[349] - You Don’t Have a Sleep Problem You Have a Shutdown Problem

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 We unpack why most shift workers don’t have a sleep problem, they have a shutdown problem, and how a four‑minute S.L.E.E.P. routine creates a reliable off‑ramp from adrenaline to deep, restorative rest. We keep it simple, practical and repeatable so you can fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. • identifying the real issue as shutdown, not insomnia • difference between melatonin sleep and exhaustion collapse • why consistency trains the nervous system • how dim light signals safety and night • 4‑7‑8 breathing to switch off fight or flight • removing stimulation to avoid operational mode • progressive relaxation to drop muscle and neural tension • building a nightly pattern that expands deep sleep • practical recap of the SLEEP routine 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 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. _______________________