Wellness While Working with Laura Timbrook, Ep. 139

🎙 New Episode Alert: Work and Wellness with Laura Timbrook, ep. 139 🎙

In this episode of The Macro Perspective, Seamus and Marcos sit down with health coach and shift work advocate Laura Timbrook to explore the often-overlooked health challenges faced by shift workers. They delve into the complexities of sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle for those working non-traditional hours, offering practical strategies to improve well-being.​

Here's what you'll learn:

🌙 How shift work disrupts circadian rhythms and impacts sleep quality.​

🍽️ Nutritional strategies tailored for night shift workers, including meal timing and healthy food choices.​

🛌 Techniques to create an optimal sleep environment and improve sleep hygiene.

👨‍👩‍👧 The influence of family dynamics on health and the importance of support systems.​

This episode offers valuable insights into creating sustainable health routines amidst the challenges of shift work.​

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Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Health Coaching and Laura Timbrook​
(03:04) The Importance of Addressing Shift Workers' Health​
(06:05) Strategies for Managing Sleep and Nutrition​
(09:06) The Challenges of Shift Work and Family Life​
(12:08) Understanding Sleep Needs and Misconceptions​
(14:52) Creating an Optimal Sleep Environment​
(17:48) Navigating Shift Work Across Time Zones​
(27:39) The Truth About Blue Light Glasses​
(28:36) Morning Routines and Light Exposure​
(30:09) The Evolution of Personal Routines​
(31:45) The Importance of Sleep for Shift Workers​
(34:24) Supplements and Sleep Hygiene​
(36:36) Nutritional Timing for Shift Workers​
(39:15) The Fast Food Dilemma​
(41:49) The Necessity of Shift Work​
(45:50) Longevity and Shift Work Risks​
(50:22) Access to Healthy Food Options​
(53:30) Understanding Nutritional Choices

(56:46) The Impact of Shift Work on Health​
(01:01:58) Social Dynamics and Health Risks​
(01:06:28) Chronotypes and Performance​
(01:10:51) The Journey into Corporate Wellness

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About Laura:

Laura Timbrook is an international speaker, board-certified health and wellness coach, and a leading expert in corporate wellness, specializing in the shift work sectors for over a decade. Her pioneering work has firmly established her as an authority on developing wellness strategies tailored to the unique needs of shift workers. Laura combines cutting-edge research with practical behavioral change techniques to promote sustainable health. She is also the creator of ShiftHC, an NBHWC-approved program for health coaches, and the host of The Shift Health Coach podcast. Laura has also released her second book, Shift Happens: A Practical Guide to Thriving When Life Doesn't Fit the 9 to 5.

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You can find Laura at

www.lauratimbrook.com

https://www.instagram.com/lauratimbrook/

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