Talking FACS

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

Guest: Dr. Isabel Moreno Hay, Division Chief and Director, Orofacial Pain Program, UK College of Dentistry

KY Smiles Episode 13

The quality of our sleep depends on many factors, oral health is one of those factors.  On this episode of Kentucky Smiles on Talking FACS, Dr. Moreno Hay shares information about how oral health can impact your sleep and why it is important to let your dentist know about difficulty you might be having.  She also explains how dentists will work with other members of your healthcare team to ensure that you are getting the best night's sleep every night.

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

Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health

Season 5, Episode 3

You may have noticed that COVID cases are on the rise across Kentucky and the nation.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones shares information about the variants (Omicron BA.4 and Omicron BA.5) that are responsible for many of the latest rounds of infections and what everyone can do to protect themselves and those around them.  She also discuss vaccine and booster eligibility.

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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 2

It takes work to build and maintain relationships.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. David Weisenhorn shares tips for "creating a spark" to keep your relationships healthy.

For more information about Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, visit us at one of our local UK Cooperative Extension Offices or online through any of the sites listed below.

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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

MoneyWi$e Episode 1, Season 5

Procrastination is something many of us battle.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff discusses many reasons for procrastination and steps we can take to combat our tendency to procrastinate.

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

Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Program Coordinator for Physical Activity

Season 5, Episode 1

Happy Independence Day.  As you celebrate, we encourage you to do so safely.  This classic episode, recorded for our very first season, share tips on fireworks safety.

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

Guest: Dr. Zindell Richardson, Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, UK College of Dentistry

Kentucky Smiles Episode 12

June is National Men's Health Month, raising awareness about health care for men, while encouraging boys, men, and their families to practice and implements healthy living decisions.On this episode of Kentucky Smiles, Dr. Zindell Richardson shares about oral health and how it is a key component of overall health.

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Dentistry | UK HealthCare

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

Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health

Episode 35, Season 4

Childhood obesity is an issue that is cause for concern on many levels.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones breaks down the topic and implications that will be felt long after today's children have reached adulthood. 

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

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

Episode 34, Season 4

On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved U.S. populations were informed that the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued, declaring more than three million slaves living in the Confederate states to be free.

In recognition of Juneteenth, we are rebroadcasting one of our most popular podcasts from Season 3.

There are many conversations that parents must have with their children and talking about race is one. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. David Weisenhorn shares about the importance of talking about race with your children.  He provides tips and insights about how to share with your children.  Let your children know that it is okay to talk about anything with you, no matter how young they may be.

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

Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health and Dr. Dawn Brewer, Associate Professor and Leader of the UK Superfund Research Center Community Engagement Core

Episode 33, Season 4

The UK Superfund Research Center is federally funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and it integrates multidisciplinary research, training, and stakeholder engagement around the common theme of reducing health risks posed by environmental contaminants in vulnerable communities.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Brewer and Dr. Norman-Burgdolf share how eating produce filled with phytonutrients can help our bodies combat the effects of pollution in the environment in which we live.

For more information about Superfund Research:

UK Superfund Research Center

For more information about including fruits and vegetables in your eating plan:

FCS3-598 - Make Your Plate a Rainbow

Plate it up! Kentucky Proud Recipes

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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

Special Edition Episode: MoneyWi$e Episode 12, Season 4

We all want to be more productive whether at work, at home, or even at play.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Kelly May shares tips for "finding flow" and ways to increase your productivity to enhance your success.

If you would like to learn more about productivity skills and resources, ask your county Family and Consumer Sciences  Extension agent about Time Well Spent: Productivity Skills for Success.

Finding Flow in 8 Simple Steps

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