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The Hart Of It All with Teri Hart

Teri Hart
Caregiving
Dementia
Alzheimer's Disease
Aging
Canada
Aging In Place
Cancer
Long-Term Care
Toronto
Stroke
Estate Planning
Canadian Centre For Caregiving Excellence
Careyaya
Celebration Of Life
The Pitt
Baycrest
MAID (medical Assistance In Dying)
Parkinson's Disease
Jordana Talsky
Hearing Loss

The Hart of It All is a caregiving podcast about the real, human experience of caring for aging parents, spouses, and loved ones.

Hosted by broadcaster Teri Hart, the show explores the emotional, financial, and practical challenges caregivers face, from navigating dementia and Alzheimer’s to making long term care decisions, managing caregiver burnout, and handling complex family dynamics. It also ... more

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Latest Episodes

Eleven months, 46 episodes and countless conversations later, what has The Hart of It All taught us about caregiving?

In the season one finale, Teri Hart looks back at 10 lessons that changed how she thinks about aging, caregiving and the systems fa... more

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Caregiving is complicated. Caring for someone who has hurt you can be even more so. How do you protect yourself while caring for someone who caused you harm?

For people caring for a parent, family member or other care recipient with whom they have a... more

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What happens when being the caregiver your loved one needs means accepting that you cannot do it all yourself?

In this episode of The Hart of It All, Teri Hart speaks with four-time JUNO Award nominee Shawnee Kish about becoming a caregiver to her m... more

What if families had a clear path through dementia care from diagnosis?

In this episode of The Hart of It All, Teri Hart speaks with Dr. Saskia Sivananthan, CEO of the Brainwell Institute, about the Ontario Dementia Task Force and its goal to transf... more

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Amina Jabbar
Geriatric care expert
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Episode: The 10 Caregiving Lessons I Can’t Stop Thinking About: Season 1 Finale — The Hart of It All
Stephanie Muskat
Award-winning registered social worker, psychotherapist, founder of Compassion in Caregiving
Compassion in Caregiving
Episode: When Your Abuser Needs You to Become Their Caregiver — with Psychotherapist Stephanie Muskat
Shawnee Kish
Mohawk two-spirit singer-songwriter and caregiver to her mother
Musician
Episode: When Being a Good Caregiver Means Letting Go — with multi JUNO Nominee Shawnee Kish
Saskia Sivananthan
CEO of The Brainwell Institute
Brainwell Institute
Episode: A New Plan to Support Dementia Caregivers Before Crisis — with Brainwell Institute CEO Dr. Saskia Sivananthan
Dave Chilton
Author of The Wealthy Barber, longtime financial advisor
The Wealthy Barber author; financial educator
Episode: The Wealthy Barber on What It Really Takes to Retire Well — with David Chilton
Lisa Raitt
The Honourable former MP and advocate for dementia care in Canada
Former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada; Baycrest Health Sciences board member
Episode: Alzheimer’s, Violence, and the Guilt Caregivers Carry — with the Hon. Lisa Raitt
Catherine Wreford
Brain cancer survivor, Amazing Race Canada winner, brain cancer advocate
Brain Cancer Canada
Episode: How to Show Up When Someone You Love Has Cancer — with Catherine Wreford
Rob Carrick
Canada's personal finance explainer in chief, long-time Globe and Mail columnist, Substack author
The Globe and Mail; Substack
Episode: The Financial Checklist Every Caregiver Needs — Part 1 with Finance Expert, Rob Carrick
Liv Mendelsohn
Executive Director, Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE)
Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (program of the Asriely Foundation)
Episode: Unpaid Caregiving in Canada: The $97.1 Billion Reality — with CCCE Executive Director Liv Mendelsohn

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Teri Hart
Host of The Hart Of It All, focused on caregiving and health system insights

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Amazing

    This podcast popped up on my IG on 8/30. I am BLESSED. It is like they are speaking to my soul. I am only sad I have not had this guidance and information sooner. Thank you .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tmcbride08
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    Have learnt so much and love Teri’s style of interviewing- so engaging!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SarinaJB
    Australia2 months ago
  • Excellent

    I have listened to all of Teri Harts podcasts and I love how she probes and keeps asking all the questions I would ask. The guests and the information they share, make us all feel so less alone in this caregiving journey. These podcasts have helped my mental health in so many ways - thank you Teri.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GK70W
    Canada6 months ago
  • Just what we needed right now

    I’ve been loving The Hart of It All Podcast with Teri Hart. My friends and I have been listening more and more lately—we’re all in that “sandwich generation” phase, raising kids while supporting aging parents, and so many conversations feel incredibly relevant right now.

    Teri creates such a warm, honest space that feels more like a real conversation than an interview. It’s thoughtful, relatable, and easy to connect with.

    We love your podcast, Teri—thank you for creating something that resonate... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    borisandlori
    Canada6 months ago
  • Packed with Easy to Use Tips

    I actually can’t believe the amount of information I was able to glean from even one episode of this podcast. As a sandwich generation Gen X-er who loves her parents I will be using this podcast as a steady resource.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tracy Michelle Moore
    Canada8 months ago

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Audience feedback highlights the show's empathetic approach and usefulness as a resource for managing caregiving challenges.
Listeners appreciate the warm, honest conversations and practical takeaways for caregiving.
Guests provide credible, data-driven insights that feel actionable rather than theoretical.
The show is highly relevant for the sandwich generation, with relatable stories and clear guidance.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Paying for Care: RRSPs, RRIFs, HELOCs and What Families Need to Know — with Personal Finance Expert Rob Carrick
Q: Should people be talking about inheritance and the implications of inheritance when it comes to lifestyle choices?
There is tension between ensuring a comfortable life for aging parents and leaving a potential legacy, with many families prioritizing the parents' needs while recognizing that inheritance may be uncertain or contested, making proactive planning essential.
The Wealthy Barber on What It Really Takes to Retire Well — with David Chilton
Q: How has The Wealthy Barber stood the test of time in the context of today's longer lifespans?
Dave Chilton explains that the core principles—paying yourself first and disciplined saving—remain valid, but the realities of longer lives require adjusting savings rates, maintaining health, and planning for longer care timelines.
How to Show Up When Someone You Love Has Cancer — with Catherine Wreford
Q: What should listeners take away about supporting someone through cancer?
Listen first, ask what they need, and offer concrete help; even small acts can have a profound impact on someone who is overwhelmed.
How to Show Up When Someone You Love Has Cancer — with Catherine Wreford
Q: How has your view of care changed over the years living with brain cancer?
Care is as much about emotional presence as it is about physical support; being listened to and having a predictable, reliable support system has kept me going.
How to Show Up When Someone You Love Has Cancer — with Catherine Wreford
Q: What did care look like in the early days after your diagnosis?
Care looked like practical, real-time support from family and friends, and a shift from keeping the burden to asking for specific help, which made a huge difference.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hart Of It All

What is The Hart Of It All about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A compassionate show focused on the real-life realities of caregiving, spanning emotional, financial, and logistical challenges faced by families caring for aging loved ones. Across episodes, listeners hear practical tools for navigating dementia, aging-in-place vs. long-term care, caregiver burnout, and complex family dynamics, frequently framed with policy context, healthcare system insights, and personal stories from high-profile Canadian guests. The mix of expert guidance, real-world anecdotes, and action-oriented takeaways makes it a reliable resource for both current caregivers and professionals seeking deeper understanding of care workflows and support gaps. A standout thread is its emphasis on proactive planning, inclusive conversat... more

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Recent guests on The Hart Of It All include:

1. Amina Jabbar
2. Stephanie Muskat
3. Shawnee Kish
4. Saskia Sivananthan
5. Dave Chilton
6. Lisa Raitt
7. Catherine Wreford
8. Rob Carrick

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