[184] - Get Your "Light Diet" Right, and Thrive

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Roger Sutherland, former law enforcement officer of four decades, returns to discuss how shift workers can maintain health and energy despite irregular schedules. • Building an online community for shift workers to connect, share experiences, and learn together • Understanding circadian misalignment and how it becomes our "new normal" when working shifts • The importance of proper meal timing for shift workers who gain weight easily • How artificial lig...

18 Apr 202539min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 You’ve probably seen it on social media—people swishing around bright blue tongues, swearing by methylene blue as the next big thing in brain health. But is it all hype, or is there actually something to it? As a long-time shift worker and nutritionist, I’m breaking down what methylene blue really is, how it works in the body, and whether it’s worth your attention—especially if you’re juggling night shifts, fatigue, or brain fog. Methylene blue has a fas...

17 Apr 202512min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 If you're a woman working shifts and struggling with irregular periods, painful cramps, mood swings, or unexplained fatigue—this episode is your wake-up call. We’re diving into one of the most overlooked health issues in women’s wellness: how working against your natural body clock can wreak havoc on your menstrual cycle. Science is now clear—disrupted circadian rhythms caused by night shifts or rotating schedules directly impact your hormonal balance, p...

13 Apr 202521min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 If you’ve ever found yourself face-to-face with a vending machine at 2 AM, half-asleep and craving something sweet or salty, you’re not alone—and there’s real science behind it. In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s really going on in your body during those late-night hours. When your sleep schedule gets thrown off, your hunger hormones go haywire—ghrelin goes up, leptin goes down—and suddenly that candy bar feels like a great idea. Add fatigue to ...

10 Apr 202512min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 What happens after the emergency call ends? For 911 dispatchers, the trauma doesn’t just stop when they hang up – it sticks with them, call after call, year after year. And over time, it takes a serious toll on their mental and physical health. In this raw and eye-opening chat, Deborah Green, a former 911 dispatcher with more than 20 years of experience, opens up about the brutal realities of working the graveyard shift. Deborah’s career ultimately led t...

6 Apr 20251h 1min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Are you a shift worker struggling to get quality sleep? In this episode, we break down the key differences between melatonin and magnesium, helping you make an informed decision on which supplement can best support your sleep. While melatonin signals your body that it’s time to rest, it doesn't directly induce sleep, especially when exposed to light or screens. On the other hand, magnesium works by calming your nervous system and relaxing muscles, making...

3 Apr 202517min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Digestive issues are a common struggle for shift workers, yet many don't fully understand why their stomachs seem to rebel during night shifts. From bloating and nausea to acid reflux and constipation, these symptoms are more than just annoying—they’re your body’s biological response to working against its natural rhythms. In this episode of A Healthy Shift, you'll learn: Why your digestive system struggles during night shifts: Understand how your body’s...

30 Mar 202519min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Blue light exposure does more than delay sleep—it could be increasing your cancer risk. In this episode, we dive into how artificial light, especially from screens, reduces melatonin production, a powerful antioxidant that protects your cells from cancer. Studies show shift workers, especially those on night shifts, have a higher risk of breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers. Women on rotating night shifts for over 30 years face a shocking 36% increas...

27 Mar 202522min