58.9K
Downloads
115
Episodes
When it comes to shift work struggles – there are many! From chronic fatigue and tiredness to sleep-deprivation, having no energy to exercise, weight fluctuations, a depleted immune system, digestive complaints, nervous system dysregulation and a disrupted family and social life. It’s certainly not easy working 24/7 and you’re not alone in feeling this way. In this podcast, Audra speaks with experts on sleep, nutrition, weight management, stress relief and a realm of other topics relevant to shift work health. 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. This fun, informative and engaging podcast will leave you feeling motivated and inspired, and that you’re not alone in feeling like some kind of weird, nocturnal animal stuck in a wheel going round and round in circles.
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
HSW 105 - Shift Work, Menopause and Belly Fat
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Are you going through peri-menopause or menopause and struggling to lose weight whilst working 24/7? If so, you're not alone! There are 1000's of women worldwide who are struggling with this scenario too.
In this episode, I explain how declining levels of estrogen can lead to insulin resistance, and the subsequent rise in the distribution of fat around the body, along with offering 3 tips to help minimise this weight gain.
To learn more about Audra's work, or to get in contact, visit:
https://healthyshiftworker.com/
Individual Consultations
https://healthyshiftworker-book-an-appointment.as.me/schedule.php
Online Program
https://healthy-shift-worker-kickstart.teachable.com/p/the-healthy-shift-worker-reset
Book
https://www.amazon.com.au/Too-Tired-Cook-Workers-Surviving/dp/1504318757
Workplace Wellness
https://healthyshiftworker.com/workplace-wellness-workshops/
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
HSW 104 - Are 3 Meals A Day Really Necessary?
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
We've been told that in order to be healthy, we must eat 3-meals a day with snacks in between. But is this really how we're meant to be eating... or is it just supporting the Big Food industry and actually contributing to weight gain and poor health outcomes?
In this episode, I explain why eating continually actually contributes to perpetually high blood sugar and insulin levels, making it near impossible to lose weight.
To learn more about Audra's work, or to get in contact, visit:
https://healthyshiftworker.com/
Individual Consultations
https://healthyshiftworker-book-an-appointment.as.me/schedule.php
Online Program
https://healthy-shift-worker-kickstart.teachable.com/p/the-healthy-shift-worker-reset
Book
https://www.amazon.com.au/Too-Tired-Cook-Workers-Surviving/dp/1504318757
Workplace Wellness
https://healthyshiftworker.com/workplace-wellness-workshops/
Friday Oct 14, 2022
HSW 103 - Should We Flip Our Meals On Night Shift?
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Navigating meal intake when on the night shift can be very confusing, especially when health advice can be very conflicting. For example, being told to "flip your meals", as in having your heaviest meal around midnight.
In this episode, I explain why this is not the best thing to do and why.
To learn more about Audra's work, or to get in contact, visit:
https://healthyshiftworker.com/
Individual Consultations
https://healthyshiftworker-book-an-appointment.as.me/schedule.php
Online Program
https://healthy-shift-worker-kickstart.teachable.com/p/the-healthy-shift-worker-reset
Book
https://www.amazon.com.au/Too-Tired-Cook-Workers-Surviving/dp/1504318757
Workplace Wellness
https://healthyshiftworker.com/workplace-wellness-workshops/
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
HSW 102 - Medications and Fatigue
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
For shift workers, those overwhelming feelings of fatigue or low energy levels throughout the day (or night) is, hands down, one of the BIGGEST struggles faced by those who work around the clock - all over the world.
There are, of course, a myriad of factors that can contribute to fatigue - but one area which is often overlooked is the use of synthetic medications.
To learn more about Audra's work, or to get in contact, visit:
https://healthyshiftworker.com/
Individual Consultations
https://healthyshiftworker-book-an-appointment.as.me/schedule.php
Online Program
https://healthy-shift-worker-kickstart.teachable.com/p/the-healthy-shift-worker-reset
Book
https://www.amazon.com.au/Too-Tired-Cook-Workers-Surviving/dp/1504318757
Workplace Wellness
https://healthyshiftworker.com/workplace-wellness-workshops/
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
HSW 101 - How To Become Your Own Health Expert
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Is it possible to be our own health experts? Is health really that complicated?
Today we discuss the term 'autodidactic', and how adopting this trait can provide us with all the tools and resources to take control of our own shift work health.
Early Shift Breakfast Inspiration - Overnight Oats:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lkl9_3-jX6c
To learn more about Audra's work, or to get in contact, visit:
https://healthyshiftworker.com/
21-Day Kickstart Program
https://healthy-shift-worker-kickstart.teachable.com/p/the-healthy-shift-worker-reset
Book
https://www.amazon.com.au/Too-Tired-Cook-Workers-Surviving/dp/1504318757
Monday May 30, 2022
HSW 100 - Becoming Your Own Health Advocate
Monday May 30, 2022
Monday May 30, 2022
In today's episode, we're opening up the conversation around becoming your own health advocate, why this is important, and 3 things that can be implemented straight away to make this happen.
It's because if we can learn anything from the last 2-years, we cannot rely on outsourcing such an important role as our health.
To learn more about Audra's work, or to get in contact, visit:
https://healthyshiftworker.com/
21-Day Kickstart Program
https://healthy-shift-worker-kickstart.teachable.com/p/the-healthy-shift-worker-reset
Book
https://www.amazon.com.au/Too-Tired-Cook-Workers-Surviving/dp/1504318757
Workplace Wellness
https://healthyshiftworker.com/workplace-wellness-workshops/
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
HSW 99: Shift Scheduling and Chronotypes with Michael Wieden
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
This week we’re heading all the way to Germany to chat with Michael Wieden, the founder of Aliamos, a company that works with organisations to improve the health and well-being of employees by taking into consideration the unique biological rhythms of individuals. Things we discuss: 1. What is chronobiology, and why is it important for Listen In
The post HSW 99: Shift Scheduling and Chronotypes with Michael Wieden appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
HSW 98: Minimising Headaches After Night Shift
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Headaches and night shift are quite synonymous with one another, as is often the case, after a string of early shifts. In this episode, Audra shares some of the causes of headaches (besides the obvious of sleep deprivation), along with some suggestions on how to reduce your chances of getting them in the first place. Listen In
The post HSW 98: Minimising Headaches After Night Shift appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
HSW 97: Becoming a Healthy Shift Worker with Roger Sutherland
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
A healthy shift worker – myth or a reality? In today’s episode, we discuss this exact topic with Roger Sutherland who has been a police officer for over 35 years, and is part of an emergency services family with a son, daughter and partner who also work 24/7. Some of the things that we discuss Listen In
The post HSW 97: Becoming a Healthy Shift Worker with Roger Sutherland appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
HSW 96: Veterinarian Wellness with Dr Nadine Hamilton
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
This week we’re chatting with Dr Nadine Hamilton, a psychologist, author and leading authority in veterinary wellbeing based on the Gold Coast. She is the owner of Positive Psych Solutions, a boutique psychology practise that specialises in supporting the health and wellbeing of veterinary and wildlife professionals, and author of the best-selling book “Coping with Listen In
The post HSW 96: Veterinarian Wellness with Dr Nadine Hamilton appeared first on The Wellness Couch.