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Jun 2024
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We Became The Top Anesthesia Podcast in ...

Mike MacKinnon and Joe Rodriguez
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Summary

The podcast, Anesthesia Deconstructed, has become the number one anesthesia podcast in the United States (Apple Podcasts - subsection: Medicine) due to its focus on deconstructing issues and having thoughtful and respectful conversations. The host, Joe Rodriguez, discusses his involvement in the The Nurse Anesthesiologist Facebook Group (TNAG)  and the importance of creating a space for sharing ideas and discussing issues. He addresses a screenshot from another Facebook group that accuses him and others of monopolizing information platforms. Rodriguez clarifies his involvement and highlights the diversity of perspectives in the group. He also previews upcoming episodes on topics such as FTC banning non-competes, CRNA advocacy, interprofessional collaboration, and the CRNA-friendly environment in Arizona.

Keywords

anesthesia podcast, deconstructing issues, respectful conversations, Facebook groups, sharing ideas, diversity of perspectives, upcoming episodes, FTC banning non-competes, CRNA advocacy, interprofessional collaboration, CRNA-friendly environment, Arizona

Takeaways

  • Anesthesia Deconstructed is the number one anesthesia podcast in the United States due to its focus on deconstructing issues and having thoughtful and respectful conversations.
  • Creating spaces like the TNAG group allows for the sharing of ideas and discussions on anesthesia-related issues.
  • Rodriguez clarifies his involvement in the group and highlights the diversity of perspectives and respectful conversations that take place.
  • Upcoming episodes will cover topics such as FTC banning non-competes, CRNA advocacy, interprofessional collaboration, and the CRNA-friendly environment in Arizona.

Titles

  • Previewing Upcoming Episodes: FTC Banning Non-Competes, CRNA Advocacy, and More
  • Creating a Space for Sharing Ideas: The Neuroscientist-Anesthesiologist Facebook Group

Sound Bites

  • "Anesthesia Deconstructed: The number one anesthesia podcast in the United States."
  • "Wanting to have really good and thoughtful conversations, and trying to do it in a respectful way."
  • "Creating a place where people can share ideas and discuss issues without constant attacks."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Podcast Success

01:26
The Importance of Thoughtful and Respectful Conversations

07:59
CRNA Advocacy: Empowering Anesthesia Professionals

08:29
Interprofessional Collaboration: Enhancing Patient Care

11:43
Arizona: A Model for CRNA-Friendly Regulatory Environment

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