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Text me what you thought of the show 😊 The manhunt for a cop killer enters its ninth day as veteran police officer Roger Sutherland discusses the devastating impact on police nationwide and the challenges of the ongoing search operation. • Impact on police officers across Australia has been heavier than anticipated, with even retired officers deeply affected • No closure yet with the suspect still at large, making it particularly difficult for officers • Over 100 properties searched in rugge...

3 Syys 202540min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 I address the profound impact of losing two police officers in the line of duty and how it affects the entire law enforcement community. As a 40-year veteran and father of a serving officer, I share personal reflections on processing grief within the Blue family. • It's okay to be vulnerable and express emotions when facing tragedy • Allowing yourself to feel isn't weakness—it's being human • Simple breathing exercises can help during overwhelming momen...

31 Elo 202515min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 In this episode, I explain why eating high GI foods after 3pm can cause energy crashes, cravings, and weight gain—especially for shift workers. Our insulin sensitivity naturally declines later in the day, so making small, simple swaps to low GI foods can help stabilise blood sugar, keep you fuller for longer, and support a healthy weight no matter what shift you work. You don’t need an extreme diet—just start with one easy change, like swapping white bre...

28 Elo 202511min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 In this episode, I explore why melatonin is much more than a “sleep hormone.” It’s a powerful antioxidant that protects your body from free radicals and even cancer—and as shift workers, many of us don’t realise how much late-night screen use interferes with this vital process. Blue light from phones, tablets, and TVs doesn’t just delay your sleep by a few minutes—it can actually shift your circadian rhythm by up to 90 minutes. And even if you fall aslee...

24 Elo 202513min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 In this episode, I share a simple ritual I used for 35 years to separate work from home life as a shift worker. Like many of you, I often came home still feeling “on duty.” To change that, I carried a coin during every shift and left it in my locker at the end. That small act created a clear mental boundary, protecting my health, my relationships, and my ability to be present at home. Your ritual doesn’t need to be complicated—it could be a deep breath, ...

21 Elo 202519min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Former police officer Roger Sutherland sounds the alarm on the crisis facing frontline workers across Australia and worldwide. With 40 years of service behind him, he shares his concerns about burnout rates and the mass exodus of experienced professionals from essential services. • Frontline health and law enforcement workers are being worked to the bone with inadequate funding • Many experienced professionals are burning out and leaving their careers, ...

20 Elo 202540min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Think hitting the gym after a night shift is a good idea? It might be doing more harm than good. In this episode, we explore why high-intensity workouts post-shift can disrupt your sleep, stress your system, and slow your recovery — even if your intentions are solid. What You’ll Learn: Why late-night or post-shift workouts can backfireThe link between fatigue, injury risk, and poor recoveryHow exercise timing affects appetite and sleepBetter alternatives...

17 Elo 202518min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 In this episode, I share how breathwork techniques can completely transform the lives of shift workers, first responders, and frontline health workers by helping regulate the autonomic nervous system and release stored trauma. I know this firsthand—my own journey with transformative breathwork led to profound healing from PTSD and inspired me to become a certified breathwork facilitator. Here’s what we cover in this episode: Why so many shift workers liv...

14 Elo 202534min