Talking FACS

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 Episode 20, Season 3 The Use Less, Spend Wi$e Challenge is a great way to modify some of the ways we use, spend and make memories! Kelly May shares ideas about how you can achieve the goals set out...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr Lillian Breslin, Director, The Food Connection, University of Kentucky Episode 19, Season 3 What is the story behind your food?  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Lillian Breslin from The Food Connection, sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to share about the traditions the...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: April Stauffer, Community Outreach Coordinator Special Edition Episode November is National Family Caregiver Month.  On this special edition episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with April Stauffer from the Greater Kentucky/Southern Indiana Chapter of the Alzhe...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging and Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development Episode 18, Season 3 When providing care to others, if you fail to care for yourself, you may end up suffering.  In this epi...

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 Episode 17, Season 3 We're kicking off our Holidays At Home series!  This week the theme is Boo it Yourself Halloween!  Join in today and listen to Dr. Weisenhorn's  great ideas for celebrating in a n...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest:  Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health COVID Special Edition Episode 2, Season 3 On this special edition episode of Talking FACS, Natalie Jones sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to explore the issue of COVID-19 contact tracing.  Listen and share with those you l...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest:  Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health COVID Special Edition Episode 1, Season 3 On this special edition episode of Talking FACS, Natalie Jones sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to explore the issue of COVID-19 testing.  Listen and share with those you love.  Tu...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest:  Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health Episode 16, Season 3 Have you gotten a flu shot?  The flu affects many people each year.  While it is always important to protect yourself from the flu, Natalie Jones sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to discuss special con...

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 Episode 15, Season 3 The Coronavirus global pandemic is affecting families in various ways.  Recent research shows that father/child relationships are actually being strengthened through this difficul...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Tony Bardo, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, College of Arts and Sciences Episode 14, Season 3 What factors contribute to our happiness or the sense that we are living a "good life"?  Does our perception of well-being change as we age?  Do changing adulthood nor...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging Episode 13, Season 3 It is Fall Prevention Awareness Week!  Falling is not a normal part of aging and some falls can lead to some pretty significant life changes!  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Amy Kos...

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 Episode 12, Season 3 Using oils and vinegars is a great way to enhance the flavor of food!  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some favorite ways...

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 Episode 11, Season 3 Do you talk to yourself?  Dr. David Weisenhorn sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to explore self talk.  Do you cheer yourself on, encourage yourself to think through decisions or...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Preservation Episode 10, Season 3 As a follow-up to the last episode on dry canning, Annhall Norris comes back to share more information about alternative canning methods that ARE NOT recommended.  She explains the reasons...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Preservation Episode 9, Season 3   With the increased interest in home canning, many alternative methods for food preservation are popping up all over the internet and social media.  As with all things online, it is best t...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health Episode 8, Season 3 People of every age deal with food allergies.  Whether developed early in life or as an adult, food allergies shape the way many families eat.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging Episode 7, Season 3   We have all been focusing on so many aspects of our personal health right now that we might have neglected our brain health.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Amy Kostelic shares wit...

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 Episode 6, Season 3   Today on Talking FACS we're focusing on FOCUS!  Dr. David Weisenhorn shares strategies and techniques for helping your children develop focusing skills.  Helping children remain...

FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 7   Welcome to the final week  of our FACS Sizzlin' Summer. Each week our podcast topic has related to a theme that has been used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky. On Thursday at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar.   Episode 5, Season 3   #KentuckyLovesAg   Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Ass...

FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 6   Welcome to Week  of our FACS Sizzlin' Summer. Each week our podcast topic will relate to a theme that will be used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky. On Thursdays at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar.   Episode 4, Season 3   Oh the places we can go!   Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assis...

FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 5 Welcome to Week 5 of our FACS Sizzlin' Summer. Each week our podcast topic will relate to a theme that will be used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky. On Thursdays at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar. Summer Melt Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sc...

FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 4 Welcome to Week 4 of our FACS Sizzlin' Summer. Each week our podcast topic will relate to a theme that will be used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky. On Thursdays at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar. #OperationKYSunshine Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Co...

FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 3 - Fire up the 4th! Welcome to Week 3 of our FACS Sizzlin' Summer. Each week our podcast topic will relate to a theme that will be used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky. On Thursdays at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar. Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Cons...

FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 2 Welcome to Week 2 of our FACS Sizzlin' Summer. Each week our podcast topic will relate to a theme that will be used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky. On Thursdays at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar. Thrill of the Grill Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Supp...

FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 1 Kickin' Up Summer Fun This week kicks off our FACS Sizzlin' Summer.  Each week our podcast topic will relate to a theme that will be used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky.  On Thursdays at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar. Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and...