• S17 E3 - Keeping Kūpuna Safe and Together with Their Pets
    Feb 23 2026

    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 lives


    Our 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 Show
    • Instagram: caringcaregivershow
    • Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
    • Facebook Group: Click here to join
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    32 mins
  • S17 E2 - Beaming with Self-Love
    Feb 16 2026

    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 lives


    Our 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 Show
    • Instagram: caringcaregivershow
    • Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
    • Facebook Group: Click here to join
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    56 mins
  • S17 E1 - Kicking off Season 17 with Laughter and Voices of Change
    Feb 9 2026

    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 community
    • Bianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach: Showing others how to activate more fun, freedom & flow in their lives


    Our 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 Show
    • Instagram: caringcaregivershow
    • Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
    • Facebook Group: Click here to join
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    50 mins
  • S16 E8 - Saw a Blackbird on my Caregiving Journey!
    Dec 1 2025

    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 dementias


    Our 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 Show
    • Instagram: caringcaregivershow
    • Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
    • Facebook Group: Click here to join
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    53 mins
  • S16 E7 - Grow Where You’re Planted?
    Nov 24 2025

    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 Brain Health - A place where ancient wisdom meets modern science to empower you to live a joyful, fulfilling life


    Our 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 Show
    • Instagram: caringcaregivershow
    • Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
    • Facebook Group: Click here to join
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    37 mins
  • S16 E6 - Are You Priced Out of Healthcare?
    Nov 17 2025

    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"


    From this Episode:

    • Ageless Sculpting & Wellness - UltraSlim® Red Light Therapy in Honolulu
    • Impact Health Sharing - A non-profit alternative approach to insurance where a community of wellness-minded members each contribute a monthly amount, and when someone in the community has an eligible medical need, funds are shared seamlessly through our technology platform


    Our 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 Show
    • Instagram: caringcaregivershow
    • Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
    • Facebook Group: Click here to join
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    41 mins
  • S16 E5 - Live Well and Die Well!
    Nov 10 2025

    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, because you DESERVE some "CARING"


    From this Episode:

    • Ageless Sculpting & Wellness - UltraSlim® Red Light Therapy in Honolulu


    Our 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 Show
    • Instagram: caringcaregivershow
    • Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
    • Facebook Group: Click here to join
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    39 mins
  • S16 E4 - Are You Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones?
    Nov 4 2025

    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 - Elder Law and Estate Planning


    Our 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 Show
    • Instagram: caringcaregivershow
    • Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
    • Facebook Group: Click here to join
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    23 mins