Talking FACS

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests: Sylvia Lovely, JD Founder of Connecting Our Voices and Amy Kostelic, PhD Assistant Extension Professor for Adult Development and Aging, Season 6, Episode 33 On this episode of Talking FACS our guests will help us understand the importance of keeping story...

Host: Jennifer Hunter, PhD Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests:  Caroline Francis, EdS Director of UK Alumni Career Services and Amy Gamblin, MA Associate Director of UK Alumni Career Services Season 6, Episode 32 Are you thinking about make a significant change to your career path? While many people change jobs from time to time, changing...

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 6, Episode 31 Baby-led weaning has grown in popularity in recent years, but what is it? Is it the right approach for me to help my baby transition to table food? Dr. Courtney Luecking jo...

Host:  Jennifer Hunter, PhD Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Tammy Wigginton, MS Speech Language Pathologist, UK Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Episode 51 Dysphagia or difficulty swallowing is a common complication in cancer patients and can be associated with the direct effects of the presence of a tumor, surgical resection of...

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 6, Episode 30 How much do you know about what is in your credit file?  On this episode of Talking FACS, Kelly May shares information about ways you might be able to imp...

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 6, Episode 29 Many of the great thinkers of our time have said that "Knowledge is power!" When it comes to cannabis,  how much do you know? Dispelling myths and providing knowledg...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Lindi Campbell, Breath of Hope KY, Inc. Season 6, Episode 28 January is Radon Action Month. Experts say that lung cancer affects Kentuckians at rates 50% higher than the national average.  The second leading cause of lung cancer is radon.  On this episode of...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Terra Armstrong, Licensed Genetic Counselor, UK Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Episode 50 Genetic counseling can be an important component of cancer care for people who have been diagnosed with certain cancers.  On this episode of Cancer Conversati...

Host: Jennifer Hunter, PhD Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests:  Caroline Francis, EdS Director of UK Alumni Career Services and Amy Gamblin, MS Associate Director of UK Alumni Career Services Season 6, Episode 27 Networking is key to career growth. It moves beyond small talk to real connections with people who can help you advance along yo...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health Season 6, Episode 26 What we eat impacts many facets of our lives.  Choosing what we eat to strengthen our bones begins early and lasts a life time.  Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf outlines many ways we can...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Nichole Huff, Extension Specialist for Family Finance and Resource Management Season 6, Episode 25 We have become an "on demand" society, but this convenience comes at a price. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff discusses the real cost of c...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health Season 6, Episode 24 On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking reminds us that when it comes to outdoor play, there is no such thing as bad weather if we are properly prepared.  She s...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: LaToya Drake, Program Coordinator, Kentucky Nutrition Education Program Season 6, Episode 23 Hunger is an everyday reality for many Kentuckians.  As school shut down for winter holidays, too often children who eat most of their meals at school might wonder when they will eat their next meal. LaTo...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Michael Goskey, Licensed Genetic Counselor, UK Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Episode 49 Genetic counseling might be a new term to some or might sound scary to others.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Michael Goskey brings genetic counseling t...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health Season 6, Episode 22 When sweets treats seem to be every where you turn, it sometimes is difficult to for children to resist the temptation to indulge at every opportunity.  On this episode of Tal...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, 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 6, Episode 21 This episode of Talking FACS features Kelly May, Extension Senior Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management, sharing invaluable tips on how to nav...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Kerri Ashurst, PhD, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development Season 6, Episode 20 The holiday season can be a stressful time, but if you are experiencing loss and grief it can be particularly difficult to move through this season.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Kerri As...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Preservation Season 6, Episode 18 If "baking spirits bright" is in the plans during the next few weeks, you might want to listen to this episode of Talking FACS first.  Annhall Norris shares important information regarding the cookie dough,...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: LaToya Drake, Program Coordinator, Kentucky Nutrition Education Program Season 6, Episode 17 Finding a delicious, easy-to-prepare, budget friendly recipe to serve your family is as easy as opening up the 2024 Nutrition Education Program Food and Nutrition Calendar.  On this episode of Talking FAC...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Mark Evers, MD, FACS, Director, UK Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Episode 48 What does it mean when a cancer center, such as Markey, receives the comprehensive cancer center designation?  How does being a comprehensive cancer center impact the work being done at M...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests:  Miranda Bejda, Graduate Assistant for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Season 6, Episode 16 Sending and receiving money is simple with cash transfer apps.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Miranda Bejda shares tips for ensuring that your money goes ex...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Terri Weber, Elder Care Specialist with UK Human Resources Elder Care Season 6, Episode 15 November is National Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer's Awareness Month.  In recognition of these two annual observances, UK Elder Care and UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging are hosting Dementia Careg...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Emily Blevins, DMD, Assistant Professor of Adult Dentistry, UK College of Dentistry Kentucky Smiles Episode 25 Dental anxiety is a problem that plagues many people.  On this episode of Kentucky Smiles, Dr. Emily Blevins shares strategies for combating anxiety. She also discu...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development   Season 6, Episode 14 Halloween gives children the opportunity to explore their communities dressed in fun costumes and a few simple guidelines can help families ensure that it is also a safe experience.  Dr. David We...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guests: Norah Charles, L.Ac. and Dennis Kim, L.Ac., Integrative Medicine and Health, UK Healthcare Cancer Conversations Episode 47 Acupuncture is a centuries old treatment for many ailments.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Norah Charles and Dennis Kim, License...