Savy Makalena

Caring Caregiver Show

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Welcome to the Caring Caregiver Show, the hub for caregiver connection. We are lifelong caregivers on a mission to bring community to those who selflessly put others first. We want you to know that you too have a hand to hold and when together, we can make the caregiver journey a little easier for us all. Each week we feature topics ranging from self-care to respite resources to caregiver survivors just like you. You are home here, and we will certainly leave you more uplifted than you came.

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Savy Makalena

Episodes

S18 E3 - Navigator Guardians and Accessibility to Thrive 22.06.2026 53:23

Join me, Savy for Episode 3 of Season 18, with Dan Haire of Navian Hawaii, Catia Garell of Thrive for Life and World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach Bianca Spears returns for our Mindful Moment! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING" From this Episode: Havian...

S18 E2 - Take a Moment for Laughter and Gratitude! 15.06.2026 32:18

Join me, Savy for Episode 2 of Season 18, with World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach Bianca Spears returns for our Mindful Moment! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING" From this Episode: Bianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowe...

S18 E1 - Engage, Enable, EnPhysio and Mindful Laughter 08.06.2026 51:48

Join me, Savy and my Guest Host Lani Almanza for Episode 1 of Season 18, with Enphysio’s David Hrobochak & and World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach Bianca Spears returns for our Mindful Moment! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING" From this Episode: Enp...

S17 E8 - The Box of Tools for Finding Your Way 30.03.2026 48:19

Join me, Savy for the Finale’ of Season 17, with our Guests, Irina Koyfman Author of The Sandwich Generation Handbook, and our Mindful Moment with Bianca Spears – World Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING" From this Episode:...

S7 E17 - It’s a Miracle…Toothbrush! 23.03.2026 33:46

Join me, Savy for Episode 7 of Season 17, with Co-Host Christy Pickrell, our Guest, Kanon Nishitani of Miracle Toothbrush and our Mindful Moment with Bianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING" From this Episod...

S17 E6 - Taking YOUR Health, change your Frequency! 16.03.2026 43:34

Join me, Savy for Episode 6 of Season 17, with my Co-Host Marilyn Lamer and our Mindful Moment with Bianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING" From this Episode: Bianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader...

S17 E5 - You Need a Caregiver IV Stat! 09.03.2026 35:26

Join me, Savy for Episode 5 of Season 17, with our Guest, Syndee Taira, owner of Hydraloha IV Services, and our Mindful Moment with Bianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING" From this Episode: Hydraloha IV Se...

S17 E4 - Just an Ordinary Woman, Walking One Day at a Time! 02.03.2026 48:55

Join me, Savy for Episode 4 of Season 17, with our Guest, Karen Dizxon a Caregiver Advocate and Blogger, and our Mindful Moment with Bianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING" From this Episode: Bianca Spears...

S17 E3 - Keeping Kūpuna Safe and Together with Their Pets 23.02.2026 32:09

Join me, Savy for Episode 3 of Season 17, with our Guests, Nam Collins with BlackBird, Jenny Chung of Kupuna Paws, and our Mindful Moment with Bianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING" From this Episode: Kupu...

S17 E2 - Beaming with Self-Love 16.02.2026 55:36

Join me, Savy for Episode 2 of Season 17, with our Guests, Jackie Fernandes, Kristine Zellmer and our Mindful Moment with Bianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING" From this Episode: Bianca Spears - World-Ren...

S17 E1 - Kicking off Season 17 with Laughter and Voices of Change 09.02.2026 49:38

Join me, Savy for Episode 1 of Season 17, with Bunny Tanaka – Voices of Change & and our Mindful Moment with Bianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING" From this Episode: Voices of Change - Hosted by Bunny...

S16 E8 - Saw a Blackbird on my Caregiving Journey! 01.12.2025 52:43

Join me, Savy for the Finale’ of Season 16, with Nam Collins with Black Bird and Nancy Treaster & Sue Ryan with The Caregiver’s Journey! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and Givers Guides online magazine, your resource guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some...

S16 E7 - Grow Where You’re Planted? 24.11.2025 37:13

Join me, Savy for Episode 7 of Season 16, with Carl Powell Founder of Body and Brain Health! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and Givers Guides online magazine, your resource guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING" From this Episode: Body and...

S16 E6 - Are You Priced Out of Healthcare? 17.11.2025 40:36

Join me, Savy for Episode 6 of Season 16, with Nam Collins of Ageless Sculpting & Matt Skeele with Impact Health Sharing! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and Givers Guides online magazine, your resource guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING&q...

S16 E5 - Live Well and Die Well! 10.11.2025 38:43

Join me, Savy for Episode 5 of Season 16, with Nam Collins of Ageless Sculpting & Wellness and Susan Amina & Caryn Ireland of MAID – Medical Aid in Dying! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and Givers Guides online magazine, your resource guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, be...

S16 E4 - Are You Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones? 04.11.2025 22:54

Join me, Savy for Episode 4 of Season 16, with Aaron Miller, an Elder Law Attorney! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and Givers Guides online magazine, your resource guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING" From this Episode: Aaron Miller - Eld...

S16 E3 - Holistic Nutrition and Alzheimer's Caregiving 27.10.2025 47:53

Join me, Savy for Episode 3 of Season 16, with Beth Meek HNC, INHC Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Health Coach, Tony Vericelli Alzheimer’s Caregiving & The Caregivers and our Mindful Moment “Moving with Gina” featuring Gina Patterson Certified Metabolic Analyst through PNOE/NASM & Personal Trainer! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and Givers Guides online mag...

S15 E6 - Is Your Care Receiving Future Secure? 14.07.2025 55:23

Join me, Savy for the Episode 6 of Season 15, with Raymond Lavine the Founder of Lavine LTC Benefits and featuring Andy Pierce, Master Resilience Expert and Founder of iBOUNCE UP with a “Motivational Moment”! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect y...

S15 E5 - Caregiver Mastery and A Notary! 07.07.2025 52:18

Join me, Savy for the Episode 5 of Season 15, with Rick Henkin the Owner of, For Family Caregivers and Deb Boling of 808 Notary, featuring Andy Pierce, Master Resilience Expert and Founder of iBOUNCE UP with a “Motivational Moment”! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving,...

S15 E4 - Coming in for a Final Approach! 30.06.2025 47:37

Join me, Savy for the Episode 4 of Season 15, with Dr. Jonathan Knaul, Author of Final Approach – A Test Pilot’s Story of Caring for Loved Ones and each week, featuring Andy Pierce, Master Resilience Expert and Founder of iBOUNCE UP with a “Motivational Moment”! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bri...

S15 E3 - Meet Rose the Mobility Robot! 23.06.2025 47:44

Join me, Savy for the Episode 3 of Season 15, with Michael Bankowski & Dr. Maya Rudinac of Prosperous Robotics -Elderly Care Solutions and each week, featuring Andy Pierce, Master Resilience Expert and Founder of iBOUNCE UP with a “Motivational Moment”! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring ba...

S15 E2 - Motivating and Empowering Family Caregivers! 16.06.2025 38:11

Join me, Savy for the Episode 2 of Season 15, with Isabel Melgarejo of Tum Coeur and each week, featuring Andy Pierce, Master Resilience Expert and Founder of iBOUNCE UP with a “Motivational Moment”! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to conne...

S15 E1 - Bouncing into Season 15 with a Celebration of Sharing! 09.06.2025 53:53

Join me, Savy and my Co-Host Lani Almanza for the first Episode of Season 15, with Sarah Jefferis of Write Now! and featuring Andrew Pierce, Master Resilience Expert and Founder of iBOUNCE UP with a “Motivational Moment”! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregivin...

S14 E8 - Do You Have Elder Law Questions? 31.03.2025 47:31

Join me, Savy for the Season 14 FINALE’ my Co-Host Christy Pickrell and Elder Law Attorney, Wendy Whiteman! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING" From this...

S14 E7 - Watching Our Own with an App and Day Care! 24.03.2025 53:29

Join me, Savy for a RE-BROADCAST of Episode 7 of Season 14, with Kathy Wyatt Hale Hau'oli Day Care Centers AND Giancarlo & Sherry Paolillo with Watch Our Own! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you...