The Device Girls

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

🔥 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***

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

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

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

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

🏥 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***

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

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

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

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

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

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

Women in Scrubs: The Unfiltered Truth About Burnout, Balance, and Breaking StigmasIn 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.🎧 📅 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 @thedevicegirls TikTok: @thedevicegirls1#WomenInHealthcare #BurnoutInMedicine #MentalHealthInHealthcare

From High School to Healthcare Heroes 👯‍♀️💉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.🎧 Tune in for real friendship, motherhood, medicine, and a whole lot of love — plus some bold conversations that matter.📅 Don’t forget to subscribe — new episodes every Thursday @ 3:00 PM CST. Expect real talk, expert insight, and inspiring stories that elevate women in medicine.Views Expressed Are Our Own👉 Connect with us:Instagram: @sarahekruse @haleygibssonfit @thedevicegirlsTikTok: @thedevicegirls1

🎙️ NEW EPISODE — Featuring Raegan Byington! 💖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 CRNAThis 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.📅 Don’t forget to subscribe — new episodes every Thursday @ 3:00 PM CST. Expect real talk, expert insight, and inspiring stories that elevate women in medicine.🗣️ Views Expressed Are Our Own👉 Connect with us:Instagram: @sarahekruse | @haleygibssonfit | @thedevicegirlsTikTok: @thedevicegirls1#LaborAndDeliveryNurse #ICUnurse #FutureCRNA #TheDeviceGirlsPodcast

In this raw and unforgettable episode, we sit down with Ainsly and Ryan Johnson — a couple whose journey will stay with you long after you listen. Ainsly is a devoted ICU nurse; Ryan is a business owner and father who has walked through unimaginable loss after a tragic accident took the life of his first wife.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📅 Don’t forget to subscribe — new episodes every Thursday @ 3:00 PM CST. Expect real talk, expert insight, and inspiring stories that elevate women in medicine.🗣️ Views Expressed Are Our Own👉 Connect with us:Instagram: @sarahekruse | @haleygibssonfit | @thedevicegirlsTikTok: @thedevicegirls1

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 @thedevicegirlsTikTok: @thedevicegirls1#WomenInMedicine #PlasticSurgeon #TheDeviceGirls

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 @thedevicegirlsTikTok: @thedevicegirls1#WomenInMedicine #PlasticSurgeon #TheDeviceGirls

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