[377]- Your host Guesting on Radio 4BC - Talk Back Radio 11-05-2026

Text me what you thought of the show 😊Monday mornings can feel brutal, even when you don’t hate your job. In this episode, we break down why “Mondayitis” is more than just a bad attitude—it’s often a body clock problem.We explore how weekend sleep habits can throw your circadian rhythm out of sync and why Monday mornings can feel like a weekly dose of jet lag.• Why Monday mornings can feel harder than they should • How your circadian rhythm affects energy, mood, and alertness • What happens when weekend sleep schedules shift too far • Why sleeping in on weekends can backfire by Monday • How alarms can pull you out of the wrong stage of sleep • Why teens struggle more with early mornings • How chronotypes change as we age • Why poor sleep can increase cravings and hunger • How light exposure, meal timing, and movement affect your body clock • Practical ways to reduce “social jet lag” during the week • Details about the free Night Shift Summit and what it coversIf you’ve ever felt like you’re resetting your body clock every single week, this episode will help you understand why.Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes, share this with someone who hates Mondays, and leave a review with your best tip for beating Mondayitis.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._______________________