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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 pa
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Signup to Generate a PitchIsland 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.
Island Treasures is hosted by Alison van Schie. The show has published 134 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Life After Caregiving: A Conversation with Lindsay Friedman" (23 September 2026, 38 minutes), "Life After Caregiving: Where Grief, Boundaries, and Real Self‑Care Come Into Focus" (23 August 2026, 42 minutes), and "Life After Caregiving: Being a Care Leader" (23 July 2026, 34 minutes).
Island Treasures publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 134 episodes.
Booking probability for Island Treasures is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Island Treasures requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Island Treasures's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Island Treasures are Family & Social Services. Island Treasures has a society audience.
Alison van Schie hosts Island Treasures, a society podcast with 134 episodes published.
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Episode #10
What happens when caregiving ends — and who do we become after giving so much of ourselves to someone else? In this episode, I sit down with Lindsay Friedman, whose journey from nursing assistant to multi‑generational...
Episode #9
In this episode, Jeanette Yates reflects on four decades of caregiving that began when she was just nine years old. She shares how early messages about being “a good girl” shaped her caregiving identity, how burnout...
Episode #8
Mark Wilson spent his career of more than 25 years heading the Leadership and Organization Effectiveness & HR functions at Fortune 500 companies, including PepsiCo, Taco Bell and YUM! Brands. And yet, when his mother...
Episode #7
What does life look like when caregiving ends — not the tasks, but the identity, the vigilance, the emotional weight you carried for years? In this episode, Breeda Miller returns to Island Treasures Podcast to share an...
Episode #6
In this Island Treasures Podcast adventure, we head out to explore another remarkable gem on Vancouver Island: the Malahat SkyWalk . Perched just off the Malahat Highway, this stunning architectural spiral rises above...
Episode #5
Caregiving often arrives without warning, and for many families, the weight of responsibility is compounded by not knowing where to turn. In this episode, we sit down with Lance A Slatton, whose plan to help his father...
Episode #4
In this episode, we welcome back a familiar voice from Season 5, Episode 1 — Grace Block returns to share what life looks like after caregiving. She opens up about the transition from being a full‑time caregiver for her...
Episode #3
A rare gathering of California Sea Lions turned a quiet Vancouver Island shoreline into a living, breathing wildlife spectacle. In this Island Treasures spotlight episode, come along as we get an unusually close look at...
Episode #2
After eleven years as the sole caregiver for her mom living with young‑onset dementia, Sharon Davis wasn’t prepared for the grief, anger, and loss that followed her mother’s passing. Holidays lost their sparkle, her...
Episode #1
Carol Steinberg is an accomplished writer/editor and a former award-winning journalist who contributed regularly to The New York Times, Success magazine, and other publications. In addition, Carol brings a deeply...
Episode #16
Caregiver Recovery: Redefining Normal and Moving Forward invites listeners into another honest conversation with Christina Keys about life after caregiving. Too often, caregivers are left 'soul tired' and unprepared for...
Episode #15
In our first full episode since the relaunch, we sit down with former caregiver, Licia Thompson-Young, who shares what it means to grow forward with intention after caregiving. From stepping beyond her comfort zone to...
Episode #14
When caregiving ends, it can feel like standing at the edge of a cliff—grief, uncertainty, and a quiet question echoing: “What now?” In this heartfelt episode of Island Treasures , we explore the transition from active...
Episode #13
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...
Episode #12
Island Treasures Podcast is taking a short break from publishing new episodes to reflect and seek future direction! Over the past six seasons, we've explored the many facets of caregiving, sharing insightful...
Episode #11
A central theme of the full podcast episode with Rayna Neises, called "Rayna's Caregiving Wisdom: No Regrets and Cherished Memories" was how to have no regrets when caregiving. After 26 years of caregiving during which...
Episode #10
In this episode we are joined by Rayna Neises for an enlightening conversation about her extensive caregiving journey. Rayna is a dedicated Caregiving Coach, author, and advocate for family caregivers. With a heart...
Episode #9
This mini episode highlights key points from “Creating Connections with a Dementia Companion” featuring Gina Awad. Gina, who studied Dementia as part of her Health and Social Care degree, is a valuable resource for...
Episode #8
Gina Awad's heartfelt journey into dementia caregiving began with her childhood visits to care homes, sparking a lifelong mission to support families navigating this challenging landscape. She studied Dementia as part...
Episode #7
This mini episode visits a few of the key takeaways Betsy Haddad shared with the listeners in the full episode "Thinking Ahead about Alzheimer's and Care Needs with Betsy Haddad". Since her caregiving experience she has...
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