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Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

Selma Archer & Zack Demopoulos

32 episodes

1 month ago

In this powerful episode of Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees, we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Feylyn Lewis, whose caregiving journey began at just 11 years old after her mother experienced life-altering complications from a botched spinal surgery. Dr. Lewis brings a deeply personal, heartfelt perspective to the realities faced by youth caregivers—experiences most adults never even imagine children navigating. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Lewis opens our eyes to the emotiona...

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In this powerful episode of Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees, we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Feylyn Lewis, whose caregiving journey began at just 11 years old after her mother experienced life-altering complications from a botched spinal surgery. Dr. Lewis brings a deeply personal, heartfelt perspective to the realities faced by youth caregivers—experiences most adults never even imagine children navigating. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Lewis opens our eyes to the emotiona...

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Society & Culture,

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Episodes (20/32)

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

Growing Up Caregiving: The Invisible Journey of Youth Caregivers

In this powerful episode of Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees, we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Feylyn Lewis, whose caregiving journey began at just 11 years old after her mother experienced life-altering complications from a botched spinal surgery. Dr. Lewis brings a deeply personal, heartfelt perspective to the realities faced by youth caregivers—experiences most adults never even imagine children navigating. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Lewis opens our eyes to the emotiona...

1 month ago

32 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

The Future of Caregiving at Work with Wellthy’s Lindsay Jurist-Rosner

Lindsay Jurist-Rosner is the Co-Founder and CEO of Wellthy, the market-leading care concierge company transforming how families navigate care for themselves and their loved ones. Two million people currently have access to Wellthy through major employers and health plans—including Best Buy, Cisco, Hilton, and Meta—and the company now employs more than 300 specialists supporting family caregivers every day. Driven by her own 28-year caregiving journey for her mother, Lindsay set out to build t...

1 month ago

36 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

Aging, Workforce & Caregiving with Expert Robert Espinoza

In this episode, we sit down with Robert Espinoza, a national leader in caregiving, equity, and aging, for a powerful conversation that every HR professional, business leader, and working caregiver needs to hear. With personal stories and deep policy insight, Robert walks us through the systemic gaps in the long-term care system, the challenges facing our care workforce, and the real-life impact of underfunding the care economy. His message is clear: caregiving touches all of us, and we have ...

2 months ago

39 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

Why Employers are Missing the Caregiving Crisis with Joseph B. Fuller

In this episode, we sit down with Joseph B. Fuller—Harvard Business School professor and co-lead of the Managing the Future of Work initiative—to unpack what most employers are still getting wrong about caregiving and the workforce. Joe brings powerful insights, compelling research, and personal stories that shine a light on why caregiving is a business issue, not just a personal one. From costly turnover in your top-performing talent to invisible presenteeism draining productivity, we explor...

2 months ago

47 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

Patient Advocacy Leader, Caregiving Advocate, & Author Paul Wynn

In this episode, we sit down with Paul Wynn, an incredible caregiver advocate, author, and storyteller, to unpack the complex reality of being in the sandwich generation—those caught between raising kids and caring for aging parents. Paul brings heartfelt honesty, practical wisdom, and real-life strategies from his own caregiving journey, while also highlighting the importance of workplace support for caregivers. You’ll hear Paul’s deeply personal caregiving story and learn how he juggled fam...

3 months ago

32 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

Navigating Millennial Caregiving with Dr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb

In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Dr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb, author of The Millennial Caregiver, to explore the complex intersection of caregiving, career, and life as a member of the millennial generation. Rachael shares her deeply personal journey of becoming a caregiver for her father who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s while she was simultaneously raising a newborn and advancing her academic career. It’s a raw, real, and deeply insightful conversation that so many ...

3 months ago

37 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

Caregiving, WOOP, and the Emotional Load: A Conversation with Dr. Joan Monin

In this episode, we sit down with the amazing Dr. Joan Monin from Yale University to talk about the real, raw, and often overlooked emotional weight of caregiving—especially for those of us juggling careers, kids, and aging parents. Joan not only brings a wealth of research and experience in public health, but also shares her personal journey as a daughter navigating her mom’s dementia diagnosis. This one hits close to home. We unpack the psychological barriers that prevent caregivers from ge...

3 months ago

47 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

How AI Can Revolutionize Caregiving & Empower Families – With Breana Patel

In this episode, we (Selma and Zack) sit down with the brilliant Breana Patel to unpack one of the most pressing challenges facing our society today: the silver tsunami. With a rapidly aging population and a dwindling caregiver workforce, Breana shares how AI-powered solutions can make caregiving not only safer and more effective for patients but also far more manageable for caregivers—especially those of us juggling full-time work and family responsibilities. From her personal caregiving sto...

4 months ago

30 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

Grief, Caregiving, and the Power of Connection – with Leslie Weirich

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with our friend and grief advocate, Leslie Weirich, whose decades-long journey through caregiving and loss has shaped her mission to bring hope and understanding to others. From caring for aging parents and siblings to navigating unimaginable personal tragedies, Leslie’s story offers both powerful perspective and practical wisdom for anyone touched by grief or the caregiving experience. We explore the parallels between caregiving and grief, the importanc...

5 months ago

35 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

Care with Dignity: Fighting for Change with Filmmaker Susie Singer Carter

In this episode, we sit down with our brilliant friend and caregiving champion, Susie Singer Carter. Susie doesn’t just tell stories—she lives them with heart, humor, and relentless honesty. We talk about the raw truths of caregiving, especially for those dealing with Alzheimer’s and long-term care systems. Susie shares how caring for her mother, Norma, transformed her life and ignited her mission to advocate for others through storytelling. We also dive into her new docu-series No Country fo...

5 months ago

37 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

Caring Out Loud: Rosanne Corcoran on Dementia, Daughterhood & Making Caregivers Visible

Hey folks, Selma and Zack here! In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Rosanne Corcoran—a powerhouse advocate, seasoned dementia caregiver, and host of the Daughterhood the Podcast. Rosanne opens up about her 12-year journey caring for her mom through vascular dementia and how it shaped not only her life but her mission to build a community of support for caregivers everywhere. We dive deep into the challenges working caregivers face and how employers and policymakers can—and should...

6 months ago

34 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

Self-Preservation and the Power of the Small Moment with Charlotte Bayala

This week, we sit down with the incredible Charlotte Bayala, host of the Cancer Caregivers Podcast and a nominee for the International Women's Podcast Awards. Charlotte brings raw honesty, heartfelt wisdom, and a refreshing sense of humor to a conversation every caregiver needs to hear. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unseen, or just in need of a reset, Charlotte offers a powerful reframing of what it really means to take care of yourself—and why she prefers the term "self-preservation" over...

6 months ago

28 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

The Caregiver Identity Crisis: Why Naming It Matters with Dr. Barry J. Jacobs

In this episode, we’re joined by the incredible Dr. Barry J. Jacobs, clinical psychologist, author, and former journalist, to explore the essential but often overlooked world of working caregivers. From his early experience caring for a parent to supporting his own mother and stepfather through dementia, Barry brings both deep personal insight and professional expertise to the conversation. Together, we discuss what it means to be a caregiver, the emotional and logistical challenges involved,...

7 months ago

36 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

The Beautiful Side of Caregiving: Living with Meaning as a Working Caregiver

In this episode, we sit down with the incredibly inspiring Ebony Travis Tichenor, a powerhouse advocate for working caregivers and someone who truly lives her life out loud. Ebony shares her deeply personal and powerful 17-year caregiving journey for her mother, all while balancing a full-time career and a full heart. We dive into what caregiving really looks like behind the scenes — the highs, the heartaches, and the healing — and how vulnerability has become one of her biggest strengths. We...

7 months ago

23 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

How Harry & David Champions Their Working Caregivers

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Rhonda Klug from Harry & David to talk about the often invisible and deeply personal journey of working caregivers. From supporting her parents through dialysis and COPD to leading real cultural change within her organization, Rhonda shares her firsthand experience that sparked a company-wide movement of support and empathy. She takes us behind the scenes of how Harry & David and the broader 1-800-Flowers family are creating a more compassion...

8 months ago

30 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

Elder Law, Medicaid Planning & Caregiver Chaos – with Eric Goldberg & Clelia Pergola

If you're a working caregiver—or if you support them—you need to hear this one. In this episode, we sit down with elder law experts (and longtime friends of the show) Eric Goldberg and Clelia Pergola from the NJ Elder Law Center. Together, they drop some serious knowledge on navigating Medicaid, protecting assets, and creating real systems of support for families in crisis. This conversation gets personal, gets practical, and—most importantly—gets to the heart of what caregivers are up agains...

8 months ago

43 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

Being a Caregiver Spouse: The Power of Community with the Well Spouse Association and Bob Mastrogiovanni

In this heartfelt and deeply insightful episode, we sit down with Bob Mastrogiovanni, a devoted husband, retired IRS professional, and co-president of the Well Spouse Association. Bob opens up about his powerful caregiving journey for his late wife Kathleen, who battled multiple sclerosis for decades. From the moment of diagnosis just two years into their marriage, Bob shares how their love, resilience, and adaptability helped them navigate the emotional and practical challenges of being a ca...

9 months ago

29 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

Global Caregiver Advocates Bonus Series: Spotlight On Canadian Caregiver Advocates

We’re kicking off our Global Caregiver Advocate Series by heading north to spotlight the amazing work being done in Canada. We sat down with three incredible advocates—Christa Haanstra, Sharon Anderson, and Amy Coupal—who are making waves across the country when it comes to caregiver policy, support, and visibility. Join us as we explore how Canada is leading efforts to recognize caregiving as both a personal journey and a workforce strength. Episode Highlights: [2:54] Meet Christa, Sha...

9 months ago

54 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

Balancing Work and Caregiving: A Conversation with Dr. Donna Benton

Caregiving doesn’t just happen at home—it happens at work, too. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Donna Benton, the Director of the Family Caregiver Support Center at the University of Southern California, to discuss the often-overlooked challenges faced by working caregivers. With over 28 years of experience, Dr. Benton shares invaluable insights on how workplaces can better support employees who are juggling their careers and caregiving responsibilities. Episode Highlights: [1:23] – W...

10 months ago

32 minutes

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

Navigating Caregiving, Work, and Mental Health—Expert Insights with Dr. Madhavi Vemireddy

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Madhavi Vemireddy, a powerhouse advocate for working caregivers and the Chief Executive Officer at Cleo. Dr. Vemireddy shares her personal caregiving journey—from navigating her son’s congenital heart disease and autism diagnosis to supporting aging parents—all while balancing a demanding career. We dive into the hidden struggles of working caregivers, the critical gaps in employer support, and how technology is stepping in to bridge the divide. Are you a...

10 months ago

39 minutes