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. 

If you want to skip straight to the mindfulness practice it begins at 7:36

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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".]

In this episode I briefly share what I am up to at the moment and then I break down deep listening and its ability to create connection. Deep listening is a skill that can be developed and used to strengthen our profession as a whole and our connections on an individual level. 

Deep Listening has 3 components.
1. Hold Space
2. Hold Still
3. Hold Up

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As CAAs we are highly susceptible to the risks and triggers of substance use disorder. In my 5 part in-person course I teach my anesthesia students how connection is the opposite of addiction. This whole body breathing practice will help you connect to your own body as a whole. Connecting  and further accepting our whole true selves is step 1 in the prevention of substance use in our profession. I hope this episode brings a somewhat abstract concept into focus and gives you clarity on how finding connection within yourself is possible.

03:44      The science behind mindfulness 
06:36      Mindfulness practice begins

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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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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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The Awakened Anesthetist

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