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In Good Company Podcast

Deep Dive Into Home Health, Hospice And Home Care Trends In Southwest Missouri

Demystifying Care Options

Learn the critical differences between Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative care to choose the right path for your loved one.

The Journey of Aging:

Honest conversations about the physical and emotional transitions seniors and their families face over time.

Meet Your Hosts

John Ray, Co-Host & Founder

John Ray brings over 30 years of dedicated experience from the healthcare world, driven by a commitment to quality senior care services. He began his journey as an aide caring for geriatric patients before becoming a licensed physical therapist. After several years working for large-scale corporate healthcare companies, both as a physical therapist and later as an executive team member, John recognized a significant gap in the industry.

Spencer Ernst, Co-Host & Public Relations Specialist

Spencer Ernst is an experienced content creator, storyteller, and marketing professional dedicated to bringing important conversations to life. A graduate of the University of Missouri’s broadcast journalism program, Spencer honed his visual storytelling and branding skills over four and a half years as a Promotions Producer at KY3 in Springfield, Missouri.

Our Latest Podcast Episode

What if the biggest drivers of chronic disease aren’t genetics or aging, but the foods we’ve been told are “healthy” for decades?

In Part 1 of our conversation with Dr. Steve Hughlett, a Doctor of Pharmacy with more than 34 years of healthcare experience, we explore his journey from traditional healthcare into the world of nutrition, metabolic health, and lifestyle medicine.

Dr. Hughlett shares how years inside the medical system led him to question the relationship between food, chronic illness, and the growing dependence on medications. We discuss obesity, insulin resistance, processed foods, and why so many people feel trapped in unhealthy cycles despite following conventional advice.

In this episode, we cover:
• Why metabolic health matters
• The connection between processed foods and chronic disease
• How the healthcare system approaches prevention
• The role of insulin resistance in modern illness
• Why simple lifestyle changes can make a major impact
• Walking, hydration, sleep, and sunlight as foundational health tools

This conversation challenges many common assumptions about nutrition and wellness while offering practical ways to improve your health naturally.

Learn more about Dr. Steve Hughlett, his book Your Plate Is Your Fate, and the Nutrition Prescription: Wellness vs. Medications podcast at drstevehughlett.com.

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Your Plate is Your Fate: Part 1 with Dr. Steve Hughlett

In Good Company Podcast: Age Better June 3, 2026 5:00 am

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Reversing Diabetes

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Reversing Diabetes

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Brainwashed by Food Industry

In Good Company Podcast: Age Better 10 hours ago

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Steve Hughlett, we dive deeper into the modern food industry, regenerative farming, pharmaceutical influence, and the growing movement toward natural health and nutrition.

Dr. Hughlett discusses how processed foods, marketing, and convenience culture have shaped the way Americans eat, and why many people are beginning to rethink where their food comes from. We also explore regenerative farming, nutrient quality, and the importance of reconnecting with real, whole foods.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Hughlett shares passionate insights about:
• Food industry influence on public health
• Why many modern foods leave people constantly hungry
• The importance of nutrient-dense eating
• Regenerative farming and trusted food sourcing
• How marketing shapes health decisions
• Helping people reduce dependence on medications naturally

We also discuss practical health habits that nearly everyone can begin implementing immediately: cutting sweetened beverages, reducing processed flour, prioritizing movement, improving sleep, and getting outside more consistently.

This episode is a thought-provoking look at nutrition, personal responsibility, and the growing movement toward healthier living through sustainable lifestyle change.

You can find Dr. Steve Hughlett online at drstevehughlett.com and listen to the Nutrition Prescription: Wellness vs. Medications podcast wherever podcasts are available.
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Your Plate is Your Fate: Part 2 with Dr. Steve Hughlett

In Good Company Podcast: Age Better June 10, 2026 5:00 am

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Why you should support FARMER'S MARKET

In Good Company Podcast: Age Better June 9, 2026 9:00 pm

Scammers may call, email, or text offering “free” medical equipment or services, but it could be a Medicare scam. In this video, learn what to watch for, why you should never share your Medicare Number with someone you don’t know, and how hospice, home health, or medical equipment scams can affect your benefits.

If you think you’ve experienced Medicare fraud, call 1-800-MEDICARE or report it online at Medicare.gov/fraud.
Help crush fraud. Protect your Medicare.

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Medicare Scam Warning: Red Flags to Know

In Good Company Podcast: Age Better June 9, 2026 4:30 pm