Shift Happens

When your work involves high stakes, long shifts, and constant care for others, your own wellbeing matters more than ever. Shift Happens is brought to you by the Staff Health team at NSW Ambulance an…

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Suicide, Recovery & Hope with Stewart Clarke
In this episode of Shift Happens, Stewart Clarke Acting Director of Clinical Operations shares his lived experience of suicide, the signs that things weren’t as they seemed, and what helped him move toward recovery. It’s a powerful conversation about noticing, reaching out, hope and the difference …
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Is it Burnout… or Perimenopause? with Dr Jemima Grant
Dr Jemima Grant shares her own perimenopause journey alongside practical insights into symptoms, work impacts, strength and nutrition, and HRT. This episode isn’t just for women - there’s plenty for partners, colleagues and managers wanting to better understand and support the women around them. …
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Look After Yourself to Lead Well with Joe Ibrahim
What does good support from a manager really look like, especially when a team member is doing it tough? In the latest episode of Shift Happens, Joe Ibrahim shares practical insights about the important role managers play in supporting staff wellbeing, building trust and creating a workplace where…
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What If Trauma Wasn't the End of the Story? With Todd Wehr
What if some of life's hardest experiences could become catalysts for growth? In this episode of Shift Happens, Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Director of Strategic Wellbeing (paramedic and psychotherapist0, Todd Wehr, explores the science of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG), the positive psycholog…
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The Comeback Story: PTSD, ADHD & Hope with Nick and Chloe
Nick and Chloe share their raw and deeply personal journey through trauma, PTSD, and ADHD and the hope that can exist on the other side. In this honest conversation, they open up about the impact trauma had on their lives, relationships, and mental health, what helped them through the darkest time…
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Can You Do This Job for 25+ Years? Longevity with Christian Mortensen
When it comes to longevity in emergency services, it’s not just about getting through the job, it’s about staying well for the long haul. In this episode, Christian shares practical insights on building a sustainable career, from developing an identity beyond the uniform to managing stress and kno…
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Move your mind: How exercise supports mental health with Steph Gill
What if one of the most powerful tools for your mental health wasn’t another app, strategy, or course… but something as simple as moving your body? In this episode, we sit down with Steph Gill our very own Injury Prevention Specialist to explore the science behind how exercise supports mental heal…
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High Performance Mindset with Jo Brigden-Jones
What can paramedics, in fact anyone who wants to be a high performer, learn from elite sport? Olympian Jo Brigden Jones shares how high-performance principles translate directly to frontline work. We explore mental conditioning, managing setbacks, staying focused under pressure, and building susta…
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How to Be Less Self-Critical - featuring Critical Care Paramedic Dave Ipsen
Self-criticism is common in emergency services, particularly among people who care deeply and hold themselves to high standards. In this first episode of Shift Happens, we’re joined by Critical Care Paramedic Dave Ipsen for an open and grounded conversation about self-criticism: where it comes fro…
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Welcome to Shift Happens
Meet the voices behind the podcast and get a feel for what’s ahead: expert insights, practical tools, and real conversations shaped by the realities of shift work, high-pressure environments, and caring for others. Whether you’re on the road, behind the screens, or supporting those who are, Shift…
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