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MAiD in Canada @maidincanada.bsky.social · 7d

We were recently guests on the Radical Nurse Talk podcast, where we had the chance to chat about nursing and the difficult — but important — conversations around Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). It was such a great experience, and we’re so thankful they invited us on!

Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · 10d

How can we talk about MAiD?

If you’re a health professional, caregiver, or someone seeking clear, balanced information on MAiD, this episode provides guidance, empathy, and education you can use in practice. For more info visit:

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Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · 10d

How can we talk about MAiD?

If you’re a health professional, caregiver, or someone seeking clear, balanced information on MAiD, this episode provides guidance, empathy, and education you can use in practice. For more info visit:

radicalnursetalk.com/2025/10/15/h...

@maidincanada.bsky.social

Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · 25d

𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟑𝟑: 𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬?

What happens when a palliative care emergency occurs at home?

Visit our website to find out more and to access resources:

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Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · Sep 17

𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟑𝟐: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 ‘𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤’ 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐃?

Can a conversation really make a difference for people living with chronic illness? @cschumacher.bsky.social @brocku.ca

For more information visit: radicalnursetalk.com/2025/09/17/h...

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Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · Sep 3

We're thrilled to kick off Season 4 of with a deeply moving and insightful conversation featuring Dr. Elise Tarbi. @eliseconant.bsky.social

To read more and to access resources visit: radicalnursetalk.com

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Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · Aug 20

🎙️ Radical Nurse Talk is coming back soon! 😷

New episodes drop this September, and we’ve got more bold conversations, fresh insights, and radical voices lined up just for you. 🩺

Catch up! All 30 previous episodes are still available 🎧

Visit our website for more information: radicalnursetalk.com

Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · May 21

Episode 30: Moving the Dial on Communication in Critical Care.

How do we connect meaningfully with patients who can’t speak for themselves—literally?

#CriticalCare #NursingLeadership #ICU #PatientSafety #HealthEquity #NursingResearch #CommunicationMatters #HumanizeHealthcare

Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · May 16

As we celebrate Nurses’ Week, we want to highlight an often invisible yet vital aspect of nursing: relational expertise-the communication and connection nurses bring to every patient encounter.

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Oxygen in the Chaos – Nurses’ Relational Expertise: A Nurses’ Week Reflection

This article beautifully captures how nurses’ work is like oxygen: essential, often unnoticed, but absolutely life-sustaining. In the midst of personal and systemic chaos, nurses’ ability to …

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Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · May 7

The latest episode of Radical Nurse Talk is now live: “The language of obesity: How can we do no harm?” Nurse Practitioner Heather Watson, an expert in obesity medicine, explores how the words we use around body size and health can unintentionally cause harm.

Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · Apr 23

Episode 28: Building trust, changing lives—one pregnancy at a time

Discover how compassionate, evidence-based nursing makes a real difference in communities dealing with social and economic hardships.

Listen now to hear stories of hope and healing.

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Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · Apr 23

New episode coming Wednesday April 23, 2025!

Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · Feb 27

𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐝-𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤!

But don’t worry – we’ll be back in April with brand new episodes! Get ready to hear more incredible nurses share their stories about the vital, yet often unseen, relational work they do – the kind that truly supports patients and families.

Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · Feb 12

𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟕: “𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠? 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬’ 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟”

Nurses are often the ones caring for others in their time of grief, but who is caring for the nurse?

Visit radicalnursetalk.com for more information and to find out where to listen in!

Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · Jan 29

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭! 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟔: 𝐀 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲.

We can create a more equitable and authentic healthcare environment for all. Listen now and be part of the solution. 🌎

Visit radicalnursetalk.com for more information and to access resources. #healthcareforall #nursing #inclusivity

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Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · Jan 15

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐝-𝐨𝐟-𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞: 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦".

In this deeply moving episode, Mahoganie Hines sheds light on the indispensable role nurses play in end-of-life care.

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Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · Jan 1

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞.

Happy New Year! As we begin 2025, let’s recognize the amazing work of nurses around the world, especially in under-resourced regions.

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Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · Dec 20

If you’re looking for something insightful to listen to during the holiday season, all 23 episodes are still available for you to enjoy anytime, anywhere! Whether you’re taking some downtime or need a new perspective on the nursing profession, we’ve got you covered. 🎧 🎁

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Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · Dec 18

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: "𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐟 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝?"

Have you ever asked a patient about their resuscitation preferences or "code status"? It might seem like a simple question, but there's so much more to it.

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Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · Dec 4

New Episode! In this powerful episode, we explore the intersection of nursing and the arts with Rekha Vijayshankar, a trailblazer in palliative care. Rekha shares her groundbreaking work helping dying patients write poetry—offering a transformative, compassionate approach to end-of-life care.

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Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · Nov 25

To all our new followers — we're so glad you're here!

And to our loyal listeners — welcome back.

Check out this special message from Patricia Strachan, the host of Radical Nurse Talk, as she kicks off the brand new season of the podcast! 🎧 🎙️

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Season 3 Launches November 20, 2024

Thanks to a growing audience and encouraging feedback, we have embarked on a third season to focus on the critical relational work nurses do in serious illness and health situations.

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Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · Nov 20

Exciting News 🎉 Season 3 of Radical Nurse Talk Launched Today! 🙌 We’re starting with a powerhouse guest—Canada’s Chief Nursing Officer, Dr. Leigh Chapman:

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬? #nursing #nurses #communication #conversations #workplaces

Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · Nov 10

NEW Poster Available!

Download the poster now, spread the word and share these educational resources with your colleagues and peers! 💪🩺

Season 3 of Radical Nurse Talk is coming soon, so what better time to get ready and represent the movement! 🎧

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Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · Sep 27

Earlier this year the Radical Nurse Talk podcast had the pleasure of speaking with Lianne Mantla-Look. The conversation they had inspired her to write this piece for New Trail magazine.

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The Possibility for Change

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Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · May 9

Since launching our podcast in Oct23, we've had the privilege to speak with nurses about the important, yet often invisible relational work they do to help patients and families facing serious health situations. Thank you for all the work that you do and continue to do. #NursesWeek

Radical Nurse Talk @radicalnursetalk.bsky.social · Apr 18

Season 2 is now over, but don't worry! All episodes are are still available!

Thanks to all our guests for their commitment to make visible, explore, learn from and value the often misunderstood, skilled and artful relational communication role of nurses across diverse patient and practice contexts.