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Awakened Anesthetist
This podcast is for Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants, AA students, and anyone hoping to become one. As a CAA, I know how difficult it can be to find guidance that truly reflects our unique perspective. I created Awakened Anesthetist to be the supportive community of CAAs I needed on my own journey.
Every month, I feature CAA expanders in what I call my PROCESS interview series. I also create solo episodes that weave in themes of wellness, self-discovery, and mindful growth - offering insights and reflections that resonate with our high-pressure, high-responsibility lives. Through it all, you’ll discover the power you hold as a CAA to create a life by design, not by default. I know you’ll find yourself here at the Awakened Anesthetist podcast.
Episodes
92 episodes
2025 AAAA Diversity Scholarship Winners On Code Switching and Belonging [AA STUDENT PROCESS]
In this AA student PROCESS episode, I sit down with 2025 AAAA Diversity Scholarship winners Brashe' Webster and Lindsey Glenn to tell the truth about underrepresentation, code switching, and what it costs to “perform” in the OR. We talk through...
Pre-AA to CAA [PROCESS] Part 2. Britton's First Interview, an Acceptance and the Waiting Continues
This new Pre-AA to CAA PROCESS series follows Brittany Robinson as her journey unfolds from 2024 through 2028, an ongoing conversation that captures the growth, the pivots, the waiting, and the wins along the way. It is about honoring growth as...
Pre-AA to CAA [PROCESS] Part 1. Meet Britton, Pre-reqs, Application ft. Britton Robinson
This new take on the PROCESS series is at the core of what I love to share, the messy middle. What if you could witness the making of a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant in real time, not as a polished highlight reel, but as it is actually u...
[PROCESS] Making the Right Call ft. CAA + Professional Referee Genesis Perrymond
I am thrilled to introduce, Genesis Perrymond, a practicing Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant and professional referee?!?! (think NBA) If you are in this CAA community and have been looking for inspiration to pursue your own very...
CAA Millionaire’s 2025 Financial Review and Pursuit of Enough
Ever wonder how a “rich life” as a CAA millionaire really looks? In this 2025 financial transparency episode, Mary Jeanne pulls back the drape and breaks down her CAA income vs her entrepreneurial income, and choosing time over her desire for <...
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Enneagram for CAAs ft. Dr. Jodi Jackson | Wellness Wednesday
START HERE -> 2-part FREE Enneagram TestWhether you are new or old to the Enneagram, I am honored to introduce you to Certified Enneagram Teacher and my personal mentor, D...
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True Life: I Have OCD ft. The Awakened Anesthetist
Episode best if WATCHED on YouTube ;)In this much anticipated episode, I finally open up about my lifetime battle with OCD. How its devastation shifted from childhood "j...
Neuroplasticity for Compassionate Care | Wellness Wednesdays
What if the most powerful tool you carry into patient care isn’t a device or a protocol, but the way your brain has been trained to pay attention? I sit down with one of my mentors, Dr. Cassie Ferguson, pediatric emergency physician, medical ed...
[Your Complete Guide to Understanding Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants] Pt. 6 POV: CAA Hosting a Shadower
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...
[PROCESS] CAAs Can Rewrite The Rules Of Work with Harmony Founder, Rad Zamani, CAA
A denied $10 raise shouldn’t define a career, but it can redefine one. When Rad hit a wall advocating for fair market pay, he realized the problem wasn’t personal, it was structural. So he built leverage instead of waiting for permission, and H...
[Your Complete Guide to Understanding Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants] Pt. 5 How To Land + Leverage Those Darn Shadowing Hours
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...
3 Undetectable Ways to Regulate in the OR | Wellness Wednesdays
***@ 14:42 my podcast software thinks "voo-ing is a "removable background noise" so this episode may be best experienced on YouTubeHave you ever searched for wellness resourc...
[PROCESS] Walking Through the Fire with author Kate Novinc, CAA
In this episode, we trace Kate’s path from engineering to CAA, the messy middle of finding her voice, and the work of turning loss into a children's book about anesthesia. Along the way, we unpack her New Mexico CAA advocacy journey and what it...
You Can't Do Everything | Wellness Wednesdays
Have you ever searched for wellness resources that truly understand what it means to be a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant? You're not alone. Wellness Wednesday are candid conversations about the unique challenges and opportunities facing C...
[PROCESS] Pom-Poms & Propofol: Defying Stereotypes in Anesthesia ft. Brooke Ferris, CAA
What happens when you refuse to choose between two seemingly opposite dreams? Brooke Ferris, CAA knows firsthand. As both a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant and a six-season veteran of the Atlanta Falcons cheerleading squad, she's lived in ...
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Finding Yourself in CAA Wellness | Wellness Wednesdays
Have you ever searched for wellness resources that truly understand what it means to be a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant? You're not alone.Wellness Wednesday debuts with a candid conversation about the unique challenges and opportu...
Season 5 Premiere | CAA Life by Design (an update)
Can you believe we are starting the 5th season?! I am honored to host the first ever podcast for the CAA community, thanks for being! If you want more, listen to my 3 original PROCESS episodes to hear all the nitty gritty details of my journey....
Season 5 Unlocked
yayayay! Season 5 of Awakened Anesthetist podcast launches September 12th with exciting new features including YouTube videos and a dedicated website. The upcoming season showcases extraordinary CAAs breaking boundaries as professional athletes...
Summer Check-in + 2 Announcements!
During this mid summer break check-in I announce the launch of CAA Matters, the first comprehensive professional development and wellness curriculum designed specifically for the Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant profession. After years of d...
LIVE Season 4 Finale @ AAAA 2025: [PROCESS] The AAAA Presidency and a Life by Design with Nicole Moore, CAA
Nicole Moore, Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant and 2025 AAAA* President, shares her journey from discovering the CAA profession through a Google search to becoming a pivotal leader in CAA advocacy and education.*
Want a New Job? A Deep Dive with LocumTenens.com
Are you a CAA looking for a new job? Discover how Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) can revolutionize their careers with the growing number of locums opportunities. I sit down again with Sabrina Strange from
[PROCESS] Listening to Life's Whispers: A Journey of Passion and Persistence ft. Yulanda Greene, CAA
Step into the world of Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants with Yulanda Greene as she shares her remarkable PROCESS to become a prominent CAA educator and leader. As the 2025 president of the Georgia Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants, Yu...
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Your Complete Guide to Understanding Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants Pt. 4 How Much Do CAAs Make?
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...
2025 Life Update: Embracing Intentional Breaks for Fulfillment
Reflecting on recent experiences, I share how taking an intentional break has rejuvenated my commitment to living life by my design. From unexpected snow days to exciting new projects like CAA Matters, this episode emphasizes the importance of ...
[PROCESS] Her Untold Path to Empowerment and Influence ft. Chabely Rodrigez, CAA
Get to know Chabely Rodriguez, a trailblazing Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant and social media influencer. As a first-generation Mexican-American woman, Chabely's story is one of resilience and triumph over adversity. Her story highlights ...
