Talking FACS

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Angela Grubbs, Nurse Practitioner and Assistant Professor with a joint appointment in Nursing and Dentistry KY Smiles Episode 15 An interdisciplinary team of UK health care providers joined together to positively impact the health of Casey County elementary-aged children wit...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Season 5, Episode 9 On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Alex Elswick relates Harm Reduction/harm reduction to real life activities and events.  He shares the impact harm reduction strategi...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Season 5, Episode 8 Dr. Alex Elswick joins Talking FACS to discuss Harm Reduction from a policy approach and from a personal approach.  He discusses the steps we can take personally to redu...

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 MoneyWi$e Episode 3, Season 5 Planning for retirement is important no matter your life stage.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff discusses the importance of reti...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guests: Dr. Timothy Mullett, Medical Director and Professor of Thoracic Surgery and Ms. Cheri Tolle, Deputy Director, UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network (MCCAN) Cancer Conversations Episode 35 Community hospitals collaborate with the UK Markey Cancer Center to allow patients to...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health Season 5, Episode 7 Trying new things can sometimes be scary or uncomfortable. Creating a safe and positive experience at snacks and mealtime can help ease these strong reactions and support...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Mohamed Bazina, Assistant Professor of Dentistry with a specialty in Orthodontics, UK College of Dentistry KY Smiles Episode 14 Many parents have questions about when to begin orthodontic treatment.  Our guest, Dr. Mohamed Bazina, shares that answer (and it might surprise 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 5, Episode 6 Dietary supplement use is growing in the United States.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf shares what dietary supplements are, how they impact our nutrition...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Guest: LaToya Drake, Program Coordinator for Media and Marketing, UK Nutrition Education Program Season 5, Episode 5 There are many resources available through Cooperative Extension to aid you in making healthy eating choices for your family.  On this episode of Talk...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health Season 5, Episode 4 Mealtime can be frustrating when a child says they don’t like something. Playing detective can identify easy solutions to support children in trying the foods on their pla...

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 MoneyWi$e Episode 2, Season 5 Do you understand the concepts involved with investing?  On this episode of Talking FACS, Kelly May breaks down the basic terminology of investing an...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Isabel Moreno Hay, Division Chief and Director, Orofacial Pain Program, UK College of Dentistry KY Smiles Episode 13   The quality of our sleep depends on many factors, oral health is one of those factors.  On this episode of Kentucky Smiles on Talking FAC...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health Season 5, Episode 3 You may have noticed that COVID cases are on the rise across Kentucky and the nation.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones shares information about the variants (Omic...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development Season 5,  Episode 2 It takes work to build and maintain relationships.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. David Weisenhorn shares tips for "creating a spark" to keep your relationships healthy. Fo...

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 MoneyWi$e Episode 1, Season 5 Procrastination is something many of us battle.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff discusses many reasons for procrastination and s...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Program Coordinator for Physical Activity Season 5, Episode 1 Happy Independence Day.  As you celebrate, we encourage you to do so safely.  This classic episode, recorded for our very first season, share tips on fireworks safety. Connect with FCS Extensi...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Zindell Richardson, Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, UK College of Dentistry Kentucky Smiles Episode 12 June is National Men's Health Month, raising awareness about health care for men, while encouraging boys, men, and their families to practice and implements healthy liv...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health Episode 35, Season 4 Childhood obesity is an issue that is cause for concern on many levels.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones breaks down the topic and implications that will be felt long after today's...

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 and Dr. Dawn Brewer, Associate Professor and Leader of the UK Superfund Research Center Community Engagement Core Episode 33, Season 4 The UK Superfund Research Center is federally funded by the National...

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 Special Edition Episode: MoneyWi$e Episode 12, Season 4 We all want to be more productive whether at work, at home, or even at play.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Kelly May sh...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Melvyn Yeoh, Assistant Professor of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UK College of Dentistry KY Smiles Episode 11   As with all cancers, early detection is critical to the treatment and survival of oral cancer.  On this episode of Kentucky Smiles on Talking FACS,...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Paul Norrod, Extension Specialist for Rural Health and Safety Episode 32, Season 4 In the third show of our stress series,  Dr. Paul Norrod discusses the detrimental health impacts of chronic stress.  He outlines how the build up of stress can negatively...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Paul Norrod, Extension Specialist for Rural Health and Safety Episode 31, Season 4 Stress is something we all experience.  How we handle or deal with stress can impact how we function and many of our systems within our bodies.  On this episode of Talking...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Bethany Giles, LCSW, Oncology Social Worker, Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Episode 34 Whether it is you or a loved one who has had cancer, there may be some recurrence anxiety.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations, Bethany Giles shares some ways to cope with the...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Paul Norrod, Extension Specialist for Rural Health and Safety Episode 30, Season 4 Stress is something we all experience.  How we handle or deal with stress can impact how we function and many of our systems within our bodies.  On this episode of Talking...