Talking FACS

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development Episode 50, Season 2 While we all experience stress at some time, and perhaps a little more frequently lately, it is important to understand the difference between occasional stress and chronic stres...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests:  Caroline Francis, Director of Alumni Career Services and Amanda Schagane, Associate Director of Alumni Career Services Episode 49, Season 2 Our friends from the Alumni Career Services Center at the University of Kentucky, return this week to share some great insights into your...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Susanna Goggans, ACTION and PreMed student, University of Kentucky Special Edition Series - Cancer in Kentucky Episode 18 Susanna Goggans' mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer during a routine screening by the Ovarian Cancer Screening Program at the University of Kentucky, im...

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 48, Season 2 As things are beginning to open back up, some families are embarking on summer trips.  Whether you're traveling across the county or across the state, car sickness might be an iss...

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 47, Season 2 Grocery shopping can be a challenge for many right now, especially those from vulnerable populations.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Heather...

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Jeanne Badgett, Senior Extension Associate for Clothing, Textiles, and Household Equipment Episode 46, Season 2 In Kentucky, our governor has asked that everyone wear cloth face coverings when out in public places. Jeanne Badgett shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter the answers to so...

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 45, Season 2 It is important to give our immune system the support it needs to effectively fight off infections and diseases.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf breaks d...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Carrigan Wasilchenko, ACTION and PreMed student, University of Kentucky Special Edition Series - Cancer in Kentucky Episode 17 Growing up in Appalachia and experiencing cancer in a loved one at a young age, help to shape Carrigan Walilchenko's desire to become an oncologist.  In...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Food Preservation Episode 44, Season 2 Vinegar has many uses and lately it seems that every time you look on social media, a new use is being shared.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Annhall Norris shares with Dr. Jennifer...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Nathan Vanderford, UK College of Medicine, Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology and Markey Cancer Center Special Edition Series - Cancer in Kentucky episode 16 In this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter visits with Dr. Nathan Vanderfo...

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 43, Season 2 Limiting expenses when income is reduced is sometimes a challenge.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Kelly May to discuss important considerati...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development Episode 42, Season 2 The fear of stigma can prevent those who really need assistance from seeking it.   This week on Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Kerri Ashurst to discuss 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 41, Season 2 When life gets turned upside down, it is sometimes difficult to know how much to share with your children.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr.  David Weisenhorn sits down with D...

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 40, Season 2 Time management is a challenge that many people face.  Whether you work at home or away, Kelly May shares tips with Dr. Jennifer Hunter for managing your time effectively. Full...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Audrey Darville, University of Kentucky College of Nursing Episode 39, Season 2 Any day is a good day to stop using products containing nicotine.  Kick Butts Day is on March 18th.  So,why not get a jump on the festivities and quit today.  Dr. Audrey Darville from Kentucky BR...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health Special Edition Episode When it's cold and flu season, your first defense against illness is proper handwashing.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Natalie Jones to discuss proper handwashing...

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 38, Season 2 Developing healthy habits together as a family is a great way to foster positive relationships.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. David Weisenhorn expl...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests:  Caroline Francis, Director of Alumni Career Services and Amanda Schagane, Associate Director of Alumni Career Services Episode 37, Season 2 When it is time to meet your potential new employer face to face, prepare yourself with an arsenal of tools to calm your nerves around th...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Melissa Hounshell, UK Markey Cancer Center Community Outreach Director and Melanie Hunter, Outreach Coordinator Special Edition Series – Cancer Conversations Episode 15 We all know that cancer is a disease that touches nearly every Kentuckian, but did you know that there are sev...

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 36, Season 2 Finding healthy eating options when you are out and about can sometimes be a challenge.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Courtney Luecking to explore...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health Episode 35, Season 2 COPD is a disease that many people have but may not even realize they have it.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Natalie Hunter to gain an understanding of COPD, which a...

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 34, Season 2 It's still cold outside, but now is the time to start planning for summer vacations.  Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Kelly May to discuss great ways to save money and get th...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests:  Caroline Francis, Director of Alumni Career Services and Amanda Schagane, Associate Director of Alumni Career Services Episode 33, Season 2 Whether you are new to the job search or have a wide range of experience, your resume is a potential employer's first opportunity to get...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Michael Cavnar, Surgical Oncologist and Assistant Professor of Surgery, UK Markey Cancer Center Special Edition Series – Cancer Conversations Episode 14 Many people are familiar with breast cancer or lung cancer because it seems that we hear about it frequently.  But, pancre...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development Episode 32, Season 2 Whether you call it SAD or the Winter Blues or simply feeling down, seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder is an issue for many people.  On this episode o...