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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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Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
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 Community
https://www.skool.com/healthyshiftworkerclub-4143
To learn more about Audra's work, or to get in contact, visit:
https://healthyshiftworker.com/
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