S3E11: Epilogue
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In this final, abreviated episode, Love. Transform. Evolve. host Cynthia Iorio reflect on the journey that was creating and bringing this podcast to life. What started as a passion project has evolved over time, becoming something more. Love. Transform. Evolve. is more than just a podcast; it's a movement to create change. For more about the incredible work that Cynthia is doing, you can visit her website at
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S3E10: Wealth of Experience
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In this episode, Patrice Benning, a certified financial planner, wealth advisor, and ultra-marathoner, joins host Cynthia Iorio to discuss how being blindsided by someone else’s diagnosis can change the course of our lives and our future planning. Patrice, who is also a mom of two and former caregiver to her husband’s mother, shares her insights on having a disciplined physical regimen, caregiving and wealth management as well as the importance of leaning on a supportive network for all three. The conversation draws parallels between the challenges and determination needed in...
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S3E9: Soul Work
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When we think of caregiving, we often think of medical appointments and self-sacrifice. But what if we could reframe the experience as a spiritual journey? In this week’s episode of Love. Transform. Evolve, we dive into the deeply spiritual side of caregiving and explore how sound healing can help restore balance and energy. , an expert in sound healing and frequency therapy, explains how sound can bring us back to our center, calm our minds, and refresh our energy. She dissects the difference between listening to music and sound therapy, emphasizing the power of...
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S3E8: Stronger Together
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Caregiving is one of the most emotionally and physically draining roles anyone can take on, especially when it's for someone you love. This week on Love. Transform. Evolve., host Cynthia Iorio welcomes certified personal trainer and fitness YouTuber Chris Dorner to talk about caregiving, grief, and physical wellness. Chris, who has experience as a caregiver, having cared for both of her parents (her mother, who battled cancer, and her father, who had dementia) talks about how movement helped see her through. She also talks about the healing power of community, the...
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S3E7: Financial Fitness
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Being financially literate is important to understanding not only your own personal finances, but what happens to your estate after you’re gone, too. In this week’s episode of Love. Transform. Evolve., host Cynthia Iorio is joined by financial advisors Alex Fyon and Steph Woo from Dreams Financial to unpack the unspoken financial realities of caregiving. From quitting jobs to taking over a loved one’s investments mid-crisis, the financial demands of caregiving are overlooked and misunderstood. The emotionality of juggling healthcare decisions and finances collide in ways few...
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S3E6: Leading With Love
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Far too often, we think of caregiving as a burden, and caregivers as victims of circumstance. There’s no denying caregiving is hard work, but what if we could reframe it as an opportunity for personal growth? In this episode of Love. Transform. Evolve, host Cynthia Iorio welcomes Jennifer O'Brien, MSOD, a medical practice management consultant and the author of . Challenging the dominant narrative around caregiving, Jennifer reframes the caregiver’s role as one of leadership, resilience, and growth rather than sacrifice and burden. Jennifer draws on her 35 years...
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S3E5: Double Duty
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How can caregivers balance their caregiving responsibilities with demanding careers? And, how can companies best support their employees who are also caregivers? In this episode of Love. Transform. Evolve, we’re joined by Gene Lanzoni, Vice President of Content Marketing at Guardian Life Insurance, to discuss the complex reality of caregiving and full-time work. Gene has over 35 years of experience in marketing and research, a master's degree in theology, and decades of personal caregiving experience. In this discussion, we highlight how recognizing and supporting...
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S3E4: Balancing Act
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When someone we love needs care, everything becomes about them… and rightly so. But, for the millions of caregivers who are also holding down jobs, raising families, and managing day-to-day life, the toll can be enormous, and often invisible. In this episode of Love. Transform. Evolve., we’re joined by Cindy Diogo, the co-founder of ConSoul, a wellness platform designed specifically for working caregivers. Cindy shares the inspiration behind ConSoul’s mission to help caregivers access the support, resources, and learning tools they need to prioritize their own health and well-being. In...
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S3E3: Decisions, Decisions
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Being a human means making decisions. Constantly. Some are small—like what to make for dinner after a long day. Others are monumental—like choosing treatment options or navigating complex healthcare systems if you’re caring for someone else. Over time, that nonstop decision-making can wear us down and leave us feeling foggy, stuck, or overwhelmed. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Amalia Issa, a neuroscientist and healthcare futurist whose work focuses on improving how we make decisions, especially in high-stakes, high-stress situations like caregiving. With decades of...
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S3E2: More Than a Caregiver
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Anyone who has ever interacted with the Canadian healthcare system knows it can be overwhelming, especially if you're trying to navigate it while ALSO caring for someone you love. From endless wait times to having to fight just to be heard, many caregivers find themselves stuck in a system that wasn’t built with them in mind. But what if it could be? What if caregivers had a real seat at the table when it came to reshaping the healthcare system itself? In this episode, we’re joined by Christa Haanstra, founder and managing director of 4C Strategy, a consulting agency dedicated to...
info_outlineWhether you’re a caregiver or the person receiving care, it can feel like the healthcare system is managing you, as opposed to the other way around. Navigating the various specialists, subsidies, care protocols and systems can be extremely overwhelming for anyone, but especially for regular people who aren’t well-versed in the healthcare network’s existing infrastructure.
This week, we’re joined by three incredible people to discuss navigating and managing these systems:
Claire Webster is the founder of the Dementia Education Program at McGill University, and in addition to being a caregiver for her own mother, has also had to navigate the healthcare system for her own care.
Mark Stolow is the CEO of People Before Patients, an organization that aims to inspire a developmental leap from health care to Human Care. Mark likens the healthcare ecosystem to a forest, highlighting the absurdity of the fact that the system requires caregivers to also be advocates for their loved ones.
And finally, we’re joined once again by Brian Sutherland, a project manager and former caregiver whom you heard from in episode one of this season. Based in the United States, Brian shares what it’s like navigating health and social services south of the border, compared to how things work in Canada.
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