Special Edition: The Conversations Healthcare Is Afraid to Have — Amie Archibald-Varley | CNC 2026

In this special edition, host Sue Owen sits down with Amie Archibald-Varley, registered nurse, bestselling author and co-host of Canada's number one nursing podcast, The Gritty Nurse, ahead of her keynote at the CCHL National Conference in Montreal. Amie's path to becoming one of healthcare's most outspoken voices started in a dark place. After experiencing workplace bullying and gaslighting in a leadership role, she found herself quitting her job with no prospects and a system completely unprepared to support her mental health recovery. That experience became her fuel. She started The Gritty Nurse with a colleague, a microphone and a mission to have the conversations healthcare keeps behind closed doors. In this honest conversation, Amie and Sue talk about workplace violence, mental health, self care and what courageous leadership actually looks like in practice. Amie's message to every health worker is simple and direct: you matter more than the job. They will repost that position in two weeks. Take care of yourself first. **About Amie Archibald-Varley:** Amie Archibald-Varley is a registered nurse, bestselling author of The Wisdom of Nurses and co-creator of The Gritty Nurse, Canada's number one nursing podcast. She serves as a Knowledge Mobilization Consultant with the Canadian Nurses Association and is a sought-after keynote speaker represented by the National Speakers Bureau.