The Healthy Shift Worker

Sila Gatti thought she was doing everything right to keep herself healthy, but that all changed when she was diagnosed with Graves Disease.

After becoming disillusioned with the treatment she was being offered by the conventional medicine system, she decided to look at alternatives which included taking some time out from consuming caffeine.

To her surprise, not only did her thyroid heal, but so too did her vertigo and anxiety.

Tune in to hear Sila's remarkable story and how it inspired her to develop her own caffeine-free alternative beverage -'Not Coffee'.

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Hi everyone, today’s podcast is an excerpt from a training session that I recently delivered in our Healthy Shift Worker Skool Community Membership – where I discuss rethinking the current healthcare model and looking towards a more holistic approach to healing.

Because I feel it’s time for a paradigm shift – to challenge the conventional healthcare system's sole reliance on external medical treatments, along with a narrative that our bodies are broken and need to be “fixed”.

Now as a shift worker, whilst you may often feel like your body is broken, it’s more than likely, not.

It’s actually your environment that is broken, and this is what need to focus on. 

For example, using appropriately timed light exposure can play a pivotal role in helping the body regain homeostasis, a balanced internal state that supports healing and recovery.

When light exposure aligns with natural circadian rhythms, it helps regulate vital processes like hormone production, sleep-wake cycles, and cellular repair. This alignment is particularly beneficial for individuals struggling with thyroid imbalances and metabolic health issues, as these conditions are closely linked to circadian rhythm disruption.

Morning sunlight, for example, can stimulate cortisol production, which energizes the body for the day, while limiting exposure to artificial light in the evening encourages the natural rise of melatonin, a hormone essential for restful sleep and nighttime repair.

By incorporating specific timing and types of light exposure, we can create a supportive environment that allows the body’s innate healing mechanisms to work more effectively, fostering improvements in thyroid function, metabolic resilience, and overall well-being.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

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Do you struggle with willpower when it comes to implementing healthy habits into your life?

If so, you're not alone!  Putting healthy habits into practice on a consistent basis can be one of the biggest hurdles we face when trying to make changes and improve our health and well-being for the better.

Reference mentioned on the podcast - 'The Seven Evidence-Based Keys to Lasting Behavior Improvement and Positive Habit Formation' https://puvema.com/report/how-to-form-self-care-habits-that-truly-stick/

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In this episode Audra discusses the critical issue of desynchronisation faced by shift workers, what it is and how it impacts their health.

She explains how chronic misalignment of circadian rhythms can lead to various health problems, including metabolic dysfunction, sleep disorders, hormonal imbalances, and increased risk of chronic diseases.

Whilst desyncronisation is inevitable for anyone working 24/7, there are  strategies that can be implemented in order to help mitigate some of the deleterious effects that can occur, both in the short and long-term.

Keen to learn more?

In this podcast episode, endocrinologist and herbalist Dr. Kelsey Dexter from Jackson, Tennessee, discusses the intricate relationship between hormonal health, metabolic health, and circadian rhythms.

- Circadian health is often overlooked in medical discussions.

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In this episode I had the honour of chatting with ophthalmologist and 2020 Australian of the year recipient Dr James Muecke on all things metabolic dysfunction, diabetes and eye health.

Given shift work is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, and many shift workers are insulin resistant and/or pre-diabetic, but don't even know it - this is a MUST LISTEN.

Topics Include:

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To access my BRAND NEW COURE - 'The Circadian Lifestyle Program - Exclusively For Shift Workers''

Did you know studies have found no significant association between sunscreen use and reduced risk of skin cancer?  

Given the skin is an extremely important circadian organ that influences every aspect of our biology, have 'experts' got it wrong when it comes to sun exposure?

In this conversation, Audra chats to returning guest, Zaid Dahhaj around the misconceptions and dangers surrounding sun exposure and skin cancer.

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This week's guest on 'The Healthy Shift Worker' podcast is best-selling Author and Alcohol-Free Life Coach Amanda Kuda.

• Some of the negative effects of alcohol on sleep quality and overall health, emphasising that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.

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In light of events over the last few years, this podcast has to be the most profound interview I've done thus far.

As Daniel Roytas, a former University Lecturer, Nutritionist and Naturopath, challenges the long-held belief that colds and flus can be caught. He discusses the research and experiments that have been done to investigate the transmission of colds and flus, and how they have failed to convincingly demonstrate person-to-person contagion. 

• Alternative explanations for why people may get sick after being exposed to sick individuals include common environmental exposure, the power of belief, the nocebo effect, and social contagion.

I encourage listeners to approach the information with an open mind and do their own research.

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Evidence indicates between 20% and 30% of the adult global population can be characterised as having Metabolic Syndrome - a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

Join Audra as she discusses the common signs to watch out for in order to help you to lead a healthier life whilst working 24/7.

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