Blue Light & Beyond with guest Roger Sutherland

Blue Light & Beyond with Roger Sutherland

Here we go with our old friend Roger Sutherland with this supersized season 3 opener!  Thank you for 2 good seasons so far and this one will get us ready for another successful season in 2025!

In this enlightening episode of All Clear Firefighter Wellness, Travis welcomes back fan-favorite Roger Sutherland, an expert in shift work health from Melbourne, Australia. Roger shares his journey from a 40-year police career to pioneering health and wellness for shift workers. They dive deep into the critical issues caused by shift work, including sleep disruption, the impact of blue light, nutrition, and supplements. Roger provides practical solutions including low glycemic index diets, the importance of melatonin, and essential supplements for shift workers. This must-watch episode is packed with actionable insights for all emergency service professionals looking to improve their health and well-being.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:48 Roger's Retirement and New Ventures
02:09 Challenges of Shift Work
05:39 Mental Health in Emergency Services
12:50 Impact of Blue Light on Sleep
28:46 Solutions for Better Sleep
37:14 The Impact of Blue Light on Daily Life
37:41 Safety Glasses for Firefighters
38:18 The Importance of Melatonin
39:39 Shift Workers and Gut Health
40:48 Low GI Diet for Shift Workers
49:49 Supplements for Shift Workers
55:30 The Risks of Unregulated Supplements
01:03:39 Conclusion and Resources

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