The Hart Of It All with Teri Hart

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 Society of Ontario. In this first episode, Cathy helps cut through fear and misconceptions to focus on what really matters early on, including why getting a clear diagnosis is so important, what “respite” actually looks like in real life, and how caregivers can communicate through repetition, confusion, and behaviour changes.Listeners will come away with a better understanding of early warning signs, practical ways to support brain health, and where to turn for trusted support at any stage of the journey. If this diagnosis is touching your life, this conversation offers clarity, reassurance, and a reminder that you don’t have to navigate it alone.Follow The Alzheimer Society of Canada:Website: https://alzheimer.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alzheimercanada/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimerCanadaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlzheimerCanadaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alzheimercanadaResources: First Link: Help for people living with dementia and care partnershttps://alzheimer.ca/firstlinkU-First Training Program https://alzheimer.ca/on/en/help-support/programs-services/u-firstrTo watch this episode, subscribe to The Hart Of It All's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHartofitAllPodFollow The Hart Of It All: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehartofitallpod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehartofitallpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehartofitallpodFollow Teri Hart:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terihartCo-Executive Produced by: Carrie Hayden & Jess Carroll of 6of1 DigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/6of1digitalI’m here to share stories and conversations, not medical or professional advice. I’m not a doctor, therapist, or licensed professional, and this podcast is NOT a substitute for guidance from qualified experts. Please seek out professional support when you need it. Take care and I’ll see you in the next episode.- 🟡 About The Hart of it AllA podcast about navigating the realities of caregiving.No one should have to do it alone. That’s the heart behind The Hart of It All, hosted by Canadian broadcaster Teri Hart. Inspired by her own experience caring for her dad and helping her mom navigate a new reality, Teri shines a light on the stories, resources, and conversations caregivers need most.From doctors and nutritionists to fellow caregivers living it every day, each episode offers guidance and connection. Honest, supportive, and grounded in lived experience, The Hart of It All is here to remind us that caring for each other is something we’re all in together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 joined by Ontario Caregiver Organization CEO Amy Coupal to break down the biggest takeaways from this year’s Spotlight on Ontario Caregivers report, from burnout to the financial and workplace impact. They also talk about why identifying as a caregiver matters, and where to find help when you’re running on empty.Resources: The Ontario Caregiver Organization Website: https://ontariocaregiver.ca/The OCO Spotlight Report 2025: https://ontariocaregiver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/OCO-Spotlight-Report-2025-Eng.pdfThe OCO Preparedness Report 2025: https://ontariocaregiver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/OCO-Preparing-to-Care-Report-2025-EN.pdfOCO Scale Program: https://ontariocaregiver.ca/counselling-coaching/scale-program/Preparing to Care Tip Sheet: https://ontariocaregiver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/OCO-Preparing-To-Care-Tip-Sheet.pdfCaregiver Checklist: https://ontariocaregiver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/OCO-Caregiver-Checklist-English-FINAL-es.pdfFollow The Ontario Caregiver Organization:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontariocaregiver/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caregiverONYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyHknVCyQEQkK1Xwag-rRCATime to Talk Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/32jPx4HUL2KfRaLn74EMK8To watch this episode, subscribe to The Hart Of It All's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHartofitAllPodFollow The Hart Of It All: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehartofitallpod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehartofitallpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehartofitallpodFollow Teri Hart:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terihartCo-Executive Produced by: Carrie Hayden & Jess Carroll of 6of1 DigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/6of1digitalI’m here to share stories and conversations, not medical or professional advice. I’m not a doctor, therapist, or licensed professional, and this podcast is NOT a substitute for guidance from qualified experts. Please seek out professional support when you need it. Take care and I’ll see you in the next episode.- 🟡 About The Hart of it AllA podcast about navigating the realities of caregiving.No one should have to do it alone. That’s the heart behind The Hart of It All, hosted by Canadian broadcaster Teri Hart. Inspired by her own experience caring for her dad and helping her mom navigate a new reality, Teri shines a light on the stories, resources, and conversations caregivers need most.From doctors and nutritionists to fellow caregivers living it every day, each episode offers guidance and connection. Honest, supportive, and grounded in lived experience, The Hart of It All is here to remind us that caring for each other is something we’re all in together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 with The Honourable Marci Ien about caring for her mother after a devastating stroke that occurred just days before Marci was elected as Member of Parliament. With a demanding new role, young children at home, and her sister taking on full-time care, Marci reflects on guilt, grief, sibling strain, and the long road to forgiveness.This honest conversation explores what it means to want to be there but not be able to, and how those realities can shape families, careers, and life-altering decisions. A powerful listen for anyone navigating the emotional grey areas of caregiving.Follow Hon. Marci Ien: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marci.ien X/Twitter: https://x.com/MarciIenTo watch this episode, subscribe to The Hart Of It All's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHartofitAllPodFollow The Hart Of It All: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehartofitallpod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehartofitallpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehartofitallpodFollow Teri Hart:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terihartCo-Executive Produced by: Carrie Hayden & Jess Carroll of 6of1 DigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/6of1digitalI’m here to share stories and conversations, not medical or professional advice. I’m not a doctor, therapist, or licensed professional, and this podcast is NOT a substitute for guidance from qualified experts. Please seek out professional support when you need it. Take care and I’ll see you in the next episode.- 🟡 About The Hart of it AllA podcast about navigating the realities of caregiving.No one should have to do it alone. That’s the heart behind The Hart of It All, hosted by Canadian broadcaster Teri Hart. Inspired by her own experience caring for her dad and helping her mom navigate a new reality, Teri shines a light on the stories, resources, and conversations caregivers need most.From doctors and nutritionists to fellow caregivers living it every day, each episode offers guidance and connection. Honest, supportive, and grounded in lived experience, The Hart of It All is here to remind us that caring for each other is something we’re all in together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 this bonus episode, Teri sits down with geriatrician Dr. Amina Jabbar to explore how to spot those subtle signs with warmth rather than worry. Dr. Jabbar shares a thoughtful perspective on aging that blends clinical experience with real-life stories, helping you understand what matters most, what can wait, and how to start supportive conversations that honour your loved one’s independence. It is an episode about noticing what is new, cherishing what remains, and creating the kind of safety net that grows from genuine connection.To watch this episode, subscribe to The Hart Of It All's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHartofitAllPodFollow The Hart Of It All: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehartofitallpod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehartofitallpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehartofitallpodFollow Teri Hart:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terihartCo-Executive Produced by: Carrie Hayden & Jess Carroll of 6of1 DigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/6of1digitalI’m here to share stories and conversations, not medical or professional advice. I’m not a doctor, therapist, or licensed professional, and this podcast is NOT a substitute for guidance from qualified experts. Please seek out professional support when you need it. Take care and I’ll see you in the next episode.- 🟡 About The Hart of it AllA podcast about navigating the realities of caregiving.No one should have to do it alone. That’s the heart behind The Hart of It All, hosted by Canadian broadcaster Teri Hart. Inspired by her own experience caring for her dad and helping her mom navigate a new reality, Teri shines a light on the stories, resources, and conversations caregivers need most.From doctors and nutritionists to fellow caregivers living it every day, each episode offers guidance and connection. Honest, supportive, and grounded in lived experience, The Hart of It All is here to remind us that caring for each other is something we’re all in together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Beverley Wolfe sits down with Teri to explain how common hearing loss really is in midlife and beyond, why so many people wait years before seeking help, and what changes in conversation, background noise, and everyday listening might actually be telling you. She walks through what happens during a hearing test, the difference between basic and more advanced assessments, and how today’s hearing aids use smart technology to support real-life listening rather than just turning up the volume. Along the way, Beverley tackles stigma, aging, and the emotional side of accepting help, offering reassurance that addressing hearing loss early is an act of care that can protect relationships, independence, and long-term brain health.Resources:The Lancet Report on Risk Factors for Dementia, 2024:https://www.thelancet.com/infographics-do/dementia-riskBritish Tinnitus Association presents #ThisIsMySilence:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ofg_TGOY5y8Activity Theory:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Activity_theory_(aging)Continuity Theory:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuity_theoryJapanese senior dancers - KBG84https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDlNikf6KYETo watch this episode, subscribe to The Hart Of It All's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHartofitAllPodFollow The Hart Of It All:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehartofitallpod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehartofitallpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehartofitallpodFollow Teri Hart:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terihartCo-Executive Produced by: Carrie Hayden & Jess Carroll of 6of1 DigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/6of1digitalI’m here to share stories and conversations, not medical or professional advice. I’m not a doctor, therapist, or licensed professional, and this podcast is NOT a substitute for guidance from qualified experts. Please seek out professional support when you need it. Take care and I’ll see you in the next episode.-🟡 About The Hart of it AllA podcast about navigating the realities of caregiving.No one should have to do it alone. That’s the heart behind The Hart of It All, hosted by Canadian broadcaster Teri Hart. Inspired by her own experience caring for her dad and helping her mom navigate a new reality, Teri shines a light on the stories, resources, and conversations caregivers need most.From doctors and nutritionists to fellow caregivers living it every day, each episode offers guidance and connection. Honest, supportive, and grounded in lived experience, The Hart of It All is here to remind us that caring for each other is something we’re all in together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.