
— SERIES PREMIERES JUNE 22, 2026 — I'm Joe Rodriguez, CRNA. After co-hosting the podcast Anesthesia Deconstructed for years, I kept running into the same problem. I was told that if I stayed clinically excellent and kept my head down, the rest would take care of itself. If you're reading this, you know all too well… IT DOES NOT. Unfortunately, time and time again, I discovered that the most impact... more
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Along life’s winding roads we’ve each worked tirelessly to hone our skills and ultimately become the excellent clinicians we are today. But what happens when being great in the OR isn't enough? Each week on About the Rest, Joe Rodriguez, DNAP, CRNA, ... more
Anesthesia Deconstructed is sunsetting, but the conversation is just getting started. Joe and Mike announce Joe’s new podcast, “About the Rest!” Get ready for the next chapter of critical career-driven discussions exploring the leadership, performanc... more
In this powerful and unfiltered episode, Dr. Joseph Rodriguez — CRNA, former state and national leader, faculty member, and host of Anesthesia Deconstructed — takes us inside the real lessons of anesthesia leadership.
From COVID-era disruption to co... more
In this candid and wide-ranging episode, we sit down with Bill Bruce — CEO of the AANA, representing over 65,000 CRNAs and SRNAs nationwide — to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to lead the profession’s largest and most influential organ... more
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I’ve been a CRNA for 13 years, and this podcast has quickly become one of my favorites! It offers insight into topics that impact our profession beyond the OR. After listening to multiple episodes, I feel more informed, empowered, and connected to the bigger picture of our practice. Thank you for the time, thought, and effort you put into each episode—it truly makes me and our profession stronger!
Anesthesia Deconstructed has been an essential, eye-opening resource for me over the past year. I first discovered Dr. Mike MacKinnon and Joe Rodriguez’s podcast after my very first anesthesia shadow experience with National University CRNA, and it immediately set the tone for how seriously I wanted to approach this profession.
Unlike the typical clinical podcasts I was used to, Anesthesia Deconstructed tackles the legal, organizational, political, economic, and entrepreneurial realities of thi... more
Thank you for the podcast really interesting to listen to. Inspired me to look into national university CRNA program
This podcast gets real without sugar coating information that needs to be heard. Anyone in anesthesia needs to listen
I love the natural conversions and topics. I learn so much here. Thanks Joe and everyone!
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A thought-provoking show that examines anesthesia through a practical, policy-forward lens. Episodes commonly tackle leadership, workflow optimization, market dynamics, malpractice realities, and the broader implications of regulatory changes, with a strong emphasis on real-world impact for CRNAs, anesthesiologists, and healthcare leaders. The format blends personal experiences, expert guest insights, and strategic thinking about how to move the field forward, making it a valuable resource for practitioners seeking both practical guidance and a bigger-picture understanding of the industry.
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About the Rest launched 7 years ago and published 61 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on About the Rest include:
1. Paul Lefebvre
2. Andrew Clark
3. Chrissy Massaro
4. Dr. Jed Wolpaw
5. Scott Weevil
6. Erin Foley
7. Mark Heafey
8. Matt Mazurek
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