A Healthy Shift

[281] - Your host on Radio 3AW - The Crisis Facing the Frontline - Talk Back Radio 21-08-2025

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 h...

20 Aug 202540min

[280] - The After-Shift Workout Dilemma, Friend or Foe?

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-sh...

17 Aug 202518min

[279] - Breathe. Regulate. Transform.

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 helpin...

14 Aug 202534min

[278] - Night shift coming up, help!!

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 In this episode, I share a proven, practical strategy for managing night shifts in a way that protects your health and wellbeing. Night shift work doesn’t have ...

10 Aug 202521min

[277] - The sleep trifecta - Alcohol, Nicotine and Caffeine

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 In this episode, I unpack how alcohol, nicotine and caffeine — the "sleep trifecta" — quietly disrupt sleep and recovery for shift workers. While these substanc...

7 Aug 202521min

[276] - You might be tired but

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 In this episode, I explore one of the most common challenges shift workers face—chronic fatigue. While irregular hours are often blamed, there are several overl...

3 Aug 202524min

[275] - Female Shift Workers Deserve Better—Here's How We Start

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Shift work isn’t gender neutral, and women are paying the price. In this episode, I break down why female bodies struggle more with 24/7 rosters — and what can ...

31 Jul 202516min

[274] - Shift Worker's Secret Weapon - The 3 Supplements You Can't Afford to Miss

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Shift work disrupts your body’s natural rhythms, increasing your risk of fatigue, poor sleep, and long-term health issues. In this episode, I outline three sup...

27 Jul 202520min