[184] - Get Your "Light Diet" Right, and Thrive

Text me what you thought of the show 😊Discover how you can revolutionize your health and productivity by mastering the "light diet" in our latest episode. Join Roger Sutherland as he explores the science behind light and its pivotal role in regulating our circadian rhythm, specifically for shift workers. Learn why daylight exposure is crucial for your body's natural clock, and how managing your blue light intake can significantly enhance your sleep, energy levels, and overall well-being. Roger offers actionable insights and practical strategies to help you align your light diet with your body's needs, ensuring optimal cognitive function and mood.Uncover the critical importance of eliminating blue light after sunset and the tools that can make it easier. This episode delves into why blue light blocking glasses and zero blue light lamps are more effective than standard blue light filters on phones. With advancements in zero blue light technology now being implemented in workplaces like hospitals and call centers, the options for managing your light exposure have never been better. Roger shares tips on how to integrate these tools into your daily routine to improve sleep quality and mental health. For further insights and recommendations, don't miss visiting Roger's website for additional resources and expert advice tailored to shift workers.Support 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._______________________