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[155] - Greg Potter PhD - Everything shift work, sleep, circadian rhythms and nutrition
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Ever wondered how you can thrive even with a demanding shift work schedule? Join us as we unlock the secrets to maintaining peak health and performance with Dr. Greg Potter, PhD, a leading expert in sleep, circadian rhythms, nutrition, and metabolism. Greg brings a wealth of experience from his work with elite organizations like the US Naval Special Warfare Command and from coaching athletes to world records. This episode promises to equip shift workers with practical strategies to tackle the unique challenges they face, from disrupted internal clocks to the impact on mental and physical health.
Greg takes us on a fascinating journey into the critical importance of biological rhythms for health and performance. Inspired by his studies in exercise physiology, Greg delves into how timing affects everything from athletic performance to overall well-being. His insights reveal the intricate dance between our circadian systems and external time cues like light-dark cycles, eating patterns, and physical activity. By understanding these rhythms, shift workers can adopt better routines and use practical tools like whiteboards for family communication or specific eating and sleeping schedules to enhance their quality of life.
The conversation also unpacks the complexities of sleep medications and the role of behavioral interventions in managing shift work. Greg shares valuable advice on melatonin, meal timing, and supplements like creatine and vitamin D, which can be game-changers for shift workers. We explore the innovative idea of designing personalized shift schedules based on chronotypes to boost employee well-being and productivity. Whether you're a shift worker or someone keen on optimizing your lifestyle, this episode is packed with actionable insights from a true expert in the field. Tune in to learn how to transform the challenges of shift work into an opportunity for better health and performance.
Find Greg here:
Instagram: @gregpotterphd
Link to Apple Podcast: Reason & Wellbeing
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Chapters
1. Expert Insight on Shift Work Health (00:00:00)
2. Navigating Health and Wellness Information (00:04:36)
3. Importance of Biological Rhythms in Performance (00:12:19)
4. Impact of Shift Work on Health (00:20:48)
5. Managing Circadian Rhythms and Shift Work (00:27:48)
6. Understanding Shift Work Sleep Disorder (00:31:23)
7. Strategies for Coping With Shift Work (00:36:33)
8. Risks of Using Sleep Medications (00:51:34)
9. Sleep Medications and Food Timing Effects (00:55:23)
10. Optimal Nutrition and Supplement Strategies (01:01:59)
11. Designing Shift Schedules for Employee Health (01:14:39)
12. Support for Shift Workers (01:21:27)
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