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.
Episodes
Life After Caregiving: Finding Your Footing
Island Treasures Relaunch 2025
Island Treasures Podcast: Change is A-Coming!
Island Treasures Mini Podcast: No Regrets
Rayna’s Caregiving Wisdom: No Regrets and Cherished Memories
Island Treasures Mini Podcast: A Dementia Companion
Meaningful Connections with a Dementia Companion
Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Thinking Ahead with Betsy Haddad
Thinking Ahead About Alzheimer's and Care Needs with Betsy Haddad
Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Geri-Gadgets®
A Caregiver's Innovative Creation
Island Treasures 'Treasure Chest' with Judy Cornish
Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Caregiver Respite
Normal Life Plus Caregiving
Island Treasures 2024 Podcast Title Story
Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Two Poems from Sarah Merriman
Roadblocks and Signposts for Caregivers
Island Treasures 'Treasure Chest' with Loretta Veney
Island Treasures Mini Podcast: In the Company of Angels
The Messy Middle of Caregiving
Island Treasures 'Treasure Chest' with Betsy Haddad
Island Treasures Mini Podcast: The Must-Have Talk for Caregivers
The Must-Have Talk for Caregivers
Island Treasures 'Treasure Chest' with Dennis Dulniak
Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Music is a Bridge for Caregivers and their Loved Ones