Remember This

In the season 3 finale of Remember This, we meet Maureen. She's a Scarborough resident who has been a nurse for over 35 years. Maureen shares her passion for the profession and discusses all that nursing entails. This is our final episode made in collaboration with Scarborough Made -- a social impact project championing storytelling in Toronto's East. For more stories from the project, visit https://scarboroughmade.com.

Dr. Paul Caulford is a family physician who has been practicing in Scarborough, Ontario his entire career. In this episode, he tells the story of co-founding and operating the Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant HealthCare. This is the second episode in Remember This' partnership with Scarborough Made --  a social impact project championing storytelling in Toronto's East. For more stories from the project, visit https://scarboroughmade.com.  

In this episode, we meet Doris, 104, who is a longtime Scarborough, Ontario resident. She shares stories of moving into her home of over 60 years, her family, and favourite memories while living in the area. This is the first of a series of episodes that are made in partnership with Scarborough Made --  a social impact project championing storytelling in Toronto's East. For more stories from the project, visit https://scarboroughmade.com. 

Don is a 68 year old resident of Chicago. In his episode he reflects on family and the importance of life-long learning. Don's story was submitted using the Remember This app. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com

This is a replay of one of our most popular episodes from season one. It was recently the recipient of a Canadian Online Publishing Award in the "Best Feel Good Story" category. Peggy was 101 at the time of recording and shares the experiences of her and her brother, Ken. They both joined the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. 

After decades spent working on their farm, Alexander is 74 and enjoying retirement with his wife. This episode was submitted via the Remember This app. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com

Joe Kalladeen, 80, has been based between both Guyana and Canada for the last 20 years. This episode features the story of how he found a home between two countries, after the passing of his wife in 2001. This episode was produced and edited by Megan Camlasaran -- Joe's granddaughter. 

Get ready for a third season of Remember This, hosted by Amanda Cupido.

Melody is a trans woman from Toronto, ON who had to navigate the world and her authentic self growing up in the 1960s. This has come with its own dangers and challenges as Melody reflects on her passion for cycling and a life-spanning multiple careers from chauffeur to rock stars and running away and joining the carnival at 15 years old. This episode was scripted and edited by Allison Hannaford who interviewed Melody near her home in Toronto.

Daniel is a 17 year old student living in Richmond Hill who submitted his story using the Remember This app. He shares his proudest moment of grade eighth graduation and his favorite subjects in school. This episode was submitted via the Remember This app. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com

In this episode we follow up with 59 year old Stefonknee as she shares her memories and lessons learned as a parent to seven children. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com.

Stefoknee is a 59 year old resident of Toronto's West end. In part one of her story, Stefonknee walks us through the story of her transition and difficulties rebuilding her life. She will tell us about rebuilding her relationships with her children and why her mother was her greatest role model. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com.

Jonathan, 17, reflects on overcoming his academic hurdles and one of his greatest accomplishments as a seventh-grade hockey hero. This episode was submitted via the Remember This app. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com

Doug, 87, shares heartbreaking stories  -- like how it feels to have his wife of 62 years lose her memory -- and his fondest moments of week-long fishing trips with his grandchildren and his brush with royalty. With no sign of slowing down, Doug is even a co-host of his own podcast, Elder Stories: Wisdom from the Green Bench Podcast. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com.

Sybil's life as a school teacher has given her cherished memories of instilling a love of life-long learning in her students and their families. Now 83 years old and living in a retirement home in Whitby, she tends to the gardens and speaks about the importance of building the bonds of community. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com.

Marjolaine (Mimi) is 63 and living in Ville-Marie, Montreal. She talks about the formative people in her life, including a supervisor at work who taught her how to lead people with respect. She also speaks about how being a positive force in the lives of others brings its own rewards. This episode was submitted via the Remember This app. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com

Get ready for a second season of stories that deserve to live forever.

In the final episode of Season 1, we revisit Hanna. Now 94, Hanna shares her story of coming to Canada, falling in love and raising a family. She also talks about finding peace in her spiritual connection with nature -- and gives some advice based on all her lived experiences. Interested in being part of Season 2? We're collecting stories! You can get in touch by emailing us at rememberthispodcast@gmail.com or, if you'd like to easily create your own, visit RememberThisPodcast.com

Remember This revisits Peggy, who shares the experiences of her and her brother, Ken. They both joined the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Peggy was 101 years old at the time of her interview but has since passed away. Remembrance Day is this week. Her story is presented here as a tribute to her and all those who have served our country.

Stephen, 25, submitted his story from London, Ontario. He shares fond memories of learning how to drive stick with his father and life advice about getting through tough times. This episode was submitted via the Remember This app. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com

This is one of our partnership episodes with the University Health Network's Centre for Living Organ Donation. In this episode, Katie shares her experience of donating part of her liver to save her husband's life -- and what it was like for her kids to have both parents in surgery at the same time. This story was submitted via the Remember This app. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com

This is one of our partnership episodes with the University Health Network's Centre for Living Organ Donation. In this episode, Glenna shares her journey as a donor, who donated 62% part of her liver, which she says was one of the best experiences of her life. This story was submitted via the Remember This app. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com

The next few episodes, we'll be hearing from people who are connected to the University Health Network's Centre for Living Organ Donation. In this episode, Leonard shares his journey as a donor, who gave part of his live to a child. Hear about his inspiration and why he thinks it's important for everyone to try and make a difference in the world. This story was submitted via the Remember This app. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com

Marion and James have been married for 65 years. They have four children, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Although they're proud of their life and family, it wasn't always easy. Hear about their experience living through war, working their way up in the restaurant industry and their prevailing love story. 

Jaydeen is a 13-year-old living in Ontario whose proudest moment came from pursuing her art. This episode was submitted via the Remember This app. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com

Greg, 37, shares his outlook on life and career after leaving the corporate world to pursue his dream of opening his own distillery. This episode was submitted via the Remember This app. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com

David, 91, submitted his story through the Remember This app. He shares memories from his childhood in England, where he was a church organ player. Now, in Canada, music continues to play a large role in his life and even led to him meeting his soulmate, Pamela. It's also what gave him some respite from the intensity of his job as a chartered accountant. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com

James is a 6-year-old from Ohio who submitted his story through the Remember This app. He talks about his love for dogs, trampolines and turkey on a stick. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com

Hanna, 92, shares memories of World War II and living as a refugee in West Germany. There, she studies to become a nurse. Through numerous experiences of tending to the ill, she develops a unique perspective about death.

Elisabetta provides a peek into her family's history and advice for people going through tough times. This episode was submitted via the Remember This app. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com

Peggy, 101, talks about how she and her late husband shared a love of travel and dance. Specifically, square dancing. The award-winning duo travelled across North America for competitions. Shortly after recording this, Peggy passed away. This story is meant to honour some of her fondest memories.

Rosa shares her story about being raised by her grandmother in Italy, coming to Canada and then raising a family of her own. This episode was submitted via the Remember This app. If you would like to easily create your own audio story, visit http://RememberThisPodcast.com