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by Sarah Kruse & Haley Gibson
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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- 1 weeks ago1h 11m
They Hand Her Your Life for 6 Hours | Cardiac Perfusionist Vivian Moreno
They stop the heart. She keeps you alive.In this episode of The Device Girls, we sit down with cardiac perfusionist Vivian Moreno to talk about one of the most intense jobs in medicine.Vivian shares what it’s really like being responsible for keeping patients alive during open heart surgery — from running the heart-lung machine to managing ECMO patients fighting for their lives.From hearing “time of death” after doing everything possible… to helping patients survive long enough to receive a heart transplant… this conversation gives a raw inside look into the emotional weight, pressure, and humanity behind one of medicine’s most overlooked professions.But this conversation goes deeper than medicine.Vivian also opens up about the mental toll of high-stakes healthcare, learning to stay grounded outside the hospital, and how this career completely changed her perspective on life.Raw. Honest. Eye-opening.🎧 Episode highlights:• What a cardiac perfusionist actually does• What happens when surgeons stop the heart• ECMO, bypass, and life support explained simply• The emotional reality of withdrawing care• The hardest moments Vivian has experienced in medicine• What it’s like carrying the pressure of human life• Women in perfusion and healthcare• How medicine changed her perspective on life forever• Staying grounded outside of the hospital👩⚕️ Guest:Vivian MorenoCardiac Perfusionist🎤 Hosts:Sarah Kruse — @sarahekruseHaley Gibson — @haleyygibsonfit📲 Follow The Device Girls:Instagram: @thedevicegirlsTikTok: @thedevicegirls👍 If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone in healthcare.💬 Question:What’s a profession people don’t fully understand until they hear the human side of it?#CardiacPerfusion #ECMO #OpenHeartSurgery #WomenInHealthcare #MedicalPodcast #HealthcareStories #Perfusionist #TheDeviceGirls***Views Expressed Are Our Own***
- 2 weeks ago1h 17m
What Really Happens Behind Hospital Doors
🔥 What REALLY happens behind hospital doors?After Ashley Duncan’s first episode sparked massive reactions online, she’s back… and this time, nothing is off limits.From the wildest things healthcare workers have actually seen in the OR (yes… including the stories that sound too insane to be real) to the emotional weight of patient care, broken healthcare systems, insurance frustrations, organ donation debates, and the realities providers carry home after work — this conversation goes deep.Some parts are hilarious.Some parts are heartbreaking.Some parts might make you question everything you thought you knew about healthcare.But one thing is certain: this is the side of medicine most people never hear about.🎙️ In this episode, we talk about:• The stories Ashley held back the first time 👀• The emotional toll healthcare workers carry• What patients never see behind hospital doors• Insurance, hospital systems, and hard conversations• Organ donation, childbirth costs & controversial healthcare topics• The moments that stick with providers forever• Why healthcare workers often go home carrying more than people realize⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Intro00:45 Reading the internet’s reaction to Ashley’s last episode11:30 The stories Ashley held back 😳28:30 The heartbreaking side of healthcare35:00 The business of healthcare no one talks about45:45 Insurance, hospitals & controversial opinions1:03:00 What’s broken in healthcare — and what needs to change1:18:00 Final thoughts👩⚕️ Hosts:Sarah KruseHaley Gibson🎧 Follow The Device Girls for real, raw, and unfiltered conversations from the people inside healthcare.💬 QUESTION FOR YOU:What part of healthcare do you think people misunderstand the most?Views Expressed Are Our OwnConnect with us:Instagram: @sarahkruse @haleygibsonfit#Healthcare #MedicalSales #TheDeviceGirls #WomenInHealthcare #HospitalStories #HealthcareWorkers
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
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
- 4 weeks ago1h 25m
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
- Apr 30, 20261h 26m
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
- Mar 19, 202639 min
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
- Mar 12, 20261h 34m
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
- Mar 5, 20261h 4m
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
About The Device Girls
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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