[27] - Shannon Beer - Negative Body Image, Self Esteem and how to identify and live to your values

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Here’s the hard truth most people won’t tell you about shift work: It’s not the roster that's ruining your health—it’s what you do around it. After more than 40 years working rotating shifts in law enforcement, I’ve seen firsthand that the job isn’t the enemy—but neglecting your body and your routines is. Too many shift workers fall into a dangerous mindset: waiting for their employer to make changes, hoping for easier hours, or believing poor heal...

1 Maj 202532min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Are you grinding through night shifts, battling brain fog at 3AM, and wondering if there’s anything that can actually help? You might be overlooking one of the most powerful – and affordable – tools out there: creatine monohydrate. In this breakthrough episode of A Healthy Shift, renowned shift work expert Roger Sutherland flips the script on creatine. Long associated with gym culture and bodybuilders, creatine is now emerging as a science-backed cogniti...

27 Apr 202513min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Shift work disrupts our natural eating patterns, impacting how our bodies process food, particularly overnight when our systems aren't primed for digestion. Dr. Charlotte Gupta discusses her groundbreaking research on the factors influencing shift workers' eating behaviors and how timing matters as much as food choices. • Eating at night challenges our glucose metabolism, potentially leading to diabetes with just four consecutive nights of poor timing •...

24 Apr 20251h 7min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Feeling like you're doing shift work on your own? That ends here. In this episode, I’m sharing something really close to my heart—something I wish existed decades ago when I was deep in the thick of rotating shifts, missed birthdays, sleepless nights, and the constant juggle of trying to stay healthy while working against the clock. It's called the Shift Workers Collective, and it's an online community built specifically for people like us. This isn’t ju...

20 Apr 202512min

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Support the show ---------------------------- ANNOUNCING "The Shift Workers Collective" https://join.ahealthyshift.com/the-shift-workers-collective Click the link to learn all about it ----------------------------- YOU CAN FIND ME AT Website Instagram LinkedIn Shift Work Health and Wellbeing Seminars One2One Coaching _____________________ Disclaimer: Roger Sutherland is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before...

18 Apr 202517min

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