My hope is that this episode provides a little relief and recognition for you as anesthesia students. When anesthesia school feels relentless and stressful remember that your worth does not rest on your next successful intubation. You are much more than your achievements. If you are new to a mindfulness practice this episode will be a new voice, a voice that hopefully sounds more like yours. Mindfulness is for everyone, and that means you too. 

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[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".]
 
I-statements are the most effective way to start a hard conversation. I-statements give you a formula to talk about suspicious or concerning behavior with a colleague without causing them to become defensive or angry. In this episode we learn the three components of an I-statement and how to craft the ideal empathetic conversation starter. This episode gives you the tools and guidance you need to step up and say something if you see a colleague struggling. We must start to care and keep caring about each other if we hope to prevent another one of us succumbing to the disease of addiction.

Click HERE for a 3 Step Script to Communicate with I-statements

Getting help for yourself or others. Thank you to the AANA for creating this valuable resource.   

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Support Aaliyah Walker, an OB patient whose care deeply impacted our 2025 AAAA President, Nicole Moore. Learn how you can aid Aaliyah’s recovery and amplify her impact.

• From Crisis to Courage: Aaliyah's Story of Survival
• TikTok @authentically.aaliyah

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Welcome to the first episode of The Awakened Anesthetist. This episode was recorded months ago and has been tugging at me to be put out into the world. I originally aired this episode on the podcast I host with my husband, Growth Minded Marriage in the summer of 2021.  Now that it has a permanent home here I am anxious to start finding a community of other Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants who are also creating a life by design rather than default. I'm so happy you found me. Let's see what we can do, together. 

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~Thanks!
The Awakened Anesthetist

You can now text me! Questions/Suggestions

Support Aaliyah Walker, an OB patient whose care deeply impacted our 2025 AAAA President, Nicole Moore. Learn how you can aid Aaliyah’s recovery and amplify her impact.

• From Crisis to Courage: Aaliyah's Story of Survival
• TikTok @authentically.aaliyah

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more resources, exclusive content and ways to connect.


Interested in practicing mindfulness with this CAA community?

• Receive your Free 30 min Webinar Introduction to Mindfulness for CAAs

Let's Chat! Contact me:
[email protected]
IG @awakenedanesthetist