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Welcome to another episode of a Healthy Shift podcast . As you know , I run a website , ahealthyshiftcom . I'm also on Instagram at a underscore healthy , underscore shift . I write blogs and put them on the website . But there's one thing that I haven't spoken about , that I really want to talk to you about today , and that is my one-to-one coaching . Yep , I'm a coach .

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Shift work can be brutal , but it doesn't have to be . Welcome to a healthy shift . My name is Roger Sutherland , certified Nutritionist , veteran Law Enforcement Officer and 24-7 shift worker for almost four decades . Through this podcast , I aim to educate shift workers , using evidence-based methods , to not only survive the rigours of shift work , but thrive . My goal is to empower shift workers to improve their health and wellbeing so they have more energy to do the things they love . Enjoy today's show more energy to do the things they love . Enjoy today's show and welcome back to a Healthy Shift podcast where I guide you into all things shift work to help you to not just survive your shifts , but to truly thrive .

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Now , today , I want to talk to you about something that is extremely close to my heart and that's why I started and that is my one-to-one coaching . Now , over the years , I've had the privilege of working with hundreds of shift workers just like you , who have come to me with a range of challenges and , trust me , I've heard it all . Now let me tell you , as you know , shift work is no walk in the park . In fact , it can feel like a constant battle , especially when you're dealing with the health issues on top of everything else . Now , shift work causes a lot of problems for the human body , and this is because of this circadian misalignment . But this is where I step in and I offer you the guidance that you so desperately needed when you first started shift work , because I understand shift work inside and out , and not just from the outside , looking in , like majority of people do . But I have done 40 years of . I can combine 40 years of experience in working shift work myself . I've seen it all .

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I've had clients come to me struggling with conditions like IBS , endometriosis , pcos , pmdd , insomnia , really , really poor body image , people who have tried every single diet that is known to man , people with all sorts of issues that you can't even begin to imagine , and I would never breach people's privacy , but I can tell you that majority of my clients have been female and there's been a whole range of women's health issues as well . Shift work severely impacts on the female body more than it does with males , and I can tell you that shift work only amplifies these challenges that these conditions bring . But here's the thing they're not insurmountable . When you work with me one-to-one , we work together . I don't just throw a meal plan at you and tell you to go and count your calories and macros . I have learned that that stuff just does not work for shift workers and , more importantly , the science tells us that it can create disordered relationships with food and , trust me , I've literally seen how damaging this can be . Instead , I use loose , intuitive eating strategies that fit into your life . That means no tracking . It means no restrictions . We don't do before and after pictures or measurements or even weighing . We just educate on how to listen to your body , identifying your values because I bet you haven't done that and making choices that are aligned with those values and are realistic for you as the shift worker . With those values and are realistic for you as the shift worker , we focus on creating sustainable habits and routines that support your lifestyle , not fight against it .

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This is evidence-based and it's not about quick fixes . It's about long-term health and well-being . It is the education that you need , or you needed when you very first started shift work , not what Jenny told you , not what Karen told you . This is what I do . This is what I do . This is about working with someone who totally understands from inside . Now , every week , inside Now , every week , a coach client and I meet up to talk about what's been happening , what roadblocks have you hit , what strategies worked and what didn't . This is not about perfection . It's about progress , because shift work comes with its own set of challenges , and I totally get that . There's fatigue . There's actual time poverty , decision fatigue and , let's face it , when you are working those hours , the last thing you want is more pressure in your life , and that's why I keep it realistic .

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Together , you and I , we find ways to navigate around your own unique situation . I'm here to challenge you , but I will never judge you , and ex-clients of mine will tell you they've never , ever , ever , once have ever been judged for anything that they do because the more open and honest and transparent that they are , we can find a way to navigate it , and that's really , really important , because shift work alone is extremely difficult to navigate . And let's be honest , especially when you are facing these challenges without the right support . I walk with my shift workers with my arm around them and as they start to find their way , so I take a step back and watch them , but I'm right there and I'm right within reach of any questions or anything that they want to support them and to help them .

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To many shift workers out there are being given the wrong advice , and that is a fact , whether it's about your nutrition , whether it's about your sleep , when to sleep or even just your overall health . And when you don't get the right guidance , biological issues start to creep in , and if they're not addressed ASAP , they can literally spiral out of control , and this is where people totally give up . But that's what I'm here to help you to prevent Now . You don't have to do this alone . You don't need to just survive each shift and hope one day that things will get better or that they will get better once you stop shift work , because that generally isn't what happens because of the amount of damage that's been done .

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I honestly and sincerely want to show you how to thrive in your shift working life , and I'm confident that together , you and I can literally make that happen . So if you are struggling right now , or maybe you've been putting off asking for help because you feel like there's just no time . I want you to know that help is right here . Reach out to me using the link that I've put into the show notes and let's have a conversation about how I can help you , just like I've helped hundreds of other shift workers before you . I can pretty much assure you that there is nothing that I haven't heard and haven't helped a client to navigate . What we can do is we can chat about where you're at . We'll look at your home life , your social life and your work life , and then what we'll do is we will work out where you want to be . You can thrive as a shift worker and I'd honestly would love to show you how .

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I have hundreds of shift workers out there now that are literally understanding exactly where it was that they were going wrong before , but they just didn't realize until they started putting in these simple habits and simple routines . All right . So there you have it . So thanks for listening .

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It's a very , very short episode today because I literally just wanted to cover my coaching today , because I do do the coaching . I'm not just someone who talks on social media , puts out posts , does a podcast , writes blogs and just turns up on the radio . I am actually a one-to-one coach and this is where I get all of my information from , from actually first world coaching with clients , and it's really , really important that I actually do that . So thanks for listening and remember shift work doesn't have to be the thing that holds you back . It can literally be the thing that empowers you to live the life that you deserve . So what I'll do is I will put the link into the show notes . Let's meet up it's obligation free and we can chat .

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I'll catch you on the next episode of a Healthy Shift podcast , where we will dive deeper into evidence-based strategies to help shift workers live their best lives . Until then , keep looking after yourself . You deserve that . Thank you for listening . If you enjoyed this episode , be sure to subscribe so you get notified whenever a new episode is released . It would also be ever so helpful if you could leave a rating and review on the app you're currently listening on . If you want to know more about me or work with me , you can go to ahealthyshiftcom . I'll catch you on the next one .