Talking FACS

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 6, Episode 38

From understanding the principles of "need vs. want" and the importance of budgeting, to the art of comparison shopping and recognizing true value beyond brand names and prices, we equip you with the tools to make an informed choice while shopping for major household appliances. We dissect the differences in purchasing in cities and rural areas, and highlights the benefits of buying local and the potential deals at small retailers. Using these tips, not only will you be ready to shop in-store, but also to navigate the world of online shopping!

We also discuss and demystify often overlooked aspects of cost, such as the long-term operation and maintenance charges, hidden fees like delivery and installation, and even potential savings opportunities through tax write-offs when donating older equipment. The podcast ends with an insightful discussion on extended warranties to ensure you understand their true value and other warranty options that might already be available to you.

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Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky

Guest: Anna Cason, RDN Extension Associate for Nutrition and Health

Season 6, Episode 37

Smoothies are a great way to start your day or satisfy midday munchies. Anna Cason joins Talking FACS to share strategies for building a better smoothie so you maximize nutrients and ease preparation woes.  Smoothies are also a great way for using up ingredients that are nearing their expiration date!

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Host: Jennifer Hunter, PhD Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 

Guests:  Caroline Francis, EdS Director of UK Alumni Career Services and Amy Gamblin, MS Associate Director of UK Alumni Career Services

Season 6, Episode 36

Encore careers are an excellent opportunity to try something new or maybe something you have always wanted to do.  As we are living longer, the opportunity to have more than one career is a work path that many people are pursuing.  Listen as Caroline Francis and Amy Gamblin share strategies for ensuring that your encore career is successful.

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Host: Jennifer Hunter, PhD Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 

Guests: Nathan Vanderford, PhD Director, Appalachian Career Training in Oncology Program, Markey Cancer Center, Holly Burke, ACTION Program Coordinator, Abby Knoy and Caylee Caudill, ACTION Program student participants

Cancer Conversations Episode 52

Kentucky has the greatest cancer burden in the country with the highest rates of new cases and deaths occurring in Appalachian Kentucky. The high rates of cancer are caused by health behaviors, such as tobacco use, and economic and social conditions, including poverty and insufficient healthcare infrastructure and access. Behind every cancer case lies individual stories of devastation.

Cancer in Appalachia: A Collection of Youth-Told Stories is an anthology of fictional stories -- short stories and a few poems -- about cancer in Appalachian Kentucky. The stories were written by a group of high school and undergraduate students from Appalachian Kentucky.

Achin' by Abby Knoy

Back to Reality by Caylee Caudill

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Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  

Guest: Sheila Rentfrow, MSeD, Kinship Program Coordinator | UK College of Social Work

Season 6, Episode 35

Across the nation, nearly 2.7 million young people are being raised by relatives and Kentucky is estimated to have one of the highest kinship care rates in the country. The Kentucky Kinship Resource Center provides services to meet the unique needs of kinship providers across the Commonwealth. It's nationally recognized one-on-one peer support group, KY-KINS was named the 2023 Parent Group of the Year.

Coming Soon:  Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference (click the image for additional information)

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UK Social Work Kinship Program certified, meeting critical state need - University of Kentucky College of Social Work (uky.edu)

Investing in Kinship Families: KY-KINS Provides Individualized Peer Support - University of Kentucky College of Social Work (uky.edu)

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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 34

Allowances can be excellent life skill building tools if parents put a bit of forethought into the process.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. David Weisenhorn shares many of the benefits of giving children allowances and strategies for helping them begin to develop financial management skills on a small scale.

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Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 

Guests: Sylvia Lovely, JD Founder of Connecting Our Voices and Amy Kostelic, PhD Assistant Extension Professor for Adult Development and Aging,

Season 6, Episode 33

On this episode of Talking FACS our guests will help us understand the importance of keeping storytelling alive, not just our personal stories, but the stories that help build community and connectedness.

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Connecting Our Voices

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Host: Jennifer Hunter, PhD Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 

Guests:  Caroline Francis, EdS Director of UK Alumni Career Services and Amy Gamblin, MA Associate Director of UK Alumni Career Services

Season 6, Episode 32

Are you thinking about make a significant change to your career path? While many people change jobs from time to time, changing careers might induce nerves. Caroline Francis and Amy Gamblin, from University of Kentucky Alumni Career Services, join Talking FACS to share strategies for successfully making a career pivot.

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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 31

Baby-led weaning has grown in popularity in recent years, but what is it? Is it the right approach for me to help my baby transition to table food? Dr. Courtney Luecking joins the Talking FACS podcast to answer these questions and many more for parents who are on the brink of transitioning their infant to solid nourishment options.

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Host:  Jennifer Hunter, PhD Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guest: Tammy Wigginton, MS Speech Language Pathologist, UK Markey Cancer Center

Cancer Conversations Episode 51

Dysphagia or difficulty swallowing is a common complication in cancer patients and can be associated with the direct effects of the presence of a tumor, surgical resection of the cancer and/or the combined effects of chemo and/or radiation treatment. Tammy Wigginton, a board certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders, shares guidance for recognizing the onset of symptoms and implementation strategies to prevent or mitigate dysphagia effects.

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