09/26/2025
🎙️ Episode 1: Pom-Poms & Propofol: Defying Stereotypes in Anesthesia ft. Brooke Ferris, CAA now streaming
What happens when you refuse to choose between two dreams and decide to pursue them both boldly?
In this episode of Awakened Anesthetist, we sit down with Brooke Ferris, CAA, who shares her powerful story of navigating anesthesia school and life as an NFL cheerleader, and what that journey taught her about identity, resilience, and redefining what’s possible.
Together, we explore:
✨ How Brooke overcame impostor syndrome and self-doubt during training and COVID
💡 What it means to embrace complexity and multidimensionality in your career and life
🤝 The importance of community support when pursuing unconventional paths
🌟 Why honoring all parts of yourself can lead to deeper purpose and fulfillment
Woven throughout our conversation is the story behind Harmony Anesthesia Staffing, founded by CAAs, for CAAs, and our mission to humanize contracts, restore agency to clinicians, and help you design a career that truly supports the life you want.
👉 Watch the full conversation: https://bit.ly/3VDahEz
📞 Ready to explore how Harmony can support your goals? Book a free 15-minute consultation and discover all we have to offer here: https://bit.ly/4gJnbux