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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Health

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

When Children Get Lost: Simple Steps for Parents 10.02.2026

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development   Season 8, Episode 36 Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. David Weisenhorn discuss what to teach children about getting lost, drawing on personal stories and research. They cover how early to start, the...

MoneyWi$e: Safer Spending with Digital Wallets 03.02.2026

Host: Nichole Huff, PhD, Assistant Extension Professor and Extension Specialist for Family Resource Management, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Rick Sellnow, Digital Literacy Extension Agent, Blueprint Kentucky Season 8, Episode 35 Join host Dr. Nichole Huff and guest Rick Sellnow for MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS as they explain what digital wallets are, how the...

Be Kind to Yourself: The Power of Self-Compassion 27.01.2026

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guests: Natese Dockery, PhD Assistant Clinical Professor for Mental Health and Well-being and Amy Rodquist-Kodet, Health Coach, UK Health and Wellness Season 8, Episode 34 Welcome to Talking FACS with host Mindy McCauley from the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension. In this...

How Civic Engagement Becomes a Health Boost 20.01.2026

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 33 This is Talking FACS with host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Monica Mundy. In this episode we explore how civic engagement directly impacts individual and community he...

Sharing Hope: Advancements in Breast Cancer Treatment 15.01.2026

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Jessica Moss, MD Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Episode 71 Welcome to Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS with host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Jessica Moss, assistant...

MoneyWi$e: Organize Your Home on a Budget 13.01.2026

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 8, Episode 32 Join Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley and guest Jeanne Badgett from the University of Kentucky FCS Extension for a practical episode about organizing without b...

Family Support Groups: Helping Loved Ones with Addiction 06.01.2026

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 8, Episode 31 Join host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Alex Elswick from University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension as they explore support options for families a...

Keeping Influence: How Parents Shape Teen Behavior 30.12.2025

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development   Season 8, Episode 30 Welcome to Talking FACS with host Mindy McCauley and guest Dr. David Wiesenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development. In this episode they explore how parents can continue...

Don't Fail Retirement: Plan for Purpose, Health & Social Connections 23.12.2025

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Caroline Francis, EdS Director of UK Alumni Career Services Season 8, Episode 29 Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley sits down with Caroline Francis, director of the University of Kentucky Alumni Career Services Program, to discuss how to avoid failing at retirement and...

Alcohol’s Cancer Risk — What Every Kentuckian Should Know 18.12.2025

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Leah Winer, MD Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Episode 70 In this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley welcomes Dr. Leah Winer, Assistant Professor of Surgery in the...

Boundaries that Protect Your Time, Energy & Relationships 16.12.2025

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guests: Natese Dockery, PhD Assistant Clinical Professor and Extension Specialist for Mental Health and Well-being Season 8, Episode 28 In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natese Dockery explores what healthy boundaries are, why they matter, and how poor boundar...

WiN-WiN: Turning Food Waste into Community Meals 09.12.2025

Host: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Associate Extension Professor for Nutrition and Health, University of Kentucky Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment Guest: Dawn Brewer, PhD, RD, Associate Professor, Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition Season 8, Episode 27 Guest host Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf talks with Dr. Dawn Brewer...

MoneyWi$e Vision Boards for Financial Freedom 02.12.2025

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guests: Kelly May, MS Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management  Season 8, Episode 26 In this episode of MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley talks with Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Resource Management, ab...

Raising Thankful Kids: Simple Habits That Build Gratitude 25.11.2025

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development   Season 8, Episode 25 In this episode of Talking FACS, Host Mindy McCulley speaks with Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development, about how to raise thankful kids and why gratit...

Hope in Tailored Care: Personalized Vaccines for Pancreatic Cancer 24.11.2025

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Joseph Kim, MD Professor and Chief of Surgical Oncology, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Episode 69 Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS welcomes Dr. Joseph Kim, Professor and Chief of Surgical Oncology at the University of Kentuc...

The Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Small Steps, Big Impact 18.11.2025

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 24 In the episode of  Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley sits down with guest Dr. Monica Mundy, Extension Specialist for Family and Community Health. They explore the eigh...

MoneyWi$e: Financial Survival Tips for the Sandwich Generation 11.11.2025

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guests: Kristen Jowers, MS Extension Specialist for One Op and Barbara Breutinger, Family Financial Counseling Intern Season 8, Episode 23 Welcome to MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS. In this episode Kristen Jowers (OneOp Extension Specialist) and Barbara Breutinger (Fa...

Holiday Meals on a Budget 08.11.2025

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: LaToya Drake, MS Communications Director, The Food Connection Season 8, Episode 22 As we wrap up  our self-proclaimed Stretching Your Food Budget Week, host Mindy McCulley and guest LaToya Drake from The Food Connection share a compact guide to planning holiday meals without blowing your budge...

Pantry Power: Stretch Your Food Budget with Pantry Staples 06.11.2025

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky   Guest: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Associate Extension Professor for Nutrition and Health Season 8, Episode 21 Join Mindy McCulley and Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf as they explore how everyday pantry staples can stretch your food budget while keeping meals nutr...

Fighting Hunger Together: How Communities Can Support Food-Insecure Families 04.11.2025

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky Guest: Courtney Luecking, PhD Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health Season 8, Episode 20 Welcome to Talking FACS, where host Mindy McCulley is joined by Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Food and Nutrition, to discuss how communities can respond w...

Honoring Military Families: Ideas & Resources for Military Family Month 01.11.2025

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 19  Host Mindy McCauley visits with Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Senior Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development, about National Military Family Month (the month of November), what it mean...

Exploring Food Dyes: Keeping You Informed 28.10.2025

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky Guest: Courtney Luecking, PhD Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health Season 8, Episode 18 During this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley chats with Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health, about artificial and natural...

Convenience Store Smarts: Healthy Picks on the Go 21.10.2025

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky   Guest: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Associate Extension Professor for Nutrition and Health Season 8, Episode 17 In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Heather Norman Bergdorf from the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Scienc...

MoneyWi$e: FinTech at Your Fingertips 07.10.2025

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guests: Kristen Jowers, MS Extension Specialist for One Op Season 8, Episode 15 Join host Mindy McCulley and guest Kristen Jowers as they explore the world of financial technology on this episode of MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS. They explain FinTech and how common t...

Hidden Dangers: What Everyone Needs to Know About Concussions 30.09.2025

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guests: Katherine Jury, MS Extension Specialist for Family Health Season 8, Episode 14 Welcome to Talking FACS with host Mindy McCulley from the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program. In this episode, Extension Specialist Katherine Jury explains what concussions are, h...

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