Keisha Blair
In this deeply moving episode of the Holistic Wealth Podcast, I shared lessons from my father’s death, my personal story of caregiving, and renewed purpose – a bold new mission to reach one billion people with the life-changing message of Holistic Wealth.
On April 26th, I lost my father—I was also his primary caregiver. As part of the sandwich generation, I juggled the emotional and physical demands of caregiving while continuing to care for my children, maintain my professional life, and manage my own grief.
- A 2019 AARP report revealed that 23% of caregivers say caregiving has made their own health worse.
- 60% of caregivers report depression or anxiety.
- And 78% of caregivers use their own savings or income to cover care-related expenses.
- 1 in 4 adults is part of the sandwich generation.
In the days and weeks following my father’s death, I revisited lessons outlined in Holistic Wealth as well as the Holistic Wealth mindset powerful lessons to help create a life of balance, financial security, and emotional resilience—factors that science proves can be beneficial to those in the sandwich generation. In this episode of the Holistic Wealth Podcast, we explore the powerful connection between Holistic Wealth, care-giving and the sandwich generation.
Resources Used In This Episode:
Holistic Wealth (Expanded and Updated): 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom
Holistic Wealth Personal Workbook by Keisha Blair
The Certified Holistic Wealth Consultant Program
Holistic Wealth and the Sandwich Generation Crisis
In 2021, family caregivers in the U.S. provided an estimated 36 billion hours of unpaid care – work that AARP valued at approximately $600 billion. Studies have found that family caregivers often suffer career penalties as well as impacts on retirement over their lifetimes in lost wages and retirement benefits, especially for women dropping out of the workforce.
Globally, the “care economy” is enormous – and often undervalued. According to the International Labor Organization, about 381 million people worked in paid care jobs in 2018, representing 11.5% of all global employment. Close to 2 billion people globally – are performing care work unpaid, often as full-time caregivers for family members. In a previous episode of the Holistic Wealth podcast, I outlined a framework for Holistic Wealth at Work and Holistic Wealth at home – both are extremely relevant for paid and unpaid caregivers. I also outlined that Holistic Wealth is the new Generational Wealth.
Holistic Wealth emphasizes a balanced life rooted in mindful financial decision-making, strong social connections, and a clear sense of purpose—all scientifically linked to increased wellness. Holistic Wealth provides a sustainable roadmap for reducing stress, preventing burnout, increased financial wellness and cultivating overall well-being. By aligning life’s key pillars—money, mindset, relationships, and physical health—Holistic Wealth empowers individuals to thrive at every stage of life.
What You Will Learn In This Episode:
- The One Billion Mission: Why I’m on a mission to reach 1 billion people with the message of Holistic Wealth.
- How caregiving—especially for those in the sandwich generation—is an unrecognized crisis impacting millions globally.
- Real stats that show the emotional, physical, and financial burden caregivers face.
- How grief can be transformed into purpose, legacy, and impact.
- Lessons I learned while caring for my father in his final days.
- Strategies to help you heal, thrive, and build a meaningful life using the Holistic Wealth framework.
Why Holistic Wealth Matters Now More Than Ever
Holistic Wealth is more than financial success. It’s the ability to:
- Recover from life-altering setbacks with grace and confidence
- Maintain your mental, emotional, and spiritual health
- Create a life rooted in meaning, alignment, and legacy
As I outlined in the episode, “Whether or not you consider yourself a caregiver now, at some point, you will be. We all face the death of a parent. We all experience the weight of caregiving, grief, and emotional pressure. That’s why Holistic Wealth isn’t optional—it’s essential.”
Holistic Wealth is the future.
It’s how we care for ourselves.
It’s how we support caregivers.
It’s how we heal after loss.
It’s how we raise the next generation.
And it’s how we build a world that values mental health, financial freedom, and emotional resilience—not just productivity.
Join us. Share the message. Let’s reach one billion people—together.
