A Healthy Shift

[320] - The Real Cost of Night Shift for Women And How to Protect Yourself


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In this episode, we break down what’s really happening when women work nights and why the research shows a higher risk of breast cancer in long-term night shift workers.
 More importantly, you’ll learn what you can do right now to reduce that risk in a practical, realistic way.

Here’s what we cover:

• How night shift disrupts your circadian rhythm and hormone balance
 • What large long-term studies are showing about elevated breast cancer risk
 • Melatonin’s role in repair, recovery, and hormone regulation
 • How artificial light at night interferes with melatonin
 • The impact on immune function, inflammation, and sleep quality
 • Which groups of women are most vulnerable, including menopause considerations
 • Roster issues that make risk worse (backward rotations, long stretches, poor recovery)
 • Realistic strategies to support your sleep timing and consistency
 • Smart light management and how to use daylight to your advantage
 • Recovery steps, naps, hydration, and reducing alcohol
 • The importance of screening with your GP and understanding your personal risk
 • How coaching can help you build routines that truly protect your health

If you want clarity, a plan that actually fits your shifts, and support to improve your health long-term, reach out, this is the work I do every day with shift workers.

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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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