The Work Behind the Work
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The Work Behind the Work is a WorkingNation podcast about why raising children in America has become so difficult, and what that reveals about our entire economy.
Hosted by WorkingNation executive producer and working mom Melissa Panzer, the series looks at how rising costs, lack of support, and cultural expectations are pushing families to the brink. Birth rates are falling. Care is unaffordable. And the long-term consequences are already unfolding.
This is not just a parenting problem. It is a national economic warning.
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Supporting working parents can fix the economy. Here’s how.
Caregiving is critical economic infrastructure, yet society still treats caregivers like an afterthought. To build a stronger economy, workplaces need practical solutions that actually support…
Why Ambitious Moms Are Burning Out at Work
Women aren’t stepping back from careers because they lack ambition. They’re being pushed out by workplaces built around the expectation that good employees have no caregiving responsibilities.This…
The Housewife Myth: How Gender Roles Were Sold as Tradition
The traditional image of the stay-at-home mother didn’t emerge by chance. It was intentionally created by marketers and industry leaders to meet economic needs during America’s industrial boom.In…
The Mental Load is Holding Women Back. Here’s Why It Matters for the Economy.
In households across America, mothers are often the default managers of everything from medical care to education to emotional wellbeing, all while balancing paid work.Why does this enormous…
Why Does Becoming a Mom Still Hurt Women at Work?
When women become mothers, their careers often pay the price. Their salaries stall, promotions become scarce, and workplaces quietly start to see them as less committed employees.In this episode, we…
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The Work Behind The Work is a WorkingNation podcast about why raising children in America has become so difficult, and what that reveals about our entire economy.Host Melissa Panzer, an executive…
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The Work Behind the Work has published 6 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Business, Careers.
The Work Behind the Work is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 34m.
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