Running on Empty: Why Fatigue Isn’t Just a Shift Worker Problem
Description
Welcome to Under the Rug at Work, where we shine a light on issues that are often ignored in the workplace. In this episode, host Nicole Turnbull speaks with Tammy Howell, ICU nurse turned workplace health consultant, about the hidden risks of fatigue.
From undiagnosed illness and poor sleep to nutrition and burnout, this conversation explores how fatigue goes far beyond shift work and what workplaces and workers can do about it. Tammy is the Managing Director of Core Health Consulting and author of The Real Man’s Toolbox. Drawing from her ICU nursing background and years of workplace health education, she shares real stories and practical strategies that are both insightful and actionable.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why fatigue is more than shift work or sleep 
- Red flags workers ignore until it’s too late 
- The link between nutrition, stress and chronic health issues 
- How workplace culture affects recovery and resilience 
- What workers and leaders can do to manage fatigue 
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