The Healthy Shift Worker

HSW 19: What Makes a Good Shift Working Supervisor with Chris Slater

Working in a shift working environment is really tough, which is why having the support from those above you, is even more important whilst working 24/7. This week Audra chats with one of her past Supervisor’s at Qantas, Chris Slater, whom she hand-picked to be on the podcast as being one of the stand-out Supervisors Listen In
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HSW 18: Circadian Rhythms and Mindfulness with Professor Greg Murray.

This week Audra interview’s the Head of Psychological Sciences and Statistics at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne – Professor Greg Murray.  Greg is a practicing clinical psychologist, a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society, and is involved nationally with the training an accreditation of clinical psychologists in Australia. His major area of research interest Listen In
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HSW 17: Healthy Vending Machines in the Workplace with Daniella Stalling.

Vending machines can often be a shift worker’s “saving grace” when it comes to finding something to eat whilst on shift, however they are also synonymous for containing highly processed, pre-packaged foods loaded with heaps of hidden sugars and trans-fats, along with having next to no nutritional value. So when Audra witnessed the installation of Listen In
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HSW 15: The Life of a Welsh Tinplate Shift Worker with Gary Jones

In this week’s episode Audra heads to the UK (figuratively speaking) and chats with Gary Jones from Llanelli in Wales.   After a group photo of Gary and his workmates appeared unexpectedly on her Facebook page – all giving her the “thumbs up”, Audra knew she just had to get him on the show for a Listen In
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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, Listen In
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HSW 13: Gratitude for Your Shift Working Job with Leonie Waterhouse

Working shift work is a tough gig, and it certainly comes with a price – be it physically, mentally and/or emotionally.  But it’s not all bad, and this week Audra chat’s with Qantas Customer Service Agent Leonie Waterhouse who has had a pretty tough journey over the last 15 years or so, both in and Listen In
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HSW 12: Sleep Deprivation and Weight Fluctuations with Dr Carmel Harrington.

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 Listen In
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HSW 11: Moving from Mediocre to Magnificent in All Areas of Your Life with Marcus Pearce.

Do you feel a little out of balance and directionless in your shift working life right now?  This week Audra chats with Marcus Pearce, Founder of the Exceptional Life Blueprint as he shares his insights in living a life with purpose, why exercise is an absolute necessity and not an option, ways to improve your Listen In
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HSW 10: How a Busy and Exhausted Mum Still Manages to Cook from Scratch with Sara Capacci.

Are you a mum trying to juggle multiple hats with a “to do” list as long as your arm?  In this week’s episode, Audra chats with down to earth mum of two Sara Capacci, who is not only a full-time mum (aka an unpaid shift worker), but also a full-time University student who still manages Listen In
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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 Listen In
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HSW 008: Laughter in the Workplace with Laura Bielich and Jane Coogan

Have you ever woken up from a nana nap in a mad panic (in your underwear) thinking you’re running late for work, when in fact you’ve already been to work that day?  Well if you’ve ever worked shift work before, then I’m sure you will be able to relate to this feeling of confusion and Listen In
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HSW 007: Stress, Anxiety and Depression with Clinical Psychologist Carrie Thomson-Casey

Shift workers can certainly be prone to stress, anxiety and depression as a result of continual disruption to our sleep/wake cycle, eating at irregular times, lack of regular exercise, and a disruption to our social life.  This week Audra interviews Clinical Psychologist Carrie Thomson-Casey as she talks more about these disorders, the different types of Listen In
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