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A Healthy Shift

Roger Sutherland | Veteran Shift Worker | Coach | Nutritionist | Breathwork Facilitator | Keynote Speaker

A Healthy Shift Podcast with Roger SutherlandWelcome to A Healthy Shift, the podcast dedicated to helping shift workers and night shift workers take control of their health, well-being, and performance.I’m Roger Sutherland, a veteran of over 40 years in shift work. I know firsthand the unique challenges that come with working irregular hours, long nights, and around-the-clock schedules. I combine my lived experience with the latest science to help shift workers and night shift workers not just get

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20:56

[358] - How I Stopped Drinking Without Losing My...

A Healthy Shift ·

2026/03/22

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Support the show ---------------------------- YOU CAN FIND ME AT Website Instagram LinkedIn Shift Work Health and Wellbeing SeminarsOne2One Coaching_____________________ Disclaimer: Roger Sutherland is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before implementing any strategies mentioned in this podcast. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Roger Sutherland will not assume any liability for direct or indire...

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16:29

[357] - Sober Curious The Question Most Shift Workers...

A Healthy Shift ·

2026/03/19

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Shift work can make alcohol feel like the easiest “off switch” but your biology doesn’t agree. In this episode, we unpack the Sober Curious mindset and why even “normal” drinking can disrupt your sleep, mood, metabolism, and recovery as a shift worker. We cover: The sober curious approach as a mindset, not a labelWhy shift workers often drink on autopilot after night shifts or stressful daysAlcohol as a neurotoxin and the rebound effect that fuels ...

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36:48

[356] - Your host on Radio 3AW - Talk Back Radio...

A Healthy Shift ·

2026/03/15

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 We dig into why Monday mornings feel so rough, and why the answer sits in your circadian rhythm rather than willpower. We also take on the daylight saving fight and ask whether locking Australia to standard time could reduce real health risks. • circadian misalignment from weekend sleep-ins and later nights • sleep anxiety and why early wake-ups spiral • building rhythm through routine and training consistency • swimming as moving meditation and breath

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27:41

[355] - Blue light does not inhibit you going to...

A Healthy Shift ·

2026/03/15

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 I challenge the biggest blue light belief and explain why the real danger is not whether you nod off, but what light does to melatonin and your circadian rhythm. I break down how your eyes feed the brain’s master clock and why managing light is one of the most powerful health tools a shift worker has. • the two separate eye systems for vision and biology • how IPRGC cells send light information to the suprachiasmatic nucleus • why morning daylight

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22:44

[354] - World Sleep Day 2026 - Why Shift Workers Must...

A Healthy Shift ·

2026/03/12

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 I mark World Sleep Day 2026 by cutting through the myth that poor sleep is just part of shift work and lay out a simple plan to protect brain and metabolic health. I explain the glymphatic system, hunger hormones, and the practical gear and routines that turn rough sleep into real recovery. • why poor sleep isn’t a badge of honour • glymphatic cleanup and beta amyloid risk • insulin sensitivity, ghrelin and leptin changes • signs of true sleep quality

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17:00

[353] - Why Your Body Clock Trumps Your Diet

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2026/03/08

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 I break down why timing beats diet for shift workers and how aligning meals to your body clock cuts cravings, supports sleep and trims your waist. We explain the science behind intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating, then give simple rules to thrive on changing rosters. • difference between intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating • why alignment to circadian rhythm matters more than long fasts • what happens when you eat at biological

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28:14

[352] - The "Tired but Wired" Circuit Breaker

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2026/03/06

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 I share a science-backed routine to flip a wired brain into real rest, using EMDR-style bilateral audio, low-profile sleep buds, and simple breath work. We explain why exhaustion sleep is not restorative sleep and how to create a clean transition from shift to bed. • sympathetic overdrive keeps the brain scanning for threats • difference between passing out tired and restorative sleep • how bilateral audio taxes working memory and calms thoughts •

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38:51

[351] - Your host on Radio 3AW - Talk Back Radio...

A Healthy Shift ·

2026/03/02

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 An edited version of my segment on 3AW Melbourne, Australia Overnight. Talking shift work and anything else that comes up along the way. We push past fear talk and culture wars to focus on what steals our best selves: chronic sleep loss, overwork, and the easy drift into a “new normal.” A retired cop, a veteran nurse, and a creator with a no-fuss meal prep method share tools that actually help. • leadership gaps and morale strain in shift-heavy

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26:50

[350] - You Can Miss The Job And Still Be Right To Leave

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2026/03/01

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 In this episode I explore the bittersweet reality of leaving policing and other frontline roles, sharing lived experience and practical ways to reclaim health, identity and purpose. You can honour what the job gave you, let go of what harmed you, and build a life that aligns with your values. • bonds shaped by proximity not permanence • missing adrenaline but not politics and paperwork • translating high-pressure skills into new careers ...

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17:46

[349] - You Don’t Have a Sleep Problem You Have a...

A Healthy Shift ·

2026/02/26

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 We unpack why most shift workers don’t have a sleep problem, they have a shutdown problem, and how a four‑minute S.L.E.E.P. routine creates a reliable off‑ramp from adrenaline to deep, restorative rest. We keep it simple, practical and repeatable so you can fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. • identifying the real issue as shutdown, not insomnia • difference between melatonin sleep and exhaustion collapse • why consistency trains the nervous

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43:21

[348] - Guest Appearance on 3AW Melbourne "Nights"...

A Healthy Shift ·

2026/02/22

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 We share a simple way to fix chaotic sleep in a 24/7 life, led by coach and former police veteran Roger Sutherland. Hot showers, light exposure, breathwork, and better meal timing help shift workers sleep deeper, recover faster, and feel human again. • why sleep hygiene beats chasing eight hours • warm shower and scent cues that tell the brain to sleep • 4-7-8 breathing to calm the nervous system • treat between-shift sleep as naps, not marathons •

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20:57

[347] - Six Books That Changed How I Think About...

A Healthy Shift ·

2026/02/19

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 I share six essential books that help shift workers cut through diet myths, understand circadian biology, tame artificial light, refine sleep timing, and navigate hormones in midlife. The core message is rhythm: align light, food, sleep, and hormones to get energy back. • nutrition without extremes and why quick fixes fail • circadian basics from cells to daily habits • how artificial light at night disrupts melatonin and metabolism • flexible sleep

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37:37

[346] - Your host on Radio 3AW - NEW TIME - Talk Back...

A Healthy Shift ·

2026/02/17

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 An edited version of my segment on 3AW Melbourne, Australia Overnight. Talking shift work and anything else that comes up along the way. We move from public trust and “cashies” to why organisations say there’s “no money” for staff wellbeing, then dig into mornings, social jet lag, and simple fixes that make Monday feel human again. Roger shares practical, low-cost tools for energy, sleep, and stress relief that anyone can try tomorrow. • everyday

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24:01

[345] - Why Your Pre-Workout Is A Waste of Money

A Healthy Shift ·

2026/02/15

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 We break down why most pre-workout powders are expensive caffeine with underdosed extras, then lay out a simple, research-backed routine that suits shift work and real recovery. We explain energy balance, protein timing, caffeine dosing and sleep so you can train smarter. • the problem with proprietary blends and label padding • why energy balance drives fat loss, not powders • the only reliable acute aid being caffeine, with proper dose ranges •

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30:12

[344] - The Danger of Accepting a New Normal

A Healthy Shift ·

2026/02/12

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 We shine a light on the quiet creep of dysfunction in shift work and how easily poor sleep, stress, and compassion fatigue become the “new normal.” We share lived experience, biological facts, and simple steps to set boundaries, protect sleep, and feel seen. • toxic leadership and why feeling seen matters • why “common” is not “normal” in sleep, stress, and mood • slow creep from fatigue to gut issues to anhedonia • compassion fatigue explained and

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13:58

[343] - When Symbols Matter More Than Your People

A Healthy Shift ·

2026/02/08

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 I examine how performative activism, DEI optics, and the exclusion of police from community spaces erode trust while frontline workers carry the load. The focus turns to funding basics that actually help shift workers: staffing, fatigue management, mental health, and visible, competent service. • personal experience of organisational failure across policing and emergency services • how pride and DEI drift from lived reality and become staged content •

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28:01

[342] - Part 3 - When Discipline Replaces Leadership

A Healthy Shift ·

2026/02/05

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 We confront how discipline gets misused as a management shortcut across police, nursing, paramedicine and the military, and why that destroys trust on the floor. Roger shares personal experiences from four decades on shift to map the pattern and lay out a practical fix grounded in real leadership. • misuse of discipline as a performance tool • the cost to trust, safety and honesty • operational amnesia among managers • fatigue, staffing and training

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37:24

[341] - Your host on Radio 3AW - NEW TIME - Talk Back...

A Healthy Shift ·

2026/02/01

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 We dig into how breath shapes stress and sleep, why weekend late nights wreck Monday, and how to reset your body clock with light and routine. Roger shares how breathwork helped him move past PTSD and offers a simple exercise drivers can use right now. • shift work coaching and Roger’s background • homemade burgers as a bridge to meal prep • acronyms and why clear language lowers stress • chronotypes and the late to early shift with age • Sunday night

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19:28

[340] - The Pause That Changes Arguments, Eating and...

A Healthy Shift ·

2026/02/01

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Stress shuts down the thinking part of the brain and pushes us into automatic reactions. In this episode, I explain how nasal breathing helps bring the prefrontal cortex back online so you can pause, reset, and respond instead of reacting. I share simple scripts you can use in arguments, cravings, and work pressure so you can shift from overwhelm to clarity in real time. What You Will Learn: What stress does to heart rate, breathing, and focusWhy the

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18:20

[339] - The Fitness Industry Is Failing Shift Workers...

A Healthy Shift ·

2026/01/29

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Most fitness plans are designed for people with stable schedules, not rotating rosters. In this episode, I explain why one-size-fits-all programs collapse for shift workers and what actually works instead. I break down an evidence-based, flexible approach that fits your roster, lowers pressure, and builds real momentum through simple habits, light timing, and mindset-first coaching. This is practical, realistic support built for the way shift workers

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