UK FCS Extension

Talking FACS

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Talking FACS is hosted by the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program. We have educators in every county of the state, sharing research knowledge with individuals, families and communities to improve quality of life. Our educators are supported by a network of specialists providing the basis for the research based content shared within local communities. Talking FACS will take a few minutes to sit down with those who support the work we do to talk about the issues and concerns that many families are facing today. The topics we address through our podcast will focu...

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UK FCS Extension

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Latest episode

Oct 13, 2026

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Episodes

Smart Use of AI in the Job Hunt 13.10.2026

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Amy Gamblin, MA Associate Director of UK Alumni Career Services Season 9 | Episode 15 In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley speaks with Amy Gamblin, Associate Director of Alumni Career Services at the University of Kentucky, about how artificial intell...

The Scary Truth about Convenience 06.10.2026

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 9 | Episode 14 On this episode of MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley talks with Dr. Nichole Huff, Assistant Extension Professor for Family Finance and Resourc...

Non‑Abstinent Recovery: Harm Reduction as the Front Door to Healing 29.09.2026

Host: Alex Elswick, PhD Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Guest: Alex Johansen, UK Harm Reduction Hub Intern Season 9| Episode 13 In this episode of Talking Facts, host Dr. Alex Elswick speaks with Alex Johansson, a psychology PhD student at the University of Kentucky, about harm reduction and non‑abstinent pathways to recovery for substance use disorders. They debunk...

Leveling Up Cancer Education: How Serious Games Teach Families 25.09.2026

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Olufunmilola Abraham, PhD, MS, BPharm, Department Chair and Professor, US Surgical Endowed Professor in Pharmacy Practice, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science Cancer Conversations Episode 76 In this episode of Cancer Conversations, host Mindy McCu...

Prepare All Year: Simple Seasonal Home Safety Tips 22.09.2026

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Monica Mundy, PhD Assistant Extension Professor for Family and Community Health Season 9 | Episode 12 Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley sits down with Dr. Monica Mundy to explore why year-round seasonal preparedness matters and how small, regular home maintenance task...

Decision Fatigue: Reclaim Your Mental Energy 15.09.2026

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Natese Dockery, PhD Assistant Clinical Professor for Mental Health and Well-being  Season 9 | Episode 11 On this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley speaks with Dr. Natese Dockery, Clinical Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist for Mental Health and Well-Being, about decision f...

Raising Independent Kids: Practical Steps from Toddlers to Teens 08.09.2026

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development Season 9 | Episode 10 Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley speaks with Dr. David Wiesenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development, about how parents can foster independence in children at every stage...

Cut Costs, Cut Waste: Simple Swaps That Save Money and the Planet 01.09.2026

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Kelly May, MS Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management  Season 9 | Episode 9 On this episode of MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley and guest Kelly May explore practical, easy-to-adopt strategies families can use to...

Dr. Yum's Food Adventure: Helping Kentucky Kids Love New Foods 25.08.2026

Host: Anna Cason, RD Senior Extension Associate, Polk-Dalton Clinic Guests: Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health, Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition Ashley Board, Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, Caldwell County Season 9 | Episode 8 In this episode of Talking FACS host Anna Cason speaks with Dr. Courtney Luecking and Caldwell...

Supporting Breastfeeding in Kentucky Communities: Everyone has a Role 18.08.2026

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Courtney Luecking, PhD Assistant Extension Professor and Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health, Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition Season 9 | Episode 7 In this episode of Talking FACS Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Mater...

Helping your Child Survive Middle School Drama 11.08.2026

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Kerri Ashurst, PhD, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development Season 9 | Episode 6 In this episode of Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley talks with Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Senior Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development, about navigating preteen and teenage drama....

MoneyWi$e: Travel Smart and Protect Your Money 04.08.2026

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Monica Mundy, PhD Assistant Extension Professor for Family and Community Health Season 9 | Episode 5 Join host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Monica Mundy from the University of Kentucky Extension as they share practical, research-based tips for protecting your money a...

Back-to-School Backpack Rescue 28.07.2026

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 9 | Episode 4 On this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley and guest Jeanne Badgett, Senior Extension Associate for clothing and textiles, walk listeners through pra...

Mobile Syringe Service Programs: Meeting People Where They Are 24.07.2026

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 9 | Episode 3 In this episode Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley speaks with Dr. Alex Elswick, Assistant Extension Professor for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, about mobile...

Let Them Be Bored: The Power of Play 14.07.2026

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guests: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development and Katherine Jury, MS Extension Specialist for Family Health Season 9 | Episode 2 Host Mindy McCulley is joined by Dr. David Weisenhorn and Katherine Jury to discuss the why it is critical to give your children ti...

Stop the Drip: Plug Your Spending Leaks 07.07.2026

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 9 | Episode 1 Join host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Nichole Huff for MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS, as they reveal common ‘‘spending leaks’’—the small, frequent purchases th...

Carving Out 'Me Time': Simple Summer Self-Care Strategies 30.06.2026

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Kerri Ashurst, PhD, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development Season 8, | Episode 55 In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley chats with Dr. Kerri Ashurst about practical ways to carve out daily "me time"—especially during the busy summer months when routines change...

Porch Sitting: Simple Steps to Stronger Communities 23.06.2026

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Monica Mundy, PhD Assistant Extension Professor for Family and Community Health Season 8 | Episode 54 In this Talking FACS episode we explore the simple joy of porch sitting and how it supports mental health, social well‑being, and community connection with Dr. Monic...

Let Them Leap: Supporting Risky Play 16.06.2026

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guests: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development and Katherine Jury, MS Extension Specialist for Family Health Season 8 | Episode 53 In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley speaks with Dr. David Weisenhorn and Katherine Jury about the concept of risk...

Fiber Forward: Balance for Better Health 09.06.2026

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky   Guest: Anna Cason, Senior Extension Associate, Polk-Dalton Clinic Season 8 | Episode 52 Join Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley and guest Anna Cason, Extension Associate with Family and Consumer Sciences, as they unpack the overlooked importance of fiber in the er...

Save Money, Stay Healthy 02.06.2026

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Leslie Frame, MS Extension Specialist for Family and Consumer Sciences and EXCITE Health Agent  Season 8 | Episode 51 In this episode to MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley talks with Leslie Frame, Extension Specialist and EXCITE health agent, about simple strategies to get the most...

Practical Steps for Daily Mental Health 26.05.2026

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Natese Dockery, PhD Assistant Clinical Professor for Mental Health and Well-being  Season 8 | Episode 50 Join Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Natese Dockery as they wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month with a focused conversation on reducing stigma, recognizing the signs of str...

Personalized Cancer Care Fighting Melanoma 21.05.2026

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr Ayman Qasrawi, Assistant Professor of Medicine, (Hematology) and Dr. Ruta Arays, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology), Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Episode 75 Host Mindy McCulley interviews Dr. Ayman Qasrawi (Dr. Q) and Dr. R...

Play Is Children's Work: Why Free Play Matters 19.05.2026

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guests: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development and Katherine Jury, MS Extension Specialist for Family Health Season 8, Episode 49 In this episode of Talking FACS, Extension specialists Dr. David Weisenhorn and Katherine Jury discuss the vital role of unstructur...

Resources for Hope: QPR and 988 12.05.2026

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Natese Dockery, PhD Assistant Clinical Professor for Mental Health and Well-being  Season 8 | Episode 48 Join host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Natese Dockery from University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension as they discuss crisis support and suicide prevention. This episode...

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