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| Your Complete Guide to Understanding Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants: Pt. 1 What is a CAA? | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:17:02 | |
Curious about what it truly means to be a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)? You're in the right place! From nearly two decades of experience, I share a clear and comprehensive breakdown of the CAA profession. Think of me as your older sister or best friend, guiding you step-by-step through the essentials—from what CAAs actually do to how much money we make, no topic is off limits. Whether you're an aspiring AA student or simply exploring a career in medicine, this guide equips you with the insights you need to understand the CAA profession.
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| [PROCESS] Breaking Barriers in The Evergreen State ft. Sarah Brown, CAA | 20 Sep 2024 | 01:08:26 | |
Discover how Washington Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants President, Sarah Brown, paved the way for CAAs in Washington State. Hear her PROCESS from Georgia to Seattle, balancing career & family, and breaking legislative barriers in this 2024 CAA victory. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response! Sign up to learn how you can join the first Pre-AA cohort of CAA Matters and get a rare head start in AA school. Learn More +Check out my Pre-AA Highlight on IG
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| [PROCESS] Embracing Career Transitions ft. Aspiring CAA founder Sarah Whitfield, CAA | 16 Feb 2024 | 00:46:39 | |
Sarah Whitfield is a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, full time faculty instructor, blogger, wife, mother and entrepreneur. Sarah's story from her initial veterinary ambitions to her leadership in the anesthesiologist assistant field, illustrates that the road to career satisfaction isn't always a straight line. In this episode we explore the nuances of Sarah's life between clinical practice, teaching, and guiding future CAAs with her mentorship platform, Aspiring CAA.
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| Transatlantic Tales of a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant ft. Mark Leonard, CAA | 19 Jan 2024 | 01:27:46 | |
In this first PROCESS interview of 2024, I sit down with the extraordinary Mark Leonard, whose career leap from the UK's Anesthesia Associate to an American Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant is nothing short of inspirational. Mark candidly shares his insider knowledge on his significant roles within the CAA profession, from his hands-on clinical work to spearheading simulation program development and teaching regional anesthesia to CAAs. This episode isn't just Mark's personal story; it's a treasure trove of insights for anyone in the anesthesia field or anyone contemplating a big life change.
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| What's Coming in 2024 | 22 Dec 2023 | 00:15:57 | |
One of the main themes of my adult life has been learning to release my strangle hold on what I am "meant to do" when it is clear the thing is not meant for me right now. In summary- learning to have some trust and patience! My still small voice (aka my intuition) has been repeating the same message over and over again for years-"nothing meant for you will pass you by." In 2024 I am taking the aligned action to listen to that voice more clearly. This episode is also an invitation to you. An invitation to embark on your own self-discovery, growth, and manifestation journey. What's waiting for you just on the other side? You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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| [PROCESS] Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant to Tech Startup Founder: Kathryn Farrell's Permission to Find What's Missing | 08 Dec 2023 | 01:08:35 | |
Imagine standing at what you thought would be the pinnacle of your career and being hit with the feeling that "this isn't it". Kathryn Farrell, a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) moves beyond the confines of her first professional aspiration, her second, and now her third in a journey to find her true passion. Kathryn candidly shares her fascinating evolution from aspiring dermatologist, unfulfilled CAA turned 1099 anesthetist, and now founder of the anesthesia staffing platform, Scopa Health. As Kathryn's story unfolds, it echoes the importance of starting anew in career, seeking fulfillment, and permission to craft a life by design, not default.
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| BTS: 28-year-old Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant makes over $210K ft. Chabely Rodrigez | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:30:17 | |
If you are a CAA or AA student you likely already know this amount of money is common as a full- time CAA. And, if you knew about the profession while in undergrad or earlier it is also likely that you know starting your CAA career in your mid 20s is totally possible. Our profession's ability to make 6 figures this early without going to medical school has always been our "wow" factor, for better or for worse. In this episode you will hear the behind the scenes of one CAA's television debut and how she is using this exact hook to create a wider understanding of what it means to be a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant.
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| SERIES: Part 3. A Road Map to Self-Discovery- Going to Therapy | 24 Nov 2023 | 00:34:27 | |
My road to self-discovery was laid over many years, and spoiler alert* the work is on going. But I can identify 3 pivotal moments in my journey that created a profound shift towards a deep sense of knowing who I am and what I am meant to be in this world. In this 3 part series I recount how a shift in my mindset gave me the permission to appreciate the privileges in my life while also wanting more; how the birth of my gratitude practice reoriented my brain towards the present moment and how a brave step into therapy challenged and healed my limiting beliefs. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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| BONUS [PROCESS] Student Stories: A Medical Missions Journey to Uganda | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:43:40 | |
If you are an AA student and loved hearing the knowledge bombs dropped in Sabena's episode #40, then you will really love this student focused episode. Have you ever wondered how it would feel to take your developing skills to an entirely new environment? Experience the stress and the thrill of autonomy? Embark on a mission of hope, healing, and education? Today, we peak behind the curtain of two brave 2nd year AA students from the CWRU- Austin AA program as they recount the ups and downs of their recent medical mission trip to Uganda. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response! Sign up to learn how you can join the first Pre-AA cohort of CAA Matters and get a rare head start in AA school. Learn More +Check out my Pre-AA Highlight on IG
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| [PROCESS] Exploring Medical Missions as a CAA with Sabena Kachwalla, CAA | 10 Nov 2023 | 01:00:14 | |
Navigating the intricate world of medical mission work can be a daunting task, especially if you’ve never sat down with a CAA who has gone on one. That all changes with this episode. Sabena Kachwalla, CAA has been on nearly 20 clinical and educational medical missions and shares with us her practical insights, including the need for supervision, licensure, and the costs associated with missions. Our conversation takes a deeper turn as we delve into her personal experiences administering anesthesia in third-world countries. Her vivid stories will inspire and empower all CAAs and AA students who want to take their own medical mission trip. And even bigger, Sabena's PROCESS episode allows all CAAs to see to believe what's possible when you follow the path uniquely meant for you. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response! Sign up to learn how you can join the first Pre-AA cohort of CAA Matters and get a rare head start in AA school. Learn More +Check out my Pre-AA Highlight on IG
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| SERIES: Part 2. A Road Map to Self-Discovery- Gratitude | 27 Oct 2023 | 00:19:42 | |
My road to self-discovery was laid over many years, and spoiler alert* the work is on going. But I can identify 3 pivotal moments in my journey that created a profound shift towards a deep sense of knowing who I am and what I am meant to be in this world. In this 3 part series I recount how a shift in my mindset gave me the permission to appreciate the privileges in my life while also wanting more; how the birth of my gratitude practice reoriented my brain towards the present moment and how a brave step into therapy challenged and healed my limiting beliefs.
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| [PROCESS] Exploring the Expanding Field of Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants with Shane Angus, CAA | 13 Oct 2023 | 00:51:17 | |
As the program director for the Case Western Reserve University-DC Anesthesiologist Assistant program and a fervent advocate for the CAA profession, Shane's story is one of exploration, personal growth, and the power of a tiny 3x5 card. We explore Shane's fascinating path from aspiring med student to influential figure in the rapidly expanding field of Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants. If you are a CAA practitioner, AA student, or simply curious about this rapidly growing profession, this episode is a must-listen.
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| Going Viral Changed My Life (but not how you expect) | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:26:22 | |
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| NEW SERIES: Part 1. A Road Map to Self-Discovery- Wanting More | 29 Sep 2023 | 00:28:49 | |
My road to self-discovery was laid over many years, and spoiler alert* the work is on going. But I can identify 3 pivotal moments in my journey that created a profound shift towards a deep sense of knowing who I am and what I am meant to be in this world. In this 3 part series I recount how a shift in my mindset gave me the permission to appreciate the privileges in my life while also wanting more; how the birth of my gratitude practice reoriented my brain towards the present moment and how a brave step into therapy challenged and healed my limiting beliefs. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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| [PROCESS] Lindsey Diaz, CAA on fear, anger and her right to practice in New Mexico | 15 Sep 2023 | 00:47:55 | |
In 2021 Lindsey Diaz was the first CAA to join a large private practice in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Even before she set foot in the operating room she was fighting false narratives and stigma about CAAs but she made it her mission to prove her worth and win over her CRNA colleagues and staff. Then, just months after her job started, in Lindsey’s words, she “accidentally” became president of New Mexico Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants during one of the CAA profession's biggest legislative battles of the decade. Lindsey led the NMAAA to pass Senate Bill 35 securing CAA practice throughout the state of New Mexico and securing her future in the state. Lindsey shares a vulnerable front row seat to how it really feels when you stand up in a room full of people who are rooting against you and fight back. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response! Sign up to learn how you can join the first Pre-AA cohort of CAA Matters and get a rare head start in AA school. Learn More +Check out my Pre-AA Highlight on IG
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| [PROCESS] The Stars Align in Nevada ft. CAAs Stephanie Zunini, Jada Wabanimkee and Joey Parrish | 01 Sep 2023 | 01:07:41 | |
Nevada bill AB 270 was signed into law on June 9th, 2023 thereby giving CAAs legal status to practice anesthesia in the state of Nevada. Pause for cheering! In this season 3 premiere you will meet 3 CAAs, Stephanie Zunini, Jada Wabanimkee, and Joey Parrish who each played a unique role in passing the bill. You will get a behind the scenes look at what it really takes to pass CAA legislation. If you take one thing away from this episode it should be that any CAA can do what Stephanie, Joey and Jada did (and they really hope you do)! You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response! Sign up to learn how you can join the first Pre-AA cohort of CAA Matters and get a rare head start in AA school. Learn More +Check out my Pre-AA Highlight on IG
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| Season 3 Coming Soon! | 25 Aug 2023 | 00:03:56 | |
Season 3 begins September 1st with a new PROCESS interview. I can't wait to share it! You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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| Short Body Scan for Beginners: 5ish mins of Mindfulness for the Busy Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant | 23 Jun 2023 | 00:11:54 | |
Mindfulness is for everyone, yes, even CAAs. Though, it can be helpful to see mindfulness as a muscle that needs to be strengthened with practice. The body scan is a very common mindfulness practice, especially in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). This short body scan was created with a beginner in mind. It can be daunting to start yet another "thing" so think of this simply as something you are exploring. No perfection required. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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| [PROCESS] Epitome of Perseverance: Military Wife Finds Career Fulfillment ft. Jen Donoso, CAA | 09 Jun 2023 | 00:47:51 | |
Jen Donoso is a uniquely non traditional CAA. In addition to entering AA school at 35, Jen is a military wife, mom of two and former respiratory therapist of 15 years. Jen's story has so many twists and turns that military families will immediately relate to, and if you are unfamiliar with that lifestyle you will be awed by Jen's perseverance. Jen also shares the reasoning behind founding the much needed AA educational resource platform, Anesthesia OneSource.
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| 4 Habits to Beat Overwhelm- 5ish mins of Mindfulness for the Busy CAA | 26 May 2023 | 00:10:10 | |
Our human bodies are designed to tackle hard moments and then return to a physiologic baseline. Unfortunately, CAAs tend to have an overwhelmed baseline and lots of hard moments. In this episode I share 4 evidence based habits that encourage your body to return to a calm physiologic baseline even in the midst of chaos. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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| [PROCESS] Navigating AA School as an International Student with Bill Ding, SAA | 12 May 2023 | 00:44:21 | |
This is the 3rd and final installment in the 3- part AA Student [PROCESS] series. These student [PROCESS] episodes are meant to expand future and existing AA students, and re-energize you along your path towards a practicing CAA. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response! Sign up to learn how you can join the first Pre-AA cohort of CAA Matters and get a rare head start in AA school. Learn More +Check out my Pre-AA Highlight on IG
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| [PROCESS] AA Students LIVE @ 2023 AAAA | 28 Apr 2023 | 00:30:10 | |
This is the 2nd installment in a 3- part AA Student [PROCESS] series. These student [PROCESS] episodes are meant to expand future and existing AA students, and re-energize you along your path towards a practicing CAA. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response! Sign up to learn how you can join the first Pre-AA cohort of CAA Matters and get a rare head start in AA school. Learn More +Check out my Pre-AA Highlight on IG
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| [PROCESS] Real Stories of Substance Use Disorders in Anesthesia Providers | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:11:23 | |
Did you know that 10-15% of anesthesia providers will suffer from a substance use disorder over the course of their career? This suggests 1 in 10 CAAs. The power of hearing a true and vulnerable story from someone whom you can identify with is unmatched. It can reveal things that you never could have seen otherwise. I hope Jack and Jodi's story of their own struggle with substance use disorders as anesthesia providers will do that for you.
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| LIVE REPLAY: On Leadership, Professional Growth and the Naysayers ft. AAAA 2024 President Danny Mesaros, CAA | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:46:51 | |
Join me for my first LIVE podcast interview featuring our 2024 AAAA President, Danny Mesaros. This episode was recorded in April 2024 in front of an intimate audience at the American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAAA) conference in Orlando, FL. During this candid conversation Danny discusses the demands of his presidency and what he envisions for the future of our profession. He also addresses the haters. A must-listen for any aspiring or practicing CAA! You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response! Sign up to learn how you can join the first Pre-AA cohort of CAA Matters and get a rare head start in AA school. Learn More +Check out my Pre-AA Highlight on IG
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| April is Addiction Awareness month-5ish Mins for the Busy CAA | 07 Apr 2023 | 00:08:03 | |
April is National Addiction Awareness month. Did you realize that as a CAA you are at an increased risk of having a substance use disorder (SUD)? Unfortunately, 10-15% of anesthesia providers will suffer from a SUD during their career. Join me in embracing our common humanity with those in our anesthesia community who are struggling with substance use disorders. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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| [PROCESS] The Person Behind the 2023 AAAA Presidency ft. Jenn Stever, CAA | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:48:21 | |
Jenn Stever, CAA is the 2023 President of the AAAA (American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants). She graduated from the Emory CAA program in 2006 and currently lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia. Hear her personal journey to become our AAAA President in this BONUS [PROCESS] episode.
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| Remembering your "why"- 5ish mins of Mindfulness for the Busy Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (Student) | 17 Mar 2023 | 00:07:15 | |
In this short mindfulness episodes, Charlie Chase, CAA shares a personal voice note he made for himself circa 2017. He was taking pre-reqs to enter CAA school and never wanted to forget his "why", especially during the hard times. I hope it leaves you feeling nourished, encouraged and connected to yourself and our community. You deserve to feel good behind the drape. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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| [PROCESS] Finding a Good Fit as a New Grad Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant with Charlie Chase, CAA | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:43:29 | |
This is the first of 3 new episodes in a CAA Student [PROCESS] series. These student [PROCESS] episodes are meant to expand future and existing CAA students, and re-energize you along your path towards a practicing CAA. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response! Sign up to learn how you can join the first Pre-AA cohort of CAA Matters and get a rare head start in AA school. Learn More +Check out my Pre-AA Highlight on IG
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| You are capable- 5ish Mins of Mindfulness for the Busy Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant | 15 Feb 2023 | 00:08:17 | |
This practice will help you recognize your innate resilience. Whether you just got fired, called out or diagnosed. You are capable of handling more than you give yourself credit for. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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| [PROCESS] That time I got fired. Pt. 3/3 My Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Full-Time to Part-Time Journey | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:32:25 | |
You probably have heard whisperings of anesthesia groups being bought out or replaced by agency over night. These stories could be chalked up to urban legends except for the fact that sometimes they actually happen. In the third and final installment of my full-time to part-time story, hear how I was fired, how it felt, and what I did next. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response! Sign up to learn how you can join the first Pre-AA cohort of CAA Matters and get a rare head start in AA school. Learn More +Check out my Pre-AA Highlight on IG
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| It's Science- 5ish mins of Mindfulness for the Busy Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant | 15 Jan 2023 | 00:13:37 | |
I hope these short mindfulness episodes leave you feeling nourished, encouraged and connected to yourself and our community. You deserve to feel good behind the drape.
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| [PROCESS] BTS of a Locums Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant w/ Jenny + John Nolan | 01 Jan 2023 | 01:17:44 | |
If you don’t completely understand what "working locums" means as a CAA. Or, if you are a CAA and unsure if it's even a possibility in your future, this episode is for you. Jenny and John Nolan take us behind the scenes of their lives and careers. One is a CAA who has made locums work their full time income and the other runs a successful locums agency. They very candidly break down the money, the lifestyle, the hours and generally what working locums truly looks and feels like as a CAA. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response! Sign up to learn how you can join the first Pre-AA cohort of CAA Matters and get a rare head start in AA school. Learn More +Check out my Pre-AA Highlight on IG
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| 5ish Holiday Hacks for the Busy Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:18:13 | |
I hope this fun 5ish episode leaves you feeling nourished, encouraged and connected to yourself and our community this holiday/4th quarter season. You deserve to feel good behind the drape.
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| [PROCESS] Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Setting Intentions Instead of Goals | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:17:39 | |
I share how and why I implemented the game changing mindset of setting New Year's intentions instead of goals. This was a pivotal shift on my journey away from perfectionism (and our never enough culture) and towards a more sustainable, patient and peaceful dream life. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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| Season 4 Coming Soon! | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:00:53 | |
Season 4 is launching on Friday, September 13th, and I’m thrilled to share the episodes I’ve been working on this summer. This season, we’ll dive into what it means to be a healthy and thriving Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, and for those of you curious about the profession, I’ll be giving you an insider’s look each month. Of course, I’ll continue the fan-favorite PROCESS episodes, expanding our vision of what’s possible for CAAs. I’m excited to see what we can build together this season. Talk soon! You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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| [PROCESS] How it Feels to Retire after 5 Decades as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant with Dan Hladky | 15 Nov 2022 | 01:16:57 | |
Dan Hladky graduated as a CAA with the second class, ever, out of the Case-Cleveland program in 1974. Dan shares his journey into and out of the profession to which he dedicated 48 years of life. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response! Sign up to learn how you can join the first Pre-AA cohort of CAA Matters and get a rare head start in AA school. Learn More +Check out my Pre-AA Highlight on IG
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| Using Transition Moments- 5ish mins of Mindfulness for the Busy Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:07:31 | |
***The next [PROCESS] episode will release on November 15th. I am working on something really personal that I can't wait to share. You may even recognize a voice or two! You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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| Mindful Relaxation- 5ish mins of Mindfulness for the Busy Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant | 15 Oct 2022 | 00:07:58 | |
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| [PROCESS] Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Shifting Her Career to Fit Her Shifting Life w/ Maggie Munn | 01 Oct 2022 | 00:38:14 | |
In memory of Caleb Hopkins, CAA. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response! Sign up to learn how you can join the first Pre-AA cohort of CAA Matters and get a rare head start in AA school. Learn More +Check out my Pre-AA Highlight on IG
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| Gratitude- 5ish mins of Mindfulness for the Busy Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:08:13 | |
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| [PROCESS] Failing Forward, Mentorship and Creating a Life by Design with Jason Franco, Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant | 01 Sep 2022 | 01:01:36 | |
Jason Franco is the chief CAA at his hospital in Vero Beach, FL. Jason’s process episode will be super expansive to any CAAs who may one day open a new practice location, any CAAs who feel passionately about mentoring or teaching students, and any anesthetists who are struggling to prevent their limiting beliefs and past failures from impeding their future potential. Jason shares candidly about how he moved forward after his first and second failed interview attempts into CAA school, which I found incredibly vulnerable. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response! Sign up to learn how you can join the first Pre-AA cohort of CAA Matters and get a rare head start in AA school. Learn More +Check out my Pre-AA Highlight on IG
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| Follow Your Heart's Lead to Wellness- 5ish mins of Mindfulness for the Busy Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:09:35 | |
Welcome back, and welcome to this new format and direction of the Awakened Anesthetist podcast. I hope these mindfulness episodes leave you feeling nourished and connected to yourself and our community. You deserve to feel good behind the drape. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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| BIG Announcement: Next step for this podcast! | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:08:25 | |
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| [PROCESS] Pt 2/3. My Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Journey from Full-Time to Part-Time | 01 Jul 2022 | 00:32:35 | |
Part 2 of this first ever process episode was recorded in December of 2021. I openly shared my journey from giving anesthesia full time to part time. Because we are a close knit community of CAAs, students and other anesthesia providers, I feel safe speaking candidly about the money, what quitting really looks like and my 3 key takeaways. I hope this is helpful and expansive to any CAA out there who wants to make a big change in their career but needs some encouragement to do so. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response! Sign up to learn how you can join the first Pre-AA cohort of CAA Matters and get a rare head start in AA school. Learn More +Check out my Pre-AA Highlight on IG
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| [PROCESS] Part 1/3. My Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Journey from Full-Time to Part-Time | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:17:24 | |
Part 1 of this first ever process episode was recorded in December of 2021. Everything was still so fresh as I openly shared my journey from giving anesthesia full time to part time. Because we are a close knit community of CAAs, students and other anesthesia providers, I feel safe releasing this episode in which I speak candidly about the money, the call structure and my true needs and fears. I hope this is helpful and expansive to any CAA out there who wants to make a big change in their career but needs some encouragement to do so. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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| a little update + CAA mindfulness practice | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:20:24 | |
Hello from my summer break! I am in the midst of a mindfulness teacher training through Dharma Moon and Tibet House and was challenged by my 1:1 teacher to lead a group practice on the pod. Unfortunately, I realized (after edits) that I forgot to tell you what to do with your eyes! For this practice you want to keep your eyes open, and softly gazing down. If you have never tried a mindfulness practice with eyes open (like me up until 4 weeks ago), I want to validate that it can be uncomfortable but also worth the effort. The goal is to narrow the gap between your meditating life and your regular life with eyes open. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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| "Just Like Me" [Mindfulness Practice] | 14 Apr 2022 | 00:09:42 | |
[This episode supports the work I do as an adjunct professor for the University of Missouri-Kansas City Master of Science in Anesthesia program where I teach a 5-part course titled "Understanding Substance Use Disorder in Our Profession".] You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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| A Simple Breathing Practice- 5ish mins of Mindfulness for the Busy CAA | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:08:32 | |
I hope you find this meditation a welcomed break in your busy day as a CAA professional or CAA student. You can return to this episode again and again, whenever you need to be reminded that you are enough. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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| Common Humanity [Mindfulness Practice for Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Students] | 11 Feb 2022 | 00:17:54 | |
This common humanity mindfulness practice will help you connect to the truth that you are not alone in your pursuit of CAA school and training. I hope this episode speaks directly to CAA students and reminds them that someone else, right now, is feeling exactly as they are. We can rest assured that someone else "gets it" and will be there to support us if we reach out and seek connection. You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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| What is Deep Listening? | 11 Feb 2022 | 00:17:41 | |
[This episode supports the work I do as an adjunct professor for the University of Missouri-Kansas City Master of Science in Anesthesia program where I teach a 5-part course titled "Understanding Substance Use Disorder in Our Profession".] You can now text me! Leave your email if you need a response!
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