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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!

49 episodes, 23 Countries, 2000+ mins: This has been a Gritty Nurse Year!

Dec 16, 2021

49 episodes, 23 Countries, 2000 mins: This has been a Gritty Nurse Year!

In the last episode of the season, Amie and Sara discuss their year in review: advocacy, political action, hopes for the new year and what's to come in 2022.

Thank you all for listening, and we will see you in 2022 for another Gritty Nurse year,...

From Bedside Nurse to CEO: Interview with Christine Buckley

Dec 9, 2021

In this episode, the Gritty Nurses sit down with Christine Buckley, CEO of the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF). She shares her journey from frontline nurse to CEO. Christine talks about the many things the CNF has done to support nurses, especially during the pandemic. We also discuss advocacy and if she sees herself...

The Surgical Safety YELL List: Creating a Language of Mutual Respect in the Operating Room

Dec 2, 2021

Working in the operating room can be a fun and very scary place. When it comes to the Surgical Safety Checklist, a standard of care to ensure patient safety, can turn into a real hot mess when the whole team doesn't participate. In lighthearted, funny episode, Amie & Sara sit down with Nurse Matt to discuss an...