
[226] - The Night Shift Strategy That Took Tam from "Horrid" to "Thriving"
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In this episode, we sit down with Tam Epshtein, a shift worker who shares her journey from "surviving" to thriving during night shifts. With the help of Roger, an experienced coach and owner of the podcast, Tam discovered how small but powerful changes to her routine could drastically improve her energy, body, and overall well-being. This is a must-listen for anyone in shift work or facing the challenges of night shifts!
Key Takeaways:
- Circadian Rhythm Alignment: Tam explains how aligning her circadian rhythm made all the difference in how she feels and performs on night shifts.
- Coaching for Shift Workers: Tam discusses the invaluable role Roger played in guiding her through personalised strategies to thrive on night shifts, not just survive them.
- Practical Tips for Night Shifts: From managing overtime to avoiding common pitfalls, Tam shares tips that worked for her and can help you optimize your shift work lifestyle.
- Mindset Shift: Tam reflects on how her mindset around night shifts changed, transforming from a "just survive" mentality to thriving with purpose.
- Results & Benefits: After incorporating changes, Tam felt energised, looked leaner, and was more productive both at work and outside of it. No more bloating, water retention, or feeling sluggish!
Find Tam Epshtein here:
Instagram: tam_fitness_
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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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