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The Gritty Nurse is back, and NO TOPIC is off-limits! Launching in September 2025 with host Amie Archibald Varley, this podcast is dedicated to amplifying the voices of nurses and others who work in healthcare to explore the most pressing issues they face. Join Amie as she continues to take a deep dive into powerful and often uncomfortable topics. Though shared experriences, storytelling and the discussions surrounding the intersection of power, we will navigate the challenges facing healthcare nationally and internationally--as of course--challenge the status quo. The show's core belief remains unwavering: that compassion is the through understanding diverse narratives and perspectives is KEY. Amie will continue to explore hot-button issues like mental health, social justice, women's health, and the daily challenges within the nursing profession. The Gritty Nurse is more than just a podcast—it's a community where nurses and healthcare workers can feel heard, empowered, and recognized as the community leaders they truly are. Change is HERE.
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Cluck around and find out: Why your birth plan needs more Birth Vibes and less fear with Jen Hamilton RN

Mar 12, 2026

What happens when an ER nurse pivots to Labor & Delivery and accidentally becomes the internet’s most trusted voice in birth advocacy? In this episode, we’re joined by the incredible Jen Hamilton to dive deep into her journey from the bedside to the bestseller list (I am sure it will be)!

We’re breaking down:

  • The "Birth Vibes" Movement: Jen shares the heart behind her new book, Birth Vibes, a practical and empowering guide to navigating pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period without the fear-mongering.

  • Patient Advocacy: Why the role of the nurse is changing in the age of TikTok.

  • The Reality of Loss: A raw conversation on how healthcare professionals cope with the heavy moments.

  • Mental Health & Self-Care: How Jen manages the spotlight while maintaining her sanity and her nursing license.

  • Her Love of Chickens: Meet her Linda's!

Whether you’re a nurse, an expectant parent, or just here for the real-talk, Jen’s perspective on patient empowerment and compassion-led care is exactly what the healthcare industry needs right now.

About "Birth Vibes" by Jen Hamilton 📖

Jen’s debut book is more than just a birth guide—it’s a toolkit for agency. Birth Vibes aims to strip away the "clinical coldness" of hospital births. It covers:

  • How to build a birth plan that actually works.

  • Navigating hospital protocols with confidence.

  • Understanding the physiological process of birth through a lens of humor and radical honesty.

Buy Jen's Book Here: Birth Vibes

More About Jen Hamilton:

Jen Hamilton is a labor and delivery nurse, educator, and former emergency room nurse. She is one of the most trusted voices in maternal health today, building a community of more than six million followers across her social platforms. A storyteller at heart, Jen weaves evidence-based information with the real, unfiltered moments at the bedside where life's most important moments happen. Before moving into labor and delivery in 2018, Jen spent six years as an ER nurse. Today, she is a sought-after national speaker, an advocate for equitable care for all online, and a creator of resources that empower both patients and nurses to navigate birth with confidence, clarity, and humanity. Jen lives in North Carolina with her husband, Brian, and their two sons, Ellis and Luke.

Find more and Connect with Jen here: https://www.jenhamilton.co/about

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