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A raw look at how artificial light at night raises cancer risk for shift workers, told through the story of a veteran nurse and the science of melatonin. We share practical steps to protect circadian health at work and at home, and why workplaces must act.

• known links between blue light at night and hormone‑sensitive cancers 
• melatonin as darkness signal, DNA repair and immune support 
• night work as an occupational health and safety issue 
• available circadian‑friendly lighting solutions for workplaces 
• practical at‑work strategies to cut blue exposure 
• home lighting swaps and true bedroom darkness 
• why night modes and dim screens still suppress melatonin 
• small consistent habits that compound into better health

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The Book I refer to - THE LIGHT DOCTOR - Dr Martin Moore-Ede

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In this episode, I guest on 6PR Perth weekend radio with Christina Morrisey

We dig into why shift work collides with human biology and how to reclaim energy, sleep, and family life with small, smart changes. Practical steps on light, meals, hydration, and boundaries make brutal rosters more livable without fancy gear or gimmicks.

• costs of night shift on body and mood 
• eating on sun time and fasting overnight 
• why catching up on sleep backfires 
• the light diet and daylight anchors 
• building a dark, cool, quiet sleep cave 
• a simple 24‑hour meal plan that works 
• hydration as a fatigue fighter 
• FIFO relationships and boundaries that protect home 
• one small change with big payoff: master light

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Creatine isn’t just for athletes. In this episode, we explore how creatine supplementation supports cellular energy, brain function, and decision-making during night shifts, long hours, stress, and sleep loss.

You’ll learn how creatine helps keep ATP (cellular energy) available when sleep is short, why this matters for focus and reaction time on long shifts, and how to use creatine safely alongside good sleep, nutrition, and hydration.

In this episode, we cover:

• The cellular role of creatine in ATP buffering and energy production
• How brain energy benefits during sleep deprivation and stress
• Why stable energy supports decision-making and mental clarity on long shifts
• Simple creatine dosing: 3–5 grams daily, any time of day
• Safety facts, creatinine blood tests, and when to seek clinical advice
• Practical ways to take creatine and stay consistent
• Why women may benefit more due to lower baseline creatine stores
• How creatine fits with sleep, nutrition, and hydration for shift workers

Who this episode is for

Shift workers, night shift workers, and rotating shift workers who want better energy, focus, and resilience without relying on stimulants.

Want personalised guidance?

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A guest appearance on 3AW "Nights" with Karalee Katsambanis

We share practical tips for making shift work sustainable using light, timing, movement, and breathwork. I explain how to anchor your body clock, fuel smarter, and use naps to crush fatigue without wrecking sleep.

• why anchoring wake time resets energy and mood
• the light diet for circadian alignment
• timing meals over macro obsession
• protein and fibre breakfast for satiety
• the 25-minute nap and the nappuccino
• simple exercise that fits tight rosters
• breathwork to downshift stress and sleep
• daylight saving risks and routine stability
• label hack to spot real high-protein foods
• resources at ahealthyshift.com and podcast

A great session with Karalee, who shares the same energy and passion as I do to help others.

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We call out the quiet signs that shift work is changing you, from short fuse to numbness, and lay out simple, science-backed steps to get you back to steady. Sleep, light, movement, food, boundaries, and connection form the plan you can start today.

• Year-end reality check on frontline stress
• Subtle warning signs across sleep, mood, patience
• Why distraction and busyness can mask depression
• The three-question self-audit to get honest
• Light diet basics for circadian and mental health
• Simple daily movement that beats friction
• Green time for a calmer nervous system
• Food choices that stabilise energy on shifts
• Boundaries to reduce noise before and after work
• Support, accountability, and when to get help

There’s a link in the show notes, book that appointment, and I’ll talk to you on the next one.

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Shift work disrupts circadian rhythm and quietly increases the risk of heart disease, hormonal imbalance, fatigue, and metabolic disorders. In this episode, we explain The 176 Rule for shift workers - a simple health framework designed to detect hidden stress before symptoms appear.

You’ll learn how tracking resting heart rate, blood pressure, and regular blood tests can reveal early warning signs caused by night shift work, rotating shifts, and irregular sleep schedules.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How circadian rhythm disruption affects heart health, hormones, and glucose control
• Why many shift workers feel fine while health risk continues to rise
• How daily resting heart rate acts as a stress and recovery marker
• The long-term impact of elevated heart rate and excess heartbeats
• How to measure blood pressure at home correctly for shift workers
• Essential blood tests shift workers should request every six months
• Why female shift workers are at higher risk for low iron and vitamin D deficiency
• How sleep, walking, and nutrition help reduce shift work fatigue and burnout
• How the 176 Rule (1 day, 7 days, 6 months) simplifies long-term health monitoring

Who this episode is for:

• Night shift workers
• Rotating shift workers
• Healthcare workers, nurses, paramedics, FIFO and emergency workers
• Anyone struggling with shift work sleep disorder, fatigue, or burnout

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We make a direct call to leaders of 24/7 teams to stop relying on recruitment and start building real support that reduces fatigue and burnout. Practical education, risk-aware supervision, and retention-first strategy create safer, more stable workplaces.

• Why recruitment cannot fix fatigue and burnout
• The compounding loop from errors to understaffing
• Evidence-based education on sleep, circadian rhythm, nutrition, recovery
• What genuine support looks like beyond posters and EAP emails
• Retention as a core safety strategy
• Leadership duties, difficult conversations, and early intervention
• The gap between advertising and the lived job
• How to assess whether staff feel supported
• Immediate steps to stabilise a 24/7 workforce

Let’s have a conversation. Follow the link in the show notes to the Seminar Experience, download the e‑brochure, and book a call.

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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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We break down how shift work disrupts circadian rhythms and why that drives metabolic, cardiovascular, gut, immune and mental health risks. Then we lay out practical, evidence-based steps for sleep timing, light control, meal timing, movement and routines that protect your body.

• Circadian disruption as the root driver of health risks
• Metabolic strain, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
• Cardiovascular load, elevated blood pressure and resting heart rate
• Gut issues, poor nutrient absorption and late heavy meals
• Immune suppression from short or broken sleep
• Mental health effects, fatigue and decision fatigue
• Unhelpful coping tools like alcohol, nicotine and energy drinks
• Core strategies: sleep timing, light exposure, caffeine cut-off
• Meal timing with earlier calories and lighter dinners
• Simple movement targets and daily walking
• Routines that anchor the body across seven days

If this episode helped you, can you do me a favor? Could you please share it with another shift worker? Share it to your wall. Share it to your Instagram story. Share it everywhere so they know.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe so you get notified whenever a new episode is released. It would also be ever so helpful if you could leave a rating and review on the app you're currently listening on. If you want to know more about me or work with me, you can go to ahealthyshift.com.

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We unpack how circadian disruption drives low mood, anxiety, and poor sleep for shift workers and why timing—not willpower—is the real lever. Roger shares lived experience and simple anchors that steady the mind: light, routine, food, movement, and deep sleep.

• circadian rhythm as a mood and hormone regulator
• how desynchronisation raises stress and lowers emotional control
• frontline roles and increased vulnerability to mental ill health
• common coping tools that backfire: alcohol, nicotine, energy drinks
• morning light and outdoor time as foundational anchors
• simple routines for wake, meals, and wind-down on changing rosters
• steady nutrition with protein, fibre, and lower GI foods
• movement over exercise and why short walks work
• caffeine cut-off at 12 for better sleep
• sleep hygiene, blackout rooms, and masks for deeper rest
• practical steps to break the sleep–mood spiral

If you need help with this, I’ve got 40 years of experience and I’m happy to help you to work through how to synchronize your circadian rhythm in a desynchronized world. The link is in the show notes
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe so you get notified whenever a new episode is released
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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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We challenge the myth that you can flip your body clock and share a practical plan to work with biology instead of fighting it. Simple changes to food timing, light exposure, caffeine, sleep setup, and training can make night shifts survivable and your days off feel human again.

• Why nights never fully adapt to your rhythm
• Mistakes that ruin alertness and recovery
• Light management for alertness and sleep
• Meal timing and snack ideas that digest well
• The midnight caffeine cutoff and why it matters
• Building a dark, cool, quiet sleep space
• Nap tactics and realistic sleep targets
• When to train, when to deload, and why
• Blending science with lived experience for real-world wins

Book a free 15-minute one-to-one coaching assessment call with me. There’s a link in the show notes. Go and have a look at it, make the decision, and come in and have a chat with me.

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• Shift Work Health and Wellbeing Seminars
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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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