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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
Island Treasures Mini Podcast: How Boundaries Provided Freedom in Caregiving
This episode highlights clips from the full episode "How Boundaries Provided Freedom in Caregiving" with my guest, Valerie Wiens, telling why boundary-setting in caregiving was so freeing for her.
Valerie was a true 'sandwich generation' caregiver, looking after her parents and her own family that included kids at home one with Asperger's and one with ADHD. She also was working full time as a case manager in the health care system. Even though she was well-versed in navigating the health-care system and helping others, when it came time to don her "daughter hat" instead of her "career hat", she realized why she was often asked "what do we do about mom?". As a caregiver, this question took on a new meaning and also became the title of her book - written to help caregivers by combining her personal experiences with her professional knowledge.
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