What happens to the version of you who survives CRNA school… once life keeps evolving?

In this honest and deeply reflective episode of The Mindful Nurse Anesthesia Resident Podcast, Amanda sits down with Sarah, CRNA and founder of Mooxli, for a conversation about growth, identity, resilience, and the many seasons of a CRNA career.

From starting in the ER and traveling with her nurse husband… to navigating waitlists, pivots, and the illusion of the "perfect time" to apply — Sarah shares how nursing has shaped her path in unexpected ways. Together, they unpack the life-changing evolution from the person you were in CRNA school to the person you become afterward — and why waiting is never passive if you're committed to your growth.

This episode explores:
✨ The power of agency — and why you can't hand your well-being over to circumstances
✨ The in-between seasons of waiting, transitioning, and redefining your identity
✨ The struggles and unhealthy patterns that got her through CRNA school — and what she learned from them
✨ Rural practice, career pivots, contracts, and the realities of first jobs
✨ Turning pain into purpose through Mooxli and building true resilience
✨ Why community, values, and self-compassion matter more than perfection

You'll also hear about the moment she almost quit CRNA school, how to walk through what feels impossible, and the three truths she shares to close out this powerful conversation.

If you've ever wondered:
Does the perfect time for CRNA school really exist?
Who's responsible for my well-being during this journey?
What happens after CRNA school?

This episode is for you!

Because the goal isn't just becoming a CRNA — it's becoming someone who can evolve through every season that follows.

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Books mentioned in the episode:

Say Less, Get More

Necessary Endings

Fawning