Health and Wellness Coaching and Shift Care workers

Behind the Challenges: Coaching and Shift Care Workers

“You can’t expect someone working in a high-risk job to practice stress relief the same way an office worker does.” Laura Timbrook, NBC-HWC

How can coaches support shift workers? In this episode of CoachConnect, Dr. Diego Salinas talks with Laura Timbrook, a board-certified health and wellness coach. Laura specializes in corporate wellness for shift workers. She shares insights on the unique health challenges they face.

Traditional wellness advice often fails shift workers. Irregular schedules make sleep, nutrition, and stress management difficult. Laura explains why coaches must adapt strategies for this population. She offers practical solutions that help shift workers improve their well-being.

Key takeaways from this episode:

• Why standard health advice does not work for shift workers
• How to adapt coaching strategies for irregular schedules
• The impact of sleep, stress, and nutrition on shift worker health
• Simple habits that improve well-being over time

Laura Timbrook is a board-certified health and wellness coach, international speaker, and corporate wellness expert.

She specializes in supporting shift workers and manufacturing employees, helping them improve health and well-being despite demanding schedules.

With over a decade of experience, Laura has developed industry-leading wellness programs tailored for non-traditional workforces. She created the NBHWC-approved ShiftHC course, setting professional standards for coaching shift workers. Her expertise bridges the gap between wellness advice and real-life challenges faced by those working non-traditional hours.

Laura is the host of The Shift Health Coach Podcast, where she shares practical strategies for shift workers and health professionals. She is also the author of Playful Eater and is currently working on her second book, Coaching the Night Shift.

Her mission is to make health and wellness accessible to all, no matter the work schedule.

Dr. Diego Salinas is the host of CoachConnect.

Dr. Diego Salinas is a neuroscientist, physician, and health coach. He is passionate about helping coaches grow their impact in the health and wellness space.

As the co-founder of Vibly, he equips coaches with the tools and support to build thriving practices and create lasting change.

Blending medical expertise with coaching experience, Dr. Salinas specializes in behavior change, mental well-being, and the role of coaching in healthcare. On CoachConnect, he explores the strategies and successes of top coaches, sharing actionable insights. A strong advocate for coaching in healthcare, he speaks at industry events and works to make quality coaching more accessible.

CoachConnect with Dr. Diego Salinas is a podcast for coaches looking to grow their impact, refine their strategies, and navigate the evolving world of health and wellness coaching.

Dr. Diego Salinas has a question for coaches and coaching industry leaders: “What makes coaching a powerful force for change?” In this podcast series, he sits down with top coaching professionals to uncover their insights, strategies, and personal journeys.

Each episode of CoachConnect delivers real-world strategies, success stories, and expert perspectives on coaching, mental well-being, and business growth, helping coaches at all levels unlock their full potential.