{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Dying to be Seen: The Gritty Truth Is We ALL Need To Fight for Canadian Medicare","description":"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\u2019s 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\u2014backed by facts\u2014this is the conversation you\u2019ve 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; \u2014 Cathy MacNeil &amp;nbsp;\u2022 Support the Show: Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts to help us keep these critical conversations going! * Listen on Apple Podcasts \u2013 : The Gritty Nurse Podcast on Apple Apple Podcasts&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/the-gritty-nurse\/id1493290782 * Watch on YouTube \u2013 &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; ","author_name":"The Gritty Nurse","author_url":"https:\/\/www.grittynurse.com","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39581910"}