Talking FACS

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health Episode 6, Season 4 Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are all around us and they affect our health, just as what we eat, how we exercise, or what health conditions we might experience.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones b...

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 Episode 5, Season 4 COVID-19 has impacted all facets of our lives, but those who are living with various addictions have experienced the worldwide pandemic in ways that others simply cannot...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health Episode 4, Season 4 COVID-19 Infections are rising all across Kentucky.  If you have already vaccinated - we are proud of you!  Share this show with family and friends to encourage them to join you among the ranks of the vaccinated.  Togethe...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Jenny DeLap, Senior Social Worker, Psych-Oncology Services, Markey Cancer Center Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 26 If you have just gotten a cancer diagnosis, there are many questions probably swarming through your mind.  On this episode of Cancer Conversa...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Jeanne Badgett, Senior Extension Associate for Clothing, Textiles, and Household Equipment Episode 3, Part 2, Season 4 Finding comfortable and durable sheets can sometimes be a challenge.  This week on Talking FACS, Jeanne Badgett shares tips for ensuring tha...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Jeanne Badgett, Senior Extension Associate for Clothing, Textiles, and Household Equipment Episode 3, Part 1, Season 4 Finding comfortable and durable sheets can sometimes be a challenge.  This week on Talking FACS, Jeanne Badgett shares tips for ensuring tha...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for 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 Identity theft is very common and is often the most reported type of fraud complaint received by enforcement agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission.  On thi...

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 Episode 2, Season 4 World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), a global campaign to raise awareness and galvanize action on themes related to breastfeeding, begins on Sunday and runs all next week.  On...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development Episode 1, Season 4 When children reach the driving milestone age, it can be both an exciting and frightening time for parents.  Dr. David Weisenhorn shares timely tips for making this period as stress-free as it possibl...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Joan Scales, Senior Social Worker, Psych-Oncology Services, Markey Cancer Center Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 25 Talking with children about a cancer diagnosis will rank among most difficult conversations.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talk...

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 Special Edition Episode: MoneyWi$e New cars are scarce right now, so if you are in the market for a new vehicle you might find your options limited.  On this episode of Talking...

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 Episode 50, Season 3 If only parenting came with an instruction manual, new parents could breathe easier.  But, since there is no manual, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension has the answer...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health Episode 49, Season 3 While many Kentuckians have already received the full COVID-19 vaccination, there are still many who haven't gotten the shot in their arm.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones shares with Mindy McCulley ti...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Amy Downs, Senior Social Worker, Psych-Oncology Services, Markey Cancer Center Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 24 When a person receives a cancer diagnosis, many questions swarm through their brain.  Your sexual health is an important discussion to pursue w...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for 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 Empathy in the workplace often starts with communication.  This week on Talking FACS, Kelly May shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter ways to be empathetic towards ones...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health Episode 47, Season 3 Are you tired of preparing and serving the same meals for your family over and over again?  If the answer is YES, then this episode of Talking FACS is for YOU!  Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf shares great ti...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health Episode 46, Season 3 Week 6 - Living with Loss: Playing the Hand You are Dealt series Getting out in nature is a great antidote to grief.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones discusses how physical activity is a natural way to...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Julie Cerel,  UK College of Social Work, Director of Suicide Prevention and Exposure Lab and Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development Episode 45, Season 3 Week 5 - Living with Loss: Playing the Hand You Are Dealt series When a suicide occurs in a community...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Raven Darko-Mensah, Oncology Social Worker, Markey Cancer Center Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 23 When you start talking about Advance Directives and Living Wills, people often shut down because they do not want to think about what they consider "end of l...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest:  Dr. Nichole Huff, Extension Specialist for Family Finance and Resource Management Episode 44, Season 3 Week 4 - Living with Loss: Playing the Hand You Are Dealt series Financial setbacks can create stress no matter what other situations in which you might find yourself.  On this episode of Talking...

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 Special Edition Episode: MoneyWi$e There will be many graduations happening across the Commonwealth this month, but this year marks a special financial milestone for Kentucky Hi...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest:  Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging and Allison Smith, doctoral candidate and Marriage and Family Therapist Episode 43, Season 3 Week 3 - Living with Loss: Playing the Hand You Are Dealt series When you find yourself dealing with loss and grief, creatively expres...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest:  Dr. Sandra Bastin, Extension Specialist for Food and Nutrition Episode 42, Season 3 Week 2 - Living with Loss: Playing the Hand You Are Dealt series When you find yourself cooking for one, whether that is after a loss or simply because you are on your own you might be tempted to resort to take-out...

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest:  Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development Episode 41, Season 3 Week 1 - Living with Loss: Playing the Hand You Are Dealt series Dr. Kerri Ashurst kicks-off the podcast show to complement our Living with Loss series. On this episode, she shares important consid...

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 Special Edition Episode: Financial Literacy Month   Just as it is important to understand your health numbers, financial literacy involves understanding your financial wellness....