The Healthy Shift Worker

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The Healthy Shift Worker episodes

October 14, 2022 HSW 103 - Should We Flip Our Meals On Night Shift?
Navigating meal intake when on the night shift can be very confusing, especially when health advice can be very conflicting. For example, being told to "flip your meals", as in having your heaviest meal around midnight.
In this episode, I explain why this is not the best thing to do and why.
To learn more about Audra's work, or to get in contact, visit:
https://healthyshiftworker.com/
Individual Consultations
https://healthyshiftworker-book-an-appointment.as.me/schedule.php
Online Program
https://healthy-shift-worker-kickstart.teachable.com/p/the-healthy-shift-worker-reset
Book
https://www.amazon.com.au/Too-Tired-Cook-Workers-Surviving/dp/1504318757
Workplace Wellness
https://healthyshiftworker.com/workplace-wellness-workshops/

6 min
September 27, 2022 HSW 102 - Medications and Fatigue
For shift workers, those overwhelming feelings of fatigue or low energy levels throughout the day (or night) is, hands down, one of the BIGGEST struggles faced by those who work around the clock - all over the world.
There are, of course, a myriad of factors that can contribute to fatigue - but one area which is often overlooked is the use of synthetic medications.
To learn more about Audra's work, or to get in contact, visit:
https://healthyshiftworker.com/
Individual Consultations
https://healthyshiftworker-book-an-appointment.as.me/schedule.php
Online Program
https://healthy-shift-worker-kickstart.teachable.com/p/the-healthy-shift-worker-reset
Book
https://www.amazon.com.au/Too-Tired-Cook-Workers-Surviving/dp/1504318757
Workplace Wellness
https://healthyshiftworker.com/workplace-wellness-workshops/

11 min
July 21, 2022 HSW 101 - How To Become Your Own Health Expert
Is it possible to be our own health experts? Is health really that complicated?

Today we discuss the term 'autodidactic', and how adopting this trait can provide us with all the tools and resources to take control of our own shift work health.

Early Shift Breakfast Inspiration - Overnight Oats:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lkl9_3-jX6c
To learn more about Audra's work, or to get in contact, visit:
https://healthyshiftworker.com/
21-Day Kickstart Program
https://healthy-shift-worker-kickstart.teachable.com/p/the-healthy-shift-worker-reset
Book
https://www.amazon.com.au/Too-Tired-Cook-Workers-Surviving/dp/1504318757
10 min
May 30, 2022 HSW 100 - Becoming Your Own Health Advocate
In today's episode, we're opening up the conversation around becoming your own health advocate, why this is important, and 3 things that can be implemented straight away to make this happen.

It's because if we can learn anything from the last 2-years, we cannot rely on outsourcing such an important role as our health.
To learn more about Audra's work, or to get in contact, visit:
https://healthyshiftworker.com/
21-Day Kickstart Program
https://healthy-shift-worker-kickstart.teachable.com/p/the-healthy-shift-worker-reset
Book
https://www.amazon.com.au/Too-Tired-Cook-Workers-Surviving/dp/1504318757
Workplace Wellness
https://healthyshiftworker.com/workplace-wellness-workshops/

11 min
April 01, 2020 HSW 99: Shift Scheduling and Chronotypes with Michael Wieden
This week we’re heading all the way to Germany to chat with Michael Wieden, the founder of Aliamos, a company that works with organisations to improve the health and well-being of employees by taking into consideration the unique biological rhythms of individuals. Things we discuss: 1. What is chronobiology, and why is it important for Listen In
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46 min
April 01, 2020 HSW 99: Shift Scheduling and Chronotypes with Michael Wieden
This week we’re heading all the way to Germany to chat with Michael Wieden, the founder of Aliamos, a company that works with organisations to improve the health and well-being of employees by taking into consideration the unique biological rhythms of individuals. Things we discuss: 1. What is chronobiology, and why is it important for Listen In
46 min
February 12, 2020 HSW 98: Minimising Headaches After Night Shift
Headaches and night shift are quite synonymous with one another, as is often the case, after a string of early shifts. In this episode, Audra shares some of the causes of headaches (besides the obvious of sleep deprivation), along with some suggestions on how to reduce your chances of getting them in the first place. Listen In
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18 min
January 29, 2020 HSW 97: Becoming a Healthy Shift Worker with Roger Sutherland
A healthy shift worker – myth or a reality? In today’s episode, we discuss this exact topic with Roger Sutherland who has been a police officer for over 35 years, and is part of an emergency services family with a son, daughter and partner who also work 24/7. Some of the things that we discuss Listen In
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39 min
January 29, 2020 HSW 97: Becoming a Healthy Shift Worker with Roger Sutherland
A healthy shift worker – myth or a reality? In today’s episode, we discuss this exact topic with Roger Sutherland who has been a police officer for over 35 years, and is part of an emergency services family with a son, daughter and partner who also work 24/7. Some of the things that we discuss Listen In
39 min
January 15, 2020 HSW 96: Veterinarian Wellness with Dr Nadine Hamilton
This week we’re chatting with Dr Nadine Hamilton, a psychologist, author and leading authority in veterinary wellbeing based on the Gold Coast. She is the owner of Positive Psych Solutions, a boutique psychology practise that specialises in supporting the health and wellbeing of veterinary and wildlife professionals, and author of the best-selling book “Coping with Listen In
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1 hr 9 min

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