In today’s episode, we’re going to be talking about how better sleep leads to weight loss because there’s always so much emphasis and focus around nutrition and exercise when it comes to weight loss, and rightly so – however, sleep is often the missing link. We discuss:  How sleep deprivation and disruption messes with our Listen In

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In today’s episode, we’re talking about Shift Work Disorder, a condition that can affect those working 24/7 with sleep and circadian rhythm researcher Dr Jade Murray from Monash University in Melbourne. I absolutely loved this chat with Dr Murray where we discuss: What exactly is shift work disorder? Why do people need to be concerned Listen In

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OK.  So this has to be the million dollar question.  Is there a perfect shift work diet? After recording a free training recently on this exact topic in my Healthy Shift Workers Facebook Group that generated an enormous amount of interest, I decided to record a condensed version of this discussion on today’s podcast. What Listen In

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I’m going solo again this week to announce a really exciting development here in Australia.  That being the Australian Government launching a world-first inquiry into Sleep Health Awareness, which can I say – makes me extraordinarily happy! Given shift workers are faced with ongoing sleep and circadian disruption every single day of their lives – Listen In

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I’m going completely solo this week as it’s been a pretty busy few weeks at HSW HQ – with lots of travelling and speaking engagements.  As a result, I thought I’d share a little about my Healthy Shift Worker Workplace Wellness Seminars, including why I run them, and how they’re becoming increasingly popular within shift Listen In

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Have you ever thought about adding mushrooms into your coffee?!  I know it sounds like an unlikely combination but the compounds found within medicinal mushrooms can actually provide adrenal gland and nervous system support, which is important for anyone working 24/7. In this episode with Mason Taylor, founder of Super Feast, an Australian based company Listen In

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In today’s episode Melanie McGrice, who is a fertility and prenatal dietitian based down in Melbourne in Victoria, is chatting with us about how diet and nutrition can influence fertility and pregnancy whilst working 24/7.  We also discuss a few questions that were submitted by our listeners around conception, along with the effects on baby (if Listen In

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Brooke Batchelor is a Paediatric Nurse who knows first hand what it’s like to work shift work, along with experiencing Post Natal Depression. Tune in to hear Brooke’s very heartwarming and personal story, and what made her go looking for holistic therapies such as diet and nutrition to help improve her mental health and wellbeing Listen In

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This week I’m going completely solo on the podcast, as I’ve just returned home from holidays where I enjoyed some time away with my husband hiking in parts of New Zealand, along with having some “time out” from social media. In this episode, I reflect on where we went – a cruise from Melbourne to Listen In

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Have you thought about what you’re putting on your skin, and how it may be affecting your health?  Given our skin is the largest organ in the body, and has the ability to absorb anything that it’s exposed to, choosing products which contain natural ingredients can be a huge step towards improving our overall health Listen In

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