Island Treasures
Island Treasures began as a platform for caregivers with its guests sharing their stories to encourage, provide insights, and resources to support those in the midst of caregiving. With over 100 heartfelt episodes, it reminded caregivers they were not alone, as it uplifted voices of wisdom, empowerment, and compassion. In October 2025 Island Treasures enters a new chapter.
This relaunched season explores life after caregiving—the transitions, transformations, and moments that follow with former caregivers sharing how they have transitioned into their next chapter.
In addition to these heartfelt episodes addressing life after caregiving, from time to time we will celebrate the treasures of Vancouver Island with an episode highlighting a place or experience unique to Vancouver Island—after all that’s where the podcast calls home.
Whether you’re just beginning to rediscover life beyond caregiving or caregiving is part of your distant past, Island Treasures offers stories that we trust will resonate with you and inspire you as you move forward after caregiving. Or if you’re curious about Vancouver Island and want to hear more about the people and places that make it special, we’re delighted to have you join us for those episodes as well.
Please note: the original episodes remain available and provide a rich archive of support for caregivers. This new season simply expands the journey.
Island Treasures
Island Treasures Relaunch 2025
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After six seasons, Island Treasures returns with a fresh focus. We’ve rebranded to explore life after caregiving—the stories, reflections, and quiet renewals.
This new season shines a light on what follows caregiving, because that matters. You’ll hear candid conversations with former caregivers, offering insight, hope, and the kind of connection that helps us move forward.
And in addition to these heartfelt episodes, we’ll occasionally celebrate the treasures of Vancouver Island itself—after all that’s where the podcast calls home.
I’m glad you’re here. Let’s discover what comes next, together.
Caregiving Changes Us. What comes after caregiving matters, and it's time to talk about it. This is Island Treasures, a podcast entering a new season with a new direction.
And I'm your host, Alison van Schie, caregiving consultant. For years, we've supported caregivers through their journey. Now we're exploring what comes after caregiving through honest conversations with former caregivers.
And since the podcast comes to you from Vancouver Island in Canada, you'll hear the occasional episode that explores a different kind of treasure as we highlight local places and experiences unique to Vancouver Island.
If you're navigating life after caregiving, or simply curious about the treasures held within Vancouver Island, I'm glad you're here. Let's explore new treasures together.
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