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[252] - 8 Hours Pffft – A Better Way to Think About Sleep for Shift Workers
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Are you tired of being told you need eight hours of sleep—when your shift schedule makes that nearly impossible? You're not alone, and more importantly, you're not failing.
In this episode, we’re flipping traditional sleep advice on its head. With nearly 40 years of experience as both a shift worker and certified nutritionist, I reveal science-backed strategies that actually work for people who live on a 24/7 clock.
Here’s the truth: when it comes to sleep, consistency beats quantity. Discover why setting a regular wake-up time—even after just 5-6 hours of sleep—can reset your entire system, improve energy levels, and reduce long-term fatigue.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why the “8-hour rule” doesn’t work for shift workers
- How a consistent wake-up time anchors your internal clock
- The dangers of medicated sleep and what no one tells you
- Strategic napping: how to turn short rests into peak performance
- Managing light exposure and caffeine to support better rest
This episode is your permission to stop chasing a sleep ideal that doesn’t fit your life—and start using methods tailored to the realities of shift work. You’ll walk away with practical tools to help you feel more rested, alert, and in control of your energy.
Stop feeling like you're failing at sleep. There is a better way—and it starts here.
Tune in now and transform your relationship with rest.
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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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Chapters
1. Introduction to Healthy Shift (00:00:00)
2. Debunking The Eight Hours Sleep Myth (00:04:11)
3. Consistency Over Quantity Matters (00:05:31)
4. The Problem With Medicated Sleep (00:08:01)
5. Building Consistency: Practical Tips (00:09:21)
6. The Shift Workers Collective & Closing (00:13:56)
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