1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 As we kick off 2026, the stakes for Canadian healthcare have never been higher. In this powerful season premiere (SEASON 7 baby!) of The Gritty Nurse Podcast, host Amie Archibald-Varley sits down with nurse, advocate, and author Cathy MacNeil to discuss her provocative and timely book, Dying to be Seen: The race to save medicare in Canada.&amp;nbsp; Far from just a collection of anecdotes, Cathy’s work is heavily evidence-informed, blending raw frontline experiences with rigorous research into the systemic structures of Canadian healthcare. As Medicare stands at a breaking point, Cathy provides the data-backed reality of why our public system is failing and what must be done to salvage it. In this episode, we dive deep into: The Evidence Behind the Crisis: How Dying to be Seen utilizes research and data to expose the cracks in the system. The Erosion of Public Healthcare: A critical, evidence-based look at the current threats to Medicare and the true cost of privatization. The Nurse's Burden: Discussing the documented rise of moral injury and systemic neglect. A Call to Advocacy: Why everyday people and healthcare workers must use evidence-driven narratives to fight for equitable care. This episode is a masterclass in combining clinical expertise with fierce advocacy. If you want to understand the actual state of Canadian healthcare—backed by facts—this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.&amp;nbsp; &quot;Public healthcare is not just a policy; it is a promise. And it's a promise backed by decades of evidence that we cannot afford to ignore.&quot; — Cathy MacNeil &amp;nbsp;• Support the Show: Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts to help us keep these critical conversations going! * Listen on Apple Podcasts – : The Gritty Nurse Podcast on Apple Apple Podcasts&amp;nbsp; https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-gritty-nurse/id1493290782 * Watch on YouTube – &amp;nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/@thegrittynursepodcast Stay Connected: Website: grittynurse.com Instagram: @grittynursepod TikTok: @thegrittynursepodcast X (Twitter): @GrittyNurse Collaborations &amp;amp; Inquiries: For sponsorship opportunities or to book Amie for speaking engagements, visit: grittynurse.com/contact Thank you to Hospital News for being a collaborative partner with the Gritty Nurse! www.hospitalnews.com&amp;nbsp; The Gritty Nurse https://www.grittynurse.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39581910/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/39581910