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Night shift can feel like you’re doing everything right and still getting hit with cravings, brain fog, poor sleep, and weight gain.

In this episode, we break down why that happens and what actually helps when you’re awake while your body clock wants you asleep.

• Why shift workers often struggle with cravings, fatigue, and weight gain
 • Why it’s not just about “clock time,” but your circadian rhythm
 • How your body metabolises food differently overnight
 • Why metabolism can slow down during night shift hours
 • Why many shift workers gain weight even without eating more
 • What makes heavy meals harder to tolerate at 2am and 3am
 • Why simpler, easy-to-digest foods can work better on nights
 • Practical nutrition ideas for overnight shifts
 • The role of hydration in energy and recovery
 • How circadian disruption affects sleep, mood, and mental clarity
 • Details about the free online Night Shift Summit
 • What employers and leaders need to change to better support shift workers

We also keep things fun by asking listeners to choose the song that best captures the shift work experience.

If you know someone working nights, rotating rosters, healthcare, emergency services, FIFO, or any non-traditional schedule, send this episode their way.

Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more shift workers find strategies that actually fit the job.

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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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