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

Guests: Norah Charles, L.Ac. and Dennis Kim, L.Ac., Integrative Medicine and Health, UK Healthcare

Cancer Conversations Episode 47

Acupuncture is a centuries old treatment for many ailments.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Norah Charles and Dennis Kim, Licensed Acupuncturists share common uses for acupuncture and what to expect during and after a treatment.

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

Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health

Season 6, Episode 13

The recent cooler weather brings the promise of much colder temperatures to come.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking reminds us that when it comes to outdoor play, there is no such thing as bad weather if we are properly prepared.  She shares tips for ensuring that children can play outdoors in all seasons with the right clothing choices.

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

Guests:  Miranda Bejda, Graduate Assistant for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension

Season 6, Episode 12

When people want to maximize the productivity, whether at home or at work, one of the ways to make a major impact is to prioritize organization. Your calendar and spaces can become overly cluttered which might cause you to feel at loose ends and unable to complete any task effectively.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Miranda Bejda share tips for organizing your time and space for maximum productivity.

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

Guest: Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery

Season 6, Episode 11

Successful recovery from substance abuse depends on many factors.  One important component of successful recovery for many substance users is having a job or career.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Alex Elswick shares about what recovery in the workplace looks like for employers, employees, and the families of those who suffer from this disease.

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

Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health

Season 6, Episode 10

The title for this episode might make you think we are planning ahead for Halloween on Talking FACS, but really we are chatting with Dr. Courtney Luecking about the essential nutrients needed for healthy development of baby brains during pregnancy.  Fetal brain development is rapid throughout pregnancy and lays the foundation for a child’s growth and development. Understanding which nutrients support fetal brain development and health in pregnancy can help expectant parents make nutrition choices that have lasting positive impact for their child.

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

Guest: Carrie Seiter and Dindy Yokel, Mind Body Movement Coordinators, Integrative Medicine and Health, UK Healthcare

Cancer Conversations Episode 46

Yoga has many positive benefits for our health.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dindy Yokel and Carrie Seiter from Integrative Medicine and Health discuss how stress relief and relaxation can benefit our overall well being.

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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 6, Episode 9

While many expenses are rising, the cost of homeowners' insurance is facing added cost increases in Kentucky due to two natural disasters hitting our state within less than one year and the rising cost of raw materials due to inflation.  On this episode of MoneWi$e on Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff share tips for saving on your homeowners' insurance premiums to help ease your budget for this costly but necessary expense.

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

Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development  

Season 6, Episode 8

Social media seems to be everywhere but its use by our youth has reached epic proportions.  On this episode of Talking FACS, we continue the discussion with Dr. David Weisenhorn about the prevalence of social media use by our youth and the impact that it is having on their well being.  He shares guidance for parents about solutions to mitigate the effects of social media use on children's mental health.

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

Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development  

Season 6, Episode 7

Social media seems to be everywhere but its use by our youth has reached epic proportions.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. David Weisenhorn shares alarming statistics about the prevalence of social media use by our youth and the impact that it is having on their well being.

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

Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health

Season 6, Episode 6

Encouraging your children to try new foods is sometimes a daunting task.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking provides tips and strategies to make the new food transition smooth. Don't get discouraged or give up -  sometimes new food needs to be offered 10 to 15 times before your child decides it is good!

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