Carly Ring | Shift Work Nutrition and Wellness: Insights from a Psychotherapist

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The Inflection Point: Conversations in Care, Culture and Change. Designed for Paramedics.

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The Inflection Point is the podcast that brings paramedics, EMS providers, and healthcare professionals the latest in prehospital medicine, critical care, cardiac and trauma management, pharmacology, and system design. Jakob Rodger and Ryan Cichowski dive deep into the intricacies of frontline care—combining clinical expertise, research, human factors, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration to help you think differently and perform at a higher level. We aim to take a holistic approach to sharing high-quality information that supports paramedics and healthcare professionals.

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Carly Ring | Shift Work Nutrition and Wellness: Insights from a Psychotherapist

The Inflection Point: Conversations in Care, Culture and Change. Designed for Paramedics.

22 minutes 29 seconds

1 month ago

Carly Ring | Shift Work Nutrition and Wellness: Insights from a Psychotherapist

In this episode, we dive into the realities of shift work, nutrition, and wellness with Carly Ring, a former paramedic who is now a Registered Psychotherapist in Ottawa. Carly draws on her lived frontline experience and clinical practice to share both personal stories and professional strategies for maintaining health and balance while working unpredictable hours.From the importance of fitness and nutrition to practical coping mechanisms and mental health strategies, Carly provides invaluable insights for first responders, healthcare providers, and anyone balancing high-stress, shift-based careers.

Episode Highlights & Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction: Nutrition challenges for shift workers
00:38 – Fitness and nutrition strategies that stick
03:16 – Why sleep and decompression matter
05:07 – Finding balance between personal and professional life
08:25 – Therapeutic approaches tailored for first responders
16:29 – Cultural expectations vs. personal desires
19:00 – Wrap-up and contact information

About Carly Ring
Carly Ring is a Registered Psychotherapist based in Ottawa, Ontario. With a background in hospitality and paramedicine, she now supports first responders and healthcare professionals in navigating trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and operational stress injuries. She is the founder of CSR Psychotherapy and also practices at the Thrive Psychology and Wellness Centre.

🔗 Learn more about Carly:
• Psychology Today
• LinkedIn
• Website

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This podcast is independent from our professional roles and responsibilities. It does not provide medical advice or professional instruction. Always follow your regulated educational program and local Medical Directives.

🎬 Production Notes
• Edited in Wondershare Filmora 14 and Descript AI
• Script, transcription & audio cleanup with Descript AI (Studio Sound, Remove Filler Words, Overdub)
• AI visuals created with ChatGPT and Google Gemini

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