[429] - Your host on 3AW Nights with Karalee Katsambanis - Fri 13 Nov, 2026

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Shift Work, Sleep, Breathwork and the Cost of Doing Nothing | 3AW Nights

I was back in the 3AW studio on Friday night, joining Karalee Katsambanis for an hour of conversation about shift work, sleep, fatigue, health and wellbeing.

We covered plenty of ground, took some great calls from listeners, and discussed why shift work education matters for both individuals and organisations.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why so many workers are never taught how to manage their roster.The hidden impact of shift work on sleep, fatigue, mental health and life outside work.How daylight, movement and simple routines can support better sleep.Using breathwork to manage stress, settle the nervous system and help with sleep difficulties.Why waking during the night can become a struggle when stress takes over.The real cost to organisations of failing to invest in shift work education.How Shift Work Champions™ aims to build lasting health and wellbeing knowledge within workplaces.A personal story from my Victoria Police Dog Squad days about finding a missing child.

A great night of conversation, listener questions and practical insights from more than 40 years of working around the clock.

Thanks to Karalee and the 3AW Nights team for having me.

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Roger Sutherland is Australia's Night Shift & Sleep Specialist and the founder of A Healthy Shift.

After more than 40 years working rotating shifts with Victoria Police, Roger now helps organisations reduce fatigue risk, improve staff wellbeing and build healthier, safer and higher-performing 24/7 workplaces through evidence-based education, circadian biology and the Shift Work Champions™ Framework.

Shift Work Champions™: https://join.ahealthyshift.com/shift-work-capability

Website: https://ahealthyshift.com.au

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-sutherland

Instagram: @a_healthy_shift

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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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