If you’re a shift worker, then no doubt you’ve experienced weight fluctuations, in conjunction with ongoing sleep deprivation at some point throughout your shift working career. In this special bonus episode, Audra chats with internationally recognized sleep expert, Dr Carmel Harrington, on all things to do with sleep deprivation and weight fluctuations, and how the Listen In

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Do you feel a little out of balance and directionless in your shift working life right now?  This week Audra chats with Marcus Pearce, Founder of the Exceptional Life Blueprint as he shares his insights in living a life with purpose, why exercise is an absolute necessity and not an option, ways to improve your Listen In

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Are you a mum trying to juggle multiple hats with a “to do” list as long as your arm?  In this week’s episode, Audra chats with down to earth mum of two Sara Capacci, who is not only a full-time mum (aka an unpaid shift worker), but also a full-time University student who still manages Listen In

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This week Audra chats with fellow health professional and Paediatrician Dr Katrina Hurley who is an Emergency Doctor based in Halifax, Canada and has a similar interest in nutrition to support shift workers.  Dr Hurley is a Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert having graduated from the Academy of Culinary Nutrition, and has extensive experience working shift Listen In

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Have you ever woken up from a nana nap in a mad panic (in your underwear) thinking you’re running late for work, when in fact you’ve already been to work that day?  Well if you’ve ever worked shift work before, then I’m sure you will be able to relate to this feeling of confusion and Listen In

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Shift workers can certainly be prone to stress, anxiety and depression as a result of continual disruption to our sleep/wake cycle, eating at irregular times, lack of regular exercise, and a disruption to our social life.  This week Audra interviews Clinical Psychologist Carrie Thomson-Casey as she talks more about these disorders, the different types of Listen In

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Hear how a mum juggled shift work around raising her two children, whilst also having her husband work shift work.  Believe it or not, shift work suited this family to a ‘T’, but it certainly helped having a husband who’s a bit of a whiz in the kitchen too!

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Have you ever wondered how pilots keep themselves healthy whilst jet-setting around the globe? In today’s episode we hear from Qantas First Officer Jess Toghill, who combines flying Boeing 737 aircraft whilst also being an elite cyclist. In fact, we’re not sure if she’s faster on the ground than in the air!

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To coincide with World Bipolar Day on March 30th, we’re releasing a bonus episode this week to help bring a global awareness to bipolar disorders, and eliminate the stigma which is often attached to mental health disorders.  Audra interviews Dr Erin Michalak from Vancouver, Canada who is the Founder and Leader of the ‘Collaborative RESearch Listen In

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Have you spent years struggling with your weight and found nothing has ever worked?Well this week Audra chats with Psychotherapist Kate Raines who shares her wisdom on how our emotions (and having a stressful job) can actually be causing our weight to stay put!

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