The Invisible Load of Caregiving — and Its Impact on Women

In this episode of Women on Wisdom, host Sandra Boyd opens a candid conversation with Deborah Bakti and Susan Van Klink about an often unseen truth: the toll of caregiving on women’s careers, health, and wellbeing. 

Sandra cites a 2023 World Health Organization report, Caregiving and Gender Inequality, revealing that women make up nearly 75% of unpaid caregivers worldwide. The impact is profound — higher rates of burnout, anxiety, and depression, alongside the economic strain of reduced work hours or stepping away from the workforce entirely. 

It’s a reality all three women know firsthand. Behind professional success and steady “game faces,” many women are carrying an emotional weight that remains invisible in boardrooms and workplaces alike. 

This episode reminds us that progress on gender equality must include recognition, support, and systemic change for caregivers — because resilience shouldn’t mean doing it all alone. 

🎧 Listen to Episode 4 of Women on Wisdom featuring Deborah Bakti and Susan Van Klink: https://linktr.ee/womenonwisdom