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Silence in the workplace is often mistaken for professionalism or resilience, but in my experience, it’s one of the biggest drivers of burnout, resignations, and long-term psychological harm.

In this episode, I share my personal experience of reporting harassment, facing retaliation, and living through what’s known as sanctuary trauma—when systems designed to protect people end up causing more harm instead.

I talk openly about what happens when policies exist on paper but fail in practice, how silence is rewarded while speaking up is punished, and why so many people leave not because they’re weak—but because the cost of staying is too high.

In This Episode, I Talk About:

• Why silence is a hidden driver of burnout and resignations
• The gap between public-facing values and internal workplace culture
• What happens when harassment is reported without clear ownership or accountability
• How retaliation often shows up quietly - through delays, labels, and process
• The physical and mental health toll of chronic workplace stress
• How organisations lose mentors, experience, and institutional knowledge
• Why silence is often mistaken for resilience
• What real leadership actually looks like when safety is the priority
• Practical steps leaders can take to move beyond slogans and into action
• A preview of Part Two, where I dive into systemic failures and accountability

I’m sharing this story because too many people are suffering in silence, especially in high-pressure, high-responsibility roles. When organisations protect reputations instead of people, the damage doesn’t stop at the workplace. It follows people home, into their health, their families, and their future.

This conversation is for leaders, HR professionals, and anyone who has ever felt unsafe speaking up at work.

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We break down how to live inside a two days, two nights, four off roster so you feel human again. I share a practical plan for swing days, night shifts, and the first day off using light, timing, and targeted naps to reduce fatigue and protect recovery.

• why the 2-2-4 roster limits circadian disruption
• how to handle the swing day without wrecking nights
• the difference between power naps and sleep inertia
• safe caffeine use across night shifts
• two-nap method between nights to stay functional
• how to reset fast on the first day off
• why regular wake times beat perfect durations
• using light, meals, and movement as time cues
• common mistakes that steal your four days off

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We unpack why day sleep so often fails for shift workers and how to align rest with biology instead of willpower. Practical rules cover darkness, cooling, expectations, caffeine timing and a simple wind-down that sticks.

• circadian misalignment makes daytime sleep lighter and shorter
• abandon seven to nine hours as a day-sleeper target
• plan a core sleep block plus a top-up nap
• make the room pitch black and eliminate LEDs
• cool the room and bedding to support sleep depth
• set a strict 12 o’clock caffeine cut-off
• use a consistent 20–40 minute wind-down routine
• avoid flipping to daywalker mode on days off
• focus on less self-judgement and better timing

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A raw look at how artificial light at night raises cancer risk for shift workers, told through the story of a veteran nurse and the science of melatonin. We share practical steps to protect circadian health at work and at home, and why workplaces must act.

• known links between blue light at night and hormone‑sensitive cancers
• melatonin as darkness signal, DNA repair and immune support
• night work as an occupational health and safety issue
• available circadian‑friendly lighting solutions for workplaces
• practical at‑work strategies to cut blue exposure
• home lighting swaps and true bedroom darkness
• why night modes and dim screens still suppress melatonin
• small consistent habits that compound into better health

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The Book I refer to - THE LIGHT DOCTOR - Dr Martin Moore-Ede

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In this episode, I guest on 6PR Perth weekend radio with Christina Morrisey

We dig into why shift work collides with human biology and how to reclaim energy, sleep, and family life with small, smart changes. Practical steps on light, meals, hydration, and boundaries make brutal rosters more livable without fancy gear or gimmicks.

• costs of night shift on body and mood
• eating on sun time and fasting overnight
• why catching up on sleep backfires
• the light diet and daylight anchors
• building a dark, cool, quiet sleep cave
• a simple 24‑hour meal plan that works
• hydration as a fatigue fighter
• FIFO relationships and boundaries that protect home
• one small change with big payoff: master light

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Creatine isn’t just for athletes. In this episode, we explore how creatine supplementation supports cellular energy, brain function, and decision-making during night shifts, long hours, stress, and sleep loss.

You’ll learn how creatine helps keep ATP (cellular energy) available when sleep is short, why this matters for focus and reaction time on long shifts, and how to use creatine safely alongside good sleep, nutrition, and hydration.

In this episode, we cover:

• The cellular role of creatine in ATP buffering and energy production
• How brain energy benefits during sleep deprivation and stress
• Why stable energy supports decision-making and mental clarity on long shifts
• Simple creatine dosing: 3–5 grams daily, any time of day
• Safety facts, creatinine blood tests, and when to seek clinical advice
• Practical ways to take creatine and stay consistent
• Why women may benefit more due to lower baseline creatine stores
• How creatine fits with sleep, nutrition, and hydration for shift workers

Who this episode is for

Shift workers, night shift workers, and rotating shift workers who want better energy, focus, and resilience without relying on stimulants.

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A guest appearance on 3AW "Nights" with Karalee Katsambanis

We share practical tips for making shift work sustainable using light, timing, movement, and breathwork. I explain how to anchor your body clock, fuel smarter, and use naps to crush fatigue without wrecking sleep.

• why anchoring wake time resets energy and mood
• the light diet for circadian alignment
• timing meals over macro obsession
• protein and fibre breakfast for satiety
• the 25-minute nap and the nappuccino
• simple exercise that fits tight rosters
• breathwork to downshift stress and sleep
• daylight saving risks and routine stability
• label hack to spot real high-protein foods
• resources at ahealthyshift.com and podcast

A great session with Karalee, who shares the same energy and passion as I do to help others.

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We call out the quiet signs that shift work is changing you, from short fuse to numbness, and lay out simple, science-backed steps to get you back to steady. Sleep, light, movement, food, boundaries, and connection form the plan you can start today.

• Year-end reality check on frontline stress
• Subtle warning signs across sleep, mood, patience
• Why distraction and busyness can mask depression
• The three-question self-audit to get honest
• Light diet basics for circadian and mental health
• Simple daily movement that beats friction
• Green time for a calmer nervous system
• Food choices that stabilise energy on shifts
• Boundaries to reduce noise before and after work
• Support, accountability, and when to get help

There’s a link in the show notes, book that appointment, and I’ll talk to you on the next one.

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