In this deeply personal episode of In Good Company, Kim Therriault, Director of Haven Hospice, opens up about her own health journey, the fear and uncertainty that came with diagnosis, and the faith that has carried her through some of the hardest moments of her life. For years, Kim has walked alongside patients and families facing serious illness, grief, and end-of-life care. Now, she shares what it feels like to be on the other side of that experience, not only as a healthcare leader, but as a wife, mother, woman of faith, and hospice nurse who understands suffering in a profoundly personal way. This conversation is honest, emotional, and full of hope. Kim reflects on what her journey has taught her about surrender, strength, prayer, family, purpose, and the gift of every single day. Her story is a reminder that even in the valley, there can be peace. Even in uncertainty, there can be faith. And even in the hardest seasons, life can still be filled with meaning, love, and grace. #InGoodCompany #HavenHospice #KimTherriault #HealthJourney #FaithAndHealing #HospiceCare #HopeInHardTimes #ChristianFaith #Caregiving #HealthcareHeroes #LifeAndFaith #HospiceNurse #StrengthAndGrace #PurposeInPain #OzarksHealthcare

In this deeply personal episode of In Good Company, we sit down with Kim Therriault, Director of Haven Hospice, for an honest conversation about hospice, calling, faith, leadership, and what it means to truly care for people at the most vulnerable moments of life. Kim shares the heart behind what she calls “old school hospice,” a kind of care that refuses to rush, refuses to treat people like numbers, and believes patients and families deserve time, presence, dignity, and compassion. From building Haven Hospice from the ground up to mentoring nurses and walking alongside families through fear, grief, and uncertainty, Kim’s story reveals the kind of leadership that is rooted in service. But this conversation also turns deeply personal. Kim opens up about her own recent cancer diagnosis, the shock of hearing the word malignant, the importance of self-advocacy, and the small acts of kindness that meant everything in a frightening moment. As someone who has spent her life caring for others, Kim now shares what it feels like to be the patient, to need answers, and to lean on faith, family, coworkers, and God. This episode is a powerful reminder that healthcare is not just about medicine. It is about listening. It is about showing up. It is about doing the extra thing. And sometimes, it is about finding grace and hope in the middle of the hardest road. Whether you work in healthcare, love someone in hospice, are walking through a difficult diagnosis, or simply need a reminder of what compassionate care should look like, Kim’s story is one you will not forget. #InGoodCompany #HavenHospice #HavenHomeHealthAndHospice #HospiceCare #HospiceNurse #EndOfLifeCare #FaithAndHope #HealthcareWithHeart #PatientAdvocacy #SelfAdvocacy #CompassionateCare #Caregiving #HealthcareHeroes #HospiceLeadership #KimTherriault #OzarksHealthcare #SouthwestMissouri #FaithThroughTheFire #GraceAndDignity #OldSchoolHospice

Speech therapy is about so much more than talking. In this episode, we sit down with Molly McGrady, a speech-language pathologist in acute care, to explore the surprising and deeply meaningful work SLPs do every day. Molly shares how speech pathologists help patients with swallowing, cognition, stroke recovery, aphasia, voice changes, oral cancer recovery, and communication challenges. She also breaks down common misconceptions about aspiration, coughing, reflux, oral care, and when families should seek help for a loved one. From helping patients eat safely again to supporting someone as they find new ways to communicate after a stroke, this conversation is a powerful look at the science, compassion, and everyday impact behind speech pathology. #SpeechTherapy #SpeechLanguagePathology #SLP #SwallowingDisorders #StrokeRecovery #AphasiaAwareness #CognitiveHealth #OralCare #ThroatHealth #PatientCare #HealthcareHeroes #CaregiverSupport #HealthyAging #MercyHospital #PodcastEpisode #MollyMcGrady