My Favorite Learners Podcast
by Chloe Gomez
My Favorite Learners is a pharmacology podcast for SRNAs, CRNAs, and anesthesia learners. Hosted by Dr. Chloe G, CRNA + DNP + pharmacology professor, this show breaks down anesthesia drugs, mechanisms of action, MAC values, and NBCRNA exam prep. Episodes cover propofol, ketamine, Precedex, NMBAs, inhaled agents, and more - through solo teaching and expert CRNA interviews. Whether you're studying for boards or brushing up on clinical pharmacology, this podcast makes complex topics simple and fun.
Episodes
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Inhaled Anesthetics 101: Pharmacokinetics vs. Pharmacodynamics | MAC, Solubility & Induction
In this episode of My Favorite Learners, we're breaking down one of the most commonly confused concepts in nurse anesthesia pharmacology: pharmacokinetics vs. pharmacodynamics of inhaled anesthetic agents. If you've ever confused blood-gas solubility with anesthetic potency, or wondered why...
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ABG Interpretation for CRNAs & SRNAs | Beyond the Basics with Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA
Think you know ABGs? Let’s take your interpretation beyond the basics. In this episode of My Favorite Learners, we’re breaking down arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation for SRNAs and CRNAs with a focus on understanding the physiology - not just memorizing which arrows go up and down. We start...
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Advanced Lab Interpretation for CRNA Boards | ACT, TEG/ROTEM, Coagulation & Massive Transfusion
Advanced lab interpretation is about more than memorizing normal values -it’s about understanding why a test was ordered, what the result tells you about your patient, and how it changes your anesthetic management. In this episode of My Favorite Learners, we break down the advanced laboratory...
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12-Lead EKG Made Simple for SRNAs & CRNAs | Lead II, V5, Axis & Ischemia
12-lead EKG interpretation does NOT have to be overwhelming. 🫀⚡️ In this episode of My Favorite Learners, we break down EKG/ECG monitoring specifically for SRNAs, CRNAs, anesthesia providers, ICU nurses, and anesthesia learners—with simple analogies and clinically relevant pearls you can…
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Pediatric & Obstetric Anesthesia Made Easy | High-Yield CRNA, SRNA & NBCRNA NCE Review
Pediatric and obstetric anesthesia can feel overwhelming when you're first starting clinical - but they don't have to be. In this episode of My Favorite Learners, we simplify two of the most intimidating anesthesia rotations by focusing on physiology first. Instead of memorizing countless facts…
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New(er) to the crew: Remimazolam, Sugammadex, & Novel Opioids
Today we’re diving into the future of anesthesia pharmacology with three major topics changing perioperative practice: Remimazolam, Sugammadex, and Novel Opioids. These medications were designed to improve what we care about most—faster recovery, safer profiles, more predictable pharmacokinetics,...
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Serotonin Syndrome, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome & Malignant Hyperthermia: How to Tell Them Apart
Three life-threatening syndromes. Similar presentations. Very different causes and treatments. In this episode, Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA, breaks down how to quickly differentiate Serotonin Syndrome, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS), and Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) - a must-know topic for...
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Inside CRNA Admissions: What the Committee Really Looks For
What makes a CRNA school applicant stand out—and what mistakes can hurt your chances before the interview even begins? In this special panel episode of My Favorite Learners, I sit down with the leadership of the UC Davis Nurse Anesthesia Program admissions team: Dr. Bryan Tune, Dr. Becky Ashlock,...
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Cyanide, CO, & Methemoglobinemia in Anesthesia with Chloe Gomez
In this episode of My Favorite Learners, we break down three high-stakes anesthesia emergencies that every provider must recognize quickly: cyanide toxicity, carbon monoxide poisoning, and methemoglobinemia. You’ll learn how to differentiate these conditions in real time when oxygenation doesn’t...
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Antihypertensives & Anesthesia: The Meds That Love to Mess with Your Hemodynamics with Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA
Antihypertensive medications don’t have to feel overwhelming or memorization-heavy. In this solo lecture, Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA breaks down antihypertensive pharmacology through physiology, mechanisms of action, and real-world anesthesia implications - exactly what SRNAs, CRNAs, and anesthesia...
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Calm the Rhythm, Save the Patient: Antiarrhythmics You’ll Never Forget with Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA
Antiarrhythmics don’t have to feel like chaos. In this solo lecture, CRNA educator Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA breaks down antiarrhythmic pharmacology using clear physiology, memorable frameworks, and anesthesia-specific clinical relevance - perfect for SRNAs, CRNAs, and anesthesia providers preparing...
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Blood, Guts, and How not to Cause a Spinal Hematoma with Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA
Anticoagulants don’t have to feel overwhelming. In this solo episode, CRNA educator Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA breaks down the coagulation cascade and anticoagulant pharmacology in a clear, intuitive way designed for SRNAs, CRNAs, and anesthesia providers preparing for boards and real-world clinical...
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From Alveoli to Beta-2: What Anesthesia Providers Need to Know About Respiratory Pharmacology
Respiratory pharmacology can feel deceptively simple — until you’re managing bronchospasm, hypoxia, or an unstable airway in the OR. In this solo episode of My Favorite Learners, CRNA and clinical faculty Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA breaks down respiratory physiology and pharmacology in a way that...
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The Endocrine Episode: Insulin, Thyroid Storms, and Stress-Dose Steroids with Dr. Becky Ashlock
In today’s episode of My Favorite Learners, Chloe sits down with Dr. Becky Ashlock, DNP, CRNA - UC Davis faculty member, OB anesthesia clinician, and lifelong educator - to break down one of the most high-yield and clinically essential topics in anesthesia: endocrine pharmacology. Whether you're…
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Malignant Hyperthermia Deep Dive: Molecular Mechanisms, Early Recognition & Crisis Management with Core Anesthesia
In this episode, Chloe sits down with Tanner and Cole from Core Anesthesia for a high-yield, conversational breakdown of malignant hyperthermia - one of anesthesia’s most urgent and misunderstood crises. From the molecular dysfunction of the ryanodine receptor to the early OR red flags that every...
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Pumps, Pressors, and Pressure: Making Sense of Vasopressors and Inotropes with Zafar Anwar, DNP, CRNA
In this episode of My Favorite Learners, Dr. Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA sits down with Dr. Zafar Anwar, DNP, CRNA of NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell for a high-yield, clinically grounded deep dive into vasopressors and hemodynamic management. Together, they break down the pipes and the pump…
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Anaphylaxis in the OR with Chrissy Massaro, MSN, CRNA & Anna Jobe, DNP, CRNA
CRNA educator Chloe Gomez is joined by Chrissy Massaro, MSN, CRNA and Anna Jobe, DNP, CRNA to break down perioperative anaphylaxis - from the first red flags (rising peak pressures, bronchospasm, hypotension) to epinephrine-first treatment and what to document so patients stay safe long-term. We...
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Pediatric Anesthesia Made Simple: Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics with Becky Motykiewicz, DNAP, CRNA
In this episode of My Favorite Learners, host Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA sits down with Becky Motykiewics, DNAP, CRNA, a pediatric anesthesia expert and educator at Drexel University. Together they break down why “kids are not just small adults,” diving into pediatric pharmacokinetics (absorption,...
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Pharmacogenetics in Anesthesia: Cases, Myths & Practical Tips with Dr. Rhea Temmermand, PhD, CRNA, FAANA
In this episode of My Favorite Learners, Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA, sits down with Dr. Rhea Temmermand, PhDc, MSN, CRNA, FAANA—neuropharmacology researcher at Drexel University, adjunct professor, textbook co-editor, and co-founder of Atomic Anesthesia—to make pharmacogenetics practical for the OR.…
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Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST): Recognition, Lipid Rescue, and Crisis Management with Dr. Richard Wilson, DNAP, CRNA, FAANA
In this episode of My Favorite Learners, host Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA sits down with Dr. Richard Wilson, DNAP, CRNA, FAANA to explore one of anesthesia’s most urgent crisis scenarios: Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST). Together, they break down: How LAST progresses from early CNS warning...
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My Favorite Learners Podcast - Make It Stick: Study Hacks for Nurse Anesthesia Students
Struggling to stay awake while reading your anesthesia textbooks? In this episode of My Favorite Learners, CRNA and educator Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA dives into Make It Stick - the groundbreaking book on how we actually learn best - and translates its key lessons for Student Registered Nurse...
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My Favorite Learners Podcast - Pharmacokinetics: The ABCs of ADME Explained Simply
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…
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My Favorite Learners Podcast: Local Anesthetic Onset, Duration, Toxicity & Clinical Pearls for SRNAs
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...
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My Favorite Learners Podcast - Propofol, Etomidate, Ketamine with Dr. Jeremy Heiner
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...
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My Favorite Learners Podcast Mastering Autonomic Pharmacology for Anesthesia with Dr. Sass Elisha
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...
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My Favorite Learners Podcast: Beyond Opioids with Tom Baribeault, DNP, CRNA, FAANA
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...
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My Favorite Learners Podcast: Neuromuscular Blockade Pharmacology with Dr. Sarah Giron, PhD, CRNA
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...
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My Favorite Learners Podcast: Pharmacology Foundations with Dr. Bowman Dalley, PhD, CRNA
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....
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My Favorite Learners Podcast: Volatile Anesthetics & Environmental Impact with Dr. Jessica Phillips
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…
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My Favorite Learners Podcast: A Nurse Anesthesia Legacy: A Mother- Daughter CRNA Journey
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...
About this show
My Favorite Learners is a pharmacology podcast for SRNAs, CRNAs, and anesthesia learners. Hosted by Dr. Chloe G, CRNA + DNP + pharmacology professor, this show breaks down anesthesia drugs, mechanisms of action, MAC values, and NBCRNA exam prep. Episodes cover propofol, ketamine, Precedex, NMBAs, inhaled agents, and more - through solo teaching and expert CRNA interviews. Whether you're studying for boards or brushing up on clinical pharmacology, this podcast makes complex topics simple and fun.
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Chloe Gomez