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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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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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Thursday Jan 02, 2020
Thursday Jan 02, 2020
Today we’re talking about the benefits of exercise when it comes to managing our mental health – in particular around the topic of PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Beck Lawther, a Police Officer with the Victorian Police Service based in Melbourne. Beck is also the co-founder of Triple Zero Fit, a personal training Listen In
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Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Today we’re talking all things jet-lag with Dr Sun Bin from the University of Sydney who is an epidemiologist and public health researcher, who has a particular interest in sleep and circadian rhythms. Dr Sun Bin and her team are currently working on a research project with Australia’s largest airline, Qantas, called “Project Sunrise” to Listen In
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Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Are you struggling to lose weight whilst working 24/7? If so, this episode is for you! Today I’m talking with Associate Professor Maxine Bonham who is a registered nutritionist and research academic at Monash University in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food here in Australia. Maxine is currently involved in research examining some of Listen In
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Thursday Nov 07, 2019
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
Are you a shift worker living in Brisbane or know someone who is? If so, this podcast is for you! In conjunction with the launch of my new book ‘Too Tired To Cook’, I’m super excited to announce my first ever Healthy Shift Worker Live Event in Brisbane, which is open to the general public! Listen In
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Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
In today’s episode, we’re talking all things chrononutrition with Dr Jonathan Johnston from the University of Surrey, in the United Kingdom. Dr Johnston is a world expert and researcher in the field of chrononutrition, and has led many studies looking at the links between circadian, metabolic and nutritional physiology including the analysis of timed meal Listen In
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