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One of the enduring lessons of the pandemic has been the pivotal role that nursing plays in health care—vital work that isn’t widely understood or, sadly, appreciated. Sara Fung and Amie Archibald-Varley started the wildly popular The Gritty Nurse podcast to give voice to nurses all over the world, including more than 400,000 nurses in Canada. The authors have quickly become sought-after speakers and advocates for nurses and are called on regularly by the media to talk about a wide range of issues around the profession.

Things have been extremely difficult. A pandemic, divisive politics, climate change, a war, women’s rights & Civil Rights, wealth inequality, housing, inflation, relationships, Social Media…The list can go on and on. We have focused on all these important issues but neglected the most important issue. Our mental health. People aren’t ok…. Social media is FAKE. We tend to show the best sides of ourselves—the truth or rawness of emotion/reality is rarely shown. When those of us no longer fit the “idea or concept of normal,” “status quo” or society’s ablest viewpoints, we ...

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 ...