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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
The Messy Middle of Caregiving
Susanne White is the founder of Caregiver Warrior. She was faced with the opportunity to care for her parents and embarked on a caregiving journey that would change her life. She ventured into this journey with a true cargiver warrior spirit and uses that same spirit to empower other caregivers through their caregiving opportunities.
This episode is filled with observations that Susanne made of herself and what she was going through - both in her caregiving and her recent brain surgery. Her brain surgery is teaching her a lot about the healing process and as she adjusts to her new normal, post-surgery, she is exploring ways to impart new lessons to others.
She blogs about her journey on her website, caregiverwarrior.com and shares her experience, strength and hope with others so that they too may navigate caregiving with grace and empowerment. Susanne’s latest book, Self-Care for Caregivers: A Practical Guide to Caring for You While You Care for Your Loved One, is now available at your favorite book stores. Visit caregiverwarrior.com for more information from Susanne White, or follow her on X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and don't forget to check out her Weapon of the Day!
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