Life is not TYPICAL: Unravelling the Illusion of a Linear Life
Atypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-Varley and Jordan Varley
Release Date: 07/08/2025
The Illusion of Support to Increase Social Capital: Unmasking Peformative Allyship and HACKtivism
Atypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-Varley and Jordan Varley
In this episode of the Atypical Podcast, host Amie Archibald-Varley RN, MN and Jordan Varley BSW, RSW delves into the complex world of advocacy work, exploring the responsibilities within their professions (nursing and social work) as well as the challenges of advocacy work. The discussion sheds light on the troubling trend of performative allyship, where actions are often more about boosting one's social capital than effecting real change. Through candid conversations and personal anecdotes, Amy and her guests unpack the layers of intention and impact in advocacy, urging listeners to reflect...
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Mindfulness Monday – Focus on YOU (Not Them!) with Amie Archibald-Varley
Atypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-Varley and Jordan Varley
Feeling pulled in too many directions by the world around you? It's Monday and it's time to hit the reset button. Join Atypical host and "lifecare" advocate Amie Archibald-Varley for a powerful 5-minute mindfulness session designed to help you gently turn your attention inward. In this session, Amie guides you through the process of observing your own sensations, thoughts, and emotions, fostering a deeper connection with your internal landscape. Learn to consciously release any preoccupation with the actions, words, or perceived intentions of others, creating a much-needed space for your own...
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Cheater, Cheater, Pumpkin Eater: When Personal Actions Cost Professional Trust
Atypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-Varley and Jordan Varley
*Note: This is NOT a shaming podcast episode.... In the hyper-connected world, every click, like, and share carries a surprising weight, especially for those in professions built on trust. This week on ATYPICAL podcast with Amie Archibald-Varley RN, MN, we dive into the fascinating and often brutal "digital court of public opinion," sparked by the recent viral "kiss cam" incident involving CEO Andy Byron. His very public moment serves as a potent reminder that in our increasingly transparent society, no one truly lives in a glass house, and the stones we throw online can shatter careers. We'll...
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Finding Your Anchor: A 5-Minute Mindfulness Practice for Uncertainty
Atypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-Varley and Jordan Varley
Raise your hand if Mondays feel like a personal attack?? Seriously, the start of the work week or the start of a nursing/healthcare rotation (when you're crushing it on those 2s and 3s or 4-on-4-off rotations) can drop a ton of bricks on your vibe. That wave of "ugh, here we go again" anxiety? Been there, felt that. Trouble sleeping Sunday night? Anxiously in the morning or a bit on edge? But what if we could reframe that Monday energy? What about owning your work week from the jump? Try this short but powerful 5-minute mindfulness activity designed to help you navigate life's...
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Life is not TYPICAL: Unravelling the Illusion of a Linear Life
Atypical Podcast With Amie Archibald-Varley and Jordan Varley
Ever tell yourself that life will finally settle down after this next hurdle? For a brief moment, it seems to—and then life smacks you with the unexpected. Job loss, a new love, divorce papers, your teenager's puberty, a health scare, a new life. Good or bad, it's always change. We crave the constant, but the only thing constant is change. In this introductory episode of ATYPICAL Podcast with Amie Archibald-Varley, Amie and her guest dismantle the pervasive myth of linear progression of life and offer a liberating alternative. What if we just embrace the unexpected? How can we do it? Life...
info_outlineEver tell yourself that life will finally settle down after this next hurdle? For a brief moment, it seems to—and then life smacks you with the unexpected. Job loss, a new love, divorce papers, your teenager's puberty, a health scare, a new life. Good or bad, it's always change. We crave the constant, but the only thing constant is change.
In this introductory episode of ATYPICAL Podcast with Amie Archibald-Varley, Amie and her guest dismantle the pervasive myth of linear progression of life and offer a liberating alternative. What if we just embrace the unexpected? How can we do it? Life being "straight, narrow and pristine" is the biggest illusion of them all. Join us as we explore the messy, beautiful, and often chaotic reality of a nonlinear life.
Drawing on insights from psychology, philosophy, and the raw, honest stories of those who have dared to deviate, this episode will help you:
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Recognize the "linearity lie" and its impact on your mental and emotional well-being.
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Embrace the power of pivots, detours, and "failures" as essential parts of your unique journey.
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Redefining Success and Navigating Uncertainty
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Learn to navigate the uncertainties of life with evidence-based strategies---not more catch phrases!
Whether you're feeling stuck in a rut, questioning your path, or simply seeking a more authentic way to live, this conversation will provide you with the validation and tools to trade the illusion of control for the reality of a life fully lived. It's time to embrace the scenic route!
In our Next episode, we will be discussing GHOSTING! Please do not forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment!
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