The Device Girls

In this episode of The DEVICE Girls, we sit down with Camryn Silverton, a Physician Assistant working in one of the nation's busiest emergency departments, to uncover what life inside the ER is *really* like. From believing her medical career was over after fainting during her first clinical experience to now treating patients in a Level I Trauma Center, Camryn shares the journey that reshaped...

⚾ From the New York Yankees to the Operating Room. In this episode of The Device Girls, Sarah and Haley sit down with Ty Hensley, former professional baseball player, spine specialist, and owner of First Round Medical. After spending 10 years in professional baseball and enduring multiple surgeries himself, Ty found a new purpose in medical devices—eventually moving to Dallas without a playbook,...

In this powerful episode of The DEVICE Girls, we sit down with Cindy Jenkins—a mother turned advocate after the tragic loss of her daughter, Taylor. What began as a devastating car accident quickly became something far more complicated. Cindy shares the heartbreaking story of Taylor’s final days, the questions that followed, and the discoveries that led her down a path of investigation, advocacy,...

Joining us is **Kim Peters, Nurse Practitioner and founder of Horizon Med Spa**, who breaks down the science behind hormone optimization, peptide therapy, gut health, cortisol, and why "normal" lab results don't always mean you're functioning at your best. We discuss: - What GLP-1 medications actually do (and the biggest misconceptions about them) - The difference between **normal...

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 “ti...

🔥 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 do...

🔥 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 t...

🔥 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 o...

🔥 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...

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 thei...

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 sc...

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...

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 o...

🎙️ 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...

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...

🎙️ 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 aesth...

🎙️ 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 —...

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 w...

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...

🔥 WOMEN CRUSH MEN 3:1 IN SALES - Here's Why 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 mi...

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 perso...

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...

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...

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 bu...

🏥 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+ y...