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 firefighter

What happens after the adrenaline wears off

Balancing normal life with an abnormal job

The moments that stay with you forever

Why this career changes you — for better or worse

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:30 What people think firefighting is vs reality

05:12 The calls you don’t forget

18:47 Life outside the station

32:10 The mental load no one talks about

48:55 Why they still choose this job

1:05:20 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: @thedevicegirls

TikTok: @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

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 Intro

00:45 Meet Dr. Kendall & Dr. Bankhead

02:30 Their journey into medicine

04:50 Why ER vs trauma surgery

07:50 Balancing a dual-physician household

09:50 Divorce… and getting remarried

12:50 What patients don’t understand about doctors

15:50 Burnout, loss, and emotional weight of medicine

20:10 What Covid was really like for physicians

27:10 Their businesses outside of medicine

31:30 ER vs Trauma: who has it harder?

35:20 Advice for couples in medicine

38:20 Outro

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Hosts:

Sarah – https://www.instagram.com/sarahekruse

Haley – https://www.instagram.com/haleyygibssonfit

Guests:

Dr. Brian Kendall – Emergency Medicine Physician

Dr. Renee Bankhead – Trauma Surgeon | ICU Doctor | Entrepreneur

🎙️ Podcast: Coffee Walk MD

If 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

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 Duncan

Medical Sales Professional (Device, Pharma & Aesthetics)

🎤 Hosts:

Sarah Kruse — @sarahekruse

Haley Gibson — @haleyygibssonfit

📲 Follow The Device Girls:

Instagram: @thedevicegirls

TikTok: @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

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 Antebi

ICU Nurse & Host of Call the Nurse

@callthenursepodcast

🎤 Hosts:

Sarah Kruse — @sarahekruse

Haley Gibson — @haleyygibssonfit

📲 Follow The Device Girls:

Instagram: @thedevicegirls

TikTok: @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

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 all

Connect with The DEVICE Girls

Instagram: @sarahekruse

Instagram: @haleygibssonfit

Follow Megan & Lauren / Fill & Tell

Instagram: @fillandtell

Podcast:  @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

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 Greene

Founder, Milk & Honey Concierge Nursing

🎤 Hosts:

Sarah Kruse — @sarahekruse

Haley Gibson — @haleyygibssonfit

📲 Follow The Device Girls:

Instagram: @thedevicegirls

TikTok: @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

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 purpose

This 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

@haleygibssonfit

Follow Mychellya:

@mychellya

Views Expressed Are Our Own

#OcularMelanoma #EyeCancer #EyeCancerJourney #PlaqueRadiation #CancerStory #CancerRecovery #FaithOverFear #MedicalPodcast #HealthcareStories #WomenInMedicine #TheDeviceGirls

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 Victoria

00:35 Victoria’s background (Kentucky, swimmer, exercise science)

03:10 Quitting personal training and breaking into medical sales

05:50 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 fast

24:45 Why she started Her Closing Code

35:38 Day in the life of a medical aesthetics rep

41:01 Competition + what separates good reps from great reps

47:34 Most common questions she gets + advice for women breaking in

57:49 Her Closing Code vision for the next 2–3 years

59:40 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

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 calling

04:10 Nursing school struggles & doubt

07:45 The shift that changed everything

14:30 Faith in healthcare

23:10 Labor & delivery realities

32:00 Advice for future nurses

45:00 Finding purpose beyond test scores

👩‍⚕️ Guest:

Mattie Sheffield

Labor & Delivery / Postpartum Nurse

🎤 Hosts:

Sarah Kruse

Instagram: @sarahekruse

Haley Gibson

Instagram: @haleyygibssonfit

📲 Follow The Device Girls:

Instagram: @thedevicegirls

TikTok: @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

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 years

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Season 4 reset

01:00 Growing up & childhood stories

10:00 Faith and identity

18:00 Experiences that shaped us

37:00 The season we’re in now

44:00 Looking ahead to 2026

FOLLOW THE SHOW:

Instagram: @thedevicegirls

TikTok: @thedevicegirls

YouTube: @TheDEVICEGirls

WANT TO BE ON THE POD?

We love sharing stories from healthcare professionals. Send us a DM on Instagram 💌

#TheDeviceGirls #WomenInHealthcare #HealthcarePodcast #FaithAndPurpose #SeasonOfGrowth

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

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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

Taylor 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 secret

12:15 - Why women have natural sales superpowers

18:30 - From $0 to full-time entrepreneur in 6 months

25:47 - The "fake it till you make it" truth

31:20 - 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 Farrah

CONNECT WITH TAYLOR:

Med Match Marketing - www.medmatchmarketing.com

TikTok: @medmatchmarketing

LinkedIn: Taylor Farrah

CONNECT 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***

🎧 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 #Friendship

Connect with us:

Instagram: @sarahekruse @haleygibssonfit

#WomenInMedicine #MedicalSales #TheDeviceGirls

✅ 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

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

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

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 heard

From 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!

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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***

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 career

Whether 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

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:

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#WomenInMedicine #MedicalSales #TheDeviceGirls

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

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.

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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.

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In this raw and real episode, it’s just us — Sarah and Haley — sitting down to talk about what it actually feels like to be a woman in healthcare.

From the unspoken stigmas in the medical rep world, to juggling motherhood, relationships, careers, and expectations — we open up about the pressure to do it all (and make it look easy), the burnout no one talks about, and the guilt that follows working moms in medicine.

We’re sharing our honest experiences, lessons we’ve learned the hard way, and how we’re learning to redefine what balance really looks like in this industry. This one’s for every woman trying to carry it all — we see you.

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Katie Laws and Hannah Finley are the definition of day-one ride or dies — from growing up together, to being college roommates, to the same nursing school and nurse practitioner school. Now wives, moms, and NPs raising beautiful daughters, their bond is stronger than ever.

In this episode, we sit down with these two powerhouse best friends to talk about the beauty of growing through every season together, the importance of having someone who gets it, and how their roles as nurse practitioners may look different — but their hearts for healing are exactly the same.

We also dive into the hot topic of turf wars in medicine — what it’s like navigating professional boundaries, collaboration, and respect in a healthcare system that doesn’t always make room for everyone.

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Welcome back to another unforgettable episode of The DEVICE Girls! Join your hosts, Sarah Kruse and Haley Gibson, as we explore the heart and soul behind the scrubs.

This episode is especially close to home — we’re sitting down with Raegan Byington, a dear friend since high school, who helped deliver my baby boy and is truly one of the most compassionate and dedicated nurses I know.

From her time as an extraordinary Labor & Delivery nurse to her current work in the ICU— and now chasing her dream of becoming a CRNA — Raegan shares what it really takes to care for patients at their most vulnerable.

Her story is raw, real, and inspiring — a testament to resilience, purpose, and the power of choosing a life of service.

💬 We talk everything from:

• What it’s really like behind the scenes in L&D and ICU

• Patient moments that changed her life

• The emotional toll and joy of nursing

• Her dream and journey toward becoming a CRNA

This one is for every nurse, future CRNA, and anyone who’s ever felt called to medicine for the people — not just the profession. It’s real, insightful, and a must-watch.

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Together, they share how grief shattered their worlds — and how grace, healing, and faith slowly pieced them back together. From ICU hallways to building a life filled with love and wild, joyful boys, this is a story of heartbreak turned into hope.

If you’ve ever questioned how beauty can come from brokenness, this episode is for you.

In loving memory of Daniela Johnson 💗

January 8, 1986 – February 4, 2021

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🎉 Season Finale Alert! 🎉

In this special episode, Sarah and Haley sit down together to wrap up an incredible first season of The Device Girls. From jaw-dropping success stories to behind-the-scenes moments, they reflect on the guests, the growth, and the grit that made this season unforgettable.

They’re sharing favorite episodes, top lessons learned, and the real talk that didn’t make the final cut. Expect laughter, a few mic-drop moments, and a sneak peek at what’s ahead for Season 2. If you’ve been rocking with us from the beginning—or just tuning in—this is the perfect episode to catch the vision and feel the heartbeat behind The Device Girls.

💬 "This podcast started as an idea… and it’s turned into a movement."

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nick Yiannios, a leading dental innovator based in Arkansas, to explore the world of same-day veneers. Dr. Nick shares his expertise on how this cutting-edge procedure can transform smiles in just one day, detailing the technology and techniques that make it possible.

Join us as we dive into Dr. Nick's journey in the dental field, the importance of holistic care, and the emotional impact of enhancing one’s smile. He opens up about his passion for creating beautiful smiles and the unique approach he takes to ensure patient satisfaction. Dr. Nick also discusses the significance of understanding dental health beyond aesthetics and the role of technology in modern dentistry.

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Welcome to another episode of The DEVICE Girls!

In this episode, we sit down with Chelsea Nicole, a brave advocate and survivor of breast implant illness. Chelsea shares her powerful journey from the decision to get breast implants to her eventual explant surgery, detailing the challenges and triumphs she has faced along the way.

Join us as we dive into her experiences with breast implant illness, the importance of awareness, and the emotional impact of navigating health challenges. Chelsea opens up about her mission to educate others about the potential risks of breast implants and empower those who may be experiencing similar health issues. She also shares valuable lessons about resilience, faith, and the strength found in community support.

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In this episode, we sit down with Mychellya, a courageous advocate and survivor of ocular melanoma. Mychellya shares her inspiring journey from diagnosis to treatment, detailing the challenges and triumphs she has faced along the way.

Join us as we dive into her experiences with ocular melanoma, the importance of early detection, and the emotional impact of living with this rare form of cancer. Mychellya opens up about her mission to raise awareness and empower others facing similar health challenges, as well as the valuable lessons she’s learned about resilience, hope, and the power of community support.

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Welcome to another episode of The DEVICE Girls!

In this episode, we gather with a group of passionate individuals from our Medical Sales College class who have navigated their own unique journeys in the medical sales industry. They share their experiences from their time at MSC, discussing the challenges they faced and the successes they've achieved since entering the field.

Join us as we explore their diverse paths, the significance of networking, and the lessons learned about perseverance and adaptability in a competitive environment. Our guests open up about their motivations, the importance of mentorship, and how they continue to support one another as they grow in their careers.

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In this episode, we sit down with Amber Richards, a passionate scrub tech from Abilene, Texas. Amber shares her inspiring journey from waiting tables to making a difference in the operating room, detailing the challenges and rewards she has encountered along the way.

Join us as we dive into her experiences in surgical technology, the dynamics of working in the OR, and the vital role she plays in patient care. Amber opens up about her mission to empower others in the medical field and the valuable lessons she’s learned about teamwork, resilience, and the impact of compassionate care.

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In this episode of The Device Girls, we sit down with Shelby Whitaker, an inspiring ICU nurse from Abilene, Texas. Shelby shares her incredible journey from a small-town girl to a dedicated healthcare professional, detailing the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way.

Join us as we explore her experiences in nursing school, the emotional impact of working in the ICU, and the importance of compassionate patient care. Shelby opens up about her mission to support families during difficult times and the lessons she’s learned about resilience and empathy in the medical field.

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In this episode of The Device Girls, we sit down with Shelby Whitaker, an inspiring ICU nurse from Abilene, Texas. Shelby shares her incredible journey from a small-town girl to a dedicated healthcare professional, detailing the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way.

Join us as we explore her experiences in nursing school, the emotional impact of working in the ICU, and the importance of compassionate patient care. Shelby opens up about her mission to support families during difficult times and the lessons she’s learned about resilience and empathy in the medical field.

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