The Healthy Shift Worker

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, whilst you may often feel like your body is broken, it’s more than likely, not. It’s actually your environment that is broken, and this is what need to focus on.  For example, using appropriately timed light exposure can play a pivotal role in helping the body regain homeostasis, a balanced internal state that supports healing and recovery. When light exposure aligns with natural circadian rhythms, it helps regulate vital processes like hormone production, sleep-wake cycles, and cellular repair. This alignment is particularly beneficial for individuals struggling with thyroid imbalances and metabolic health issues, as these conditions are closely linked to circadian rhythm disruption. Morning sunlight, for example, can stimulate cortisol production, which energizes the body for the day, while limiting exposure to artificial light in the evening encourages the natural rise of melatonin, a hormone essential for restful sleep and nighttime repair. By incorporating specific timing and types of light exposure, we can create a supportive environment that allows the body’s innate healing mechanisms to work more effectively, fostering improvements in thyroid function, metabolic resilience, and overall well-being. I hope you enjoy the episode! To access my BRAND NEW COURSE - 'The Circadian Lifestyle Program - Exclusively For Shift Workers'Join The Healthy Shift Worker Skool Communityhttps://www.skool.com/healthyshiftworkerclub-4143To learn more about Audra's work, or to get in contact, visit:https://healthyshiftworker.com/  

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 topics discussed include:– The seven evidence-based keys to lasting behaviour improvement and positive habit formation– How to avoid the common pitfalls people encounter when forming self-care habits– How to set the stage for success and what to do when you slip Reference mentioned on the podcast - 'The Seven Evidence-Based Keys to Lasting Behavior Improvement and Positive Habit Formation' https://puvema.com/report/how-to-form-self-care-habits-that-truly-stick/ To WATCH the episode on YouTube - Click Here To connect with Jason, visit:https://www.instagram.com/jasongootman/ To access my BRAND NEW COURSE - 'The Circadian Lifestyle Program - Exclusively For Shift Workers'Join The Healthy Shift Worker Skool Communityhttps://www.skool.com/healthyshiftworkerclub-4143To learn more about Audra's work, or to get in contact, visit:https://healthyshiftworker.com/  

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 deleterious effects that can occur, both in the short and long-term.   Keen to learn more?BRAND NEW COURSE NOW AVAILABLE:'The Circadian Lifestyle Program - Exclusively For Shift Workers'To Access Join The Healthy Shift Worker Skool Communityhttps://www.skool.com/healthyshiftworkerclub-4143To learn more about Audra's work, or to get in contact, visit:https://healthyshiftworker.com/

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 metabolic dysfunction.- Thyroid health is interconnected with overall metabolic health.- Morning sunlight exposure is crucial for regulating circadian rhythms.- Building muscle mass enhances insulin sensitivity and metabolic health.- Regular movement, especially after meals, can help manage blood sugar levels, and much more.Research paper mentioned on the podcast - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/379875074_Enhanced_muscle_activity_during_interrupted_sitting_improves_glycemic_control_in_overweight_and_obese_men To WATCH the episode on YouTube - Click Here To connect with Kelsey, visit:https://www.instagram.com/kelseydextermd/To access my BRAND NEW COURSE - 'The Circadian Lifestyle Program - Exclusively For Shift Workers'Join The Healthy Shift Worker Skool Communityhttps://www.skool.com/healthyshiftworkerclub-4143To learn more about Audra's work, or to get in contact, visit:https://healthyshiftworker.com/

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 associated with the disease.- The alarming lack of nutrition education in medical schools, and why it's imperative to incorporate metabolic health into the curriculum.- Why regular eye checks are crucial for people with diabetes to detect and manage diabetic retinopathy. - How therapeutic carbohydrate reduction can improve metabolic health and reduce the need for injections in people with diabetes. - The scientific and anecdotal evidence of how eating real, unprocessed food is key to preventing metabolic dysfunction and improving overall health. To WATCH the episode on YouTube - Click Here To connect with James, visit:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-muecke-am-a1621812/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drjamesmueckeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjamesmuecke/ To access my BRAND NEW COURE - 'The Circadian Lifestyle Program - Exclusively For Shift Workers''Join The Healthy Shift Worker Skool Communityhttps://www.skool.com/healthyshiftworkerclub-4143To learn more about Audra's work, or to get in contact, visit:https://healthyshiftworker.com/