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The Cases That Make Surgeons Lose Sleep
May 14, 2026
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You Have No Idea What Happens In The O.R.
May 7, 2026
1h 25m 42s
The Hidden Cost of Being a Firefighter
Apr 30, 2026
1h 26m 04s
Married to Medicine: Love, Trauma & Starting Over
Mar 19, 2026
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Medical Device Rep vs Pharma Rep: What It’s REALLY Like
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| 5/14/26 |  The Cases That Make Surgeons Lose Sleep | 🔥 What are the cases that trauma surgeons never forget?In this episode of The Device Girls, we sit down with Dr. Antebi, an orthopedic trauma surgeon, and his wife Mindy, an ICU nurse, for an honest conversation about the realities of trauma medicine, rebuilding bodies after devastating injuries, and the emotional weight healthcare workers carry.From life-changing accidents and amputations to the patients that stay with you long after the surgery ends, Dr. Antebi shares what it’s really like being the surgeon hospitals call when cases are at their worst.But this conversation goes deeper than medicine.We also talk about the emotional toll of healthcare, marriage in medicine, staying healthy in high-stress careers, and what it means to care for people, even in the hardest situations.This episode is raw, funny, inspiring, and full of moments that will completely change the way you think about trauma surgeons.🎙️ Episode Highlights:• The trauma cases surgeons never forget• What happens when injuries are too severe to repair• The emotional side of orthopedic trauma nobody talks about• The patient story that challenged everything• The truth about health, aging, and protecting your body• Nurse + surgeon marriage and making it work in healthcare• Why resistance training matters more than you think⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Intro01:12 How Dr. Antebi became an orthopedic trauma surgeon08:43 What trauma surgery actually looks like17:55 Being on the other side as a patient30:20 The reality of pain, health & aging41:18 The patient story that changed everything52:30 Marriage, medicine & balance57:30 What he hopes to be remembered for💬 Question for you:What part of this conversation stuck with you most?👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who’d love it.🎧 The Device Girls PodcastHosted by Sarah & HaleyInstagram: @sarahekruse @haleygibssonfit Views expressed are our own.#TheDeviceGirls #TraumaSurgeon #OrthopedicSurgery #HealthcarePodcast #NurseLife #MedicalPodcast #TraumaMedicine #SurgeonLife #HealthcareWorkers | 1h 01m 17s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | You Have No Idea What Happens In The O.R. | 🔥 What really happens inside the operating room?In this episode of The Device Girls, we sit down with surgical first assistants Amy Burton and Alyssa Ellis to talk about the role most people have never heard of… but surgeons rely on every single day.From life-saving surgeries to heartbreaking patient moments, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it’s actually like behind the doors of the O.R. They share the emotional weight of healthcare, the chaos, the pressure, the teamwork, and why being a surgical assist is far more than “just helping.”This episode is raw, honest, emotional, and incredibly eye-opening.🎙️ In this episode:• What surgical first assists actually do• The hidden roles inside the O.R.• The emotional toll of surgery and patient loss• The cases they’ll never forget• Why the healthcare system overlooks surgical assists• The toxic culture that can exist in healthcare• Teamwork, advocacy, and speaking up in the O.R.• Advice for students wanting to enter the medical field• What makes a GREAT rep in the operating room• Why they’re fighting to improve the professionWhether you work in healthcare or have never stepped foot in an operating room, this conversation will completely change how you view the people behind the mask.👩⚕️ Guests:Amy BurtonAlyssa Ellis***Views Expressed Are Our Own***Connect with us:Instagram: @sarahekruse @haleygibssonfit 💬 What part of this conversation surprised you the most?#TheDeviceGirls #HealthcarePodcast #SurgicalAssistant #OperatingRoom #MedicalPodcast #WomenInHealthcare #SurgicalTech #FirstAssist #ORLife #HealthcareWorkers | 1h 25m 42s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | The Hidden Cost of Being a Firefighter | 🔥 What no one tells you about being a firefighter…Behind the lights, sirens, and adrenaline is a reality most people never see.In this episode of The Device Girls, we sit down with a firefighter to talk about the real cost of the job — mentally, emotionally, and physically. From high-pressure calls to the quiet moments that stick with you long after the shift ends, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to do this work.This isn’t just about the job.It’s about identity, resilience, and carrying weight most people will never understand.🎙️ Episode Highlights:The hidden emotional toll of being a firefighterWhat happens after the adrenaline wears offBalancing normal life with an abnormal jobThe moments that stay with you foreverWhy this career changes you — for better or worse⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Intro00:30 What people think firefighting is vs reality05:12 The calls you don’t forget18:47 Life outside the station32:10 The mental load no one talks about48:55 Why they still choose this job1:05:20 Final thoughts👩⚕️ About The Device Girls:Real conversations with real people in high-impact careers.We talk about the things most people don’t say out loud.🎤 Hosts:Instagram: @sarahekruse @haleygibssonfit 📲 Follow The Device Girls:Instagram: @thedevicegirlsTikTok: @thedevicegirls⚠️ Disclaimer:The views expressed in this episode are our own and do not reflect those of any employer or organization.💬 Join the conversation:What surprised you most about this episode?#Firefighter #FirstResponder #Podcast #TheDeviceGirls #RealStories #MentalHealth #BehindTheScenes | 1h 26m 04s | ||||||
| 3/19/26 | Married to Medicine: Love, Trauma & Starting Over | What happens when two doctors try to balance trauma, marriage… and real life?This episode goes way deeper than medicine.In this episode of The Device Girls, we sit down with Dr. Brian Kendall (ER physician) and Dr. Renee Bankhead (trauma surgeon) to talk about what life really looks like inside a dual-physician household.From navigating intense careers to going through divorce… and finding their way back to each other — this conversation is raw, honest, and surprisingly relatable.They open up about what patients don’t understand, what Covid was really like behind hospital doors, and the emotional weight that comes with a life spent saving others.In this episode, we dive into:• What it’s actually like being married to another physician• Their divorce… and how they found their way back• ER vs trauma surgery (and who really has it harder 👀)• What doctors wish patients understood• The emotional toll of medicine — especially during Covid• How they balance family, careers, and entrepreneurship“If you died today, you’d be replaced in the hospital tomorrow… but your family can never replace you.”Chapters:00:00 Intro00:45 Meet Dr. Kendall & Dr. Bankhead02:30 Their journey into medicine04:50 Why ER vs trauma surgery07:50 Balancing a dual-physician household09:50 Divorce… and getting remarried12:50 What patients don’t understand about doctors15:50 Burnout, loss, and emotional weight of medicine20:10 What Covid was really like for physicians27:10 Their businesses outside of medicine31:30 ER vs Trauma: who has it harder?35:20 Advice for couples in medicine38:20 OutroFollow The Device Girls:📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedevicegirls🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedevicegirls▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDEVICEGirlsHosts:Sarah – https://www.instagram.com/sarahekruseHaley – https://www.instagram.com/haleyygibssonfitGuests:Dr. Brian Kendall – Emergency Medicine PhysicianDr. Renee Bankhead – Trauma Surgeon | ICU Doctor | Entrepreneur🎙️ Podcast: Coffee Walk MDIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear this.We’d love to know — what part of this conversation surprised you the most?#TheDeviceGirls #WomenInMedicine #ERDoctor #TraumaSurgeon #HealthcareLife #PodcastClips #MedicalLife | 39m 01s | ||||||
| 3/12/26 | Medical Device Rep vs Pharma Rep: What It’s REALLY Like | In this episode of The Device Girls, we sit down with Ashley Duncan — a medical sales veteran with nearly 15 years of experience across medical device, pharma, and aesthetics.Ashley shares how she accidentally fell into medical sales after college, what it’s really like inside the operating room, and the wild stories that only people in healthcare ever see. From shark bite reconstructions and scalping injuries to the emotional realities of patient care, Ashley opens up about the moments that have shaped her career.But this conversation goes deeper than surgery stories.Ashley also talks about the ethical challenges in healthcare, the realities of insurance-driven decisions, and the mental toll medical professionals carry behind the scenes. She shares a heartbreaking case from early in her career that still impacts her today — and why she believes mental health support should be mandatory in the industry.Then the conversation shifts to something many women in healthcare struggle with: balancing career ambition with motherhood. Ashley gets brutally honest about mom guilt, identity shifts after having a child, and why the idea that women can “have it all” may not be the full truth.Raw. Honest. Unfiltered.🎧 Episode highlights:• How Ashley accidentally fell into medical device sales• The real difference between pharma vs. medical device• The craziest things Ashley has seen in the operating room• Shark bites, scalp injuries, and unbelievable surgical cases• The emotional toll healthcare professionals carry• Ethical dilemmas in medicine and insurance-driven care• Why mental health support should exist for medical reps• The reality of motherhood in a high-performance career• Mom guilt, ambition, and redefining success as a working mom👩⚕️ Guest:Ashley DuncanMedical Sales Professional (Device, Pharma & Aesthetics)🎤 Hosts:Sarah Kruse — @sarahekruseHaley Gibson — @haleyygibssonfit📲 Follow The Device Girls:Instagram: @thedevicegirlsTikTok: @thedevicegirls👍 If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend in healthcare or medical sales.💬 Question:What has been the hardest part of balancing career and personal life in healthcare?#MedicalSales #WomenInHealthcare #MedicalDeviceSales #HealthcareStories #WorkingMomLife #MedicalPodcast #TheDeviceGirls | 1h 34m 19s | ||||||
| 3/5/26 | Why So Many Nurses Burn Out (And How I Didn’t) | In this episode of The Device Girls, we sit down with ICU nurse Mindie — founder of Call the Nurse — who has spent over 16 years in critical care witnessing life, death, addiction, trauma, and the stories that never make it into the chart.So why do so many nurses burn out… and how did she refuse to?From sitting on a patient’s bed hours before she coded… to navigating divorce, blended family life, and raising a daughter with autism while working in the ICU — Mindy shares what it takes to stay human in a system that can easily harden you.This conversation pulls back the curtain on burnout, humility, doctor–nurse dynamics, and the emotional weight healthcare professionals quietly carry.Raw. Personal. Necessary.🎧 Episode highlights:• Why so many nurses burn out• “You can’t argue with humility”• The patient who changed everything• What doctors don’t always see• Marrying an orthopedic surgeon as an ICU nurse• Staying soft in critical care• The emotional cost of healthcare• The stories that don’t make it in the chart👩⚕️ Guest:Mindie AntebiICU Nurse & Host of Call the Nurse@callthenursepodcast🎤 Hosts:Sarah Kruse — @sarahekruseHaley Gibson — @haleyygibssonfit📲 Follow The Device Girls:Instagram: @thedevicegirlsTikTok: @thedevicegirls👍 If this episode resonated with you, share it with a nurse who needs the reminder that staying soft is still strength.💬 Question: What’s helped you avoid burnout in your own career?#NurseBurnout #ICUNurse #HealthcareStories #WomenInMedicine #MedicalPodcast #TheDeviceGirls | 1h 04m 11s | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | The #1 Mistake People Make With Botox | Megan and Lauren (esthetic injectors + PAs in Tallahassee, Florida) join The DEVICE Girls for a real conversation about injectables, skincare, lasers, and what it’s like to bet on yourself and build something from scratch.They share how they grew a loyal community through weekly “Esthetic Tips,” why they created Fill & Tell, and what’s next as they step into entrepreneurship and work toward opening their own medical aesthetics practice — with a “Four Seasons experience” vibe and a patient-first approach.We also get into the actual consult process, how to vet an injector, common misconceptions about “looking fake,” skincare vs. injectables, filler myths (yes, the MRI discourse), and the treatments they swear by.In this episode:✅ The #1 misconception about injectables (and how to choose the right provider)✅ Why bringing in a celebrity photo can be a red flag✅ What a great consult should feel like (lifestyle-based + anatomy-based)✅ Skincare-first philosophy: “Don’t try to fix bad skincare with Botox”✅ Filler staying in your face: myth vs. reality✅ Lasers they love (BBL/IPL + resurfacing like HALO / MOXI / CoolPeel / Helix) + downtime expectations✅ Their holy grail treatment: Botox (and why)✅ Neurotoxin resistance + scheduling tips (especially for migraine Botox patients)✅ Entrepreneurship, legal delays, and building a brick-and-mortar practice + DO State’s role in it allConnect with The DEVICE GirlsInstagram: @sarahekruseInstagram: @haleygibssonfitFollow Megan & Lauren / Fill & TellInstagram: @fillandtellPodcast: @fillandtellpodcast Drop a comment: What’s your #1 question about injectables, skincare, or lasers?#TheDeviceGirls #Aesthetics #Botox #Filler #Skincare #LaserTreatment #BBL #HaloLaser #Moxi #CoolPeel #HyaluronicAcid #MedicalAesthetics #WomenInMedicine #Entrepreneurship | 1h 05m 56s | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | The Part Of Having A Baby Nobody Prepares You For... | 🎙️ What happens after you leave the hospital… and the fear actually starts?In this episode of The Device Girls, we sit down with Alex Greene — founder of Milk & Honey Concierge Nursing — a postpartum nurse who saw a gap in care no one was talking about.New parents go home exhausted, overwhelmed, and often alone. The support suddenly stops, but the responsibility doesn’t. Alex shares how her own experience with postpartum depression and psychosis changed her life, why nights are the hardest for new moms, and how hands-on help can completely change a family’s trajectory.This conversation pulls back the curtain on postpartum mental health, the pressure modern parents face, and why asking for help isn’t weakness — it’s protection for both mom and baby.Raw. Honest. Necessary.🎧 Episode highlights:• Why the hardest part of birth happens after discharge• The reality of postpartum depression & psychosis• Why sleep deprivation fuels mental health struggles• How dads experience postpartum too• Mom guilt, identity loss, and relationship strain• What real support for new parents should look like• The mission behind Milk & Honey Concierge Nursing👩⚕️ Guest:Alex GreeneFounder, Milk & Honey Concierge Nursing🎤 Hosts:Sarah Kruse — @sarahekruseHaley Gibson — @haleyygibssonfit📲 Follow The Device Girls:Instagram: @thedevicegirlsTikTok: @thedevicegirls👍 If this episode encouraged you, share it with a new parent who needs to hear they’re not alone.💬 Question: What kind of support do you think new parents actually need most?#Postpartum #NewMom #MentalHealth #NurseLife #Motherhood #Parenting #TheDeviceGirls #HealthcareStories | 1h 01m 00s | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | Eye Cancer Isn't the Hardest Part...This Is | Ocular melanoma is a rare and aggressive eye cancer — and in this episode, Mychellya shares what it’s really like to live through it. From undergoing plaque radiation therapy (including a surgically implanted 24-karat gold plaque) to navigating vision changes, isolation, and the fear of the unknown, this is an honest eye cancer journey you won’t hear on Google.After being one of the rare patients approved for a second round of plaque radiation for ocular melanoma, Mychellya returns one year later to share what has changed — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.Inside this episode:✅ What plaque radiation therapy for eye cancer actually involves✅ Being isolated in the hospital while radioactive✅ The mental battle of uncertainty vs. staying present✅ “The unknown is always the fear factor”✅ Her first hopeful scan: “It’s starting to show signs of response”✅ Double vision, driving again after seven months, and recovery updates✅ The human side of healthcare and trusting your care team✅ How crushing seasons can create unexpected purposeThis isn’t just an eye cancer update. It’s a conversation about resilience, faith, mental strength, and learning to live fully while waiting for answers.If you or someone you love is navigating ocular melanoma, cancer treatment, chronic illness, or a season of uncertainty, this episode offers perspective, hope, and real-life experience from someone walking it in real time.📱 Follow The DEVICE Girls for more real conversations that humanize healthcare and amplify stories that matter.Connect with us:Instagram:@sarahekruse@haleygibssonfitFollow Mychellya:@mychellyaViews Expressed Are Our Own#OcularMelanoma #EyeCancer #EyeCancerJourney #PlaqueRadiation #CancerStory #CancerRecovery #FaithOverFear #MedicalPodcast #HealthcareStories #WomenInMedicine #TheDeviceGirls | 1h 08m 49s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | The Part of Medical Sales Nobody Talks About | 🎙️ In this episode of The DEVICE Girls, we’re joined by Victoria Horsman a medical aesthetics rep who went from orthopedic trauma to medical aesthetics and is now building Her Closing Code to help more women break into medical sales.Victoria gets real about what it actually took to break in (risk, moving, being the only girl in the room), what ortho taught her about earning respect, and why aesthetics is so much more than “glam” when you understand the impact on confidence and patient experience.If you’re curious about medical aesthetics sales, trying to break into medical device, or you want a real “day in the life” from someone who’s lived the grind, this one’s for you.✅ Episode highlights:• Victoria’s path from personal training to medical sales (and why she quit without a backup plan)• The reality of orthopedic trauma (on-call life, OR pressure, being underestimated)• How to earn surgeon respect (attention to detail, preparation, preferences)• Transitioning into aesthetics sales and why networking changed everything• What an aesthetic rep actually does (demos, trainings, samples, relationship building)• Standing out in interviews and selling yourself with confidence• Her Closing Code: the mission, community vision, and what’s next• Rapid fire: coffee order, pump-up anthem, and more⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Intro + meet Victoria00:35 Victoria’s background (Kentucky, swimmer, exercise science)03:10 Quitting personal training and breaking into medical sales05:50 Ortho trauma reality check (on-call, OR culture, earning respect)07:39 Lessons that make you dangerous (detail, prep, surgeon preferences)12:43 From trauma to aesthetics (how she made the pivot)18:30 The power of moving markets and learning fast24:45 Why she started Her Closing Code35:38 Day in the life of a medical aesthetics rep41:01 Competition + what separates good reps from great reps47:34 Most common questions she gets + advice for women breaking in57:49 Her Closing Code vision for the next 2–3 years59:40 Rapid fire👯♀️ Connect with us:Instagram: @sarahekruse @haleygibssonfit💬 Question for you:What part of medical sales do you wish someone told you sooner: breaking in, the day-to-day, or the pressure behind the “glam”?🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe. New episodes drop every Thursday @3:00pm CST.Views Expressed Are Our Own#WomenInMedicine #MedicalSales #MedicalAesthetics #TheDeviceGirls | 1h 00m 50s | ||||||
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| 1/29/26 | I Failed the NCLEX... God Still Had A Plan For Me | 🎙️ Failed the NCLEX — and still became the nurse God called her to be.In this episode of The Device Girls, we sit down with Mattie Sheffield, a labor & delivery nurse whose path into nursing was anything but straightforward.After failing the NCLEX, being told by professors she’d “never make it,” and seriously questioning her calling, Mattie found herself exactly where she was meant to be — caring for patients during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. 🤍Mattie shares the shift that changed everything, how faith carried her through the hardest seasons of nursing school, and why she believes God’s plan was at work even when things felt like failure. This conversation is especially meaningful for nurses and nursing students walking through doubt, burnout, or major transitions.Raw. Honest. Faith-filled. And a powerful reminder that setbacks don’t cancel purpose. ✨🎧 Episode highlights:• Failing the NCLEX and rebuilding confidence• Being told she’d never make it as a nurse• A life-changing moment in labor & delivery• Faith, calling, and nursing as service• The realities of nursing school• Why compassion matters more than perfection⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Failing the NCLEX & questioning the calling04:10 Nursing school struggles & doubt07:45 The shift that changed everything14:30 Faith in healthcare23:10 Labor & delivery realities32:00 Advice for future nurses45:00 Finding purpose beyond test scores👩⚕️ Guest:Mattie SheffieldLabor & Delivery / Postpartum Nurse🎤 Hosts:Sarah KruseInstagram: @sarahekruseHaley GibsonInstagram: @haleyygibssonfit📲 Follow The Device Girls:Instagram: @thedevicegirlsTikTok: @thedevicegirls🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify👍 If this episode encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that failure isn’t final.💬 Question for you: What part of Mattie’s story resonated with you the most?#TheDeviceGirls #NurseLife #NCLEX #NursingPodcast #FaithAndWork #LaborAndDelivery #NursingSchool #NursingStudents #HealthcareStories | 54m 52s | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | We’ve Never Shared This Before | Meet The Device Girls | Welcome to Season 4 of The Device Girls 💗In this episode, Sarah and Hailey turn the tables and interview each other. We’re sharing the stories, experiences, and seasons that shaped who we are — both personally and professionally.From growing up, being bullied, and finding our voice to faith, boundaries, burnout, and learning to trust God’s timing, this episode is a real and honest look at the women behind The Device Girls.If you’re in healthcare, navigating a hard season, or learning to become unapologetically yourself, you’re not alone.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:• Who we were before the world told us who to be• Faith, identity, and confidence• Setting boundaries and protecting your peace• The season of life we’re in right now• Why hard years can become your best yearsCHAPTERS:00:00 Season 4 reset01:00 Growing up & childhood stories10:00 Faith and identity18:00 Experiences that shaped us37:00 The season we’re in now44:00 Looking ahead to 2026FOLLOW THE SHOW:Instagram: @thedevicegirlsTikTok: @thedevicegirlsYouTube: @TheDEVICEGirlsWANT TO BE ON THE POD?We love sharing stories from healthcare professionals. Send us a DM on Instagram 💌#TheDeviceGirls #WomenInHealthcare #HealthcarePodcast #FaithAndPurpose #SeasonOfGrowth | 46m 00s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | THE Olivia Reeves Interview... | In this episode of The Device Girls Podcast, hosts Sarah Kruse and Haley Gibson sit down with Olivia Reeves (CRNA) for a hilarious, real, and slightly unhinged (in the best way) conversation about life in healthcare, burnout, and how she accidentally became a TikTok favorite while working in anesthesia.Olivia shares what it’s really like being a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)—from ICU trauma and mental health challenges to the “instant gratification” moments that make anesthesia such a unique career. We also get into the behind-the-scenes of healthcare in America, insurance-driven decision-making, and why so many nurses experience burnout (and what actually helps).If you’re curious about CRNA school, anesthesia, ICU nursing, medical device sales, or you’re a healthcare worker who needs a laugh… this one’s for you.🎧 Episode highlights ✅ CRNA vs ICU nursing: the mental load difference ✅ Burnout in healthcare + why changing environments can help ✅ Going 1099 as a CRNA + creating better work-life balance ✅ Being recognized at work from social media (and when it’s not the time 😅) ✅ The truth about influencer work and why it’s more demanding than people think ✅ The best-kept secret of anesthesia… and why it shouldn’t be a secret ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – “Don’t tell people about CRNA or it’ll get saturated” (Olivia’s response) 00:56 – This-or-that icebreaker (wildebeest vs unicorn + Mustang takes the win) 09:39 – Who Olivia was before CRNA 13:28 – Favorite parts of being a CRNA and favorite specialties 17:52 – Being recognized at work and social media stigma in healthcare 25:29 – What changed Olivia’s relationship with healthcare (insurance and systems) 28:23 – Burnout in healthcare and what actually helps 32:26 – Most meaningful patient moments and trauma bonding with coworkers 36:00 – Protecting mental health in high-stress medical careers 39:49 – Advice for CRNA school and shadowing tips 42:23 – How Olivia became an “accidental TikTok star” 👩⚕️ About our guest: Olivia Reeves, CRNA Olivia Reeves is a CRNA with 10+ years in anesthesia, a mom of three, and the creator behind Dibba Dab of Chaos—known for her blunt honesty, humor, and healthcare content.Olivia Reeves Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_o.crew/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_o.crew 🎙️ Connect with The Device Girls The Device Girls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedevicegirls/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedevicegirls Sarah Kruse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahekruse/ Haley Gibson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleyygibssonfit/ Views expressed are our own.👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a healthcare friend who needs to feel seen. 💬 Question for you: Have you ever dealt with burnout in healthcare (or med device)? What helped you?CRNA, Anesthesia, Nurse Anesthetist, ICU Nurse, Healthcare Burnout, Women In Medicine, Medical Sales, Med Device, MedTok, The Device Girls | 1h 08m 04s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | Breaking Into the $1 Billion Industry They Don't Want You to Know About | 🔥 WOMEN CRUSH MEN 3:1 IN SALES - Here's WhyTaylor Farrah went from struggling to break into medical sales to building a 90% success rate coaching business in just 6 months. In this raw conversation, she reveals why women have a SECRET ADVANTAGE in the most competitive sales industry in America.🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:• Why being "delusionally confident" is your superpower• The mindset shift that changes EVERYTHING• How women naturally outperform men in sales (and why)• Taylor's exact method for landing $100K+ medical sales jobs in 6-8 weeks• Why she quit her dream job to bet on herself (and won)💪 KEY MOMENTS:3:42 - "I love being delusional" - The confidence secret12:15 - Why women have natural sales superpowers18:30 - From $0 to full-time entrepreneur in 6 months25:47 - The "fake it till you make it" truth31:20 - Why 90% of her clients are women (and crushing it)🚀 TAYLOR'S RESULTS:✅ 90% client success rate✅ 6-8 week job placement average✅ Clients landing $100K+ positions✅ Building nationwide community of boss women"There is absolutely nothing in this world that a woman cannot do. We are super humans. We're just superior." - Taylor FarrahCONNECT WITH TAYLOR:Med Match Marketing - www.medmatchmarketing.comTikTok: @medmatchmarketingLinkedIn: Taylor FarrahCONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @thedevicegirls @sarahekruse @haleygibssonfit TikTok: @thedevicegirls#MedicalSales #WomenInSales #CareerChange #Confidence #Entrepreneurship #SalesSuccess #MedDevice #WomenEmpowerment💬 COMMENT BELOW: What's holding you back from believing in yourself? Let's talk about it!👍 SMASH that like button if Taylor inspired you to level up your confidence game!***Views Expressed Are Our Own*** | 1h 04m 32s | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | Kids Are DYING Because Insurance Won't Pay - Pediatric NP Tells All | Kenadee Canada is doing it all — pediatric nurse practitioner, nursing instructor, doctoral student, and new mom. But when her own baby got sick? Her medical brain completely shut down.🎧 Get ready for an unfiltered conversation in this new podcast episode, featuring insightful discussions from a relaxed setting. We explore the dynamics of friendship and relationships in healthcare, sharing personal life experiences that resonate with everyone working in medicine.In this episode, Kenadee gets brutally honest about:• Why her "NP brain took a trip to Mars" during her daughter's first illness• The heartbreaking reality of kids who can't afford life-saving medications• Being a student for 9+ years straight (and still going)• Her shocking music taste that'll blow your mind• How she went from "I don't want school to take that long" to never stopping• The real advice she gives nursing students (it's not what you think)This talk offers valuable perspectives for self improvement and navigating daily life as a healthcare provider. Kenadee doesn't sugarcoat the mom guilt, insurance battles, or exhaustion of wearing every hat imaginable. But she also shares the mantra that keeps her going and why she believes you really can do anything.Fair warning: This one gets emotional. From screamo music to pediatric care, this conversation proves healthcare providers are just humans trying to figure it out like everyone else.#PediatricNP #NursingLife #HealthcareReality #MomLife #HealthcarePodcast #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #Relationships #FriendshipConnect with us:Instagram: @sarahekruse @haleygibssonfit #WomenInMedicine #MedicalSales #TheDeviceGirls | 1h 04m 54s | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | Respiratory Therapist Reveals: I Was Once the Patient Fighting for My Life | In this episode, Katie Hooks, RRT — a respiratory therapist who went from fighting for her life on a ventilator to fighting for her pediatric patients in the ER takes us through an incredible journey of:✅ How 5 autoimmune diseases at age 22 nearly ended her life✅ Being awake and intubated for weeks (the reality no one talks about)✅ The moment doctors said she'd never walk again — and how she proved them wrong✅ From wheelchair to CrossFit in months: the impossible recovery✅ Why her trach scar is now her greatest asset in patient care✅ How trauma transformed into purpose in pediatric respiratory therapy✅ The healthcare heroes who refused to give up when science couldn't explain her survival🎧 Get ready for an unfiltered, emotional conversation about finding purpose through pain, the power of never giving up, and how one person's darkest chapter became the light for countless others.From telling her mom "let me go" to becoming the RT who gives hope to trach babies and their families. This is faith, resilience, and the miracle of turning your mess into your message.This isn't just a medical story, it's proof that sometimes our greatest struggles become our greatest strengths, and that God can use our worst moments to create our most beautiful purpose.📱 Follow @thedevicegirls for more raw healthcare stories that matter.Views Expressed Are Our Own#RespiratoryTherapy #MedicalMiracle #AutoimmuneDisease #PatientStory #HealthcareHeroes #PediatricCare #TraumaToTriumph #FaithInHealing #MedicalPodcast #NeverGiveUp #HealthcareStories #RespiratoryTherapist #ICUStory #VentilatorSurvivor #MedicalRecovery | 1h 10m 20s | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | What Really Happens in an Ambulance (Paramedic Tells All) | Every call has a story — and for Paramedic Joannah Horelica, it's her mission to be the healing hands when people need them most.In this episode a paramedic with nearly 11 years on Abilene's streets, takes us inside the ambulance for a raw, unfiltered look at:✅ Why she started at 18 and became the "passenger princess" who won't drive✅ What really happens in the back of an ambulance at 70 MPH✅ How she can drive past houses and know exactly what happened there✅ The difference between EMTs, Advanced EMTs, and Paramedics✅ Why some calls require intubating patients while doing CPR✅ The emotional weight of being someone's last face before they die🎧 Get ready for a heart-stopping conversation about 12-48 hour shifts, life-or-death decisions in moving vehicles, and what it really takes to hold someone's life in your hands.From delivering babies in the field to performing emergency procedures on the roadside — this is adrenaline, heartbreak, and hope all rolled into one powerful story."We're not God, you know, like, we're not the one that they have to answer to. We're here to do a job, and that job is to help and to heal. No matter your background, no matter what you've done... you could be the last face they ever see."📱 Follow @thedevicegirls for more raw healthcare stories that matter.Views Expressed Are Our Own#Paramedic #EMS #FirstResponders #EmergencyMedicine #HealthcareHeroes #Ambulance #TraumaResponse #MedicalPodcast #HealthcareStories #WomenInMedicine #LifeSavers | 1h 34m 26s | ||||||
| 11/6/25 | Physical Therapist Exposes What Insurance Companies Don't Want You to Know | Every patient has a story — and for Dr. Jodi Hierholzer, it's her mission to help them rewrite their ending.In this episode, Dr. Jodi Hierholzer, PT, DPT, CSCS, CFL2, C-DN — a physical therapist who ditched the insurance model to revolutionize patient care — takes us beyond the treatment table for an inspiring look at:✅ Why she opened her clinic 2 weeks before COVID (and how it saved her business)✅ The broken healthcare system that's failing patients daily✅ How "toxic confidence" built a thriving cash-pay practice✅ From $2,000 startup to 13 employees: the real entrepreneurship journey✅ Why dry needling and manual therapy are game-changers✅ The emotional weight of walking alongside patients through life's biggest battles🎧 Get ready for an unfiltered, heartfelt conversation about breaking free from insurance limitations, building authentic patient relationships, and what it really takes to create lasting change in healthcare.From treating athletes in gym corners to building a faith-centered practice that puts people first — this is entrepreneurship, healthcare, and heart all rolled into one powerful story.📱 Follow @thedevicegirls for more raw healthcare stories that matter.Views Expressed Are Our Own#PhysicalTherapy #Entrepreneurship #HealthcareReform #CashPayPT #SmallBusiness #PatientCare #DryNeedling #HealthcareStories #MedicalPodcast #WomenInBusiness #FaithInBusiness | 1h 19m 49s | ||||||
| 10/30/25 | Canadian vs American Healthcare: OR Nurse's Shocking Truth | 🏥 What happens when an experienced OR nurse works in BOTH Canadian and American healthcare systems?Meet Janelle, a Canadian OR circulator who made the bold move from Calgary to Texas - and she's sharing the shocking differences that will change how you think about healthcare forever.🔥 What You'll Discover:✅ REAL wait times: 6+ months for MRI vs 1 week in Texas✅ Surgery delays: 1+ year for joint replacement in Canada✅ Why she'll NEVER go back to Canadian healthcare✅ The hidden costs of "free" healthcare✅ Behind-the-scenes OR stories you've never heardFrom someone who's seen it all - this Canadian nurse's honest take on both systems will shock you. She breaks down the pros and cons with real examples from her 5+ years in the OR.📸 Instagram: @devicegirls📱 TikTok: @devicegirls🏷️ Tags:#HealthcareComparison #CanadianHealthcare #AmericanHealthcare #ORNurse #MedicalStories #HealthcareTruth #NursingLife #SurgeryStories #HealthcareSystem #MedicalPodcast💬 What's YOUR experience with healthcare wait times? Drop a comment below!👍 SMASH that like button if this opened your eyes about healthcare systems!🔔 Subscribe for more real healthcare stories from the professionals who live it every day!Disclaimer: This content is for educational and entertainment purposes. Individual healthcare experiences may vary. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical advice.***Views expressed are our own*** | 1h 03m 50s | ||||||
| 10/23/25 | Why Successful Men Trade Health for Money (Then Regret It) | Former strength and conditioning coach Joshua Miguel Jones shares his incredible journey from the gym to med device sales to pharma - and why he's going back to his roots.In this raw conversation, Josh reveals the brutal reality of med device interviews (6 months!), the shocking differences between med device and pharma sales, and his wake-up call moment that changed everything. From working with a 450lb client who can't pick up his grandkids to his own health struggles during the transition, this episode exposes what success really costs.Josh breaks down:• Why he left a lucrative med device career• The real differences between med device vs pharma• How he's building an online platform to help successful men lose 50+ pounds• The importance of knowing your "why" before chasing any careerWhether you're considering med device sales, struggling with work-life balance, or need motivation to prioritize your health, Josh's story will hit different.#MedDeviceSales #CareerTransition #HealthAndSuccess | 1h 15m 37s | ||||||
| 10/9/25 | What It's REALLY Like to Be a Respiratory Therapist | Welcome to another episode of The DEVICE Girls! Join hosts Sarah Kruse and Haley Gibson, your guides in the dynamic world of medical sales. This week, we explore how we got into medical sales, bringing you career-boosting tips, patient stories, and the latest industry insights. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in medical and healthcare fields, our podcast is your resource for empowerment and inspiration.Don’t forget to subscribe! We drop new episodes every Thursday @3:00pm CST with inspiring stories, expert advice, and real talk designed to elevate women in medicine. ***Views Expressed Are Our Own***Connect with us:Instagram: @sarahekruse @haleygibssonfit #WomenInMedicine #MedicalSales #TheDeviceGirls | 1h 08m 40s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 | Why Everyone Needs to Know About Hospice (Before It's Too Late) | Welcome to another episode of The DEVICE Girls! Join hosts Sarah Kruse and Haley Gibson, your guides in the dynamic world of medical sales. This week, we explore how we got into medical sales, bringing you career-boosting tips, patient stories, and the latest industry insights. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in medical and healthcare fields, our podcast is your resource for empowerment and inspiration.Don’t forget to subscribe! We drop new episodes every Thursday @3:00pm CST with inspiring stories, expert advice, and real talk designed to elevate women in medicine. ***Views Expressed Are Our Own***Connect with us:Instagram: @sarahekruse @haleygibssonfit #WomenInMedicine #MedicalSales #TheDeviceGirls | 1h 11m 42s | ||||||
| 8/21/25 | The Fight for Respect: Women in Healthcare Speak Out | Welcome to another episode of The DEVICE Girls! Join hosts Sarah Kruse and Haley Gibson, your guides in the dynamic world of medical sales. This week, we explore how we got into medical sales, bringing you career-boosting tips, patient stories, and the latest industry insights. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in medical and healthcare fields, our podcast is your resource for empowerment and inspiration.Don’t forget to subscribe! We drop new episodes every Thursday @3:00pm CST with inspiring stories, expert advice, and real talk designed to elevate women in medicine. ***Views Expressed Are Our Own***Connect with us:Instagram: @sarahekruse @haleygibssonfit #WomenInMedicine #MedicalSales #TheDeviceGirls | 22m 57s | ||||||
| 8/14/25 | The Cost of Survival: A NICU Journey That Changed Everything | In this heartfelt episode, Makenzie and her daughter Blair share their incredible journey through the NICU, marking a year since Blair's birth. Makenzie opens up about the unexpected challenges of a traumatic birth and the emotional rollercoaster of navigating the NICU, where every day felt like a fight for survival. With unwavering faith and the support of her family, Makenzie recounts the miraculous moments that kept her hope alive, from the shocking medical bills to the joy of finally holding her baby after 11 long days. This episode is a powerful testament to resilience, love, and the importance of community support for NICU families. Join us as we explore the highs and lows of their journey and the lessons learned along the way. Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday @ 3 PM CST.Leave a comment if this one hit home — we want to hear your story too.Views Expressed Are Our Own Connect with us:Instagram: @sarahekruse @haleygibssonfit @thedevicegirlsTikTok: @thedevicegirls1#NICUJourney #TinyButMighty #MomStrong | 1h 20m 15s | ||||||
| 8/7/25 | Chiropractor Confessions: Is It Safe? | Welcome to another episode of The DEVICE Girls! Join hosts Sarah Kruse and Haley Gibson, your guides in the dynamic world of medical sales. This week, we explore how we got into medical sales, bringing you career-boosting tips, patient stories, and the latest industry insights. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in medical and healthcare fields, our podcast is your resource for empowerment and inspiration.Don’t forget to subscribe! We drop new episodes every Thursday @3:00pm CST with inspiring stories, expert advice, and real talk designed to elevate women in medicine. ***Views Expressed Are Our Own***Connect with us:Instagram: @sarahekruse @haleygibssonfit #WomenInMedicine #MedicalSales #TheDeviceGirls | 1h 17m 24s | ||||||
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