Ep 134. Shift Work in the Sky. Travel Hacks from a Former Flight Attendant

We know that shift work can have detrimental ripple effects on health, but, have you ever considered the people working in the aviation industry? From watching movies about people travelling, it may seem like a glamorous lifestyle with so many perks to flying. The frequent changes to flight arrivals and departures, plus, shifts in travel schedules, and multiple flights in a week or even a day can really wreak havoc on your health. Today, we have an entertaining discussion with Nikki Hearns, a former crew member in the aviation industry, to learn how this lifestyle can affect your eating habits, sleep and circadian rhythms, plus, impact your digestion and overall health From surviving typical 'travel chaos', to dealing with bodily changes related to cabin pressure, Nikki offers some helpful strategies and tells some hilarious stories that will help you sympathize with people working in this industry. Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on our website for weekly updates and other fun info. You can also visit our social media pages. We're on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks! Website: www.mywifethedietitian.com Email: [email protected]