A Healthy Shift | The Shift Work Podcast

[107] - Night Shift - Part 3 - The optimal way to navigate between nights


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Struggling to keep your eyes open and mind sharp on the night shift? I'm here to change that. This episode is a treasure trove of practical strategies for anyone pushing through the night shift, whether you're saving lives in healthcare or keeping our streets safe in law enforcement. I delve into the secrets of maintaining peak performance when the rest of the world sleeps, from structured sleep patterns to precision in meal timing as delineated in "The Circadian Fast," my go-to guide that you can snag for free.

Understand why that midnight coffee must be your last and how a mindful shutdown routine using breathwork and gratitude practices can elevate your sleep quality and overall well-being.

But wait, there's more.   The second part of our conversation switches to the wonders of Low Intensity Steady State (LISS) exercise and how it could be your ally in the fight against elevated triglycerides and cholesterol. Together, we'll calculate the optimal fat-burning heart rate and reveal why you should reschedule that blood test if you've just clocked out of the night shift. Plus, I'll hand you the keys to a 30-minute LISS workout that could turn the tide on your health statistics. Tune in for insights and anecdotes that will have you rethinking your night shift routine and stepping into a healthier, more energized version of you.

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Roger Sutherland is Australia's Night Shift & Sleep Specialist and the founder of A Healthy Shift.

After more than 40 years working rotating shifts with Victoria Police, Roger now helps organisations reduce fatigue risk, improve staff wellbeing and build healthier, safer and higher-performing 24/7 workplaces through evidence-based education, circadian biology and the Shift Work Champions™ Framework.

Shift Work Champions™: https://join.ahealthyshift.com/shift-work-capability

Website: https://ahealthyshift.com.au

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-sutherland

Instagram: @a_healthy_shift

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Disclaimer: Roger Sutherland is not a doctor or a medical professional.  Always consult a physician before implementing any strategies mentioned in this podcast. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Roger Sutherland will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this podcast, including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.

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