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Atypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyBeyond the Bedside: Our Healthcare Future (with Former Minister Mark Holland)In this poignant and powerful final episode of The Gritty Nurse Podcast, we close this chapter with a truly essential conversation. We are honoured to welcome former Minister Mark Holland, who offers an exclusive look into the federal government's pivotal efforts to improve Canadian healthcare. From the pressing issue of Pharmacare to strategies for a healthier nation, Minister Holland addresses what's being done on a federal level to make a tangible difference in the lives of Canadians. Amie & Sara dive deep into the critical issues that define our healthcare landscape. We discuss the pervasive problem of healthcare...2025-06-1237 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyBeyond the Bedside: Our Healthcare Future (with Former Minister Mark Holland)In this poignant and powerful final episode of The Gritty Nurse Podcast, we close this chapter with a truly essential conversation. We are honoured to welcome former Minister Mark Holland, who offers an exclusive look into the federal government's pivotal efforts to improve Canadian healthcare. From the pressing issue of Pharmacare to strategies for a healthier nation, Minister Holland addresses what's being done on a federal level to make a tangible difference in the lives of Canadians. Amie & Sara dive deep into the critical issues that define our healthcare landscape. We discuss the pervasive problem of healthcare...2025-06-1237 min
Accelerated Health with Sara BantaAmie Hornaman: Decoding Thyroid Health - Mixing Supplements and Thyroid MedicationsIn this insightful episode of the Accelerated Health TV & Radio Show, join host and certified supplement expert, Sara Banta and special guest Dr. Amie Hornaman aka The Thyroid-Fixer as they delve into the complex world of combining supplements with thyroid medication. Discover how to incorporate supplements into a thyroid medication regimen and gain valuable insights into optimizing your health. Dr. Hornaman shares practical tips, common pitfalls to avoid, and evidence-based strategies for achieving optimal thyroid function.Supplements Featured In This Episode:• Accelerated Thyroid® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-thyroid-supplement• Thyroid Fixxr https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/pr...2025-05-2150 minAccelerated Health with Sara BantaAmie Hornaman: Managing Hypothyroidism Related Weight LossIf you’ve been doing everything “right” — eating clean, working out, and still struggling to lose weight — your thyroid might be the missing piece of the puzzle. In this episode of Accelerated Health with Sara Banta, Dr. Amie Hornaman aka "The Thyroid Fixxr" and I expose why hypothyroidism makes losing weight so difficult — and what you can do about it. We discuss the signs your thyroid is slowing your metabolism, the lab tests your doctor probably isn’t running, and how to finally balance your hormones for sustainable fat loss and lasting energy.If you’re tired of feeling f...2025-03-0550 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyWe Need a Prescription for Leadership: Hamza Khan on Leading vs Managing"We always have done it this way"---is the death of inspiration and innovation in healthcare. In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss moving beyond traditional administrative roles and cultivate the kind of leadership that inspires innovation and drives meaningful change with best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and globally-renowned keynote speaker, Hamza Khan. We discuss his background working in the armed forces and how it led him to becoming a world speaker on rehumanizing workplaces to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth (something desperately needed in healthcare)! In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the need for modernization and fre...2025-02-2759 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyWe Need a Prescription for Leadership: Hamza Khan on Leading vs Managing"We always have done it this way"---is the death of inspiration and innovation in healthcare. In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss moving beyond traditional administrative roles and cultivate the kind of leadership that inspires innovation and drives meaningful change with best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and globally-renowned keynote speaker, Hamza Khan. We discuss his background working in the armed forces and how it led him to becoming a world speaker on rehumanizing workplaces to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth (something desperately needed in healthcare)! In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the need for modernization and fre...2025-02-2759 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyDecoding the Deception: RFK Jr.'s RACIST Vaccine Lies and the Fight Against Medical MisinformationIn this episode, Amie & Sara delve into the alarming rise of medical misinformation, focusing on the dangerous and racist rhetoric perpetuated by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. throughout his "health stances" and during his confirmation hearing. We dissect his false claims about offering differing vaccine schedules for Black people, exposing the medical racist undertones, the fact that he MISUNDERSTOOD the research and the potential harm such misinformation can cause. This rhetoric echoes a long and disturbing history of racism in medicine, from the Tuskegee Syphilis Study to ongoing disparities in healthcare access and treatment, demonstrating how these historical...2025-02-1432 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyDecoding the Deception: RFK Jr.'s RACIST Vaccine Lies and the Fight Against Medical MisinformationIn this episode, Amie & Sara delve into the alarming rise of medical misinformation, focusing on the dangerous and racist rhetoric perpetuated by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. throughout his "health stances" and during his confirmation hearing. We dissect his false claims about offering differing vaccine schedules for Black people, exposing the medical racist undertones, the fact that he MISUNDERSTOOD the research and the potential harm such misinformation can cause. This rhetoric echoes a long and disturbing history of racism in medicine, from the Tuskegee Syphilis Study to ongoing disparities in healthcare access and treatment, demonstrating how these historical...2025-02-1432 min
Intuition & Spiritualité124. Rêves-tu souvent de ton ex ou d’une amie d’enfance ? Voici ce que cela signifie spirituellementDans cet épisode, nous explorons un phénomène courant mais souvent mal compris : rêver de personnes vivantes de notre passé, comme un ancien partenaire ou une amie d’enfance. À travers des histoires personnelles et des réflexions, tu découvriras pourquoi ces rêves se produisent et comment les interpréter d’un point de vue spirituel. Ne manque pas ce voyage entre rêves et spiritualité ! -----------------------------------------Dans ce podcast, tu vas recevoir chaque semaine des conseils concrets et des stratégies pratiques à mettre en pratique immédiatement dans ta communication avec les guides spirituel...2025-01-0307 minAccelerated Health with Sara BantaDr. Amie Hornaman: Signs Your Thyroid Is Not Healthy and What To Do NextIs your thyroid affecting your health and holding you back? Join me and special guest Amie Hornaman, "The Thyroid-Fixer," as we dive into the often-overlooked signs of an unhealthy thyroid and the actionable steps you can take to reclaim your health.Discover how thyroid dysfunction could be behind your fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and more—and learn what you can do to fix it. Whether you're newly diagnosed or suspecting a thyroid issue, this episode is packed with insights to help you take control of your health journey.🌐 Guest Website: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ Supple...2024-11-2753 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyThe Mo-ment of Truth: A Hairy Discussion on Men's Health & Prostate CancerGet ready to stache the facts about men's health! In this episode, Amie & Sara are diving deep into the world of Movember, exploring the importance of prostate cancer awareness, and breaking the silence around men's health issues. Join us as we discuss: The significance of Movember and its impact on men's health Understanding the risks and symptoms of prostate cancer The importance of regular check-ups and early detection How to support the Movember Foundation and make a difference So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let's get serious about men's health. Remember, a...2024-11-2140 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyThe Mo-ment of Truth: A Hairy Discussion on Men's Health & Prostate CancerGet ready to stache the facts about men's health! In this episode, Amie & Sara are diving deep into the world of Movember, exploring the importance of prostate cancer awareness, and breaking the silence around men's health issues. Join us as we discuss: The significance of Movember and its impact on men's health Understanding the risks and symptoms of prostate cancer The importance of regular check-ups and early detection How to support the Movember Foundation and make a difference So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let's get serious about men's health. Remember, a...2024-11-2140 min
The Thyroid Fixer468. The Liver-Reverse T3 Connection and Why Certain Supplements can Damage your LiverLet's pull back the curtain on the liver and its deep connection to thyroid health – specifically the intriguing link to reverse T3. This episode is packed with eye-opening insights, thanks to my guest Sara Banta, who brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experiences to the table. As we dive into the nitty-gritty of liver health, you’ll realize just how essential it is to look beyond hormone levels and consider comprehensive blood panels, including liver enzymes, to gauge your overall wellness.Trust me, Sara takes us on a journey through the liver’s many roles – from detoxifi...2024-11-0544 minAccelerated Health with Sara BantaDr Amie Hornaman: Thyroid Hormones Explained: What They Are and How They WorkJoin me for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Amie Hornaman as we unravel the mysteries of thyroid hormones. Discover what the crucial thyroid hormones are, how they function in your body, and their impact on your overall health. Dr. Hornaman shares her expert insights and practical advice to help you understand and optimize your thyroid health. Don't miss this exploration into the world of thyroid hormones and their vital role in your well-being.Tune in to Accelerated Health TV & Radio Show every Monday at 3PM and Tuesday at 4PM ET. Watch or Listen on over 100 channels including W4...2024-07-3150 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyYou Left WHAT in my Body?! A Patient's Worst Nightmare!In this episode, the Gritty Nurses discuss something that would be a patient's worst nightmare: having a medical instrument left in your body. In this particular instance, an epidural needle was left in Giovanna Ippolito's back from years ago! Furthermore, no one will take responsibility for it. Amie & Sara unpack some of the issues in hospitals related to medical malpractice, patient advocacy and glaring gaps in the healthcare system. Giovanna Ippolito is living with a broken needle in her spine after it broke off during childbirth. An anesthesiologist then left the 4cm/2 inch-long fragment embedded in her...2024-07-1635 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyYou Left WHAT in my Body?! A Patient's Worst Nightmare!In this episode, the Gritty Nurses discuss something that would be a patient's worst nightmare: having a medical instrument left in your body. In this particular instance, an epidural needle was left in Giovanna Ippolito's back from years ago! Furthermore, no one will take responsibility for it. Amie & Sara unpack some of the issues in hospitals related to medical malpractice, patient advocacy and glaring gaps in the healthcare system. Giovanna Ippolito is living with a broken needle in her spine after it broke off during childbirth. An anesthesiologist then left the 4cm/2 inch-long fragment embedded in her...2024-07-1635 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyNational Nursing Staffing Ratios --Why Don't We Have Them? With Nurse Jessica Sites & Nurse EricaRight now, across Canada and the US, patients are not receiving the care they deserve because nurses continue to work with fewer resources. Nurses have stated, time and time again, that patients are getting sicker, are more complex and require more dedicated attention to their care. The evidence is clear--staffing ratios protect patients, support nurses to do the work required and improve better outcomes. In this episode, The Gritty Nurses Amie & Sara, sit down to talk to 2 of the most notable nurses in the US --Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica Sites from Nursing Uncorked about National Nursing to Patient...2024-06-061h 02Atypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyNational Nursing Staffing Ratios --Why Don't We Have Them? With Nurse Jessica Sites & Nurse EricaRight now, across Canada and the US, patients are not receiving the care they deserve because nurses continue to work with fewer resources. Nurses have stated, time and time again, that patients are getting sicker, are more complex and require more dedicated attention to their care. The evidence is clear--staffing ratios protect patients, support nurses to do the work required and improve better outcomes. In this episode, The Gritty Nurses Amie & Sara, sit down to talk to 2 of the most notable nurses in the US --Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica Sites from Nursing Uncorked about National Nursing to Patient...2024-06-061h 02Atypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyNational Nursing Week conversation with the Prime Minister of Canada Justin TrudeauThere is no better way to finish off National Nursing Week than to hear from the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau. In this special episode, Amie and Sara sit down to discuss the triumphs and challenges in nursing with the Prime Minister. We also discuss the role of the Federal Government as it pertains to healthcare & nursing, accountability of the provinces concerning healthcare funding, mental health and why nursing IS POLITICAL! We even hear a personal story from the PM about his most recent interaction with a nurse! We also ask the PM to name some...2024-05-1029 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyNational Nursing Week conversation with the Prime Minister of Canada Justin TrudeauThere is no better way to finish off National Nursing Week than to hear from the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau. In this special episode, Amie and Sara sit down to discuss the triumphs and challenges in nursing with the Prime Minister. We also discuss the role of the Federal Government as it pertains to healthcare & nursing, accountability of the provinces concerning healthcare funding, mental health and why nursing IS POLITICAL! We even hear a personal story from the PM about his most recent interaction with a nurse! We also ask the PM to name some...2024-05-1029 min
Intuition & Spiritualité100. Messages spirituels : puis-je les transmettre à une amie ?Dans cet épisode, nous explorons la délicatesse de partager les messages des guides spirituels avec autrui. À travers des réflexions profondes, nous examinons les raisons pour lesquelles nous pourrions choisir de ne pas partager ces messages.-------------------------------------------Dans ce podcast, tu vas recevoir chaque semaine des conseils concrets et des stratégies pratiques à mettre en pratique immédiatement dans ta communication avec les guides spirituels. Alors, si tu es attiré par les thèmes de la spiritualité, tu vis ou tu souhaites vivre un éveil spirituel, tu es au bon endroit.Je suis Sara O...2024-03-2910 min
The Thyroid Fixer391. Unexplained Weight Gain: Where the Mystery Pounds Come FromWhere is this sudden weight gain coming from? Many of you have wondered this same thing, and it has left you scratching your head. Despite many sticking to your guns with healthy eating and regular gym visits, so many of you have been reaching out with stories of unexplained weight gain - we’re talking 5, 10, even 20 pounds appearing as if by magic, without any obvious changes in routine. This episode takes a closer look at culprits like hormones and processed foods but it doesn’t stop there.My guest, Sara Banta is back again to help peel back...2024-02-1352 min
Out of Sight#41: Amie Wiley - Coaching, Wellness & Life In New YorkHelloooo everyone.
Loved this episode and chatting with Amie (espeically as a New York super fan) 2024-02-1245 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyQuick and Gritty Takes: News Ep. 2This week on Quick and Gritty Takes, Amie & Sara discuss: Ontario: Parents who waited 11 hours in Ontario ER with a child suffering allergic reaction focus their anger - “Not at the nurses, not at the doctors, not at SickKids, just at our government,” Canada: Justin Trudeau adviser defends use of crude language in online exchange with right-wing group. International: Organs of dead Black incarcerated ppl in Alabama are being removed & used for med school anatomy courses w/o family consent. Grave robbing the bodies of Black people was a commonplace practice to provide cadav...2024-02-0214 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyQuick and Gritty Takes: News Ep. 2This week on Quick and Gritty Takes, Amie & Sara discuss: Ontario: Parents who waited 11 hours in Ontario ER with a child suffering allergic reaction focus their anger - “Not at the nurses, not at the doctors, not at SickKids, just at our government,” Canada: Justin Trudeau adviser defends use of crude language in online exchange with right-wing group. International: Organs of dead Black incarcerated ppl in Alabama are being removed & used for med school anatomy courses w/o family consent. Grave robbing the bodies of Black people was a commonplace practice to provide cadav...2024-02-0214 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-Varley"Mother knows best?" When your parents health remedies DO NOT MATCH Your Health Science Background"Cover your head or you'll get a cold"...." Close that window or you will catch a chill"...." Drink this tea...it will clear your sinuses".....Are you in the health field and you hear these remedies from your parents? How do you handle these conversations? Do you ignore your parents, or do you educate them? Or is there a bit of truth to what they say, their teachings or ways of knowing? Listen as Amie & Sara dive into this interesting topic! Pre-Order our Upcoming Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/ 2024-01-2515 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-Varley"Mother knows best?" When your parents health remedies DO NOT MATCH Your Health Science Background"Cover your head or you'll get a cold"...." Close that window or you will catch a chill"...." Drink this tea...it will clear your sinuses".....Are you in the health field and you hear these remedies from your parents? How do you handle these conversations? Do you ignore your parents, or do you educate them? Or is there a bit of truth to what they say, their teachings or ways of knowing? Listen as Amie & Sara dive into this interesting topic! Pre-Order our Upcoming Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/ 2024-01-2515 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyA Book, A Baby, A Renewed Focus for 2024: Year End in ReviewIn this episode, Amie & Sara discuss their year-end and how much has changed over 2023. They also discuss the hottest topic this week in healthcare to close the year. Pre-Order our Upcoming Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/ https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse 2023-12-1436 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyA Book, A Baby, A Renewed Focus for 2024: Year End in ReviewIn this episode, Amie & Sara discuss their year-end and how much has changed over 2023. They also discuss the hottest topic this week in healthcare to close the year. Pre-Order our Upcoming Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/ https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse 2023-12-1436 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyGritty Nurse Halloween Edition: What Makes Hospitals So Scary???The Annual Gritty Nurse Halloween episode is here! Sara, Amie, and Nurse Matt sit down and talk about what makes hospitals so scary! We share our insights, nursing ghost stories and what spooky shows we are watching now! We also discuss how we might make hospitals less scary! So turn down the lights, charge your defibrillators, grab your favourite nurse deadite--you don't miss this episode! New Book Coming Soon "THE WISDOM OF NURSES"- Published By Harper Collins From the hosts of the hit podcast Gritty Nurses, stories of the challenges, heartbreak and humour of l...2023-10-2644 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyGritty Nurse Halloween Edition: What Makes Hospitals So Scary???The Annual Gritty Nurse Halloween episode is here! Sara, Amie, and Nurse Matt sit down and talk about what makes hospitals so scary! We share our insights, nursing ghost stories and what spooky shows we are watching now! We also discuss how we might make hospitals less scary! So turn down the lights, charge your defibrillators, grab your favourite nurse deadite--you don't miss this episode! New Book Coming Soon "THE WISDOM OF NURSES"- Published By Harper Collins From the hosts of the hit podcast Gritty Nurses, stories of the challenges, heartbreak and humour of l...2023-10-2644 min
The Thyroid Fixer341. HIDDEN Causes of Insulin Resistance That Will Shock You!Unraveling the Mysteries of Insulin Resistance with Sara BantaToday, the brilliant Sara Banta joins us once more. Those of you who've been with us for a while will recognize her name and the engaging conversations we always have. Sara and I think the same and love diving into health topics together! And this episode is just plain EPIC for all of you insulin RESISTANCE!In today's chat, we're untangling the intricate web of insulin resistance. Most of you have heard about the impacts of the thyroid and how, as the master gland, it plays...2023-08-2544 minAccelerated Health with Sara BantaUnderstand Thyroid Test Results with Dr Amie HornamanThis week I sit down with Dr. Amie Hornaman, a renowned expert in thyroid health. Our discussion revolves around understanding thyroid test results, a topic that often perplexes individuals seeking answers about their thyroid function.Dr. Hornaman begins by demystifying the various thyroid tests commonly conducted, shedding light on their purpose and significance. Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (T4), and triiodothyronine (T3) tests, and how they interrelate to evaluate thyroid function.Gain valuable insights into the significance of thyroid test results, potential red flags to watch out for, and...2023-08-0950 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyManslaughter Charges Dropped & Unequal Justice: The Nurse DonQuenick Joppy StoryThanks to WeRPN for sponsoring this episode! We want to share an amazing opportunity for RPNs & PSWs in Ontario! Designed in partnership with the Government of Ontario, WeRPNs Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing program (aka BEGIN) is a tuition reimbursement program for eligible students enrolled in bridging programs. To learn more, go to https://begin.werpn.com/ or email info@begin.werpn.com In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the case of nurse DonQuenick Joppy with nurse Amanda Golino. Ms. Joppy, a Black nurse claims she faced racial discrimination at an Aurora hospital that led to h...2023-03-2340 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyManslaughter Charges Dropped & Unequal Justice: The Nurse DonQuenick Joppy StoryThanks to WeRPN for sponsoring this episode! We want to share an amazing opportunity for RPNs & PSWs in Ontario! Designed in partnership with the Government of Ontario, WeRPNs Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing program (aka BEGIN) is a tuition reimbursement program for eligible students enrolled in bridging programs. To learn more, go to https://begin.werpn.com/ or email info@begin.werpn.com In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the case of nurse DonQuenick Joppy with nurse Amanda Golino. Ms. Joppy, a Black nurse claims she faced racial discrimination at an Aurora hospital that led to h...2023-03-2340 minThe Thyroid Fixer281. Mental Health and the Thyroid: The Depression Anxiety ConnectionDid you know that the majority of antidepressants are band-aids for a larger issue like THYROID and hormone imbalance? Join me and one of my FAV guests, Sara Banta as we discuss all things thyroid! Now we all know that there definitely is a mental health and thyroid connection. We need to get to the root of these mood disorders in our population and stop medicating and stacking antidepressants for those with thyroid issues.Sara will also bring to you her Accelerated Thyroid product which is a 3-in-1 thyroid supplement that combines ancient herbal wisdom with the...2023-01-3149 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyAs a Nurse, We Have a Nursing Ick: It's Nurses Doing Ick Videos About PatientsWelcome Back to Season 4 of The Gritty Nurse Podcast! Our first episode back is about nursing icks. What in the hell got into these nurses why they thought this was ok? We discuss our takes as Maternal Child nurses/OB nurses, give other options for "venting" and discuss how social media can be used by nurses in a more productive way. Forgive our crazy video setup! We are just getting started using videos and video editing! Next episode we will have 3 cameras....please pray for us. Your Gritty Nurses, Amie & Sara Articles: https...2023-01-1224 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyAs a Nurse, We Have a Nursing Ick: It's Nurses Doing Ick Videos About PatientsWelcome Back to Season 4 of The Gritty Nurse Podcast! Our first episode back is about nursing icks. What in the hell got into these nurses why they thought this was ok? We discuss our takes as Maternal Child nurses/OB nurses, give other options for "venting" and discuss how social media can be used by nurses in a more productive way. Forgive our crazy video setup! We are just getting started using videos and video editing! Next episode we will have 3 cameras....please pray for us. Your Gritty Nurses, Amie & Sara Articles: https...2023-01-1224 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyOver 1700+ Minutes, Listened to in 27 Countries and Top 5% of Podcasts: The Gritty Nurses Say Goodbye to 2022! In this episode, the Gritty Nurses say goodbye to 2022! We discuss our Spotify Wrapped Stats, our favourite episodes of 2022 and what to expect from us in 2023. The only place to go is up! We will be moving to a bi-weekly schedule (episodes will still be released on Thursdays) but we will also be going visual! You will still be able to find us on all of your favourite listening platforms and now watch us on our youtube channel. We also are planning to do more in-person engagements (A Gritty Nurse Tour- perhaps)! So stay tuned, stay safe and stay b...2022-12-2236 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyOver 1700+ Minutes, Listened to in 27 Countries and Top 5% of Podcasts: The Gritty Nurses Say Goodbye to 2022! In this episode, the Gritty Nurses say goodbye to 2022! We discuss our Spotify Wrapped Stats, our favourite episodes of 2022 and what to expect from us in 2023. The only place to go is up! We will be moving to a bi-weekly schedule (episodes will still be released on Thursdays) but we will also be going visual! You will still be able to find us on all of your favourite listening platforms and now watch us on our youtube channel. We also are planning to do more in-person engagements (A Gritty Nurse Tour- perhaps)! So stay tuned, stay safe and stay b...2022-12-2236 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyDoes Teamwork Actually Make the Dream Work? Discussing The Power of Teamwork with Dr. Brian GoldmanIn this episode, Amie & Sara sit down to talk with Dr. Brian Goldman about his new book, "The Power of Teamwork". We discuss examples of high-functioning teams within other industries, why teamwork in healthcare is crucial and how better teams create better healthcare outcomes. We also touch on toxic environments and how individual behaviour can disrupt teams. Dr. Brian Goldman is an emergency physician, author, public speaker, and radio personality. He practices in the Schwartz Reisman Emergency Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto He has been a regular medical columnist on CBC Radio One...2022-12-1549 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyDoes Teamwork Actually Make the Dream Work? Discussing The Power of Teamwork with Dr. Brian GoldmanIn this episode, Amie & Sara sit down to talk with Dr. Brian Goldman about his new book, "The Power of Teamwork". We discuss examples of high-functioning teams within other industries, why teamwork in healthcare is crucial and how better teams create better healthcare outcomes. We also touch on toxic environments and how individual behaviour can disrupt teams. Dr. Brian Goldman is an emergency physician, author, public speaker, and radio personality. He practices in the Schwartz Reisman Emergency Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto He has been a regular medical columnist on CBC Radio One...2022-12-1549 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyCan the Role of a Nurse Practitioner Save Primary Healthcare?Why aren't Nurse Practitioners (NP) more utilized in Canada? Are NPs the answer to solving the primary care crisis? In this episode, Amie & Sara interview Stella Cruz, a nurse practitioner in Ontario. We discuss what an NP is, their scope of practice and how they might contribute to an overstretched healthcare system. Stella Cruz has been an RN since 2002 working in neuro critical care, the emergency department, and geriatric psych medicine. She completed her masters at the University of Toronto in 2008 with a focus on nursing and women and horizontal violence. She decided to become a nurse p...2022-12-0838 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyCan the Role of a Nurse Practitioner Save Primary Healthcare?Why aren't Nurse Practitioners (NP) more utilized in Canada? Are NPs the answer to solving the primary care crisis? In this episode, Amie & Sara interview Stella Cruz, a nurse practitioner in Ontario. We discuss what an NP is, their scope of practice and how they might contribute to an overstretched healthcare system. Stella Cruz has been an RN since 2002 working in neuro critical care, the emergency department, and geriatric psych medicine. She completed her masters at the University of Toronto in 2008 with a focus on nursing and women and horizontal violence. She decided to become a nurse p...2022-12-0838 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyPay Me What You Owe Me: Bill 124 and Women Talking About MONEYIn this episode, Amie & Sara discuss 2 hot trending topics: Bill 124 has been deemed unconstitutional and the "taboo" subject of talking about pay equity. In nursing, there is a long history of saying that "we are called by god", well some nurses are called by the paper,- and that's just fine too. This thinking as well is PROBLEMATIC. We are not servants, we are not just caregivers, the church does not, nor should influence what we do. Nursing is a job- just like any other jobs, but the price of not bargaining what we are worth can have even...2022-12-0138 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyPay Me What You Owe Me: Bill 124 and Women Talking About MONEYIn this episode, Amie & Sara discuss 2 hot trending topics: Bill 124 has been deemed unconstitutional and the "taboo" subject of talking about pay equity. In nursing, there is a long history of saying that "we are called by god", well some nurses are called by the paper,- and that's just fine too. This thinking as well is PROBLEMATIC. We are not servants, we are not just caregivers, the church does not, nor should influence what we do. Nursing is a job- just like any other jobs, but the price of not bargaining what we are worth can have even...2022-12-0138 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyThey Don't Give a F*ck About Nurses or They Would Protect Us: Nursing HomicidesIn this podcast episode, Amie & Sara discuss the deaths of two nurses that happened less than weeks apart. On Oct 18, 2022 June Onkundi, a wife, mother, and psychiatric nurse practitioner was stabbed to death by one of her patients, James Gomes, while at work. On Oct 20th, 2022, Jacqueline Pokuaa (social worker), 45, and Katie Flowers (nurse), 63, were shot and killed by Nestor Hernandez, 30, who was on parole following an aggravated assault conviction. How does this continue to happen? Are nursing lives worth nothing? What is being done to stop this? Why aren't the hospitals doing more to protect healthcare s...2022-11-0336 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyThey Don't Give a F*ck About Nurses or They Would Protect Us: Nursing HomicidesIn this podcast episode, Amie & Sara discuss the deaths of two nurses that happened less than weeks apart. On Oct 18, 2022 June Onkundi, a wife, mother, and psychiatric nurse practitioner was stabbed to death by one of her patients, James Gomes, while at work. On Oct 20th, 2022, Jacqueline Pokuaa (social worker), 45, and Katie Flowers (nurse), 63, were shot and killed by Nestor Hernandez, 30, who was on parole following an aggravated assault conviction. How does this continue to happen? Are nursing lives worth nothing? What is being done to stop this? Why aren't the hospitals doing more to protect healthcare s...2022-11-0336 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyHaunted Hospitals: A re-release of our own scariest storiesHave you seen our Haunted Hospitals Episode yet? This creepy podcast that we released in Oct 2020 is now on a TV show!! Amie & Sara are both featured Season 4 of Haunted Hospitals premieres within our Creep Week programming event on Wednesday, October 12 at 10pm ET/PT. Links attached! Our podcast episode gets into Halloween spirit by discussing personal encounters with the paranormal! Spooky stories that happened in the hospital and at home. Listen to this one curled up in the comfort of your bed or couch :) Sara talks about a spooky encounter on nights at the...2022-10-2742 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyHaunted Hospitals: A re-release of our own scariest storiesHave you seen our Haunted Hospitals Episode yet? This creepy podcast that we released in Oct 2020 is now on a TV show!! Amie & Sara are both featured Season 4 of Haunted Hospitals premieres within our Creep Week programming event on Wednesday, October 12 at 10pm ET/PT. Links attached! Our podcast episode gets into Halloween spirit by discussing personal encounters with the paranormal! Spooky stories that happened in the hospital and at home. Listen to this one curled up in the comfort of your bed or couch :) Sara talks about a spooky encounter on nights at the...2022-10-2742 min
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Bouge bouge et hyper sensible, la jeune Alexandra voulait être avocate et ne supportait pas l’injustice...2022-10-0638 minAccelerated Health with Sara BantaHow to Fix Your Thyroid with Dr. Amie HornamanDr. Amie is also the founder of the Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization.We Discuss:- The importance of T2- What can lead to thyroid issues- How thyroid problems can be related to hormone problemsTo Learn More go to www.sarabantahealth.comTo Join my FREE group coaching, Join Telegram and then click on: https://t.me/+lJZ5Li-_8nMzYmMx For your personalized protocol, email sara@acceleratedhealthproducts.com Accelerated Health Radio & TV is broadcast live Tuesdays at 4PM ET.Accelerated Health...2022-09-2749 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyThe Dark Side of Working in Healthcare: Violence towards Healthcare Workers"92% of healthcare workers experienced workplace violence in April 2022" (Security Magazine) In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the current rise of violence towards healthcare workers. In an article posted by the Amercican Medical Association, it was noted that "...violence against healthcare employees has markedly increased since the onset of the pandemic. The American Hospital Association (AHA) reports that healthcare workers suffer more workplace injuries because of violence than any other profession". It is not just verbal but physical violence as well. Our guest this week, Dr. Resa Lewiss, discusses the pervasiveness of violence she has seen and experinced in...2022-09-2239 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyThe Dark Side of Working in Healthcare: Violence towards Healthcare Workers"92% of healthcare workers experienced workplace violence in April 2022" (Security Magazine) In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the current rise of violence towards healthcare workers. In an article posted by the Amercican Medical Association, it was noted that "...violence against healthcare employees has markedly increased since the onset of the pandemic. The American Hospital Association (AHA) reports that healthcare workers suffer more workplace injuries because of violence than any other profession". It is not just verbal but physical violence as well. Our guest this week, Dr. Resa Lewiss, discusses the pervasiveness of violence she has seen and experinced in...2022-09-2239 minThe Thyroid Fixer240. Thyroid Supplements (pros and cons) and Should You Use Iodine with Hashimoto'sWhere is the truth? There are sooo many thyroid supplements out there from conversion helpers to T2 (like in the Thyroid Fixxr!). So what SHOULD you be taking? Should you use iodine? Join me today as Sara Banta and myself break down this controversial topic. Sara is the owner of Accelerated Health Products in addition to the host of Accelerated Health Radio and TV. She helps her clients and listeners reach their optimal state of health through proper frequency enhanced detox supplements, cutting edge technologies, and modalities.To Learn More go to: https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com2022-09-2052 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyThere's a New Role in Town- The Chief Nurse Officer: Our Gritty ExpectationsThere's a new role in town: the Chief Nurse Officer. Do you have a CNO position where you live? What is the role of a CNO? What will the CNO's first 90 days look like? In this episode, Amie & Sara give their "gritty" take on what the first 90 days of the CNO positions should look like. Its just our opinion...but we put it all out there. No BS here, just looking out for the needs of nurses. 2022-09-0139 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyThere's a New Role in Town- The Chief Nurse Officer: Our Gritty ExpectationsThere's a new role in town: the Chief Nurse Officer. Do you have a CNO position where you live? What is the role of a CNO? What will the CNO's first 90 days look like? In this episode, Amie & Sara give their "gritty" take on what the first 90 days of the CNO positions should look like. Its just our opinion...but we put it all out there. No BS here, just looking out for the needs of nurses. 2022-09-0139 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyGun Violence in America: A Healthcare Issue That Is In Our Lane with Dr. Mark ShapiroAs of August 15, 2022, There have been 27,889 deaths from gun violence by all causes. There have been 419 mass shootings and 19 mass murders. There have been 215 children between the ages of 0-11, as well as 852 teenagers that have been killed by gun violence. There have been 24,849 individuals injured by gun violence. Where do occur? In our schools. In our homes. At our places of employment. Where do they end up? In our hospitals. Who takes care of them? Physicians, Nurses and allied health. The devastating effects of gun violence is vicerally seen in healthcare. In 2018, the NRA told doctors to "stay i...2022-08-1840 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyGun Violence in America: A Healthcare Issue That Is In Our Lane with Dr. Mark ShapiroAs of August 15, 2022, There have been 27,889 deaths from gun violence by all causes. There have been 419 mass shootings and 19 mass murders. There have been 215 children between the ages of 0-11, as well as 852 teenagers that have been killed by gun violence. There have been 24,849 individuals injured by gun violence. Where do occur? In our schools. In our homes. At our places of employment. Where do they end up? In our hospitals. Who takes care of them? Physicians, Nurses and allied health. The devastating effects of gun violence is vicerally seen in healthcare. In 2018, the NRA told doctors to "stay i...2022-08-1840 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyThe Gruel of Nursing SchoolIn this episode, Amie & Sara discuss their experiences in nursing school. What was it like being in nursing school? Which one of us is the introvert/extrovert? How did we survive 4 years of schooling? You have to listen to find out!2022-07-0740 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyThe Gruel of Nursing SchoolIn this episode, Amie & Sara discuss their experiences in nursing school. What was it like being in nursing school? Which one of us is the introvert/extrovert? How did we survive 4 years of schooling? You have to listen to find out!2022-07-0740 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyAmie & Sara in the Multiverse: What Would We Be if We Were Not NursesIn this episode, Amie and Sara discuss what careers they would have gone into if they didn’t get into nursing. We also believe it’s never too late to combine our passions, or maybe, change them altogether! Ehem News/Media/TV, “We are ready for our close up Mr. DeMille”2022-06-2329 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyAmie & Sara in the Multiverse: What Would We Be if We Were Not NursesIn this episode, Amie and Sara discuss what careers they would have gone into if they didn’t get into nursing. We also believe it’s never too late to combine our passions, or maybe, change them altogether! Ehem News/Media/TV, “We are ready for our close up Mr. DeMille”2022-06-2329 minThe Thyroid FixerControversial Topic - IODINE and the Thyroid...Should I Take It? Featuring Sara BantaOh the controversy that surrounds the topic of IODINE! Should you take it, should you avoid it, especially if you have Hashimoto's or other thyroid or hormone problems. The functional medicine community is divided on this topic. Let's break this down with my special guest Sara Banta. We are going to give you truth...we are going to give you science and we are going to dispel some of those myths about taking iodine for your health!Acceleradine - Sara Banta’s Accelerated Health Products https://acceleratedhealthproducts.com/product/acceleradine/Code for 15% of...2022-06-2157 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyInflation, Gas Prices and Mental Health- A Gritty Nurse PerspectiveIf the pandemic wasn’t challenging enough, we still have not fully addressed the rising cost of living. With gas prices at an all-time high, and inflation over 6%, our mental health is suffering. Are we all in this together? Believe what people do, not what people say. In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the politics and costs of inflation. We all know the true costs of policy decisions. Poverty. Food Insecurity. House Insecurity. Our Lives. If you need help, please reach out. You are not alone. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.htm...2022-06-1629 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyInflation, Gas Prices and Mental Health- A Gritty Nurse PerspectiveIf the pandemic wasn’t challenging enough, we still have not fully addressed the rising cost of living. With gas prices at an all-time high, and inflation over 6%, our mental health is suffering. Are we all in this together? Believe what people do, not what people say. In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the politics and costs of inflation. We all know the true costs of policy decisions. Poverty. Food Insecurity. House Insecurity. Our Lives. If you need help, please reach out. You are not alone. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.htm...2022-06-1629 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyFor Pox Sakes! Should We Be Concerned About Monkeypox?For pox sakes, we have had enough! In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss: Monkeypox. We discuss what it is, where it came from, how it is currently being treated and some of the myths that go along with it. Is this a new pandemic of massive proportions, or do we just need to think outside of the "pox"? Monkeypox response will show what, if anything, we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, by Andre Picard https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-moneypox-outbreak-canada-virus-response/?utm_medium=Referrer:+Social+Network+/+Media&utm_campaign=Shared+Web+Article+Links 2022-06-0233 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyFor Pox Sakes! Should We Be Concerned About Monkeypox?For pox sakes, we have had enough! In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss: Monkeypox. We discuss what it is, where it came from, how it is currently being treated and some of the myths that go along with it. Is this a new pandemic of massive proportions, or do we just need to think outside of the "pox"? Monkeypox response will show what, if anything, we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, by Andre Picard https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-moneypox-outbreak-canada-virus-response/?utm_medium=Referrer:+Social+Network+/+Media&utm_campaign=Shared+Web+Article+Links 2022-06-0233 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyKeep the CHANGE, You Filthy Animal! Navigating Change with Nurses and in HealthcareYou would think that in such a dynamic environment such as healthcare that change would come easily? You would also think that when the evidence is presented for change it would be an easy sell and quick win, right? WRONG! Nurses and other healthcare professionals tend to resist change, but change is good! In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss why change in healthcare is so difficult and what we can all do to make change more successful and less daunting. 2022-05-1930 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyKeep the CHANGE, You Filthy Animal! Navigating Change with Nurses and in HealthcareYou would think that in such a dynamic environment such as healthcare that change would come easily? You would also think that when the evidence is presented for change it would be an easy sell and quick win, right? WRONG! Nurses and other healthcare professionals tend to resist change, but change is good! In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss why change in healthcare is so difficult and what we can all do to make change more successful and less daunting. 2022-05-1930 minAtypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyReproductive Justice: Abortion Rights in a Post Roe World?What is Roe v. Wade? What does USA law have to do with Canada? We are not so far removed from n the United States, when it comes to the right to choose and Canada’s own history related to abortion access. Who decides what women get to do with their bodies? The state or the women? In this episode, Amie & Sara discussion abortion rights with ADRIANNE M. BEHNING, a nurse who previously worked at an abortion clinic and the host of Nursing Uncensored Podcast. With the ongoing pull back on services, health disparities in maternal outcomes, and the fact...2022-05-121h 03Atypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyReproductive Justice: Abortion Rights in a Post Roe World?What is Roe v. Wade? What does USA law have to do with Canada? We are not so far removed from n the United States, when it comes to the right to choose and Canada’s own history related to abortion access. Who decides what women get to do with their bodies? The state or the women? In this episode, Amie & Sara discussion abortion rights with ADRIANNE M. BEHNING, a nurse who previously worked at an abortion clinic and the host of Nursing Uncensored Podcast. With the ongoing pull back on services, health disparities in maternal outcomes, and the fact...2022-05-121h 03Atypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-VarleyFake Nurse Throws herself "Nurse of the Year Party"- No You Can't Make This Ish UpThere are no words to truly describe the f%^&kery of this story. What type of person, fakes being a healthcare professional, wants attention and recognition so badly that they throw themselves a party to win a fake award for a fake nursing association? In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss the odd case of Betty Lichtenstein, 57, of Connecticut who threw herself a "Nurse of the Year" party. The story only gets weirder and weirder as it goes. What do you need to know as a member of the public to keep yourself safe? Tune in for our tips! ...2022-04-2128 min