Navigating Financial Wellbeing: A Focus on Megan's Research

Welcome to a new episode of The Whole Caregiver, where hosts Erna and Megan kick off the New Year 2025 with a critical discussion on financial well-being. This episode is part one of a two-part series focusing on the financial challenges faced by caregivers. Megan shares her personal journey into caregiving research, driven by her own experiences during the Great Recession, emphasizing the intersection of health, caregiving, and financial stress. The conversation delves into Megan's research findings, highlighting the lack of structural support in the U.S. for unpaid caregiving roles. The discussion also touches on the broader societal issues such as essential workers, gender norms, socioeconomic disparities, and the cultural undervaluing of care work that compound financial difficulties for caregivers. Whether it's through advocating for paid family leave or supporting fellow caregivers, Erna and Megan encourage listeners to explore ways to alleviate the financial burdens in caregiving. Tune in to uncover insights and practical approaches to support caregivers financially and stay tuned for the continuation of this important discussion in the next episode.  Check out this article for an example of Megan's academic work: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10365074/ Check out Moms First for advocacy opportunities related to care work and mothers: https://momsfirst.us/our-work/