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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
Tapping Into Communication and Positive Activity
This episode follows the compelling caregiving story of Lori Rogers. Lori is a successful businesswoman with three adult children. Her second child was diagnosed with autism at the age of two and he was a non-speaker.
In 2011 her eldest child had a sports-related injury resulting in post-concussion symptoms which added a different aspect to Lori's already full caregiving life. But, it was through this accident that Lori was introduced to wellness resources that helped her stay positive through all of the transitions she was facing.
She has adopted 6 positive activities that she shares in the epiosde - activities that personally help her frame her day with positivity and a raised happiness level. Lori has a business called "Positive Activity".
Then in 2022 there was yet another shift in her caregiving story - when through the book "Underestimated: An Autism Miracle" she was introduced to "Spelling to Communicate". As Craig was unable to speak to communicate this proved to be a game changer for them. Lori has a message to other parents of non-speaking children with autism - "they're listening!"
You'll want to hear how exciting this revelation has been for them as it has unlocked an amazing connection that enriches their relationship - and helps Craig to no longer have to eat green beans!
Check out'Spellers' (the documentary)
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