[155] - Greg Potter PhD - Everything shift work, sleep, circadian rhythms and nutrition

Text me what you thought of the show 😊Ever wondered how you can thrive even with a demanding shift work schedule? Join us as we unlock the secrets to maintaining peak health and performance with Dr. Greg Potter, PhD, a leading expert in sleep, circadian rhythms, nutrition, and metabolism. Greg brings a wealth of experience from his work with elite organizations like the US Naval Special Warfare Command and from coaching athletes to world records. This episode promises to equip shift workers with practical strategies to tackle the unique challenges they face, from disrupted internal clocks to the impact on mental and physical health.Greg takes us on a fascinating journey into the critical importance of biological rhythms for health and performance. Inspired by his studies in exercise physiology, Greg delves into how timing affects everything from athletic performance to overall well-being. His insights reveal the intricate dance between our circadian systems and external time cues like light-dark cycles, eating patterns, and physical activity. By understanding these rhythms, shift workers can adopt better routines and use practical tools like whiteboards for family communication or specific eating and sleeping schedules to enhance their quality of life.The conversation also unpacks the complexities of sleep medications and the role of behavioral interventions in managing shift work. Greg shares valuable advice on melatonin, meal timing, and supplements like creatine and vitamin D, which can be game-changers for shift workers. We explore the innovative idea of designing personalized shift schedules based on chronotypes to boost employee well-being and productivity. Whether you're a shift worker or someone keen on optimizing your lifestyle, this episode is packed with actionable insights from a true expert in the field. Tune in to learn how to transform the challenges of shift work into an opportunity for better health and performance.Find Greg here:Instagram: @gregpotterphdLink to Apple Podcast: Reason & WellbeingSupport the show----------------------------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.Shift Work Champions™: https://join.ahealthyshift.com/shift-work-capabilityWebsite: https://ahealthyshift.com.auLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-sutherlandInstagram: @a_healthy_shift___________________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._______________________