[287] - Chris Payten - Beyond Survival: The Science of Breathing for Shift Workers

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Breathwork coach Chris Payten returns to discuss the transformative power of conscious breathing for shift workers and first responders, sharing insights from Roger's recent breathwork facilitator training experience.

• Breathwork is conscious control of breathing patterns versus automatic breathing
• The way we breathe directly impacts our nervous system in a two-way feedback loop
• Chronic stress creates dysfunctional breathing patterns that perpetuate anxiety
• Nasal breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system and provides numerous health benefits
• Mouth breathing contributes to dental issues, sleep problems, and heightened stress responses
• Breathwork helps regulate the nervous system between hyperarousal and hypoarousal states
• Breakthrough breathwork sessions can release trapped trauma from the body
• Simple breathing techniques can help shift workers self-regulate during high-stress situations
• For asthmatics and those experiencing panic attacks, short breath holds on exhale can stop hyperventilation
• Consistency with daily breathwork practice creates new patterns that become automatic responses

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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 Champions™ Framework.

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Website: https://ahealthyshift.com.au

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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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