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

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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 working caregiver feeling overwhelmed? Do you lead a team and want to create a more caregiver-friendly workplace? Tune in to hear Dr. Vemireddy’s expert insights on population health, caregiving burnout, and how employers can better support their invisible workforce. Episode Highlights:[1:36] – Welcome to the show! Zack and Selma introduce this week’s guest.[2:17] – Dr. Vemireddy’s personal journey as a caregiver to her son and parents.[9:33] – The emotional and physical toll of caregiving while working full-time.[11:54] – How Cleo is using technology and coaching to support caregivers.[17:30] – Why caregiving is hidden in the workplace and what employers can do about it.[25:09] – The mental health impact of caregiving and why it’s costing companies more than they realize.[31:37] – Why Dr. Vemireddy left traditional medicine to focus on caregiver advocacy.[36:51] – How employers can connect with Cleo to build a more caregiver-supportive workplace. 👩‍⚕️ About Dr. Madhavi VemireddyMadhavi Vemireddy, MD is the CEO of Cleo, having previously served as Chief Clinical Officer. A board-certified internal medicine physician, she has over 20 years of experience in clinical analytics, population health, and digital health solutions.As a working caregiver herself, Dr. Vemireddy co-founded CareTribe, a company dedicated to supporting family caregivers, which was acquired by Cleo in 2022. She has held leadership roles at ActiveHealth Management and Aetna Care Management (CVS Health), designing evidence-based programs that serve over 22 million Americans. 📌 Links & Resources💡 Connect with Dr. Madhavi Vemireddy:🚀 Who will be the first employer to take action? Dr. Vemireddy is ready to help—schedule a free call today!🔗 LinkedIn🔗 Cleo – Supporting Working Caregivers📖 Related Articles & Stories:🔗 January 14th Edition of Working Caregivers-The Invisible Employees Newsletter🔗 Mike George’s Story – Real Working Caregiver🔗 Learn More About the Caregiver Nation Summit (Dec 3rd, 2024 Newsletter)🎙️ More from the Podcast:🔗 Episode 9: Jason Resendez on Caregiver Advocacy & Workplace Culture🏛 Caregiver Advocacy & Resources:🔗 National Alliance for Caregiving🔗 National Alliance for Caregiving’s Caregiver Nation Summit🔗 West Status – Supporting Women with Cancer🔗 Connect with West Status Founder Haley Wyrsch🔗 Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers If you enjoyed this episode,

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