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Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Blue light exposure at night disrupts our biology beyond sleep, causing serious health issues that shift workers need to understand and address to protect their wellbeing. • Blue light isn't actually blue – it's hidden within white light with higher concentrations in whiter light • Special cells in our eyes detect blue light and signal the brain it's daytime, even when it's night • Scientific studies show blue light exposure at night causes blood sugar ...

25 Mai 202519min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 What if we told you that the very people keeping our society running 24/7 — emergency workers, nurses, first responders, and other shift workers — are silently suffering due to outdated systems, toxic workplace culture, and dangerous health consequences? In this powerful and confronting episode, Roger Sutherland sits down with former emergency nurse and shift work advocate Chloe Spring to expose the truth about the silent epidemic affecting millions of e...

22 Mai 20251h 9min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Are you tired of being told you need eight hours of sleep—when your shift schedule makes that nearly impossible? You're not alone, and more importantly, you're not failing. In this episode, we’re flipping traditional sleep advice on its head. With nearly 40 years of experience as both a shift worker and certified nutritionist, I reveal science-backed strategies that actually work for people who live on a 24/7 clock. Here’s the truth: when it comes to sle...

18 Mai 202515min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Shift shock hits like a tidal wave when your entire life gets flipped upside down by irregular work hours. That overwhelming feeling when sleep patterns crumble, dietary choices deteriorate, and you find yourself constantly out of sync with everyone you care about isn't just uncomfortable – it's unsustainable. As someone who's weathered almost four decades of shift work, I've seen countless colleagues fall into the dangerous trap of letting their occupa...

15 Mai 202519min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 When was the last time you experienced real darkness—so dark you couldn’t see your hand in front of your face? According to mathematician and sleep expert Dr. Olivia Walch, our modern “light diet” may be silently sabotaging our sleep. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Walch breaks down the surprising science behind circadian rhythms and why obsessing over “8 hours a night” misses the point. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of sleep timing, consist...

15 Mai 202540min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 The mental health challenges of shift work extend far beyond simple fatigue. In this powerful conversation with Matt Newlands, former police officer and co-founder of Frontline Mental Health, we delve into the subtle warning signs of declining mental health that often go unrecognised in frontline workers. Matt shares his personal journey through post-traumatic stress and depression, revealing how these experiences fueled his passion for supporting other...

8 Mai 20251h 19min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Forty years of night shifts taught me one crucial lesson—our bodies were never designed for midnight meals. As the founder of A Healthy Shift and a former law enforcement officer, I’ve seen firsthand how eating habits can make or break a shift worker’s health. When darkness falls and melatonin kicks in, your body assumes it’s time to rest. Your digestive system slows down, your metabolism shifts into sleep mode—and yet, you're still up handling emergenci...

7 Mai 202533min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Ever wake up feeling like you’ve already lost the day before it even starts? If you’re a shift worker, that feeling isn’t just common—it’s a sign your body clock is out of sync. But the fix doesn’t come from supplements or strict routines. It starts in the first 30 minutes after you wake up. In this episode, I share the 6-step morning routine that’s helped countless shift workers reset their energy, focus, and sleep—without overhauling their lives. You'l...

4 Mai 202514min