My Favorite Learners Podcast

In this solo episode of My Favorite Learners, host Chloe Gomez, CRNA, breaks down the complex topic of pharmacokinetics in a clear and clinically relevant way. Designed for SRNAs, CRNAs, anesthesia residents, and anyone preparing for boards, this episode covers the foundational concept of "what the body does to the drug"—also known as ADME: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion.

You'll learn:

• The bioav...

In this solo episode of My Favorite Learners, host Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA, breaks down local anesthetics in a way that’s clear, memorable, and clinically relevant—whether you’re prepping for boards, placing your first spinal, or managing labor epidurals. Based on Chapter 10 of Nurse Anesthesia by Elisha et al. (2023), Chloe covers:

• Mechanism of Action: How local anesthetics block voltage-gated sodium channels

• Onset, Duration &...

In this episode of My Favorite Learners, host Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA is joined by educator and clinician Dr. Jeremy Heiner, faculty member and Head of Admissions at the Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia and co-founder of TheNurseAnesthesia.com. Together, they dive into the pharmacology of intravenous anesthetic agents and how to make smart, patient-centered decisions in real-world anesthesia care.

We’ll break down:

• Mechanism...

In this episode of My Favorite Learners, host Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA, sits down with Sassoon “Sass” Elisha, EdD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN -assistant director of the Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia and co‑author of Nurse Anesthesia, Case Studies in Nurse Anesthesia, and Critical Events in Anesthesia.

Heads‑up: We experienced a brief audio glitch during the first seven minutes. The conversation is still audible, but if you prefer perf...

In this episode of My Favorite Learners, host Dr. Chloe Gomez sits down with Tom Baribeault, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, founder of the Society for Opioid-Free Anesthesia (SOFA), to explore the evolving landscape of perioperative pain management.

We go beyond the basics of opioid-sparing and dive into a truly multimodal approach - highlighting pharmacologic strategies involving ketamine, lidocaine, dexmedetomidine, magnesium, and more.

In this special episode of My Favorite Learners, host Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA, sits down with her mentor and inspiration, Dr. Sarah Giron, PhD, CRNA, Program Director at Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia. Together, they unpack the pharmacology of neuromuscular blockade—from the foundational concepts of paralytics to the groundbreaking development of sugammadex.

Dr. Giron shares her experience as a clinical researcher involved in...

In this episode of My Favorite Learners, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Carrie Bowman Dalley, PhD, CRNA - Program Director and Associate Professor in the DNAP program at Georgetown University. With nearly two decades of leadership in nurse anesthesia education and a PhD in pharmacology, Dr. Bowman Dalley is a master at making complex concepts truly click.

Together, we explore the foundational principles of pharmacology every SRNA...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jessica Phillips, PhD, CRNA, to explore the fascinating world of volatile anesthetic agents—what they are, how they work, and why they matter. Dr. Phillips breaks down the basics for clinicians, students, and anyone curious about the science behind anesthesia.

But this conversation doesn’t stop at pharmacology. We also examine the growing concerns about the environmental impact of these agents, ...

In this special episode, I sit down with my mom—a CRNA with 25 years of experience—to talk about her journey into nurse anesthesia, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and what it’s like having a daughter follow in her footsteps. We also dive into some of our favorite medications to use in practice (spoiler alert: we’re both Precedex queens 👑). Join us for a heartfelt and insightful conversation about anesthesia, family, and ...