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FIFO Life Part 27: The First Night Effect – Why can’t I sleep properly?

Sandra talks to Big Al about the dreaded first night effect – when it’s difficult to sleep when separated from your partner for FIFO …

FIFO Life Part 26: R U OK Day – what it SHOULD be.

Why R U OK should not just be a day – how you should treat the initiative.

FIFO Life Part 25: How your body reacts to stress.

Sandra talks about how your body reacts to stress and what you can do to take control of the hormones that are released.

FIFO Life Part 24: The benefits of hobbies.

Dr John discusses the importance of having hobbies and gives you 10 benefits of doing something you enjoy

FIFO Life Part 23: Time to make positive changes.

Dr John discusses how we can more effectively make positive changes in our lives with six simple steps

FIFO Life Part 22: Psychosocial hazards in the workplace.

Sandra talks about psychosocial hazards in the workplace and the importance of managing these to minimise workplace stress

FIFO Life Part 21: When to seek help.

Dr John talks about the signals you should be aware of that indicate you should seek help to improve your well-being.

FIFO Life Part 20: FIFO, volunteering, and mental well-being.

Guest Author Kate McKenzie talks about volunteering for FIFO workers, how to get involved, and the positive impact it has on mental well-being.

FIFO Life Part 18: Impacts of social media on your mental wellbeing

FIFO Focus Sharon Rudderham talks about FIFO and the use of Social Media and Technology in a healthy way

FIFO Life Part 17: Do you have Self-Stigma?

Katrina Chapman discusses self-stigma, why we need to understand it and what you can do to manage it.

FIFO Life Part 16: Surviving the ‘blokey’ culture at work

FIFO Focus’ Senior Consultant Sharon Rudderham talks about working an a ‘blokey’ culture and how to manage it.

FIFO Life Part 15: What is this “gratitude” thing?

Sandra enlists the help of special guest, Tim, to share how his gratitude journey impacts on his life, even during low times.

FIFO Life Part 14: Who can you confide in?

Sandra talks about the importance of asking yourself who can you confide in, to share the burden and protect your mental wellbeing.

FIFO Life Part 13: The White Bear Effect

Dr John discusses the White Bear Effect and how it impacts on our ability to change.

FIFO Life Part 12: Improve your sleep

FIFO Focus director Sandra Lam joins Big Al as part of the REDFM series FIFO Life. In part 12, Sandra talks about the four factors …

FIFO Life Part 11: Managing Relationships

One of the biggest aspects of the FIFO lifestyle is relationships. They can be one of the biggest reasons why we make the sacrifices …

FIFO Life Part 10: FIFO and Kids

Sharon talks about FIFO and Kids – aspects of parenting that need attention when a parent is a FIFO worker.

FIFO Life Part 9: Male Self Care

John talks about the importance of Male Self Care – Men taking care of their physical and mental health while working away.

Is promoting mental health awareness enough?

If you’re promoting mental health awareness in the workplace but still experiencing problems there may be more systemic issues

FIFO Life Part 8: Dealing with Change

When workplace change is imposed, we all experience a wide variety of reactions. Sharon talks about how change impacts FIFO workers.

FIFO Life Part 7: Surviving Night Shift

Sandra talks about surviving the night shift on FIFO and tactics you can use to adjust your body and mind.

FIFO Life Part 6: Bullying

In part 6, Sharon talks about bullying and how it can effect FIFO workers.

FIFO Life Part 5: Return to Work Stress

Sandra talks about stress and how it can effect FIFO workers – plus some tools to de-stress that she calls PPE

FIFO Life Part 4: Finance

Financial planner Matt talks about finance and how it can affect FIFO workers and gives two tips for a rewarding financial future.

FIFO Life Part 3: Alcohol

Alcohol does a great job relaxing us but can also cause problems. Sandra talks about alcohol and how it can affect FIFO workers.

What is Mental Resilience?

The way different individuals deal with the stresses of life is largely dictated by their level of mental resilience.

FIFO Life Part 2: Loneliness

Sandra talks about loneliness and how it can affect FIFO workers and their mental health

FIFO Life Part 1: Series introduction

Sandra Lam joins RED FM to discuss mental health among FIFO workers in the first of the FIFO Life series.

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FIFO Life Part 4: Finance

FIFO Life Part 5: Return to Work Stress

FIFO Life Part 6: Bullying

FIFO Life Part 7: Surviving Night Shift

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