Awakened Anesthetist

Hello Awakened Anesthetist Community! I'm baaack for a sec. This episode was recorded September 25th, 2026 and I was mid crash out from beginning my Doctorate in Healthcare Education. This doctorate is AMAZING, but totally sending me into an existential crisis. I love hearing about others' messy middle of the growth process, and it wouldn't be Awakened Anesthetist Podcast if I didn't share mine too. Hope this comforts and inspires anyone in the midst of their own uplevel.

I'm currently off socials but you can contact me via email connect@awakenedanesthetist.com

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Hear my PROCESS of becoming

• ep. 9 Part 1/3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1219709/episodes/10057284
• ep. 37 Part 1/3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1219709/episodes/13680889

Hear one of my Expanders PROCESS ep. 70 Yulanda Greene

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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 unfolding? In all things, I care far less about the end result and far more about who you are in the becoming.

This Pre-AA to CAA PROCESS series follows Britton 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 it happens and having the courage to tell your story before you know how it will end. This is the Pre-AA to CAA [PROCESS] of Britton Robinson.

Need to Catch up?

• ep. 89 Britton's Pre-AA to CAA Journey PART 1
• ep. 90 Britton's Pre-AA to CAA Journey PART 2
• ep. 93 Britton's Pre-AA to CAA Journey PART 3

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Curious what it actually takes to change hearts and minds when advocating for the CAA profession? Turns out, advocacy is a skill like anything else in this field, and it starts with the right mental model. Whether you're a practicing CAA facing pushback in the OR, an AA student finding your voice online, or a pre-AA just starting to understand our profession's fight for recognition, this episode gives you a framework you can actually use.

In this episode I sit down with Adrienne Evans, SLP-turned-Pre-AA and co-host of the Pre-AA Pathways Podcast, to break down her original V.O.I.C.E. Framework for advocacy.

In this episode we discuss:

• The V.O.I.C.E. Framework: Validate, Own, Identify, Cite, End with inclusion
• How to respond to misinformation and disinformation about the CAA profession without escalating
• Why validation is a form of psychological grounding that lowers defensiveness in hard conversations
• How to identify the root cause of a misconception before you try to correct it
• Applying the framework in both online comment sections and in-person conversations
• Why most advocacy conversations won't change a mind on the spot — and how repetition and small efforts build relationships and long-term change

Resources Mentioned:

• Adrienne Evans' VOICE advocacy framework — https://slptocaa.com/advocacy
• AdrienneInstagram, TikTok
• Contact Adrienne
• Non Traditional Pre-AA Club
• Pre-AA Pathways Podcast

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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 unfolding? In all things, I care far less about the end result and far more about who you are in the becoming.

This Pre-AA to CAA PROCESS series follows Britton 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 it happens and having the courage to tell your story before you know how it will end. This is the Pre-AA to CAA [PROCESS] of Britton Robinson.

Need to Catch up?

• ep. 89 Britton's Pre-AA to CAA Journey PART 1
• ep. 90 Britton's Pre-AA to CAA Journey PART 2

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The 2026 AAAA* President had a marketing undergrad degree, years in hospitality as a bartender, one EMT night class, and a long stretch of prerequisites. This might not sound like the “perfect” route into the CAA profession, but it can be the exact training ground to build a great CAA and an even better leader. We recorded this LIVE Season 5 Finale on April 10th, 2026 from the AAAA National Conference main stage (my podcasting dream come true). It also ended up being one of my favorite conversations, not only because Emily openly discusses her imposter syndrome and test anxiety, but because it will make your big dreams feel possible again.

*American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants

Connect with Emily Mycyk, 2026 AAAA President

A HUGE Thank You to my Season 5 PROCESS sponsor, Harmony Anesthesia Staffing.

Harmony is CAA-owned, clinician-forward, and leading the way in the CAA locums market. Schedule your free 15-min consult and see how locums can work for you. Say 'hi' to Rad and Sasi for me when you do!

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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 access, mentorship, program fit, and the practical questions pre-AAs can ask so they choose AA school with their eyes open.

Follow Lindsey Linkedin or glindsey.1010@gmail.com

Follow Brashe' Linkedin or w.brashe@yahoo.com

Key Links

• 2024 Scholarship Winners PROCESS episode 60
• Email the 2025 Diversity Committee Chair
• Join the AAAA (must be AAAA member to apply for Diversity scholarship)
• DONATE NOW Diversity Scholarship - AAAA
• LEARN MORE Diversity Scholarship Requirements

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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 unfolding? In all things, I care far less about the end result and far more about who you are in the becoming.

This Pre-AA to CAA PROCESS series follows Britton 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 it happens and having the courage to tell your story before you know how it will end. This is the Pre-AA to CAA [PROCESS] of Britton Robinson.

New to this series?

• ep. 89 Britton's Pre-AA to CAA Journey PART 1

A HUGE Thank You to my Season 5 PROCESS sponsor, Harmony Anesthesia Staffing.

Harmony is CAA-owned, clinician-forward, and leading the way in the CAA locums market. Schedule your free 15-min consult and see how locums can work for you. Say 'hi' to Rad and Sasi for me when you do!

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Learn more about Pre-AA Matters 6-wk Intensive

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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 unfolding? In all things, I care far less about the end result and far more about who you are in the becoming.

This Pre-AA to CAA PROCESS series follows Britton 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 it happens and having the courage to tell your story before you know how it will end. This is the Pre-AA to CAA [PROCESS] of Britton Robinson.

A HUGE Thank You to my Season 5 PROCESS sponsor, Harmony Anesthesia Staffing.

Harmony is CAA-owned, clinician-forward, and leading the way in the CAA locums market. Schedule your free 15-min consult and see how locums can work for you. Say 'hi' to Rad and Sasi for me when you do!

Drop me a quick voice note!

Learn more about Pre-AA Matters 6-wk Intensive

Interested in taking Pre-AA Matters this November? My 6-week intensive that will make AA school "easy"...ok easier...for accepted Pre-AAs or those hoping to be accepted this cycle! We start soon. LEARN MORE

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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 niche dream, then you have come to the right place! Lean in because this is the PROCESS of Genesis Perrymond.

Connect with Genesis

A HUGE Thank You to my Season 5 PROCESS sponsor, Harmony Anesthesia Staffing.

Harmony is CAA-owned, clinician-forward, and leading the way in the CAA locums market. Schedule your free 15-min consult and see how locums can work for you. Say 'hi' to Rad and Sasi for me when you do!

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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 more. She shares every detail on where her money goes and how she is a millionaire but still left 2025 in the red. This is real numbers, real talk and I hope you leave feeling seen.

Mentioned in the episode:

• @hallease.mp4
• @caalifestyle
• @anesthesia_anonymous
• @financiallyfreecaa
• Ramit Sethi Book

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START HERE -> 2-part FREE Enneagram Test

Whether you are new or old to the Enneagram, I am honored to introduce you to Certified Enneagram Teacher and my personal mentor, Dr. Jodi Jackson.

CAAs, 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 CAAs in their pursuit of sustainable wellbeing.

Whether you're a practicing CAA, AA student, or prospective applicant, this episode marks the beginning of a community-centered approach to wellness that finally names and validates your experience. Welcome in.

Connect with Dr. Jodi Jackson Email

FREE Resources + Events Mentioned

• START HERE -> 2 part FREE Enneagram Test
• Finda Certified Enneagram Teacher
• IEA
• TheEnneagram Institute
• Narrative Interviews
• Intro to Enneagram Webinars by Dr. Jackson
• In Person 2-day Workshop (KC locals)

Attention AA Program Leaders and Educators. Learn More about bringing CAA Matters to your AA program HERE

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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 "just right" rituals to religious and sexuality obsessions to relationship OCD, and how naming it led to therapy, medication, and a gentler way to live. I share the tools that helped and why this CAA community matters so much to me.

Resources from this episode:

• When are intrusive thoughts normal vs abnormal: A short blog article “What are intrusive thoughts and are they normal?” by Dr. Lauren T. Edwards
• Basics about OCD
• OCD 20-question quiz
• Listen to Podcast ‘We Can Do Hard Things’ by Treat Media and Glennon Doyle, Episode: “The Truth of OCD: Therapist Alegra Kastens on Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder”

• Apple Podcasts link
• Spotify link

• Podcast ‘Armchair Expert’ by Dax Shepard, Episode: “Alegra Kastens (OCD Specialist)”

• Apple Podcasts link
• Spotifylink

• Podcast ‘Speaking of Psychology’, Episode: “OCD myths and realities, with Dean McKay, PhD, and Uma Chatterjee“

• Apple Podcasts link
• Spotify Podcast link

• Ways to find more information/mental health resources:

• Check your personal insurance to determine mental health benefits and coverage
• Look into your employer’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) if available, to see what mental health resources they may offer
• Find a Therapist that fits your needs: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

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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 educator, and architect of The Good Doctor well‑being curricula, to unpack how neuroplasticity, mindfulness, and self‑compassion can make medicine more humane and more sustainable.

CAAs, 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 CAAs in their pursuit of sustainable wellbeing.

Whether you're a practicing CAA, AA student, or prospective applicant, this episode marks the beginning of a community-centered approach to wellness that finally names and validates your experience. Welcome in.

Connect with Dr. Ferguson on Linkedin

Attention AA Program Leaders and Educators. Learn More about bringing CAA Matters to your AA program HERE

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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.

In Part 6 I'm pulling back the drape to share what it's really like hosting a shadower as a CAA.

FREE SHADOWING GUIDE

Other Popular Episodes in this Series

• Pt. 5 How to Land + Leverage Those Darn Shadowing Hours
• Pt. 4 How Much Do CAAs Make?
• Pt. 3 Where Can CAAs Work?

Totally New to the Pre-AA Journey?Start Here with AspiringCAA.com

Previous episodes with Sarah Whitfield, CAA HERE and HERE

Sarah's IG

Sarah's Linkedin

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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 Harmony Anesthesia Staffing was born.

Connect with Rad radzamani@harmonyanesthesia.com

Great Resource HERE to understand all the terms in this episode (1099, W2, Locums, etc)

A HUGE 'Thank You' to the Season 5 PROCESS sponsor, Harmony Anesthesia Staffing.

Harmony is CAA-owned, clinician-forward, and leading the way in the CAA locums market. Schedule your free 15-min consult and see how locums can work for you. Say 'hi' to Rad and Sasi for me when you do!

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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.

In Part 5 I am answering the question, "How to Land and Leverage Those Darn Shadowing Hours?"

Other Popular Episodes in this Series

• Pt. 4 How Much Do CAAs Make?
• Pt. 3 Where Can CAAs Work?

Totally New to the Pre-AA Journey?Start Here with AspiringCAA.com

Previous episodes with Sarah Whitfield, CAA HERE and HERE

Great Book for Shadowers HERE

Links to all State AAAA Component Academies HERE

Sarah's IG

Sarah's Linkedin

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***@ 14:42 my podcast software thinks "voo-ing is a "removable background noise" so this episode may be best experienced on YouTube

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 CAAs in their pursuit of sustainable wellbeing.

In this episode I relate how OR life can jack your nervous system into overdrive... constant alarms, literal hammering, a sudden “patient’s moving", and yet our role as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant demands we have steady hands and a clear head. I unpack three discreet, science-backed techniques you can use behind the drape to quiet the buzz without calling attention to yourself. Think long, quiet exhales that nudge your vagus nerve, a quick dose of tension-then-release to steady your hands, and a soft “voo” on the breath that taps the laryngeal branches of the vagus for an extra parasympathetic boost.

Whether you're a practicing CAA, AA student, or prospective applicant, this episode marks the beginning of a community-centered approach to wellness that finally names and validates your experience. Welcome in.

FYI "To "regulate" means to monitor and adjust one’s internal state—such as emotions, thoughts, or physiological responses—in order to maintain balance and support adaptive behavior." so says ChatGpt

Attention AA Program Leaders and Educators. Learn More about bringing CAA Matters to your AA program HERE

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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 means to live by design. Hear Kate's CAA story and be expanded in this Season 5 PROCESS episode.

and a HUGE Thank YOU to our Season 5 PROCESS sponsor, Harmony Anesthesia Staffing.

Harmony is CAA-owned, clinician-forward, and leading the way in the CAA locums market. Schedule your free 15-min consult and see how locums can work for you. Say 'hi' to Rad and Sasi for me when you do!

also mentioned in this episode

• Kate's NYC Billboard
• Anesthesia Dreamland website
• Night Night Sweet Child: Safe Blastoff to Anesthesia Dreamland on Amazon
• Previous PROCESS ep. 36detailing New Mexico SB 35 (ft. Lindsey Diaz)

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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 CAAs in their pursuit of sustainable wellbeing.

In this episode, we discuss the quiet tug-of-war between boundless ambition and a life that actually feels good (especially for high-achieving CAAs, SAAs, and pre-AAs trained to do more, faster, and better). We unpack the core idea, “you can do anything, but you can’t do everything”, and sit with the grief inside it. Every 'yes' creates a cascade of invisible no’s, and pretending that doesn’t hurt keeps us stuck. Naming seasons changes the game.

Whether you're a practicing CAA, AA student, or prospective applicant, this episode marks the beginning of a community-centered approach to wellness that finally names and validates your experience. Welcome in.

Attention AA Program Leaders and Educators. Learn More about bringing CAA Matters to your AA program HERE

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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 two worlds that many insisted couldn't coexist. Hear her story and be expanded in this Season 5 PROCESS premiere.

A HUGE 'Thank You' to the Season 5 PROCESS sponsor, Harmony Anesthesia Staffing.

Harmony is CAA-owned, clinician-forward, and leading the way in the CAA locums market. Schedule your free 15-min consult and see how locums can work for you. Say 'hi' to Rad and Sasi for me when you do!

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