Ep 34 7 Hidden Dangers of Night Shift Work (And How to Avoid Them!) with Kristen Holmes

In this episode of Save Yourself, Amy dives deep into the science of sleep, recovery, and performance with Kristen Holmes, Global Head of Human Performance at Whoop and a leading expert in biometric data. Kristen shares her extensive research on circadian rhythms and their impact on physical, mental, and emotional resilience. This episode covers everything from the effects of alcohol on recovery to the physiological challenges faced by night shift workers, offering actionable advice on how to optimize your health through proper sleep, exercise, and daily habits. Kristen also discusses the unique challenges women face as they age, including how perimenopause and menopause affect sleep, hormone regulation, and exercise routines. Gain valuable insights into how to enhance their recovery and resilience, whether they're athletes or simply looking to improve their overall well-being. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Intro 02:00 How alcohol affect recovery 04:15 Hydration 06:54 Night shift workers 10:58 How to avoid detrimental health issues 13:23 Downtime 17:43 Critical period to be asleep 22:36 Natural light deficiency 27:15 Getting enough sleep 30:15 Fragmented sleep 32:20 Exercise 37:11 Zone 2 training 39:18 Detractor of body recovery 43:00 What are you working on now? 45:35 Menstrual cycle coaching 47:29 What makes us vulnerable Check These Out! https://amymdwellness.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshahmd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7tFT-irXLTQAmGQefWaXw Kristen is on: https://www.instagram.com/kristen_holmes2126 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-holmes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices