Talking FACS

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

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

Season 5, Episode 25

Family meals can often be a source of stress when children are young, especially if they feel like a battleground between what a child wants to eat and what the parents want the child to eat.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking breaks down some simple strategies to help families lower the stress level for every during family mealtimes.  She recommends using a proven methods that divides responsibility, so that everyone leaves meal feeling successful.

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

Guest: Bethany Giles, LCSW, Oncology Social Worker, Markey Cancer Center

Cancer Conversations Episode 40

Can one ever be too positive?  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Bethany Giles shares that failing to acknowledge the realities facing someone living with cancer might not be the best policy.  She gives guidance for maintaining a positive outlook while understanding the journey faced by the cancer patient and family.

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

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

Guest: Dr. Paul Norrod, Extension Specialist for Rural Health and Safety

Season 5, Episode 24

In the Face of Disaster, a new publication series created by a group of Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, seeks to provide Kentuckians with the resources they need to prepare before disasters strike and the skills to cope in the aftermath of these life changing events.

Dr. Paul Norrod shares strategies for helping others who have suffered through traumatic events.  He provides insight into providing support and assistance that is truly needed rather than what you think is helpful.

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

Guests: Hardin Stevens, Extension Associate for Family and Consumer Sciences and Miranda Bejda, Graduate Assistant for Family Resource Management.

Season 5, Episode 23

In the Face of Disaster, a new publication series created by a group of Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, seeks to provide Kentuckians with the resources they need to prepare before disasters strike and the skills to cope in the aftermath of these life changing events.

After disaster strikes, finding the resources to support the recovery for your family can be challenging, if your neighborhood or even your entire town is also recovering.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Hardin Stevens and Miranda Bejda share important reminders for keeping your family and property properly protected in the event of a natural disaster.

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

Guest: Dr. David DeVito, Assistant Professor of Dentistry, Oral Diagnosis and Treatment, UK College of Dentistry

As we enter a new year, many people are inclined to reflect and make resolutions that will lead to personal improvements in physical and mental health.  Adding an oral health resolution can potentially help you achieve other resolutions as you look to establish new habits.  On this episode of KY Smiles, Dr. David Devito shares tips for ensuring that your oral health resolutions stick around for all of 2023.

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

Guest: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging

Season 5, Episode 22

In the Face of Disaster, a new publication series created by a group of Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, seeks to provide Kentuckians with the resources they need to prepare before disasters strike and the skills to cope in the aftermath of these life changing events.

When disaster strikes, it is a frightening time for everyone, but especially people who might not be ambulatory or don't understand what is happening.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Amy Kostelic shares tips for helping older adults who have challenges with mobility or cognition get to safety.  She outlines the importance of ensuring that emergency plans are followed and contacts are made.

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

Guest: Hardin Stevens, Extension Associate for Family and Consumer Sciences and Dr. Stacy Stanifer, Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky College of Nursing, BREATHE Program

Special Edition Episode

Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that can negatively impact our health.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Stacy Stanifer and Hardin Stevens share how we can test our homes to see if radon is a concern for our living spaces.  They provide information about finding mitigation specialists if we determine that radon is impacting where we live.

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BREATHE (Bridging Research Efforts and Advocacy Towards Healthier Environments)

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

Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Preservation and Safety

Season 5, Episode 21

In the Face of Disaster, a new publication series created by a group of Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, seeks to provide Kentuckians with the resources they need to prepare before disasters strike and the skills to cope in the aftermath of these life changing events.

Annhall Norris shares tips for ensuring that your water and food supply remains safe in the event of a natural disaster.  She reinforces the importance of well-stocked and current food and water supply kits.

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

Guest: Dr. Pamela Hull, Associate Director of Population Science and Community Impact, Markey Cancer Center and Associate Professor of Behavioral Science, UK College of Medicine

Cancer Conversations Episode 39

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. HPV (or human papillomavirus) can cause cervical cancer.  HPV vaccines can prevent the infection that can lead to this and other types of cancer.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations, Dr. Pamela Hull shares information about HPV and the HPV vaccine, including when recipients should begin getting the vaccination.  This information is very important for parents of pre-teen and teens.

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

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

Guest: Dr. Paul Norrod, Extension Specialist for Rural Health and Safety

Season 5, Episode 20

In the Face of Disaster, a new publication series created by a group of Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, seeks to provide Kentuckians with the resources they need to prepare before disasters strike and the skills to cope in the aftermath of these life changing events.

Dr. Paul Norrod shares coping strategies for dealing with traumatic events.  He outlines the difference between immediate response characteristics and long time stressors that can build up over time. 

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