Tag: sleep

HSW 82: Shift Work Disorder with Dr Jade Murray

In today’s episode, we’re talking about Shift Work Disorder, a condition that can affect those working 24/7 with sleep and circadian rhythm researcher Dr Jade Murray from Monash University in Melbourne. I absolutely loved this chat with Dr Murray where we discuss: What exactly is shift work disorder? Why do people need to be concerned… Continue reading HSW 82: Shift Work Disorder with Dr Jade Murray

TWIW 10: Screen time hurts teens sleep and health

This week in wellness 56 percent of parents of teens with sleep troubles believe this use of electronics is hurting their child’s ability to get to sleep and stay asleep. The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll (conducted by the Children’s Health Department at the University of Michigan) took responses from a nationally representative household survey… Continue reading TWIW 10: Screen time hurts teens sleep and health

HSW 80: Parliamentary Inquiry into Sleep Health Awareness

I’m going solo again this week to announce a really exciting development here in Australia.  That being the Australian Government launching a world-first inquiry into Sleep Health Awareness, which can I say – makes me extraordinarily happy! Given shift workers are faced with ongoing sleep and circadian disruption every single day of their lives –… Continue reading HSW 80: Parliamentary Inquiry into Sleep Health Awareness

PAP 53: Professor Romola Bucks – All About Sleep

We all know sleep is super important when it comes to our health right?  But why? I love this episode, it is a bit of an education piece from one of my Wellness Coaching Clients who also happens to be a Professor at UWA and an expert in sleep! Professor Romola Bucks will explain what… Continue reading PAP 53: Professor Romola Bucks – All About Sleep

NTM 195: Baby and toddler sleep with sleep consultant Sophie Acott

Let’s face it, baby and toddler sleep is a hot-button topic for nearly every parent, and we all know there’s two ends of the spectrum – cry-it-out and full attachment parenting, so what do you do if neither of these are working for you; what does the middle ground look like? How do we develop… Continue reading NTM 195: Baby and toddler sleep with sleep consultant Sophie Acott

HSW 73: Adopting a Better Sleep Mindset with Constable Tracey Rogers

Sleep.  It can be so elusive when we work shift work, but is it really possible to get better sleep whilst working 24/7?  According to First Class Constable Tracey Rogers it absolutely is, but it all comes back to adopting a ‘Better Sleep Mindset”, and being prepared to do whatever it takes to foster and… Continue reading HSW 73: Adopting a Better Sleep Mindset with Constable Tracey Rogers

HSW 72: Flower Essences for Sleep and Stress With Dr Niikee Schoendorfer

When it comes to sleep and stress, the two are very much interrelated, and even more so for anyone who has a stressful job and works shift work too!  So in today’s episode, we’re going to be talking all things sleep and stress, and how the healing power of flowers, a therapeutic remedy which has been… Continue reading HSW 72: Flower Essences for Sleep and Stress With Dr Niikee Schoendorfer

TWG 377: Lifestyle and herbal remedies for sleep

This week Brett and Damian are rejoined by Professor Marc Cohen to talk about sleep. Why are so many people missing out on not only quantity but also quality of sleep? What can you do in your day to day life to help ensure that you get a good night’s shut eye? And how might… Continue reading TWG 377: Lifestyle and herbal remedies for sleep

HSW 70: Split Sleep with Dr Melinda Jackson

“Can splitting the timing of sleep reduce the adverse effects of night shift work?” It’s an interesting question, and one which was put forward by Dr Melinda Jackson who I met at the recent Sleep Down Under Conference here in Brisbane a few weeks ago.  Melinda is a researcher and registered psychologist, specialising in sleep… Continue reading HSW 70: Split Sleep with Dr Melinda Jackson

HSW 67: Sleep Debt – What Is It, And How Can We Minimise It with Audra Starkey

In this episode I go solo and discuss a phenomenon called ‘Sleep Debt’, which given the irregular hours and rotational rosters that many shift workers are required to work, is a situation experienced by many who work 24/7. In this episode you’re going to learn: – What exactly is ‘sleep debt’, and why are shift… Continue reading HSW 67: Sleep Debt – What Is It, And How Can We Minimise It with Audra Starkey