Talking FACS

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: LaToya Drake, MS Extension Specialist for Food Access, Kentucky Nutrition Education Program Season 7, Episode 38 In this episode, host Mindy McCulley is joined by LaToya Drake, Extension Specialist for Food Access with the Kentucky Nutrition Education Program. Together, they explore vital guid...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Preservation Season 7, Episode 37 In this episode of Talking FACS, we delve into the safety concerns surrounding black plastic kitchen utensils. Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Preservation and Food Safety, explores whether th...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Nichole Huff, PhD Assistant Extension Professor for Family Finance and Resource Management Season 7, Episode 36 In this episode of MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS, host Mindy is joined by Dr. Nichole Huff, Assistant Extension Professor for Family Finance and Res...

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky Guest: Courtney Luecking, PhD Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health Season 7, Episode 35 Join host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Courtney Luecking, Assistant Extension Professor for Maternal and Child Health, as they delve into the importance of cultivating a po...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Bethany Pratt, MS Extension Food Systems Specialist, Kentucky Nutrition Education Program Season 7, Episode 34 Join us as we explore the world of vegetable gardening with Bethany Pratt, the Food System Specialist with the Nutrition Education Program. In this episode, discover how gardening can...

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Tia Borger, PhD  Assistant Professor and Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, UK College of Medicine & UK Markey Cancer Center Faculty Member Cancer Conversations Episode 61 In this enlightening episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, we are...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development   Season 7, Episode 33 Join host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. David Weisenhorn as they delve into the realities of true love stories, contrasting fairy tale notions and commercialized expectations. Explore practical...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Whitney Holmes, MS Assistant Director for Learning Services, Center for Academic and Tutorial Services (CATS)/UK Athletics Season 7, Episode 32 In this engaging episode of MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS, Mindy McCulley sits down with special guest, Whitney Holm...

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Alex Elswick, PhD Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Season 7, Episode 31 In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley is joined by Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, to discuss Xylazi...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development   Season 7, Episode 30 Join host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. David Weisenhorn in this insightful episode of "Talking FACS" as they explore what preteens need from their parents. Delve into the challenges and pivota...

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky Guest: Anna Cason, RD Extension Associate for Food and Nutrition Season 7, Episode 29 In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley welcomes Anna Cason, Extension Associate for Food and Nutrition at the University of Kentucky, to delve into the world of energy drinks...

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Cheri Tolle, MAEd Director, UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network (MCCAN) Cancer Conversations Episode 60 In this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Cheri Tolle, Director for the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network, shares...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management Season 7, Episode 28 On this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley engages with Senior Extension Associate Kelly May to explore the science behind forming habits that s...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: LaToya Drake, MS Extension Specialist for Food Access, Kentucky Nutrition Education Program Season 7, Episode 27 In this episode of Talking FACS we delve into the 2025 Nutrition Education Program Calendar with LaToya Drake, Extension Specialist for Food Access, who reveals the beautifully craf...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development   Season 7, Episode 26 Join host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development, as they delve into the concept of snowplow parenting. In this enlightening ep...

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Jeanne Badgett, MS Extension Associate for Clothing, Textiles, and Household Equipment Season 7, Episode 25 In this enlightening episode of Talking FACS, Jeanne Badgett, Extension Associate for Clothing, Textiles, and Household Equipment, delves into the perplexing i...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Rachel Miller, MS, RD, CSO, LD, Registered Dietitian Consultant, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Episode 59 In this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Rachel Miller, a certified specialist in oncology nutrition explores the significa...

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Alex Elswick, PhD Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Season 7, Episode 24 In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, sheds light on the alarming rise in stimulant use...

Host: Nichole Huff, PhD Extension Specialist for Family Finance and Resource Management, University of Kentucky Guest: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support Season 7, Episode 23 In this episode of Talking FACS, hosted by Dr. Nichole Huff, we dive into the ever-relevant topic of information literacy in the digital age. Featuring Mindy McCulle...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Kerri Ashurst, PhD, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development Season 7, Episode 22 On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Kerri Ashurst discusses practical strategies for shifting focus toward positivity and expressing gratitude in everyday life, emphasizing how small changes in...

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests: Brittany Thompson, Provider Liaison, Bluegrass Care Navigators and Amy Kostelic, PhD Associate Extension Professor for Adult Development and Aging Season 7, Episode 21 Brittany Thompson, Bluegrass Care Navigator Provider Liaison, and Dr. Amy Kostelic, Ass...

Host:  Jennifer Hunter, PhD Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. John D'Orazio, Chief of Pediatric Division of Hematology and Oncology at Kentucky Children’s Hospital This episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS features an in-depth discussion with Dr. John D'Orazio, Chief of Pediatric Division of Hematology and Oncology at Kentuc...

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests: Brittany Thompson, Provider Liaison, Bluegrass Care Navigators and Amy Kostelic, PhD Associate Extension Professor for Adult Development and Aging Season 7, Episode 20 In this insightful episode of Talking FACS Brittany Thompson, Bluegrass Care Navigators...

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky   Guest: Kristen Jowers, MS Extension Specialist for OneOp Featuring: Copper the Basset Hound and Molly the Border Collie   Season 7, Episode 19 In this episode of MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS, Kristen Jowers, Extension Specialist for OneOp ,delves into the financial...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guests: Katherine Jury, MS Extension Specialist for Family Health Season 7, Episode 18 In this insightful episode of Talking FACS, Katherine Jury, Extension Specialist for Family Health, shares about the importance of adult vaccinations. With a startling statistic that 75% of American adults are miss...