Talking FACS

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Preservation Season 7, Episode 10 In this MoneyWi$e Episode, we highlight the importance of being prepared for emergencies, especially during National Preparedness Month. Joining us today is Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: LaToya Drake, Extension Specialist for Food Equity and Food Access, Kentucky Nutrition Education Program Season 7, Episode 9 LaToya Drake shares her expertise on the benefits of consuming locally sourced produce, including cost-effective strategies and the positive impact on local economies. List...

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky   Guest: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Assistant Extension Professor for Nutrition and Health Season 7, Episode 8 In this captivating discussion, discover the origins and rise of Alpha-gal Syndrome, first identified in 2002 and confirmed in 2007. Learn how Lone St...

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 7, Episode 7 As another school year approaches, the challenge of packing nutritious and appealing lunches looms large for many parents. Dr. Luecking provides expert advice on selecting t...

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) In this episode, we delve into the origins and growth of the UK Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network (MCCAN), since...

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky   Guest: Kristen Jowers, MS Extension Specialist for OneOp Kristen Jowers, Extension Specialist for OneOp, delves into strategies for to maximizing college savings as families continue to face the escalating costs of a college education. From the staggering costs...

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky Guests: Courtney Luecking, PhD, RD Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health and Anna Cason, RD Extension Associate for Food and Nutrition Special Edition Episode Welcome to this SURPRISE edition of Talking FACS providing a "taste" of what is to come in September! ...

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky   Guest: Katherine Jury, MS Extension Specialist for Family and Health Season 7, Episode 5 In this insightful episode, discover the secrets to making the vaccination process smoother for both parents and children. From understanding the importance of vaccines to p...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Preservation Season 7, Episode 4 In this eye-opening episode, Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Preservation unravels the mystery behind the common belief that reheating rice can be dangerous. Discover the crucial ste...

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 7, Episode 3 In this episode or Talking FACS, we're diving into the art of packing practical lunches with Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for maternal and child health.  She...

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Joan Scales, Director, Psych-Oncology Services, Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Show 56 Welcome to Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, where we delve into the latest in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and research. This episode features Joan Scales, the Mark...

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 7, Episode 2 Jeannie Badgett, Senior Extension Associate for Clothing, Textiles, and Household Equipment unravels the mysteries of how our clothing can shield us from the su...

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 Season 7, Episode 1 Insurance is an expense we simply must cannot afford to go without. When we fail to protect our health, homes, or automobiles we are not only gambling with o...

  Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Dr. Marcia Rojas Ramirez, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Season 6, Episode 50 On this episode Dr. Marcia Rojas Ramirez from the UK College of Dentistry shares about ADOPT—Alternatives to Dental Opioid Prescribing After Tooth Extraction. Discover how this groundbreaking study, ba...

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 6, Episode 49 Dr. Courtney Luecking leads listeners on a discovery of the importance of responsive feeding and how to identify your baby's hunger and fullness cues. She provides expert i...

Host: Jennifer Hunter, PhD, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Amanda Harrington, MD, Director, Pediatric and Young Adult Cancer Predisposition Clinic at UK Children's Hospital Dr. Amanda Harrington delves into the intricate world of genetic predispositions to cancer, shedding light on how family history and specific genetic markers can si...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Kerri Ashurst, PhD, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development Season 6, Episode 48 Extension Specialist for Relationship Development, Keri Ashurst offers a refreshing perspective on how to shift our focus toward the positive. Through engaging anecdotes and practical advice, she...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS 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 Season 6, Episode 47 This captivating conversation with Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management, unravels the crucial roles of three m...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: LaToya Drake, MS Extension Specialist for Food Access and Equity, Kentucky Nutrition Education Program Season 6, Episode 46 In this episode, LaToya Drake discusses the often-overlooked issue of foodborne illness, commonly known as food poisonin, through vivid personal story about her experienc...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development   Season 6, Episode 45  Dr. David Wiesenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development, explores the fascinating subject of discipline techniques for children and how to assess their effectiveness. T...

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 6, Episode 44 Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, discusses widely believed alcohol myths and dismantles them with factual informatio...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Tamara Carey, APRN Oncology Surgical Care Team, High Risk Upper GI Clinic, UK Markey Cancer Center Cancer Conversations Episode 54 On this episode of Cancer Conversation we take a look at the the critical role played by Oncology Advanced Providers at the M...

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS 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 Season 6, Episode 43 If you find the term 'Investing' to be daunting, this episode of Talking FACS might help you reframe the concept. We discuss the topic of investing in one...

Host: Jennifer Hunter, PhD, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Assistant Extension Professor for Nutrition and Health and Lauren Batey, RD, Program Coordinator, Food As Health Alliance We delve into the topic of food as health, meeting health needs through food security. We discuss the crucial role that food...

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests: Elizabeth Rhodus, PhD Sanders Brown Center on Aging and Amy Kostelic, PhD Assistant Extension Professor for Adult Development and Aging Season 6, Episode 41 This episode starts with a profound conversation around brain health, emphasizing the importance o...