Experienced clinicians often develop techniques that work and that can make change difficult. But “we’ve always done it this way” can also keep better tools and safer workflows from getting a fair look
Beyond the Mask Podcast
A Day in the Life of a Nurse Anesthetist in Spain
At the IFNA Congress in Australia, Sharon and guest co-host Kevin Chem sit down with Toñi Ballesteros Barrado for a firsthand look at practice in Spain.
AANA President Tracy Young on the Year Ahead
This year we had the chance to sit down with Tracy Young, MSNA, MBA, CRNA at the Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Convention as he steps into the role at an important time for nurse anesthesiology.
The Digital Didactic: Reimagining How We Teach Anesthesia with Richard Wilson
What happens when nurse anesthesia education moves beyond the traditional classroom?
What Nurse Anesthesia Looks Like in Finland
Sharon and guest co-host Kevin Chem sit down with Sari Pyhälä, a Finnish RN specialized in anesthesia and perioperative care, to learn more about how her profession differs from the model many U.S. CRNAs know.
Inside AANA’s New Strategy With CEO Bill Bruce
Recorded live at the 2026 AANA Annual Congress in Boston, Sharon and Jeremy sit down with AANA CEO Bill Bruce to discuss an organization and profession experiencing significant growth.
Closing the Airway Gap in Deep Sedation
In this episode, the show’s first anesthesiologist, Dr. Rene Gonzalez, joins Sharon and Jeremy to discuss the Aeris Airway, the study behind it, and how purpose-built airway tools could help providers take a more proactive approach to patient support.
Inside the World of Hyperbaric Medicine & the Intersection with Anesthesia
Recorded live from the IFNA World Congress in Australia, Sharon and special co-host Kevin Chem sat down with Associate Professor Susannah Sherlock to offer a rare look inside hospital-based hyperbaric medicine and its connection to anesthesia, critical care, surgery, wo…
From CRNA to Shark Tank Entrepreneur
Mike O’Dell, CRNA never planned on becoming a quilting entrepreneur, but a love of art, a willingness to experiment, and a push from the right mentor changed everything.
Airway Exchange – Ep. 24 – Training Future CRNA Educators
Many nurse anesthesia students enter their programs with an interest in teaching, but that interest can fade without formal guidance or hands-on opportunities.