Healthy Eating
How to support your body clock through shift work and jet lag with Dr Rupy Aujla
Date: 2025-07-22 17:30:08
This episode is for anyone whose schedule doesn’t always match the clock – shift workers, new parents, students, frequent flyers and really…all of us. Even if you work regular hours, artificial light at night, late meals or inconsistent sleep can still disrupt your body clock and affect your health over time.
I go into:
00:00 – Who is at risk of circadian disruption
04:40 – What is circadian rhythm?
05:40 – The health risks of shift work, jet lag and irregular sleep schedules
10:00 – Artificial light at night may lead to weight gain
12:50 – Strategies for shift work, jet lag and irregular schedules
21:29 – Strategic light exposure during your shift
25:19 – Best meal timing & what to eat during a night shift
32:59 – Team prep ahead
35:09 – How exercise helps adjust your body clock
38:38 – Using caffeine strategically
39:40 – Staying hydrated and electrolytes
40:44 – How to sleep well during the day
42:26 – Avoid alcohol to protect your sleep
44:58 – Relaxation tools: Yoga Nidra, body scans, breathwork
46:43 – Supplements to support shift workers: creatine, probiotics, melatonin, magnesium
57:33 – Community tips for travel, jet lag and irregular schedules
Send this to anyone who works nights, travels often or just wants to feel better in a 24-hour world.
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