The Device Girls

Sarah Kruse & Haley Gibson
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Welcome to The DEVICE Girls—where women and people in all medical and healthcare professions find their power and leave inspired! Hosted by medical sales reps Sarah Kruse (robotics) and Haley Gibson (spine), we dive into career growth, patient impact, industry insights, and real talk on thriving in this field. Subscribe for inspiring stories, expert advice, and a community that’s here to empower and elevate women in medicine. New episodes every Thursday! #WomenInMedicine #MedicalSales #Podcast

  1. MAR 19

    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 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 Follow The Device Girls: 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedevicegirls 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedevicegirls ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDEVICEGirls 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

    39 min

  2. MAR 12

    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 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

    1h 34m

  3. MAR 5

    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 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

    1h 4m

  4. FEB 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 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

    1h 6m

  5. FEB 19

    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 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

    1h 1m

  6. FEB 12

    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 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

    1h 9m

  7. FEB 5

    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 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

    1h 1m

  8. JAN 29

    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 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

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Welcome to The DEVICE Girls—where women and people in all medical and healthcare professions find their power and leave inspired! Hosted by medical sales reps Sarah Kruse (robotics) and Haley Gibson (spine), we dive into career growth, patient impact, industry insights, and real talk on thriving in this field. Subscribe for inspiring stories, expert advice, and a community that’s here to empower and elevate women in medicine. New episodes every Thursday! #WomenInMedicine #MedicalSales #Podcast

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  • Creator
    Sarah Kruse & Haley Gibson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Device Girls