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Apr 26, 2026 12 min

[370] - It's not Jet Lag....It's this

from A Healthy Shift | The Shift Work Podcast Hosted by Roger Sutherland | Veteran Shift Worker | Coach | Nutritionist | Breathwork Facilitator | Keynote Speaker

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Why do you feel better on holiday, even with jet lag? Because your habits naturally sync your body clock to the day. In this episode, we break down the “holiday blueprint” and how shift workers can use it to reduce social jet lag and stabilize sleep, energy, and focus. How light quickly resets your circadian rhythm Why movement and exploration boost your body clock How meal timing trains alertness and sleep Why coming home can feel worse than traveling What social jet lag looks like on shift The 3 anchors to make shift work more liveable Why consistency beats perfection Want help building this around your roster? Book a free 15-minute assessment call at ahealthyshift.com Follow the podcast, turn on notifications, and leave a review to help more shift workers find the show 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 😊 Why do you feel better on holiday, even with jet lag? Because your habits naturally sync your body clock to the day. In this episode, we break down the “holiday blueprint” and how shift workers can use it to reduce social jet lag and stabilize sleep, energy, and focus. How light quickly resets your circadian rhythm Why movement and exploration boost your body clock How meal timing trains alertness and sleep Why coming hom...

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[370] - It's not Jet Lag....It's this

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  1. 1:41 Why Shift Work Feels Brutal
  2. 2:43 The Holiday Jet Lag Mystery
  3. 4:25 How Travel Resets Your Clock
  4. 6:43 Why Jet Lag Hits At Home
  5. 7:49 Social Jet Lag For Shift Workers
  6. 8:49 The Three Anchors That Work
  7. 11:00 Free Roster Assessment And Wrap Up

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