Text me what you thought of the show 😊We talk about service, leadership, and what thanks means after forty years in uniform, then dive into the hidden lever of performance—sleep—and how shift workers can use light, timing, and routine to reclaim energy. Tom Coleman shares practical tools for night wakings, circadian alignment, travel, and sleep apnoea that help keep families steady and streets safer.• culture of leadership gratitude and its effect on morale• staffing gaps, watch-house coverage, and reopening stations• budgets signalling deeper strain and public trust• sleep as foundation for performance and safety• circadian alignment for travel and shift rosters• 90‑minute cycles, naps, and energy management• night waking strategies and relaxation drills• apnoea risks, CPAP use, bedding and environment• ADHD, stress systems, and sleep onset• daylight as master cue for serotonin and melatonin• first‑light routines, caffeine timing, and dark rooms• resources: tomcolman.ie and A Healthy Shift seminars Support the show---------------------------- ANNOUNCING "The Shift Workers Collective" https://join.ahealthyshift.com/the-shift-workers-collective Click the link to learn all about it----------------------------- YOU CAN FIND ME AT Website Instagram LinkedIn Shift Work Health and Wellbeing Seminars One2One Coaching _____________________ 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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