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The Healthy Shift Worker

The Wellness Couch

Join Clinical Nutritionist, Metabolic Balance and Circadian Health Practitioner Audra Starkey as she uncovers the truth about what’s really going on with our health whilst working 24/7 and some of the things that we can do to help prevent poor health outcomes. Audra also interviews current and former shift workers from an array of different industries and occupations, who are essentially the real experts behind working 24/7.

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HSW 132 - The Healing Power of German New Medicine...

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2025/02/24

In today’s episode, Audra chats with Nellie Barnett, a German New Medicine (GNM) practitioner from Western Australia who helps clients understand their body’s natural healing abilities. Nellie shares her journey into GNM, an eye-opening approach that challenges conventional medicine, and explains how it empowers individuals to reclaim their health through self-awareness and biological understanding.Key topics include: Understanding health through the five biological laws of GNM. The impact of

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HSW 131 - Shift Work Health from a Quantum Biology...

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2025/02/04

In this week's episode of The Healthy Shift Worker podcast, we welcome former scientist Dr Sara Pugh from the United Kingdom, who shares a Quantum Biology perspective on shift work wellness—an emerging health field gaining global recognition.Key topics include: - The Impact of Light on Our Biology - The Role of Leptin in Appetite and Metabolism - The Detrimental Effects of Artificial Blue Light - Strategies for Incorporating Light Therapy into Daily Routines - Optimizing Health for Shift Workers -

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49:31

HSW 130 - Healthy Lighting in the Workplace with...

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2025/01/09

In this episode, we talk with Ralph Booth, the founder of Osin—an organization on a mission to end circadian disruption with a clever invention called the Osin Loop. The Osin Loop is a desk lamp designed to bring the benefits of daylight indoors by mimicking sunlight to support your circadian rhythm. So if your job or workplace involves being indoors with very little access to natural light, then this episode is for you! To WATCH the episode on YouTube - Click Here Research mentioned on the

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49:25

HSW 129 - The Health Implications of Artificial Light...

The Healthy Shift Worker ·

2024/12/28

Today we're joined by Daniel Ebbett, founder of Block Blue Light, a company that promotes light-based technologies to promote better sleep and overall health. In this conversation, Daniel shares his personal journey from experiencing severe insomnia and health issues, which led to being prescribed all sorts of sleeping tablets, antidepressants and antipsychotic medication which only made him feel worse. It wasn't until he started to investigate the root cause himself and how profound of an impact

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50:08

HSW 128 - Overcoming Hyperthyroidism & Anxiety...

The Healthy Shift Worker ·

2024/11/12

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

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26:43

HSW 127 - Rethinking Healthcare - What If Your Body...

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2024/11/05

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,

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54:28

HSW 126 - How To Form Self-Care Habits That Stick

The Healthy Shift Worker ·

2024/10/23

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. In today's conversation I chat with Health and Wellness Coach, Nutritionist and Exercise Physiologist Jason Goodman as we explore the complexities of forming and maintaining healthy habits. Some of the

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HSW 125 - Desyncronisation - The Hidden Hazard for...

The Healthy Shift Worker ·

2024/10/09

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

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HSW 124 - Hormones, Light and Metabolic Health with...

The Healthy Shift Worker ·

2024/09/16

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.Some of the topics covered include how... - Circadian health is often overlooked in medical discussions. - Artificial light exposure can disrupt metabolic processes. - Metabolic flexibility allows the body to utilize different fuel sources effectively. - Leptin resistance can lead to weight gain and

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49:37

HSW 123 - Type 2 Diabetes, Real Food and Eye Health...

The Healthy Shift Worker ·

2024/08/29

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: - How real food and dietary change can potentially reverse type 2 diabetes and reverse the blinding complications

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49:32

HSW 122 - Sun Avoidance, Artificial Light and Skin...

The Healthy Shift Worker ·

2024/08/06

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. Topics include: - How different spectrums and frequencies of light have various

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44:57

HSW 121 - Unbottling Your Potential - Life Beyond...

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2024/07/18

This week's guest on 'The Healthy Shift Worker' podcast is best-selling Author and Alcohol-Free Life Coach Amanda Kuda.In this episode, Amanda discusses her personal journey with alcohol and the inspiration behind her book on breaking up with alcohol. She also highlights: Some of the negative effects of alcohol on sleep quality and overall health, emphasising that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption. The long-term benefits of reducing or eliminating alcohol, including improved mental

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HSW 120 - Can You Catch A Cold? Untold History &...

The Healthy Shift Worker ·

2024/07/04

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. Other topics include: Alternative explanations

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09:34

HSW 119 - Shift Work and Metabolic Syndrome - Are You...

The Healthy Shift Worker ·

2024/07/01

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. Unfortunately for those that work shift work, the risk of developing metabolic syndrome increases further due to the disruption placed on the body's natural circadian rhythms which affects metabolism, hormone regulation, and glucose metabolism. A Metabolic Syndrome Trifecta! Join

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51:51

HSW 118 - Eye Health, Artificial Light and Quantum...

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2024/06/20

Did you know that our eyes are one of the MOST IMPORTANT circadian organs? They literally influence our biology in a myriad of ways so we need to take super care of them - no matter our age!In today's podcast chat, it was a treat to have New York based Optometrist and Quantum Biology Practitioner Dr Valerie Giangrande talking all things eye health including artificial light exposure, vitamin D, quantum and circadian health and SO much more. Some of the things discussed include: How excessive

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HSW 117 - Shift Work, Family and Mental Health with...

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2024/06/06

In today's episode Dr Keshav Grover and his wife, Dr Evita Singh, discuss their experiences as healthcare professionals working shift work and the impact it has on their personal and family life.They share their backgrounds and how they ended up doing shift work, and provide advice for those currently working or about to embark on a shift working career, emphasising the importance of self-care, having a plan, and advocating for better working conditions. So much wisdom from this husband and wife

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HSW 116 - Optimising Health Beyond Nutrition with...

The Healthy Shift Worker ·

2024/05/21

So enjoyed this chat with Nutritionist, Pulmonary Scientist, Podcaster and Health Coach Cameron Borg on why it's important to look beyond nutrition when it comes to optimising our health. Cameron dives deep into some of the key drivers and their mechanisms as to why so many are struggling with chronic health diseases including: Considering factors like light exposure and electromagnetic fields. How the circadian rhythm, the body's internal clock, plays a crucial role in health outcomes and why it

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44:14

HSW 115 - Exploring Energy Medicine with Dr Niikee...

The Healthy Shift Worker ·

2024/05/08

A fascinating discussion with Naturopathic & Traditional Medicine Clinician, Educator, Research Scientist and University Academic, Dr Nicky Schoendofer on the topic of Energy Medicine. Some of the things discussed include: - How creating balance and harmony in the body's energy can help in the prevention and reversal of disease. - How our emotions can manifest into physical illnesses. - Why addressing the underlying causes of physical ailments is crucial for healing. - How the power of belief

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