Talking FACS

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

Guest: Tiffany Arps, LCSW, Oncology Social Worker, Markey Cancer Center

Cancer Conversations Episode 44

Living with cancer is challenging.  Living with cancer when you are also dealing with other barriers to care often faced by the LGBTQIA+ community can be daunting.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Tiffany Arps, a licensed clinical social worker with Markey Cancer Center, shares unique challenges faced by this community and provides strategies for overcoming these obstacles while managing a cancer diagnosis.

Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS is a partnership project between Family and Consumer Sciences Extension and the Markey Cancer Center.

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Coping with Cancer as an LGBTQ Person

National LGBT Cancer Network

The LGBT Cancer Project

LBGTQI Cancer Support Resources

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

Guests: Hardin Stevens, Extension Specialist for Family and Consumer Sciences, Dr. Amy Kostelic, Assistant Extension Professor for Adult Development and Aging, and Katherine Jury, Extension Specialist for Family Health

Season 5, Episode 40

Summer is upon us, so let's get outside and play.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Extension professionals share about one of the fastest growing sporting trends to hit recreation - Pickleball!  They explain many of the health benefits associated with Pickleball and share some warnings for those just exploring the sport.  This is part 2 of a two-part series.

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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 5, Episode 39

Medical expenses are some of the most significant expenses some families have in their budgets.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff share strategies for reducing the financial impact of medical expenses and tips for planning for future costs related to health care.

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

Guests: Hardin Stevens, Extension Specialist for Family and Consumer Sciences, Dr. Amy Kostelic, Assistant Extension Professor for Adult Development and Aging, and Katherine Jury, Extension Specialist for Family Health

Season 5, Episode 38

Summer is upon us, so let's get outside and play.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Extension professionals share about one of the fastest growing sporting trends to hit recreation - Pickleball!  They help our listeners understand the game and share about its benefits.  This is part 1 of a two-part series.

To connect with FCS Extension:

Kentucky Extension Offices

UK FCS Website

FCS Facebook

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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 5, Episode 37

Things adults say around children matter. This includes the way we talk about food and children’s behavior around food. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking discusses the differences between phrases that help or hamper children from trying new foods.

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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 5, Episode 33

As we wrap up Financial Literacy Month, Dr. Nichole Huff comes back on Talking FACS to discuss two different but similar ways to reduce debt.  She shares information about the "Snowball" and "Avalanche" repayment strategies which seek to either reduce the total number of bills you need to pay monthly, or reduce the amount of interest you are paying on debt.  Enjoy this lively discussion about ways to "deep freeze" your debt.

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

Guest: Dr. Zachary DeVries, Assistant Professor of Urban Entomology, Department of Entomology

Season 5, Episode 36

You probably have been told at some point in your life to "Sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite."  Hopefully, that has been your only experience with bed bugs.  But if you have had the misfortune of encountering them in real life, our guest on this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Zach DeVries share suggestiongs for getting them out of your bed.  His hot tip is, "Don't panic and remember they are just bugs that can be eradicated!"

For more information:

Bed Bugs ENT 636

To connect with FCS Extension:

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UK FCS Website

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

Guest: Julie Case Steffey, LCSW, Oncology Social Worker, Markey Cancer Center

Cancer Conversations Episode 43

Whether it is you or a loved one who has cancer, having others to talk to who are experiencing life with cancer can have beneficial results.  In this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Juile Steffey shares some of the benefits of connecting with support groups for those living with cancer and for those who love and care for them.  While support groups might not be for everyone, the Oncology Social Work team at Markey Cancer Center can recommend the support patients and their families need as they travel this journey.

Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS is a partnership project between Family and Consumer Sciences Extension and the Markey Cancer Center.

Connect with the UK Markey Center

Online Markey Cancer Center

On Facebook @UKMarkey

On Twitter @UKMarkey

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

Season 5,  Episode 35

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, caregiver or maybe an aunt or uncle or a good family friend, being a trusted adult in the life of a child is an awesome privilege and responsibility.  Doing all that you can to support and encourage the children in your life doesn't always come naturally, so sometimes thoughtful consideration and practice is necessary.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. David Weisenhorn shares strategies for encouraging children and helping them to grow into thriving adults.

To connect with FCS Extension:

Kentucky Extension Offices

UK FCS Website

FCS Facebook

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Host:  Mindy McCulley, 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 5, Episode 34

Banking is for anyone and everyone.  Whether you have never had a bank account, or you have had banking challenges in the past, Kelly May discusses banking options for you on this episode of Talking FACS.  Banks and credit unions have many options for all different types of consumers from those who just need a place for their direct deposit to land to those who want to establish savings and checking accounts for the long term.

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