
[214] - The Ultimate Sleep Environment - How to Sleep Better Even doing Shift Work
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Can your bedroom be sabotaging your sleep? Join me, Roger Sutherland, as we uncover the hidden factors that might be stealing precious rest from shift workers worldwide. We'll explore why even nine hours in bed can leave you feeling exhausted and how your environment might be to blame. From mastering the perfect room temperature to managing noise, I’ll provide practical, science-backed tips to transform your bedroom into the ultimate sleep sanctuary. Your body has its own thermometer, and finding that Goldilocks zone might just be the key to unlocking quality rest.
As a veteran law enforcement officer and certified nutritionist, I know firsthand the challenges of a 24-7 schedule. But shift work doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your health or well-being. Let’s tackle the misconception that sleep issues are merely personal struggles and discover how simple adjustments can make a world of difference. Whether you're a night owl by necessity or an early riser, this episode promises to empower you with actionable strategies to improve your sleep environment and, ultimately, your energy for what you love.
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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 Championsâ„¢ Framework.
Shift Work Championsâ„¢: https://join.ahealthyshift.com/shift-work-capability
Website: https://ahealthyshift.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-sutherland
Instagram: @a_healthy_shift
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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.
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