s: Finding Joy, Movement, and Meaning — with award winning writer and journalist Marni Jackson
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people underestimate how deeply Parkinson’s disease reshapes identity, independence, and daily life. In this revealing episode, award-winning w...
17. Caring for Someone With Dementia: What Caregivers Are Really Carrying — with Dr. Adriana Shnall
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Caring for someone living with dementia changes everything. In this episode of The Hart of It All, host Teri Hart sits down with Dr. Adriana Shnall, p...
16. Walking Beside Alzheimer’s: On Love, Caregiving, and Storytelling — with Filmmaker and Casting Director Heidi Levitt
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal episode of The Hart of It All, host Teri Hart is joined by filmmaker and casting director Heidi Levitt, who shares her journey...
15. What a Geriatrician Wants Families to Know About Aging — with Geriatrician Dr. Amina Jabbar
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When should you see a geriatrician? Dr. Amina Jabbar explains aging, cognitive decline, and care options for older adults and their families. If you a...
14. Navigating Alzheimer’s, One Step at a Time — with Alzheimer Society of Ontario CEO Cathy Barrick
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and we’re opening a 4-part series on Alzheimer’s and dementia with Cathy Barrick, CEO of the Alzheimer S...
13. Caregiver Burnout: The Breaking Point and What Comes Next — with Ontario Caregiver Organization CEO Amy Coupal
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caregiving is growing fast in Ontario and across Canada, and too many people are doing it quietly, without support. To wrap up 2025, Teri Hart is join...
12. Caregiving From a Distance and the Guilt That Comes With It — with Hon. Marci Ien
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caregiving does not always look the way we expect, and sometimes the hardest role is the one filled from a distance. In this episode, Teri Hart speaks...
Bonus Episode: How to Support Aging Parents During Holiday Visits — with geriatrician Dr. Amina Jabbar
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Holiday gatherings can be busy, loud, and full of nostalgia, yet they can also carry quiet clues about how a senior in your life is truly coping. In t...
11. Why Hearing Loss Matters More Than We Think — with audiologist Beverley Wolfe
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever wondered whether you or a loved one should get your hearing checked, this episode is for you. Registered audiologist and educator Bev...
10. Who Speaks for You: Understanding Power of Attorney (Part 2) — with estate lawyer Jordana Talsky
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Planning for future care can feel intimidating, but it is one of the most meaningful steps you can take to protect yourself and the people who may nee...
09. The Gift of Clarity: Wills and Choosing an Executor (Estate Planning: Part 1) — with estate lawyer Jordana Talsky
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Estate planning can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Wills and Estates Lawyer Jordana Talsky sits down with Teri to de...
08. Thirteen Years of Multigenerational Living (and Thriving!) — with Corie Begley
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Corie Begley’s parents first moved in, it was to support her mom through the final stages of her life. Thirteen years later, her dad still live...
07. Finding the Funny and Keeping Your Sense of Humour During Caregiving — with Gerry Dee
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Teri Hart as she sits down with the hilarious Gerry Dee, one of Canada's most beloved comedians, to discuss his journey from teaching to comedy, ...
06. A Brother’s Care: An ER Doctor on His Sister’s Journey with Dementia — with Dr. Brian Goldman, MD
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Dr. Brian Goldman, renowned ER physician, author, and broadcaster, joins Teri Hart to share his deeply personal experience c...
05. Connected Care: How Technology Is Changing Caregiving for Seniors — with Lisa Chang
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of "The Heart of It All," host Teri Hart and tech expert Lisa Chang delve into the intersection of technology and caregivin...
04. Caring for a Father with Dementia and Cancer: A Daughter’s Story — with Pay Chen
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of "The Heart of It All," host Teri Hart sits down with her longtime friend, Pay Chen, Canadian television host, writer and ...
03. Caring Through Nutrition: What Seniors (and Caregivers) Really Need — with Devon Peart, RD
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join registered dietitian Devon Peart in this enlightening episode as we explore the intersection of senior nutrition and the well-being of caregivers...
02. Fraud Fighters: How to Outsmart Senior Scams — with Jeff Horncastle, RCMP
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening episode of The Hart Of It All, host Teri Hart delves into the pervasive issue of fraud targeting seniors. Joined by Jeff Horncastl...
01. Starting the Caregiving Conversation Without Fear — with Alyson Schafer
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode of The Hart of It All, host Teri Hart sits down with renowned parenting expert Alyson Schafer to explore the delicate art of...
Welcome to The Hart Of It All with Teri Hart
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Hart Of It All with Teri Hart, a podcast about navigating the realities of caregiving. No one should have to do it alone. That’s the ...