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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June 8, 2026Episode 151 min

S18 E1 - Engage, Enable, EnPhysio and Mindful Laughter

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:Enphysio - Providing physical therapy services in the comfort of your own homeBianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach: Showing others how to activate more fun, freedom & flow in their livesOur Resources:Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.Your Host:Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver ShowInstagram: caringcaregivershowWebsite: www.caringcaregivershow.comFacebook Group: Click here to join

March 30, 2026Episode 848 min

S17 E8 - The Box of Tools for Finding Your Way

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:Irina Koyfman - Author of The Sandwich Generation HandbookBianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach: Showing others how to activate more fun, freedom & flow in their livesOur Resources:Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.Your Host:Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver ShowInstagram: caringcaregivershowWebsite: www.caringcaregivershow.comFacebook Group: Click here to join

March 23, 2026Episode 733 min

S7 E17 - It’s a Miracle…Toothbrush!

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 Episode:Miracle Toothbrush - Patented toothbrush from JapanBianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach: Showing others how to activate more fun, freedom & flow in their livesOur Resources:Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.Your Host:Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver ShowInstagram: caringcaregivershowWebsite: www.caringcaregivershow.comFacebook Group: Click here to join

March 16, 2026Episode 643 min

S17 E6 - Taking YOUR Health, change your Frequency!

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 and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach: Showing others how to activate more fun, freedom & flow in their livesOur Resources:Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.Your Host:Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver ShowInstagram: caringcaregivershowWebsite: www.caringcaregivershow.comFacebook Group: Click here to join

March 9, 2026Episode 535 min

S17 E5 - You Need a Caregiver IV Stat!

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 Services - Premium IV therapy designed to replenish essential nutrients, hydrate your body, and help you feel your bestBianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach: Showing others how to activate more fun, freedom & flow in their livesOur Resources:Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.Your Host:Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver ShowInstagram: caringcaregivershowWebsite: www.caringcaregivershow.comFacebook Group: Click here to join

March 2, 2026Episode 448 min

S17 E4 - Just an Ordinary Woman, Walking One Day at a Time!

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 - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach: Showing others how to activate more fun, freedom & flow in their livesOur Resources:Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.Your Host:Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver ShowInstagram: caringcaregivershowWebsite: www.caringcaregivershow.comFacebook Group: Click here to join

February 23, 2026Episode 332 min

S17 E3 - Keeping Kūpuna Safe and Together with Their Pets

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:Kupuna Paws Foundation - Kupuna Paws helps kūpuna, or elders, facing physical and financial hardships avoid the heartbreak of giving up their beloved pets. Bianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach: Showing others how to activate more fun, freedom & flow in their livesOur Resources:Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.Your Host:Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver ShowInstagram: caringcaregivershowWebsite: www.caringcaregivershow.comFacebook Group: Click here to join

February 16, 2026Episode 255 min

S17 E2 - Beaming with Self-Love

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-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach: Showing others how to activate more fun, freedom & flow in their livesOur Resources:Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.Your Host:Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver ShowInstagram: caringcaregivershowWebsite: www.caringcaregivershow.comFacebook Group: Click here to join

February 9, 2026Episode 149 min

S17 E1 - Kicking off Season 17 with Laughter and Voices of Change

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 Tanaka - Through storytelling and expert insights, this podcast aims to inspire action and meaningful dialogue around key issues affecting our local communityBianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach: Showing others how to activate more fun, freedom & flow in their livesOur Resources:Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.Your Host:Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver ShowInstagram: caringcaregivershowWebsite: www.caringcaregivershow.comFacebook Group: Click here to join

December 1, 2025Episode 852 min

S16 E8 - Saw a Blackbird on my Caregiving Journey!

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 "CARING"From this Episode:The Caregiver's Journey - A podcast with practical tips and candid conversations for family caregivers of Alzheimer’s and other dementiasOur Resources:Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.Your Host:Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver ShowInstagram: caringcaregivershowWebsite: www.caringcaregivershow.comFacebook Group: Click here to join