Talking about hospice isn’t easy, but it’s something we all need to understand. In this powerful episode of The Real Deal Conversations, host Megan Deal sits down with Matt Day, Assistant Director of the Hospice Foundation for Outreach, and Dr. Kristen Killen, family physician and board member for the Hospice Foundation, to shed light on what hospice really is (and what it isn’t). 


They open up about how hospice care isn’t about giving up, it’s about comfort, dignity, and living well in the time you have. Together, they tackle misconceptions, explain the difference between hospice and palliative care, and share real stories of hope, healing, and even patients who “graduate” from hospice. You’ll also hear about the upcoming documentary Soft Surrender and tools like “Bucket List Plus One” that help families have meaningful end-of-life conversations before it’s too late. It’s not a conversation about dying... It’s a conversation about living well, right to the very end.

Thanks to our sponsor, Ma's Placeand Ozark Veterinary Clinic!

Talking about hospice isn&rsquo;t easy, but it&rsquo;s something we all need to understand. In this powerful episode of The Real Deal Conversations, host Megan Deal&nbsp;sits down with Matt Day, Assistant Director of the Hospice Foundation for Outreach, and Dr. Kristen Killen, family physician and board member for the Hospice Foundation, to shed light on what hospice really is (and what it isn&rsquo;t).&nbsp;
 They open up about how hospice care isn&rsquo;t about giving up, it&rsquo;s about comfort, dignity, and living well in the time you have. Together, they tackle misconceptions, explain the difference between hospice and palliative care, and share real stories of hope, healing, and even patients who &ldquo;graduate&rdquo; from hospice. You&rsquo;ll also hear about the upcoming documentary Soft Surrender&nbsp;and tools like &ldquo;Bucket List Plus One&rdquo; that help families have meaningful end-of-life conversations before it&rsquo;s too late. It&rsquo;s not a conversation about dying... It&rsquo;s a conversation about living well, right to the very end.
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The Real Deal Conversations with Megan Deal shares real stories and meaningful conversations to encourage, inspire, and equip you for life's challenges—whether it’s mental health, relationships, work, or leadership.

Through personal experiences and insightful discussions, Megan and her guests work to foster empathy, build connections, and remind you that you're not alone.

New episodes drop every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or at aroundtheozarks.com!

The Real Deal Conversations with Megan Deal shares real stories and meaningful conversations to encourage, inspire, and equip you for life's challenges&mdash;whether it&rsquo;s mental health, relationships, work, or leadership.
Through personal experiences and insightful discussions, Megan and her guests work to foster empathy, build connections, and remind you that you're not alone.
New episodes drop every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or at aroundtheozarks.com!

The Real Deal Conversations

The Real Deal Conversations with Megan Deal shares real stories and meaningful conversations to encourage, inspire, and equip you for life's challenges&mdash;whether it&rsquo;s mental health, relationships, work, or leadership.
Through personal experiences and insightful discussions, Megan and her guests work to foster empathy, build connections, and remind you that you're not alone.
New episodes drop every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts or at aroundtheozarks.com!