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by CAAs, for CAAs

welcome Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants, AA students, and the CAA curious.

This is your place to belong.

Connect with yourself, your work, and other CAAs who are living with intention - not just on autopilot.

Awakened Anesthetist is a home for CAAs seeking more - offering stories, skills, and support to help you find clarity, trust your path, and see what’s truly possible.

Awakened Anesthetist is a space created by and for Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) who crave expansion, clarity, and a career that feels aligned.

Founded by Mary Jeanne - a CAA with 20 years of experience, mindfulness educator, and moon-gazing creative - Awakened Anesthetist was born from her disorienting pursuit of a more aligned life.

With no mentors, map, or community who got it

she did what CAAs do best: turned uncertainty into clarity.

Through the Awakened Anesthetist podcast, the CAA Matters professional development program, and mindfulness offerings made just for CAAs, this space helps you connect with yourself, your work, and what’s truly possible in this profession.

Whether you’re just starting out or reimagining what comes next, you’re not alone.

This is your invitation to live and work with more intention, clarity, and awe - and to know, without a doubt, that anything is possible.

Podcast

Awakened Anesthetist podcast, the first and only podcast for the CAA community.

The Awakened Anesthetist podcast is for those in the CAA community who are seeking more than just a career - it’s for those craving expansion, clarity, and a life lived with intention.

Hosted by Mary Jeanne, a multi-passionate CAA, this podcast offers inspiring conversations and practical tools to help our community navigate career transitions, personal growth, and the challenges of living with intention in medicine.

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CAA Matters

Listen deeply. Belong fully. Discover what’s possible.

Attention AA Education Leaders

CAA Matters is a groundbreaking, fully virtual, engaging professional development program designed specifically for Student Anesthesiologist Assistants by a practicing CAA educator.

It bridges gaps in traditional AA training by cultivating leadership essentials - such as self-awareness, resilience, and interpersonal communication. These skills strengthen teamwork in the OR and lay the foundation for long-term satisfaction and success as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant.

With themed monthly sessions on topics like Boundaries, Substance Use Disorders, Receiving Feedback, and Managing Stress, CAA Matters strengthens your existing curriculum and empowers your students to thrive in life and career.

Click below to learn how you can bring CAA Matters to your AA Program

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Mindfulness for CAAs

think you can’t meditate?

I get it - your mind races, your schedule is packed, and slowing down feels impossible (or pointless). I used to think that too - until I discovered I could be both: a high-achieving Type A practicing CAA and someone who knows how to pause, reset, and rest without guilt. It didn’t happen overnight, but it changed everything.

To make your path easier, I created the CAA Quick Start Guide to Sustainable Mindfulness and a free webinar to help you understand the “why” behind mindfulness. These resources are packed with the lessons and “aha” moments that took me years to learn, now distilled into simple tools you can start using today.

Drop your email below to get the free guide + webinar, plus you’ll be the first to hear about upcoming Mindfulness for CAAs offerings.

It’s time to claim your right to move fast and slow - because CAAs are built for both.

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podcast

  • Season 4 Episode 73

    Summer Check-in 2025 + Announcing the launch of caa matters

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  • LIVE Season 4 Finale @ AAAA 2025: [PROCESS] The AAAA Presidency and a Life by Design with Nicole Moore, CAA

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  • Want a New Job? A Deep Dive with LocumTenens.com

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  • [PROCESS] Listening to Life's Whispers: A Journey of Passion and Persistence ft. Yulanda Greene, CAA

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  • Your Complete Guide to Understanding Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants Pt. 4 How Much Do CAAs Make?

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  • 2025 Life Update: Embracing Intentional Breaks for Fulfillment

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  • Her Untold Path to Empowerment and Influence ft. Chabely Rodrigez, CAA

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what people say

  • "

    Thankful to finally have a podcast representing the CAA profession. It’s been quite enjoyable hearing some familiar voices tell the stories of their legislative efforts, and how our profession is expanding. Keep up the good work!

    — Randy, CAA

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    A number of my coworkers and myself were discussing it today and they all were saying how your podcast is one of the best things that have happened for our profession! You’re doing great things!

    — Lindsey, CAA

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    I saw your newsletter and thought of our episode this May. I wanted to give you an update that since the podcast, 5 international students have reached out to me to ask for opportunities to shadow and the application process, and I think one of them is currently in the application cycle!

    I’m very grateful for what you do – I think it really inspires a lot of perspective AA students and working CAAs, not just international students. Again, thank you for hosting the podcast and allowing me to share my story with you!

    — Bill, CAA

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    Mary Jeanne brought strong energy and sincere commitment to enhancing student wellness, particularly in areas often underserved in traditional medical training—such as substance use awareness, personal boundaries, and resilience. Her curriculum provided a valuable framework for addressing these topics and served as a meaningful resource for many of our students.

    — Lance Carter, CAA (UMKC Program Director)

  • "

    Mary Jeanne, thank you for the phenomenal content and diversity within your podcast for the CAA profession. This topic especially hit home. I hope that it inspires other military spouses to take that leap and understand that in many circumstances, and with some effort and planning, the military can provide assistance in lining up assignments.

    — Cassie Langhals, CAA (UNM Program Director)

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    I am beginning to catch up on podcasts and just listened to Jen’s podcast on being a military wife and the creation of Anesthesia OneSource. Thank you for both for creating that! As a military wife myself, it is wonderful to hear that there are more success stories of spouses finding a career that fits their dreams and passions while also still being able to support their military spouse/family.

    — Cassie Langhals, CAA (UNM Program Director)

  • "

    Jen, I absolutely applaud your journey! In being the program director at UNM, the creation of Anesthesia OneSource is phenomenal for programs and for applicants. It’s truly an incredible resource that you have provided for our profession. I hope that spouse assignments and CAA positions continue to align for you and your family!

    — Cassie Langhals, CAA (UNM Program Director)

 

trusted CAA partners

Built by CAAs, for CAAs - just like Awakened Anesthetist

These partners are fellow Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants who are building bold, intentional lives beyond the OR. Their support helps keep Awakened Anesthetist going, and their businesses exist to serve our unique community.

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my best life partners

As a multi-passionate practicing CAA, I’ve needed support in many forms to live my best life.

Here are the partners helping me save time and live more intentionally right now.

Harmony anesthesia staffıng

As a practicing clinician and creative, I know that living your best life doesn’t have to mean stepping away from the work you’re trained to do. Harmony Anesthesia is a CAA-led agency that truly partners with CAAs to create careers that support who we are - on and off the clock. They offer flexible, aligned opportunities rooted in trust, transparency, and respect. I couldn’t be living my dream life without their support this season and I’m proud to call them a colleague and best life partner. 

Learn how Harmony can help you live your best life as a CAA.

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OSEA

I’ve used OSEA for the past year to turn my daily skincare routine into a mindful moment. Plant-based, ocean-inspired, and woman-founded - OSEA helps me care for my body the same way I care for my life: intentionally.

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Hungryroot

As a CAA and mom of three, I’ve tried every dinner hack out there - I’ve even hired a private chef! Hungryroot is hands-down the easiest, most satisfying way to get delicious, healthy meals on our table.

To top it off Hungryroot takes one big thing off my plate - ever needing to plan what’s on my plate. It’s how I feed myself and my family well without the mental load. The meals are quick, flavorful, and require zero decision fatigue - leaving more energy for everything else that matters.

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let’s talk soon.

you're not alone in wanting clarity.

I created Awakened Anesthetist to make the journey of self-discovery and career clarity easier for CAAs like you. If you’re curious, inspired, or have a question about CAA Matters, the podcast, or mindfulness offerings - reach out.

Let’s keep building this CAA life-by-design, together.