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Atypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-Varley

Tired of trying to "adult" perfectly? So am I! Welcome to ATYPICAL with Amie Archibald-Varley, your new favourite "lifecare" podcast, where we swap life hacks for life laughs. Let's be real, life's a wild ride with more twists and turns than a pretzel factory. It's time to ditch the pressure to have it all figured out and embrace the glorious, unpredictable adventure that is life. With life being full of uncertainties, the one constant is change. How do we bend, flex, pivot and still survive? From baffling breakthroughs to everyday blunders, Amie's got your back as we navigate this beautiful mess together, one quirky conversation at a time. Get ready for lighthearted chats, relatable stories, creativity in the arts and a whole lot of “oh snap!” moments that prove when life gets atypical, we can still find our stride (maybe even a giggle or two). Life isn’t typical—It’s AtYpICal!

Apr 29, 2021

In this episode, Amie and Sara discuss poverty and homelessness, a national and international health crisis wth the one and only Cathy Crowe. If you are a healthcare provider, you know the name Cathy Crowe- but do you know of her tireless years of activism, political action and advocacy in “street” health? Are you...


Apr 22, 2021

In this episode, Amie and Sara talk pain management with the Canadian Medical Association President-Elect Dr. Alika Lafontaine.  We discuss the subjectivity and management of pain in racialized communities and marginalized individuals. We focus on issues related to pain from the perspectives of the care provider and the...


Apr 15, 2021

In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the "urban legends" surrounding whether nurses can speak to the media. John Reiterowski, a Canadian Lawyer, joins us to answer some of the most frequently asked questions by nurses, such as: Can I be fired for talking to media?; What are my rights/legal obligations? We also discuss...


Apr 8, 2021

In this episode, Amie and Sara explore "The Dirty Shades of Blue": The bullying, misogyny, gender discrimination and sexual harassment that is rampant in not only healthcare, but policing. Our guest, a Toronto Policer Officer recounts her struggles with bullying and sexual harassment by the people who are meant to...


Apr 2, 2021

In this 2 part episode, we discuss what it is like to have autism from those who have autism. With our guests, Ben Goodes (17 years old) and Tristan Varley (9 years old), we ask them what life is like on the spectrum and how individuals can be more understanding and inclusive (total time 17mins 45 sec).

In the second...