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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running 24/7 — emergency workers, nurses, first responders, and other shift workers — are silently suffering due to outdated systems, toxic workplace culture, and dangerous health consequences?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 essential workers.

Chloe shares her deeply personal experience: within just 12 months in emergency nursing, she faced extreme fatigue, mood swings, hormonal disruption, weight gain, and total burnout. Sadly, her story mirrors that of so many shift workers who are told to “toughen up” — while organizational structures and management practices remain dangerously outdated.

👉 Did you know? Research shows that shift workers may have a life expectancy 10–15 years shorter than day workers. This is no longer just a workplace issue — it’s a public health crisis.

Together, Roger and Chloe challenge the long-held belief that fatigue is a personal failing, and instead, shine a light on the systemic flaws in how 24/7 operations are managed — from poor rostering to lack of recovery support.

You’ll also learn:

• Why traditional health advice doesn’t work for shift workers — and may actually make things worse
• Practical strategies for nutrition, exercise, and recovery tailored to irregular work hours
• How organizations can take real responsibility for worker wellbeing
• What managers must understand to retain staff and reduce burnout

Whether you're a shift worker seeking sustainable solutions, a leader managing a 24/7 team, or someone who cares about the wellbeing of frontline professionals — this episode is an absolute must-listen.

Find Chloe Spring here:
Instagram: @chloespring92

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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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