S4 E5 - How Caregiver Meriam Went From Burnout to Powerhouse

04/04/22 • 39 min

In this episode: Meriam Boldewijn, author of Caregiver 2.0: From Burnout to Powerhouse shared that in the middle of her caregiving journey, she found herself in burnout. Meriam was searching for a practical and simple system that she could implement in her daily life to revitalize her own energy, be able to breathe, and stop feeling guilty when practicing self-care.
Evan’s news segment sheds light on the U.S. military veterans who are rescuing Ukraine's orphans.
Savy celebrated the success of Gimme A Break’s first annual Caregiver Expo!

Special Offer:

1 signed free copy of the book Caregiver 2.0: From Burnout to Powerhouse and 1-hour free consultation call with Coach Meriam Boldewijn. Contact [email protected] to redeem.

Recommended Resources:

Meriam Boldewijn - I guide caregivers who are experiencing burnout to help them form a system of self-care that they can incorporate into their life with ease.
Caregiver Health Club - The online weight loss program for caregivers. Our mission is to help 10,000 caregivers prevent type-2 diabetes through a simple and stress-free approach to self-care, nutrition, and fitness.
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.

Hosts:

Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club and certified Type 2 Diabetes Health Coach
Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:

Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & Savy
Instagram: caringcaregivershow
Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
Facebook Group: Click here to join

Special Offer:

1 signed free copy of the book Caregiver 2.0: From Burnout to Powerhouse and 1-hour free consultation call with Coach Meriam Boldewijn. Contact [email protected] to redeem.

Recommended Resources:

Meriam Boldewijn - I guide caregivers who are experiencing burnout to help them form a system of self-care that they can incorporate into their life with ease.
Caregiver Health Club - The online weight loss program for caregivers. Our mission is to help 10,000 caregivers prevent type-2 diabetes through a simple and stress-free approach to self-care, nutrition, and fitness.
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.

Hosts:

Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club and certified Type 2 Diabetes Health Coach
Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:

Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & Savy
Instagram: caringcaregivershow
Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
Facebook Group: Click here to join

Previous Episode

S4 E4 - Meet Gary the Founder of The Caregiver Foundation

In this episode: Gary Powell, executive director of The Caregiver Foundation, shared about his beginning years as a caregiver for his grandfather, as well as his mission to support caregivers and individuals needing care through a variety of services.

Evan’s latest news segment covered that Veterans Affairs announced that all expulsions from the department’s caregiver support program will be halted while officials re-evaluate new eligibility criteria. This threatens monthly support stipends for thousands of families.

Savy shared that Gimme a Break is hosting the first annual Caregiver Expo right here on Oahu! There will be nearly 30 vendors, live music, giveaways and a pause & pamper session.
Recommended Resources:

The Caregiver Foundation - From producing educational materials and resources to assuming daily money management (bill-paying) tasks, to providing speakers for seminars and meetings and overseeing major restoration cleaning, TCF works hard to provide caregivers the resources they need to survive their journey and “help those you love”.
Caregiver Health Club - The online weight loss program for caregivers. Our mission is to help 10,000 caregivers prevent type-2 diabetes through a simple and stress-free approach to self-care, nutrition, and fitness.
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.

Hosts:

Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club and certified Type 2 Diabetes Health Coach
Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:

Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & Savy
Instagram: caringcaregivershow
Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
Facebook Group: Click here to join

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S4 E6 - Kumu Kahua Theatre Presents "Who You Again?" A Dementia Play

In this episode: Donna Blanchard, the Managing Director of Kumu Kahua Theatre, offered us an inside look into the new dementia play at Kumu Kahua Theatre. Plotline: A family struggles to care for their matriarch as dementia slowly steals her memories away. Her grandson's method of existing within -- and adding to -- the imaginative world she inhabits creates a special bond. He helps her cope with changing realities, and she gives him the gift of self-acceptance.

Evan’s news segment touched upon the return of in-person caregiver support sessions!

Savy shared that Gimme a Break is offering a free seminar on April 13th focusing on dementia from a caregivers point of view.

Special Offer:

Kumu Kahua Theatre - Discounted tickets are available for individuals and families touched by dementia. Call 808-536-4441 and use the code: GRANDMAMELE

Recommended Resources:

Kumu Kahua Theatre - Mission is to provide theatrical opportunities for the expression of local community lifestyles, whether contemporary or historical and to stage locally written plays set in Hawai‘i or dealing with some aspect of the Hawaiian experience of residents.
Caregiver Health Club - The online weight loss program for caregivers. Our mission is to help 10,000 caregivers prevent type-2 diabetes through a simple and stress-free approach to self-care, nutrition, and fitness.
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.

Hosts:

Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club and certified Type 2 Diabetes Health Coach
Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show: