About
You can't have integrity without grit, right?
The podcast examines hot topics related to health and healthcare. Amie shy's away from nothing, discussing topics such as mental health, social justice, women's health and women's rights.
Amie is a story-teller and love hearing how healthcare has impacted individuals' lives. We want to discuss the good, bad and ugly .
Amie also provides a platform for empowerment and shared experiences, where we represent voices that have been silenced, underrepresented and marginalized --so she can share their stories of hope, change and inspiration.
Episodes are informative, gritty, humorous and educational.
In the Press
Toronto Star
‘We’re on the brink of collapse.’ What eight Ontario nurses have to say on the state of a profession in crisis
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- Nov 29, 2021
Today.com
Globe and Mail
Health Equity | Mental Health| Social Justice| Women's Health/ Rights
Amie Archibald-Varley is an award-winning healthcare & political thought leader and a #1 nationally bestselling author of The Wisdom of Nurses. As a sought-after speaker represented by the National Speakers Bureau, she advocates for mental health, health equity, courageous conversations, engaging communities and workplaces through the power of story-telling and compassion. She actively encourages open and honest communication within communities and workplaces, facilitating spaces for meaningful dialogue and the exploration of challenging topics through the powerful lens of storytelling.
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Amie is the CEO of “Advancing Health Equity, Together,” an organization that is committed to helping teams in workplaces enhance their performance, improve employee engagement, and build a more human-centered workplace. Her expertise in quality improvement and change management, coupled with her ability to foster a culture of compassion, delivers tangible and sustainable results that advance health equity for all.
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Amie is a freelance journalist who has honed her skills at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and has also shared her insights as a radio columnist with Newstalk1010 and has written op-eds for The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine and Toronto Star.
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Amie is the Host of The Gritty Nurse, a top-charting podcast in the Medicine in Canada category on Apple Podcasts. Amie is an experienced writer and producer, transferring her skills into screenwriting, particularly within the healthcare narrative. Driven by a passion for crafting stories that humanize complex medical experiences and foster empathy, Amie is eager to incorporate her stories into the intricacies of film production and contribute to impactful projects that spark critical conversations about healthcare.
Listener Reviews
"Just learned of this podcast and have already binged 5 episodes and ain’t slowing down now! So pumped up to hear people chat about stuff (indignities, inequality, and NONSENSE) important to me and my daily work!"
"Wow I can’t believe it took me this long to find your podcast! Very interesting topic, great selections of guest speakers, and great hosting."
"I’m a nursing student and a prof recommended this podcast and I did not expect what I got. Everything is very well said and very relevant to the issues within the healthcare system. I’ve learned so much and appreciate this blunt and real perspective of health care inequalities, discriminations and issue."