Conversations That Matter. This is Radical Nurse Talk, a podcast about nurses’ communication in serious situations and illness as a radical act of care. Join Dr. Patricia Strachan as she talks with nurses and others about nurses’ expertise, experience, courage, joys and frustrations in having conversations that involve serious situations and illness, loss, life-altering and unwanted change, living in uncertainty, declining health and end-of-life.

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Conversations That Matter. This is Radical Nurse Talk, a podcast about nurses’ communication in serious situations and illness as a radical act of care. Join Dr. Patricia Strachan as she talks with nurses and others about nurses’ expertise, experience, courage, joys and frustrations in having conversations that involve serious situations and illness, loss, life-altering and unwanted change, living in uncertainty, declining health and end-of-life.
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Recent Episodes

October 29, 2025
Building and Navigating Connections with Indigenous Patients
This episode of Radical Nurse Talk features Dr. Aric Rankin sharing his nearly 20 years of experience working in Indigenous health care across remote and urban settings. The conversation explores building trust and therapeutic relationships with Indigenous patients through humility, cultural respect, and ongoing learning. Dr. Rankin highlights the influence of place and history on care delivery and stresses the importance of supporting Indigenous self-determination and health equity. This episode offers valuable insights for health professionals seeking to enhance their practice and meaningful connections in Indigenous contexts. Visit radicalnursetalk.com for more information and to access resources.

October 15, 2025
How can we talk about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)?
In this episode, we explore the sensitive and complex topic of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in Canada, a legal medical procedure that can raise profound questions for nurses, health professionals, and the public alike. Our guests, Paul Magennis, RN and Kim Carlson, RN, are experienced registered nurses and educators from British Columbia who bring years of expertise in palliative care and MAiD education. Together, they share their insights on navigating conversations about MAiD within a nurse’s scope of practice, understanding the legal and ethical dimensions, and providing compassionate, evidence-informed support to patients and families. As co-authors of the MAiD in Canada Substack newsletter, Paul and Kim combine factual knowledge with mentorship and empathy, helping to foster open dialogue and professional understanding around one of modern healthcare’s most challenging topics. For more information and to access resources visit: radicalnursetalk.com

October 1, 2025
Be Prepared Guides: How can we talk about palliative care emergencies?
In this episode of Radical Nurse Talk, Patricia Strachan is joined by Jennifer Campagnolo and Mallory Peters to discuss the “Be Prepared Guides”, a practical resource designed to help family caregivers recognize and respond to palliative care emergencies. They share how these tools can reduce unwanted hospital visits, ease suffering, and empower caregivers to provide compassionate support at home. Listeners will hear insights on integrating emergency planning with palliative care and the impact this approach has on patients, families, and the nurses who care for them. For more information visit: radicalnursetalk.com
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