It's a new year—and we're starting with a truth every CRNA needs to hear: you don't have to have it all figured out.
In this return-to-the-podcast episode, Amanda Kay dives into a question flooding her DMs:
"Did I get enough regional experience?"
"What if I lose my skills?"
"What job should I take so I don't fall behind?"
But the real conversation isn't just about nerve blocks—it's about what they represent: confidence, competence, ego, fear, and the pressure to prove yourself.
This episode explores:
What to do if you didn't get as much regional or OB experience as you wanted
How to relearn skills without shame or panic
Why "figuring it out" is not a flaw—but a lifelong feature of growth
Muscle memory, humility, and the power of curiosity over ego
Navigating job decisions, confidence gaps, and systemic limitations
Practical ways to grow your skills—even if your environment doesn't prioritize them
Amanda also shares deeply personal stories—from relearning epidurals and central lines to a powerful reflection from her CRNA graduation speech and mission work in Kenya—reminding you that you were trained for more than you think.
Whether you're in CRNA school, a new grad, or years into practice, this episode is an invitation to release perfection, embrace growth, and trust yourself again.
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LINKS MENTIONED:
Muscle memory article: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-muscle-memory
Regional anesthesia conferences:
https://www.twinoaksanesthesia.com
https://www.twinoaksanesthesia.com/courses
POST CRNA School Course: https://mtsa.edu/academics/regionalfoundations/
For Coaching & Resources: www.amandakaycrna.com
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