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[258] - The Danger of Normalising Exhaustion
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Burnout has silently become the baseline for too many shift workers—especially those in healthcare and emergency services. You're waking up exhausted, pushing through gruelling 12-hour shifts, barely eating properly, and your sleep is completely disrupted. When did this become normal?
In this raw, unfiltered conversation, I'm addressing the dangerous reality facing countless shift workers who've normalised their depletion. Drawing from decades of experience coaching hundreds of frontline workers, I outline the subtle warning signs that your body and brain are sounding alarm bells: emotional numbness at work, constant brain fog, unhealthy coping mechanisms like sugar cravings and alcohol dependence, and the sad reality of cancelling personal plans because there's simply nothing left to give.
The brutal truth? No one is coming to rescue you. Your management won't, the system won't, and even caring managers don't know what to do. But there is hope through five actionable steps: getting honest about your situation, prioritising proper rest, fuelling your body correctly, setting boundaries by learning that "no" is a complete sentence, and connecting with others who understand. Small, consistent changes can create momentum toward recovery before you're forced to rest through illness or complete breakdown.
Don't wait until you hit rock bottom. You deserve more than just surviving between holidays. If this resonates with you, reach out for support at ahealthyshift.com, join our Facebook community, or follow on Instagram. Share this episode with colleagues who need this wake-up call—because your health is non-negotiable.
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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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Chapters
1. Welcome and Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Warning Signs of Burnout (00:03:11)
3. No One Is Coming To Rescue You (00:05:46)
4. Five Steps To Combat Burnout (00:08:16)
5. Take Action Now (00:11:34)
6. Closing and Resources (00:13:56)
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