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Aug 21, 2025 17 min

[282] - I've never spoken about this, until today

from A Healthy Shift | The Shift Work Podcast Hosted by Roger Sutherland | Shift Work Nutrition, Health & Wellbeing Coach | Keynote Speaker

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 In this episode, I share a simple ritual I used for 35 years to separate work from home life as a shift worker. Like many of you, I often came home still feeling “on duty.” To change that, I carried a coin during every shift and left it in my locker at the end. That small act created a clear mental boundary, protecting my health, my relationships, and my ability to be present at home. Your ritual doesn’t need to be complicated—it could be a deep breath, a change of clothes, or a short walk. What matters is creating consistency so you can recharge and show up better both at home and at work. If you found this episode helpful, please leave a five-star review and share your topic suggestions through the show notes. Thanks for listening! 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-capability Website: https://ahealthyshift.com.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-sutherland Instagram: @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. _______________________

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Text me what you thought of the show 😊 In this episode, I share a simple ritual I used for 35 years to separate work from home life as a shift worker. Like many of you, I often came home still feeling “on duty.” To change that, I carried a coin during every shift and left it in my locker at the end. That small act created a clear mental boundary, protecting my health, my relationships, and my ability to be present at home. Your ritual doesn’t need to be complicated—it could be a deep breath, ...

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[282] - I've never spoken about this, until today

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  1. 0:00 Welcome to A Healthy Shift
  2. 2:18 The Problem With No Boundaries
  3. 6:42 The Power of the Coin Ritual
  4. 11:33 Find Your Own Transition Ritual
  5. 15:43 Episode Wrap and Call to Action

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