Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Why does your body struggle with shift work? Sleep and performance expert Tom Coleman explains how our biology is designed for daylight, and why night shifts and irregular schedules clash with your circadian rhythm, digestion, and recovery.
In this short clip from The Prymal Podcast, Tom breaks down:
• Why humans are diurnal, not nocturnal
• How shift work disrupts the circadian rhythm
• The hidden effects on sleep, digestion, and performance
• Why irregular shift patterns make it even harder to adapt
• What this means for long-term health and recovery
👉 Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/Z9bW6RG9438?si=Hy67zB17_jQr0LKw
Key Topics: shift work, night shifts, circadian rhythm, sleep, health, Tom Coleman, Prymal Podcast, fatigue, recovery, body clock
Find us:
Dan: @thedancampion - instagram.com/thedancampion/?hl=en
Tom: @tomcolemansleep
Get your FREE copy of 20 Books and Podcasts to Change Your Life: https://mailchi.mp/prymal/bookspodcasts
Why does your body struggle with shift work? Sleep and performance expert Tom Coleman explains how our biology is designed for daylight, and why night shifts and irregular schedules clash with your circadian rhythm, digestion, and recovery.
In this short clip from The Prymal Podcast, Tom breaks down:
• Why humans are diurnal, not nocturnal
• How shift work disrupts the circadian rhythm
• The hidden effects on sleep, digestion, and performance
• Why irregular shift patterns make it even harder to adapt
• What this means for long-term health and recovery
👉 Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/Z9bW6RG9438?si=Hy67zB17_jQr0LKw
Key Topics: shift work, night shifts, circadian rhythm, sleep, health, Tom Coleman, Prymal Podcast, fatigue, recovery, body clock
Find us:
Dan: @thedancampion - instagram.com/thedancampion/?hl=en
Tom: @tomcolemansleep
Get your FREE copy of 20 Books and Podcasts to Change Your Life: https://mailchi.mp/prymal/bookspodcasts
