Caring Caregiver Show
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.
S19 E3 - How Shame Runs Caregiving
Join me, Savy for Episode 3 of Season 19, with Dr. Judith M. Pilla! 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"
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 1...S19 E2 - Caregiving Shouldn't Mean Carrying it Alone
Join me, Savy for Episode 2 of Season 19, with Isabel Melgarejo! 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"
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...S19 E1 - Transforming Education Through Compassion, Creativity, and Purpose
Join me, Savy for Episode 1 of Season 19, with my Co-Host Lani Almanza and our guest Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes! 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"
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 guid...S18 Special Episode - Don't Fall For It!
Join me, Savy for a SPECIAL EPISODE, with Rick Tabor of the Hawaii Falls Prevention Alliance! 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"
S18 E8 - Grannie Nannies and the Sound of Kupuna Music
Join me, Savy for Episode 8 of Season 18, with Meghan Phelen of Grannie Nannies, Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Stephanie Mariani with Kupuna music 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"
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. Regi...S18 E7 - Creating a Caring Community Village to Village
Join me, Savy for Episode 6 of Season 18, with Donna Lynn Loo of Laulima no na Ohana 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"
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 brea...S18 E6 - Morning Fuel and A Healthcare Marketplace All-in-One App
Join me, Savy for Episode 6 of Season 18, with Becky Galli, Mark Salzar, Marvin Galicha 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 Empowerment Coach: Showing others how to activate more fun, freedom & flow in their lives
Our Resources:
S18 E5 - Taking the Initiative and Pinkie’s Turnabout
Join me, Savy for Episode 5 of Season 18, with Author Sue Lloyd-Davies, Tani Salazar Office of Elderly Affairs Services Coordinator 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:
Sue Lloyd-Davies - Author of Pinkie's Turnabout: Eleven-year-old Pinkie fights to adopt a smart-alecky stray cat hoping he can save her beloved great-gran from losing her memory. But...S18 E4 - The Game That Changed Everything
Join me, Savy for Episode 4 of Season 18, with Author Glenna Hecht & 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:
Glenna Hecht - Speaker, author, consultant, and daughter who fought to stay connected when dementia tried to erase her motherBianca Spears - World-Renowned Laughter Leader and Award-Winning Empowerment Coach: Showing others how to activate more fun...S18 E3 - Navigator Guardians and Accessibility to Thrive
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 Hawaii - Guiding and assisting patients and their families through difficult times, providing Palliative Care to patients battling serious illnesses or delivering Hospice Care to patients near...S18 E2 - Take a Moment for Laughter and Gratitude!
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 Empowerment Coach: Showing others how to activate more fun, freedom & flow in their lives
Our Resources:
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, f...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...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 livesS17 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 lives
Our Resources:
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 Coac...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 lives
Our Resources:
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 - Worl...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 lives
Our Resources:
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 Laught...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 Alzheime...S16 E7 - Grow Where You’re Planted?
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
Ou...
S16 E6 - Are You Priced Out of Healthcare?
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 HonoluluImpact Health Sharing - A non-profit alternative approach to insurance where a commu...S16 E5 - Live Well and Die Well!
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:
S16 E4 - Are You Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones?
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:
S16 E3 - Holistic Nutrition and Alzheimer's Caregiving
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 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"
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S15 E6 - Is Your Care Receiving Future Secure?
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 you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"
From this Episode:
Lavine LTC Benefits - Raymond Lavine, our seasoned financia...S15 E5 - Caregiver Mastery and A Notary!
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, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"
From this Episode:
Rick Henkin - For Family C...S15 E4 - Coming in for a Final Approach!
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 bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"
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S15 E3 - Meet Rose the Mobility Robot!
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 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:
Prosperous Robotics - Empowerin...S15 E2 - Motivating and Empowering Family Caregivers!
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 connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"
From this Episode:
Tum Coeur - Helping caregivers navigate through the ups...S15 E1 - Bouncing into Season 15 with a Celebration of Sharing!
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 Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"
From this Episode:
Sarah Jefferis - Author...S14 E8 - Do You Have Elder Law Questions?
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 Episode:
Wendy Whiteman - Elder Law, Medicaid Services, Estate Planning
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S14 E7 - Watching Our Own with an App and Day Care!
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 need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"
From this Episode:
Hale Hau’oli Hawai’i - Promoting positive aging through community education programs, adult da...S14 E6 - Moms, Our First Caregivers and Kare For Kupuna!
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 DESERVE some "CARING"
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Kare for Kapuna - Connecting Hawaii’s seniors and caregivers by providing a platform...S14 E5 - Using Your Head to Save Your Brain and Transcending Grief to Life!
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 need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"
From this Episode:
Shawnee Canjura, The Dementia Doula - Individual and group sessions for family memb...S14 E4 - What, A Home Care App and A Season of Caring!
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"
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Vencer Health - Supporting individuals to live and recover safely at home and helping families find reliable and trusted healthcare providersS14 E3 - WAIT – Don’t Die Yet!
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 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"
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S14 E2 - Alzheimer Caregivers, YOU are NOT ALONE!
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 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"
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S14 E1 - Following the BREAD CRUMBS to Caregiver WELLNESS!
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 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...
