56. Invisible Work, Part 1: Double Life of Caregivers

What if I told you that nearly three out of four people at your workplace are secretly working a second job? A job with no paycheck, no benefits—and no off switch. It’s called caregiving. And chances are, you’re one of them. In this episode, we’re breaking the silence around what it really means to be a working caregiver—so you can finally feel seen, supported, and reminded: you are not alone.

In this eye-opening episode of Working Mom Moments, I expose the invisible reality that 73% of employees are also caregivers—juggling professional responsibilities with raising children, supporting aging parents, or both. From the emotional toll to the workplace silence that feeds burnout, this episode explores the mental load, working mom guilt, and the career sacrifices being made in silence.

If you’ve ever:

• Used PTO just to survive the week

• Skipped opportunities because you’re drowning at home

• Felt like you’re holding up your job and your family alone

…this episode is for you.

What You’ll Hear:

• The shocking statistics about employee caregivers

• How caregiving leads to burnout, isolation, and career sacrifice

• What employers must do to support the people holding everything together

• Why staying silent is hurting us—and how speaking up can change everything

If you've ever googles the following words...this episode is for you: working moms, caregiver burnout, mental load, sandwich generation, eldercare, mom guilt, invisible labor, employee caregivers, flexible work, caregiving at work.

 

00:00 – “A second job with no paycheck or off switch”: redefining caregiving
03:55 – 73% of employees are caregivers (Forbes stat)
04:30 – The pressure to stay silent, appear strong, and avoid judgment
07:00 – "We're all rowing in different boats, but in the same ocean”: caregiver metaphor
10:00 – 61% of caregivers have modified or quit their jobs
12:00 – How silence leads to overcompensation, isolation, and burnout
14:00 – Why caregiving builds powerful leadership skills like empathy and prioritization
16:30 – How $1 of caregiver support = $18 ROI in productivity and retention
17:45 – Why now is the time to speak up and advocate—for yourself and others

 

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