Unfiltered,

Unflappable,

Unstoppable

#1 Best Selling Author

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Speaker

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Advocate

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Thought Leader

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#1 Best Selling Author | Speaker | Advocate | Thought Leader |

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You can't have integrity without grit, right? 

Amie Archibald-Varley, RN, MN, the current Host of The Gritty Nurse, a podcast dedicated to tackling the raw realities of healthcare with grit, integrity, and humor. Fearlessly diving into hot-button issues like the complexities of nursing, healthcare politics, mental health, social justice and health equity, the podcast is a space for storytelling, empowerment, and shared experiences. Amie amplifies voices that have been silenced or marginalized, offering stories of hope, resilience, and change. The episodes are educational, gritty, and entertaining, connecting with audiences across diverse platforms. 

Episodes are informative, gritty, humorous and educational.

Podcast Stats

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Podcast Stats 〰️

300K+

DOWNLOADS

5K+

subscribers

190+

Episodes

13K+

listeners
“Awesome and topical. Spot on conversations about topics that matter! This is not just for people who work in healthcare.”
— Neuroscience Student
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#1 Bestselling Author

Amie and her former Co-Host Sara are #1 national bestselling authors of The Wisdom of Nurses (Globe and Mail and Toronto Star). As seasoned public speaker and healthcare advocate, Amie has appeared in over 100 media engagements in a single year, including live TV, radio, and international workshops. Amie draws on her extensive nursing expertise to highlight the compassion, dedication, and challenges faced by healthcare professionals. Through her work, Amie sheds light on the pivotal role of nurses worldwide and inspire listeners to think critically, advocate fiercely, and embrace the complexities of the healthcare journey.

experienced, energetic and versatile public speaker

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