# Amy Coupal

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Episode 12: Amy Coupal

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 li…

Caregiver Burnout: The Breaking Point and What Comes Next — with Ontario Caregiver Organization CEO Amy Coupal

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…

Season 6 Episode 2: Rural Healthcare Challenges And Caregiver Support With Dr. Lorraine Sharp

Caregiving in rural and Northern Ontario comes with unique challenges—from long travel distances and harsh weather to limited access to specialized care. In this episode of Time to Talk, family physician Dr. Lorraine Sharp shares what she sees firsthand in Sault Ste. Marie and why comprehensive fam…

Aging Well Takes a Community: From Policy to People

CHATS CEO Christina Bisanz welcomes an exceptional group of leaders to the podcast: Amy Coupal, CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organization; Dr. Samir Sinha, a leading geriatrician at Sinai Health System and University Health Network, Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto, Director of He…

Unsung Heroes

As world populations age, there are numerous challenges around how to take care of older adults who need help. Most often, they surround healthcare systems. However, one aspect of aging populations may not get the same amount of attention: caregiving. More and more of us unwittingly become caregiv…

Season 6 Episode 4: When Caregiving Starts Young: Strength, Loss And Purpose With Michelle Nguyen

Becoming a caregiver at a young age can change everything. In this episode of Time to Talk, Michelle Nguyen shares her experience caring for her mother after a lung cancer diagnosis, and the emotional, financial, and personal challenges that followed. Joined by Amy Coupal, CEO of the Ontario Caregi…

April 11 2026-The Challenges Facing Caregivers Today & Exploring the "Fat Thermostat" Phenomenon

April 11 2026-The Challenges Facing Caregivers Today & Exploring the "Fat Thermostat" Phenomenon This week marked National Caregiver Day here in Canada—a time to recognize and honour the millions of people who provide care and support to family members, friends, and loved ones. These are people wh…

Panel: Caring More, Losing Ground or Caring Up, Caring Down—And Burning Out

Millions of Canadians step into caregiving roles when the people they love begin to age or face serious health challenges. For many, this responsibility arrives not at a quiet stage of life, but in the midst of their most demanding years. In 2026, caregiving continues to fall disproportionately on …

Preparing to Care: What Happens When a Loved One Gets Sick

What happens when someone you love becomes ill and you suddenly find yourself responsible for appointments, medications, meals, advocacy and emotional support? In this episode, Dr. Bill Evans speaks with Amy Coupal, CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organization, about the realities of caregiving. Drawi…

Caring for the Caregiver - Amy Coupal

When my 90-year-old mother-in-law moved into our home earlier this year, caregiving became deeply personal. Seeing the stairs, stubborn jar lids, fear of falling and loss of independence through her eyes changed how I understood aging, dignity and love—and inspired this conversation. Millions of p…