Amintro Family: The Podcast

Episode 24: Francesca Valente

Caregiver Francesca Valente joins host Jeff Sammut to share the journey she and her husband are navigating as each cares for a parent living with dementia. She reflects on how they support one another, the importance of understanding and balancing their individual responsibilities, the ways they protect their relationship from being overtaken by caregiving, what they’ve done to support their parents both physically and economically, and more. 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 [http://amintrofamily.com/] to listen first, join the conversation, and explore more caregiver-friendly content. Amintro Family: The Podcast is brought to you by Amintro Inc., a mission-driven tech company dedicated to supporting older adults and family caregivers. If you’re caring for an aging relative or friend, our companion platform—the Amintro Family App—is here to help. This free app connects you with fellow caregivers, expert advice, practical tools, and exclusive offers tailored to your caregiving journey. Whether you’re looking for emotional support, problem-solving tips, or simply reassurance that you’re not alone, you’ll find it here. The podcast and our app offer stories, solutions, and solidarity for life’s caregiving chapters. Download Amintro Family App free from Google Play [http://bit.ly/4lmtrcd] or the App Store [https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/amintro-family/id6596763821]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 23: Erica Ehm

Host, speaker, entrepreneur, former MuchMusic VJ, and caregiver Erica Ehm joins Jeff Sammut to share her powerful caregiving story. From supporting her late mother through cancer to helping her daughter navigate anxiety and depression, Erica speaks candidly about the emotional weight of caring for loved ones across generations. She shares how she managed the stress of being both a devoted daughter and mother, the importance of asking for support, and the profound impact of small acts of kindness—reminding us that compassion benefits not just caregivers, but all of us. 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 [http://amintrofamily.com/] to listen first, join the conversation, and explore more caregiver-friendly content. Amintro Family: The Podcast is brought to you by Amintro Inc., a mission-driven tech company dedicated to supporting older adults and family caregivers. If you’re caring for an aging relative or friend, our companion platform—the Amintro Family App—is here to help. This free app connects you with fellow caregivers, expert advice, practical tools, and exclusive offers tailored to your caregiving journey. Whether you’re looking for emotional support, problem-solving tips, or simply reassurance that you’re not alone, you’ll find it here. The podcast and our app offer stories, solutions, and solidarity for life’s caregiving chapters. Download Amintro Family App free from Google Play [http://bit.ly/4lmtrcd] or the App Store [https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/amintro-family/id6596763821]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 22: Gary Teelucksingh

Gary Teelucksingh — co-founder of the Money Wise Institute, seasoned financial services expert, consultant, and author of Sage Advice: Choosing the Best Financial Advisor for You and his latest book Roots of Prosperity: Building Legacies Beyond Wealth — joins host Jeff Sammut to explore the challenges and opportunities of intergenerational wealth transfer. Gary highlights the importance of open, honest conversations within families and the value of working with trusted financial advisors. He also discusses the emotional complexities faced by both those giving and receiving wealth, how a wealth psychologist can help families navigate these dynamics, and tax-efficient gifting strategies that can support a smoother transition of wealth across generations. 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 [http://amintrofamily.com/] to listen first, join the conversation, and explore more caregiver-friendly content. Amintro Family: The Podcast is brought to you by Amintro Inc., a mission-driven tech company dedicated to supporting older adults and family caregivers. If you’re caring for an aging relative or friend, our companion platform—the Amintro Family App—is here to help. This free app connects you with fellow caregivers, expert advice, practical tools, and exclusive offers tailored to your caregiving journey. Whether you’re looking for emotional support, problem-solving tips, or simply reassurance that you’re not alone, you’ll find it here. The podcast and our app offer stories, solutions, and solidarity for life’s caregiving chapters. Download Amintro Family App free from Google Play [http://bit.ly/4lmtrcd] or the App Store [https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/amintro-family/id6596763821]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 21: Terri Oswald

Caregiver Terri Oswald joins host Jeff Sammut to reflect on her deeply personal caregiving journey — one that led her to move in with and care for both of her parents. Terri opens up about the physical and emotional toll of caregiving, the heartbreak of losing her mother, and the profound grief of losing her mother while still showing up each day for her father. She shares insights into the support systems that have sustained her, the ways she prioritizes self-care, and how caregiving has profoundly reshaped her life. It’s a powerful conversation about devotion, loss, endurance — and the complicated beauty of caring for the people who once cared for you. 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 [http://amintrofamily.com/] to listen first, join the conversation, and explore more caregiver-friendly content. Amintro Family: The Podcast is brought to you by Amintro Inc., a mission-driven tech company dedicated to supporting older adults and family caregivers. If you’re caring for an aging relative or friend, our companion platform—the Amintro Family App—is here to help. This free app connects you with fellow caregivers, expert advice, practical tools, and exclusive offers tailored to your caregiving journey. Whether you’re looking for emotional support, problem-solving tips, or simply reassurance that you’re not alone, you’ll find it here. The podcast and our app offer stories, solutions, and solidarity for life’s caregiving chapters. Download Amintro Family App free from Google Play [http://bit.ly/4lmtrcd] or the App Store [https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/amintro-family/id6596763821]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 20: Jeannine Bryant

Rightsizing expert and founder of Easy Rightsizing, Jeannine Bryant — CEO of Changing Spaces SRS and author of Ready to Rightsize?, Keep the Memories, Not the Stuff, and 101 Ways to Connect with a Senior — joins host Jeff Sammut to support caregivers navigating the emotional challenges of relocating a loved one. Jeannine shares practical guidance for every stage of the transition — before, during, and after a move. She explains how to begin the rightsizing process, addresses the identity shifts many seniors experience, and offers compassionate strategies for letting go of belongings while preserving meaningful memories. The conversation also explores how to prioritize what to keep, what to release, and how to support a senior’s emotional recovery after the move — and much more. 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 [http://amintrofamily.com/] to listen first, join the conversation, and explore more caregiver-friendly content. Amintro Family: The Podcast is brought to you by Amintro Inc., a mission-driven tech company dedicated to supporting older adults and family caregivers. If you’re caring for an aging relative or friend, our companion platform—the Amintro Family App—is here to help. This free app connects you with fellow caregivers, expert advice, practical tools, and exclusive offers tailored to your caregiving journey. Whether you’re looking for emotional support, problem-solving tips, or simply reassurance that you’re not alone, you’ll find it here. The podcast and our app offer stories, solutions, and solidarity for life’s caregiving chapters. Download Amintro Family App free from Google Play [http://bit.ly/4lmtrcd] or the App Store [https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/amintro-family/id6596763821]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.