Savy Makalena

Caring Caregiver Show

Business EN ↓ 169 episodes

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.

Author

Savy Makalena

Episodes

S14 E6 - Moms, Our First Caregivers and Kare For Kupuna! 17.03.2025 41:30

Join me, Savy for Episode 6 of Season 13, with Mele Andrade with Hawaii Children’s Action Network and my Co-Hosts Lani and Trina of Kare For Kupuna! 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...

S14 E5 - Using Your Head to Save Your Brain and Transcending Grief to Life! 10.03.2025 53:24

Join me, Savy for Episode 5 of Season 14, with my Co-Host Shawnee Canjura, The Dementia Doula and our guests Dr. Mitchell Clionsky, The Brain Doc and Sally Wright! 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 nee...

S14 E4 - What, A Home Care App and A Season of Caring! 03.03.2025 52:23

Join me, Savy for Episode 4 of Season 13, with Mark Salazar of Vencer Health and my Co-Host Rayna Neises! 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 E...

S14 E3 - WAIT – Don’t Die Yet! 24.02.2025 46:23

Join me, Savy and my Co-Host Marilyn Lamer for Episode 3 of Season 14, with Annette Kam Author “WAIT – Don’t Die Yet!” Featuring Shirin of Radiant Emotional Healing each week with a “Meditative Moment” to balance your mind, body, and spirit by discovering your Inner Peace and Emotional Wellness! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazi...

S14 E2 - Alzheimer Caregivers, YOU are NOT ALONE! 17.02.2025 47:45

Join me, Savy and my Co-Host Danette Penrod for Episode 2 of Season 14, with Tony Vericella Founder of Alzheimer’s Caregiving and The Caregivers! Featuring Shirin of Radiant Emotional Healing each week with a “Meditative Moment” to balance your mind, body, and spirit by discovering your Inner Peace and Emotional Wellness! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by...

S14 E1 - Following the BREAD CRUMBS to Caregiver WELLNESS! 10.02.2025 41:35

Join me, Savy and my Co-Host Lani Almanza for the first Episode of Season 14, with Amy Friesen - Founder and CEO, Tea & Toast, Elder Planning & Author of BREAD CRUMBS – From Home Care to Care Homes! Featuring Shirin of Radiant Emotional Healing each week with a “Meditative Moment” to balance your mind, body, and spirit by discovering your Inner Peace and Emotional Wellness! The Caring Car...

S13 E4A - SPECIAL EPISODE - Telling OUR Stories 04.11.2024 47:57

Join me, Savy for a BONUS Episode of Season 13, with the Gimme A Break Board members as we TELL OUR STORIES of Caregiving and how it brought us together! 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...

S13 E4 - Aging Together and Personalized Nutrition! 28.10.2024 45:52

Join me, Savy for Episode 4 of Season 13, with Aaron Chock Independent Partner for Zinzino Supplements and Dr. Pooja A. Patel, OT, OTR/L, CDP, CFPS, CGCP, Founder & Consultant, Aging Together LLC! 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 conn...

S13 E3 - Pet Loss and Your Care Portfolio! 21.10.2024 54:08

Join me, Savy for Episode 3 of Season 13, with Anne Marie Farage-Smith MSED. MS LMHC Counselor and Author of Healing Wisdom for Pet Loss: An Animal Lovers Guide to Grief and Phyllis Anderson Publisher of Carefolio! 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’r...

S13 E2 - Peace, Balance and Medicare Assurance! 14.10.2024 47:38

Join me, Savy for Episode 2 of Season 13, with Cindy Cooley Brockway of Essentials for Peace and Balance and Leilani Solien with Premier Benefit Consultants and Kare for Kupuna! 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 resource...

S13 E1 - Maybe I Can Get Some Cracks! 07.10.2024 55:38

Join me, Savy and my Co-Host Lani Almanza for the first Episode of Season 13, with Author, Coach, Speaker and Host of "Maybe I Can" Podcast, Debbie Weiss AND the Owner, Doctor of Chiropractic at Provost Chiropractic, Mikey Provost! 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...

S12 E7 - Walking with a Coach! 22.07.2024 39:35

Join me, Savy for Episode 7 of Season 12, with Kathy Tan & Jenna Pascual of Amalu Coaching! 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 Episode: A...

S12 E6 - Caregiver Transformations and Financial Stability! 15.07.2024 49:32

Join me, Savy for Episode 6 of Season 12, with Jamie Loken Owner/Instructor TO SAY I AM Transformation Co AND Roger Higa CLTC Financial Professional! 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...

S12 E5 - No Regrets and the Negative Space! 08.07.2024 41:39

Join me, Savy for Episode 5 of Season 12, with Rayna Neises Certified Coach and Author of No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season & Caregiver Advocate and the creator of The Negative Space, Allison Breininger ! 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,...

S12 E4 - Caregiver PTSD and Tech Savvy Solutions! 01.07.2024 39:24

Join me, Savy for Episode 4 of Season 12, with Sarah Cart – Caregiver Survivor and Author of “On My Way Back To You” AND Wendy Dakroub with Tech Savvy Teens! 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, bec...

S12 E3 - Financial Freedom and Nutritional Frequency! 24.06.2024 47:07

Join me, Savy for Episode 3 of Season 12, with Aaron Marcum, a leader in the home care industry and Founder of Breakaway Home Care PERMA-V Positive Psychology and Marilyn Lamer Independent Promoter Frequense! 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...

S12 E2 - Together for Sharon and A Passionate Guide 17.06.2024 37:16

Join me, Savy for Episode 2 of Season 12, with George Ackerman, Parkinson’s Disease Advocate and Talaya Dendy, Cancer Patient Advocate! 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...

S12 E1 - Let’s Make It an Even Dozen While Feeding Opie 10.06.2024 46:08

Join me, Savy and my Co-Host Lani Almanza for the first Episode of Season 12, with Laura Blessing sharing her Caregiving journey! 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 "...

Revisited: A Caregiver’s Journey and A Watch for Falls! 20.05.2024 58:36

We are off until February but are publishing re-runs of Season 10 episodes. We will be back with Season 12 in June 2024! --- Join me, Savy for Episode 7 of Season 11, with Sabrina Ortolano a Cancer Caregiver and finally Richard Hirsch with the UnaliWear’s Kanega watch! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregivi...

Revisited: Exciting News in Day Care! 13.05.2024 48:26

We are off until February but are publishing re-runs of Season 10 episodes. We will be back with Season 12 in June 2024! --- Join me, Savy for Episode 6 of Season 11, Kathy Wyatt President of Hale Hau'oli with exciting news! 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...

Revisited: Our LGBTQIA+ Caregivers and A Prescription for Admission! 06.05.2024 54:48

We are off until February but are publishing re-runs of Season 10 episodes. We will be back with Season 12 in June 2024! --- Join me, Savy for Episode 5 of Season 11, with Thaddeus Pham, MPH Viral Hepatitis Prevention Coordinator Harm Reduction Services Branch, Hawai'i State Department of Health, AND Dr. Monique Nugent a practicing hospitalist and an associate director for the Division of Ho...

S11 E8 - A Heart for Hospice, Medicare Updates and Life Planning Now! 02.04.2024 59:46

Join me, Savy for the Final Episode of Season 11, with Helen Bauer an End of Life Educator and Advocate, Leilani Soliven with Premier Benefit Consultants and Henedina Jessop, A Life Solutions Planner! 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 conn...

S11 E7 - A Caregiver’s Journey and A Watch for Falls! 26.03.2024 59:20

Join me, Savy for Episode 7 of Season 11, with Sabrina Ortolano a Cancer Caregiver and finally Richard Hirsch with the UnaliWear’s Kanega watch! 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 DESE...

S11 E6 - Exciting News in Day Care! 18.03.2024 48:26

Join me, Savy for Episode 6 of Season 11, Kathy Wyatt President of Hale Hau'oli with exciting news! 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 Ep...

S11 E5 - Our LGBTQIA+ Caregivers and A Prescription for Admission! 11.03.2024 54:48

Join me, Savy for Episode 5 of Season 11, with Thaddeus Pham, MPH Viral Hepatitis Prevention Coordinator Harm Reduction Services Branch, Hawai'i State Department of Health, AND Dr. Monique Nugent a practicing hospitalist and an associate director for the Division of Hospital Medicine at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break...