Amintro Family: The Podcast

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 personal experiences that have shaped her life’s work. Amy opens up about her caregiving journey—first as a young caregiver to her brother living with Cerebral Palsy, then supporting her mother through cancer, and now caring for her aging father.Drawing from more than two decades in the not-for-profit sector, Amy reflects on how her personal story continues to inform her professional mission: ensuring caregivers across Ontario feel seen, supported, and valued. Together, she and Jeff discuss the realities of caregiving—its emotional impact, the gaps in awareness and resources, and how organizations like OCO are creating meaningful change for millions of families.Whether you’re a caregiver yourself, know someone who is, or simply want to better understand the invisible network that keeps our communities strong, this conversation offers compassion, wisdom, and hope in equal measure.The Amintro Family App is a social network and resource hub where family caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find support.Download the Amintro Family App now from Google Play, the App Store, or visit amintrofamily.com to listen first, join the conversation, and explore more caregiver-friendly content.

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 of the PBS film “Caregiving”, executively produced by Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper. Chris sits down with host Jeff Sammut to discuss how the film shines a light on caregiving in the US, the challenges unpaid and professional caregivers are facing, the sense of urgency that came with making this film, how he’s left feeling hopeful after making “Caregiving” and more. Watch “Caregiving” and the 18 short films Chris and his team also made as part of the project on PBS.org and the PBS app.  https://www.pbs.org/show/caregiving/ The Amintro Family App is a social network and resource hub where family caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find support.Download the Amintro Family App now from Google Play, the App Store, or visit amintrofamily.com to listen first, join the conversation, and explore more caregiver-friendly content.

Past caregiver Francine Gelinas joins host Jeff Sammut to look back on caregiving for her late father who suffered from Alzheimer’s, sharing caregiving responsibilities with her sister, stepping in for her burned-out caregiving stepmother and discusses how her family is being studied due to so many members receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.Amintro Family: The Podcast is created by the Amintro Family App to give family caregivers a voice. Each episode shares real-life stories and conversations—both from well-known personalities and everyday caregivers—so no one feels alone on their caregiving journey. The Amintro Family App is a social network and resource hub where family caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find support.Download the Amintro Family App now from Google Play, the App Store, or visit amintrofamily.com to listen first, join the conversation, and explore more caregiver-friendly content.

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 down with Jann Arden as she reflects on her personal caregiving journey.Jann opens up about her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the emotional highs and lows she experienced, and a simple but powerful choice she made that changed everything for both her and her mother. Through her candid storytelling, listeners gain insight into the challenges, resilience, and love that define the caregiver experience—reminding us all that even small choices can have a profound impact. Amintro Family: The Podcast is created by the Amintro Family App to give family caregivers a voice. Each episode shares real-life stories and conversations—both from well-known personalities and everyday caregivers—so no one feels alone on their caregiving journey. The Amintro Family App is a social network and resource hub where family caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find support.Download the Amintro Family App now from Google Play, the App Store, or visit amintrofamily.com to listen first, join the conversation, and explore more caregiver-friendly content.

Caregiver Marc Berube joins host Jeff Sammut to discuss caregiving from another province, how his family dealt with his father’s abrupt terminal cancer diagnosis, how he’s made his mother his top priority since the loss of his father and more. In this heartfelt episode of Amintro Family: The Podcast, host Jeff Sammut sits down with Marc Berube, a devoted caregiver navigating family care from another province. Marc opens up about the emotional whirlwind his family experienced when his father received an abrupt terminal cancer diagnosis, sharing the challenges, fears, and moments of love that came with it.He also reflects on the ways he has prioritized his mother’s well-being since his father’s passing, balancing distance, responsibility, and compassion in a journey that many caregivers will relate to. Through candid stories and reflections, Marc offers insight, hope, and inspiration for anyone supporting aging loved ones—reminding us all that even in difficult times, love and connection can guide every decision.Tune in for an honest, moving conversation that shines a light on the realities of caregiving, the power of family, and the strength found in caring for those we love. Amintro Family: The Podcast is created by the Amintro Family App to give family caregivers a voice. Each episode shares real-life stories and conversations—both from well-known personalities and everyday caregivers—so no one feels alone on their caregiving journey. The Amintro Family App is a social network and resource hub where family caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find support. Download the Amintro Family App now from Google Play, the App Store, or visit amintrofamily.com to listen first, join the conversation, and explore more caregiver-friendly content.

Executive Director & Managing Editor of the Canadian Abilities Foundation, President of the BCS Group, publisher of Caregiver Solutions magazine and founder/CEO of Canada Cares Caroline Tapp-McDougall joins host Jeff Sammut to discuss the importance of community for caregivers, what advice she has for someone who’s just become a caregiver, how she’s been able to help other caregivers as an author, publisher, fundraiser and through her non-profit and what triggered her career dedication of helping other caregivers.Enjoyed this episode? Stay connected and get early access to future episodes!Download the Amintro Family App now from Google Play, the App Store, or visit amintrofamily.com to listen first, join the conversation, and explore more caregiver-friendly content.

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 is nonverbal and paralyzed. Taylor discusses her many roles, how she has navigated the unexpected and where she draws strength from to get through every day.Enjoyed this episode? Stay connected and get early access to future episodes!Download the Amintro Family App now from Google Play, the App Store, or visit amintrofamily.com to listen first, join the conversation, and explore more caregiver-friendly content.

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 Not Be Kidding”, how he uses humour to deal with the challenging situations that come with it.Enjoyed this episode? Stay connected and get early access to future episodes!Download the Amintro Family App now from Google Play, the App Store, or visit amintrofamily.com to listen first, join the conversation, and explore more caregiver-friendly content.