[127] - Sleep - Part 2 - How to wake up less frequently

Text me what you thought of the show 😊

Ever feel like you're on a never-ending carousel of poor sleep and caffeine fixes? Roger Sutherland, our savvy sleep sage, walks you through a game-changing plan designed to help shift workers combat those pesky nighttime awakenings and secure the rejuvenating rest they deserve. In today's episode, we tap into Roger's wellspring of knowledge to unpack his top five strategies that promise to reshape your nights. You'll learn the science behind the optimal timing for your workouts, the art of fluid management before bed, and how to craft your bedroom into a sleep-inducing haven. Plus, we're debunking some common sleep myths along the way, ensuring every moment you're awake is purposeful towards achieving that coveted quality slumber.

We venture further into the realm of rest as Roger advises on the delicate balance of light exposure, the pitfalls of digital distractions before bedtime, and why a consistent sleep routine is your ticket to waking up refreshed. Our conversation dives into the impact that stimulants and large meals can have on your sleep cycle, while also touching on the importance of maintaining regular sleep patterns over the fallacy of 'catching up' on sleep. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that promises to leave you not only well-informed but well-prepared to embrace the night and reclaim your right to restful, restorative sleep.

Support the show

----------------------------

Roger Sutherland is Australia's Night Shift & Sleep Specialist and the founder of A Healthy Shift.

After more than 40 years working rotating shifts with Victoria Police, Roger now helps organisations reduce fatigue risk, improve staff wellbeing and build healthier, safer and higher-performing 24/7 workplaces through evidence-based education, circadian biology and the Shift Work Champions™ Framework.

Shift Work Champions™: https://join.ahealthyshift.com/shift-work-capability

Website: https://ahealthyshift.com.au

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-sutherland

Instagram: @a_healthy_shift

___________________

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 indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this podcast, including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.

_______________________