Talking FACS

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 27, Season 4

"Be honest with your doctor and that can really help your treatment." - Natalie Jones

Understanding your health conditions, your treatment plans, and how certain foods and behaviors can impact your condition are imperative to ensuring that you get the best health outcome possible.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones shares about health literacy and the importance of being our own best health advocate.

Connect with FCS Extension:

Kentucky Extension Offices

UK FCS Website

FCS Facebook

FCS Instagram

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

Special Edition Episode: MoneyWi$e 10, Season 4

Spring is in the air, making it a perfect time to renew your . . . BUDGET!  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff explains exactly why our budgets need a spring refresh and the steps we need to take to ensure that we are making the most of our spending plans.

Don't think of your budget as restrictive, "Just think of it as assigning every dollar a job." - Nichole Huff

Track Your Spending (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)

For more information about this topic and other MoneyWi$e topics, visit:

MoneyWi$e Newsletter

MoneyWi$e Website

MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

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

Guest:  Dr. Sandra Bastin, Extension Specialist for Food and Nutrition

Episode 26, Season 4

As National Nutrition Month® wraps up this week, Dr. Sandra Bastin returns to Talking FACS to discuss the ways to use the Nutrition Facts Label to your advantage. The Nutrition Facts Label is found on most packaged foods by federal law and what is included on the label has recently been updated to make the information more useful for consumers.

For more information:

Nutrition Facts Label

Interactive Nutrition Facts Label

Connect with FCS Extension:

Kentucky Extension Offices

UK FCS Website

FCS Facebook

FCS Instagram

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

Guest: Dr. Christina Howard, Child Abuse Pediatrician, University of Kentucky

KY Smiles Episode 9

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, an important time to remember that everyone has a role to play in ensuring communities are safe and families are supported so kids can grow and thrive.  As we prepare for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Dr. Christina Howard discusses the statistics surrounding child maltreatment in Kentucky.  She explains the Face It Movement initiated by Kosair Charities and events that everyone can get involved in during Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Kentucky’s Child Protection Hotline: 1-877-KYSAFE1 (1-877-597-2331)

For more information:

Child Maltreatment Report

Face It Movement

Provider Toolkit

CONNECT Brochure

Child Abuse Prevention Month Resources

Connect with UK College of Dentistry:

Dentistry | UK HealthCare

UK Dentistry on Facebook

UK Dentistry on Twitter

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

Episode 25, Season 4

We all know we have blood pressure, but do we understand what it is and what we do that can affect our blood pressure?  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf explains the components of blood pressure and how the foods we eat and the activities we engage in can cause it to go up or down.  She also discusses some of the chronic conditions for which high blood pressure is a contributor and what we can do to reduce our risk.

For additional information:

All About Blood Pressure

To Connect with FCS Extension:

Kentucky Extension Offices

UK FCS Website

FCS Facebook

FCS Instagram

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

Episode 24, Season 4

There is science behind why our favorite comfort foods provide solace when we need it!  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking unpacks how comfort foods work on our psyche and how we use these foods to evoke emotions and memories. 

For more information about UK Family and Consumer Sciences, visit:

UK FCS Website

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

Guests: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging and Sheila Fawbush, Shelby County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences

Cancer Conversations Episode 32

On this special edition of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, we visit with Sheila Fawbush, a cancer survivor, and Dr. Amy Kostelic, who address the "elephant in the room."  They share insight into how to care for and communicate with those living with cancer.  With light and humor, their tips for compassionate and assertive concern while dealing with the realities of everyday life, will benefit everyone in this situation.

For more information:

Markey Cancer Center

Kentucky Cancer Statistics

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

Special Edition Episode: MoneyWi$e 9, Season 4

Identity theft continues to be problematic for many people in spite of our best efforts to protect our personal information.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff, outlines some real life issues surrounding Unemployment Insurance Fraud and how those who have experienced it can take steps to rectify the situation.

Identity Theft Step-by-Step Guide:

Federal Trade Commission

To check your Social Security Statement online visit:

Social Security Administration

For more information about this topic and other MoneyWi$e topics, visit:

MoneyWi$e Newsletter

MoneyWi$e Website

MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

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 23, Season 4

There is no bad time to take a walk, but as the weather starts to turn warmer we are certainly more inclined to get outside!  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones shares exciting new research about exactly how many daily steps we need to maintain good health. (It probably isn't as many as you think.)  She also outlines tips for incorporating regular activity into our daily routines.

To connect with your local extension agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, click the link below and then click on your county.

Kentucky Extension Offices

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

Guest: Dr. Nikki Stone, Dental Outreach Director, North Fork Valley Clinic, UK College of Dentistry, Hazard

KY Smiles Episode 8

February is National Children's Dental Health Month.  To celebrate, we will have a special guest on the KY Smiles on Talking FACS podcast each week to discuss issues related to children's dental health.  This week our last guest for the month, Dr. Nikki Stone discusses the success of the North Fork Valley Clinic in Hazard.  She shares how the clinic has been able to improve the oral health of children who were previously not being seen by dentists at all.

Connect with the North Fork Valley Clinic:

UK’s North Fork Valley Community Health Center

Nikki Stone, DMD, Dental Outreach Director

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile

Connect with UK College of Dentistry:

Dentistry | UK HealthCare

UK Dentistry on Facebook

UK Dentistry on Twitter

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