Blue Light & Beyond with guest Roger Sutherland

Send us Fan MailBlue Light & Beyond with Roger SutherlandHere we go with our old friend Roger Sutherland with this supersized season 3 opener!  Thank you for 2 good seasons so far and this one will get us ready for another successful season in 2025!In this enlightening episode of All Clear Firefighter Wellness, Travis welcomes back fan-favorite Roger Sutherland, an expert in shift work health from Melbourne, Australia. Roger shares his journey from a 40-year police career to pioneering health and wellness for shift workers. They dive deep into the critical issues caused by shift work, including sleep disruption, the impact of blue light, nutrition, and supplements. Roger provides practical solutions including low glycemic index diets, the importance of melatonin, and essential supplements for shift workers. This must-watch episode is packed with actionable insights for all emergency service professionals looking to improve their health and well-being.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:48 Roger's Retirement and New Ventures02:09 Challenges of Shift Work05:39 Mental Health in Emergency Services12:50 Impact of Blue Light on Sleep28:46 Solutions for Better Sleep37:14 The Impact of Blue Light on Daily Life37:41 Safety Glasses for Firefighters38:18 The Importance of Melatonin39:39 Shift Workers and Gut Health40:48 Low GI Diet for Shift Workers49:49 Supplements for Shift Workers55:30 The Risks of Unregulated Supplements01:03:39 Conclusion and Resources I appreciate you taking out time to listen.  We can only do this with your support.  Please subscribe, leave us a like and good review.  Also if you are able a small donation will go a long way on keeping quality content and bad dad jokes coming to you.  Visit allclearpodcast.com to learn more. Support the showThanks for listening to All Clear!You can contact us with questions, suggestions or just to say hi at our website allclearpodcast.comAlso pick up a bag of our signature All Clear Coffee.  A unique cup that will quickly become your new morning hero in a cup!Please like and subscribe on you platform of choice!  It dosent cost you anything and it helps us more than you will ever know!