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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2025 · 37 MIN

Surviving Night Shifts: A Nurse’s Tale of Balancing Health and Work

from Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life · host Kyla Holley

Join host Kyla Holley as she sits down with Wai Carroll, a seasoned nurse with over two decades of experience, to delve into the complex world of shift work. They explore the challenges faced by shift workers, especially in healthcare, as they navigate erratic schedules and the impact on their relationship with food and sleep. Wai shares her journey of transformation from indulging in unhealthy snacks during night shifts to adopting a more balanced approach to nutrition and self-care. Through engaging conversation, they discuss how shift workers can better manage their eating habits, the importance of meal preparation, and the role of exercise in maintaining physical and mental health. Discover the unexpected areas where self-care can make a difference for those working unpredictable hours, and gain insights into the unique pressures of nursing. Kyla Holley Director of the Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour www.acfeb.com Join our comprehensive 6 week Change your Relationship with Food online course Join me here Join the 'No More People Pleasing' Knowledge Bite mini course Join me here Need the Change your Relationship with Food journal and workbook by Kyla Holley? Then click here Buy from Amazon

<p>Join host Kyla Holley as she sits down with Wai Carroll, a seasoned nurse with over two decades of experience, to delve into the complex world of shift work. They explore the challenges faced by shift workers, especially in healthcare, as they navigate erratic schedules and the impact on their relationship with food and sleep. Wai shares her journey of transformation from indulging in unhealthy snacks during night shifts to adopting a more balanced approach to nutrition and self-care.</p> <p>Through engaging conversation, they discuss how shift workers can better manage their eating habits, the importance of meal preparation, and the role of exercise in maintaining physical and mental health. Discover the unexpected areas where self-care can make a difference for those working unpredictable hours, and gain insights into the unique pressures of nursing.</p> <p>Kyla Holley </p> <p>Director of the Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour <a href='http://www.acfeb.com/'>www.acfeb.com</a></p> <p>Join our comprehensive 6 week Change your Relationship with Food online course</p> <p><a href='https://acfeb.thrivecart.com/change-your-relationship-with-food/'>Join me here</a></p> <p>Join the 'No More People Pleasing' Knowledge Bite mini course <a href='https://acfeb.thrivecart.com/no-more-people-pleasing/'>Join me here</a></p> <p>Need the Change your Relationship with Food journal and workbook by Kyla Holley?</p> <p>Then click here <a href='https://www.amazon.com.au/Change-Your-Relationship-Journal-Workbook/dp/B0C91KG16R/ref=sr_1_3?crid=10KQQ6XS7PTA9&amp;keywords=change+your+relationship+with+food&amp;qid=1705448202&amp;sprefix=change+your+rela%2Caps%2C241&amp;sr=8-3'>Buy from Amazon</a></p>

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