Tag: sleep deprivation

HSW 38: Sugar Cravings and Sleep Deprivation

One of the most common struggles I hear from my shift working clients is this ongoing, relentless craving for sugar! But why is that? Why are shift workers notorious for craving (and eating) all of the sweet stuff – the highly refined carbohydrates that are neither good for our insides or our waistline?! Well it… Continue reading HSW 38: Sugar Cravings and Sleep Deprivation

HSW 37: Sleep Disruption in our Homes with Nicole Bijlsma

As shift workers, we certainly understand how working irregular hours causes havoc on our sleep, but something most of us don’t even think about, is how our home environment may be disrupting our sleep. In this episode I chat with Nicole Bijlsma, a Naturopath, Acupuncturist, Building Biologist and author of the bestselling book – Healthy… Continue reading HSW 37: Sleep Disruption in our Homes with Nicole Bijlsma

HSW 35: Type 2 Diabetes and Weight Loss with Wendy Steward.

Over the years I’ve been submerging myself in journal articles on all things to do with shift work health, and something which keeps coming up in the research, is that shift workers are quite prone to developing insulin resistance, a condition where the body in unable to move glucose from the blood, and into the… Continue reading HSW 35: Type 2 Diabetes and Weight Loss with Wendy Steward.

HSW 28: Sleep Deprivation and Chronic Pain with Naturopath and Nutritionist Ananda Mahony.

OK, so I had lots of fun this week as I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my former lecturer’s, Ananda Mahony, who is the Senior Lecture of Nutritional Medicine at Endeavour College of Health here in Brisbane.  In addition to her role as senior lecturer, Ananda works in clinical practice as a Naturopath… Continue reading HSW 28: Sleep Deprivation and Chronic Pain with Naturopath and Nutritionist Ananda Mahony.

HSW 21: My Journey So Far, and Why I Care So Much With Audra Starkey

In this week’s episode, Audra goes solo for the very first time – without a guest, and shares a little about what she’s been up to, and why she’s so passionate about improving the health and well-being of shift workers around the globe. Having commenced shift work at the tender age of 22, and walking… Continue reading HSW 21: My Journey So Far, and Why I Care So Much With Audra Starkey

HSW 14: How to Calm our Frazzled Nervous Systems Down with Dr Damian Kristof.

Working shift work is stressful – and that’s even before we’ve walked into a stressful workplace which is why this week, Audra has tracked down the “Superman of Stress Relief” – Dr Damian Kristof to share some of his stress reduction wisdom!  As one of the keynote speakers at the annual Wellness Summit in Melbourne,… Continue reading HSW 14: How to Calm our Frazzled Nervous Systems Down with Dr Damian Kristof.

HSW 12: Sleep Deprivation and Weight Fluctuations with Dr Carmel Harrington.

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If you’re a shift worker, then no doubt you’ve experienced weight fluctuations, in conjunction with ongoing sleep deprivation at some point throughout your shift working career. In this special bonus episode, Audra chats with internationally recognized sleep expert, Dr Carmel Harrington, on all things to do with sleep deprivation and weight fluctuations, and how the… Continue reading HSW 12: Sleep Deprivation and Weight Fluctuations with Dr Carmel Harrington.

HSW 009: Optimal Nutrition For Shift Workers with Dr Katrina Hurley

This week Audra chats with fellow health professional and Paediatrician Dr Katrina Hurley who is an Emergency Doctor based in Halifax, Canada and has a similar interest in nutrition to support shift workers.  Dr Hurley is a Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert having graduated from the Academy of Culinary Nutrition, and has extensive experience working shift… Continue reading HSW 009: Optimal Nutrition For Shift Workers with Dr Katrina Hurley

HSW 004: Sleep Deprivation, Mental Health and Bipolar Disorder with Dr Erin Michalak

To coincide with World Bipolar Day on March 30th, we’re releasing a bonus episode this week to help bring a global awareness to bipolar disorders, and eliminate the stigma which is often attached to mental health disorders.  Audra interviews Dr Erin Michalak from Vancouver, Canada who is the Founder and Leader of the ‘Collaborative RESearch… Continue reading HSW 004: Sleep Deprivation, Mental Health and Bipolar Disorder with Dr Erin Michalak