Remember This

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 [email protected] 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